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From left, Lynne and Charles Knapp pictured in the UGA Performing Arts Center (Photo by Wingate Downs)

University of Georgia to name Performing Arts Center for Charles and Lynne Knapp

The University of Georgia will honor former President Charles Knapp and his wife, Lynne Knapp, by naming the facility the Charles and Lynne Knapp Performing Arts Center. The naming recognizes a significant gift from the Knapps to support the future of music and the performing arts at UGA.

Rob Gordon and Eric Zeemering (Submitted photos)

UGA gains two National Academy of Public Administration Fellows

The National Academy of Public Administration has named Rob Gordon and Eric Zeemering, two University of Georgia faculty, to its 2026 class of Academy Fellows. NAPA is one of the nation’s most prestigious organizations dedicated to advancing excellence in public service.

UGA faculty members listen to a presentation during New Faculty Orientation at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel on Aug. 13. (Photo by Jessica Gratigny)

New faculty connect with resources, campus community at orientation

The University of Georgia welcomed new faculty members to campus during New Faculty Orientation in August and connected them with resources designed to help them succeed in teaching, research and service.

Image of Chapel Bell with students in front with the words overlaying that say, "Top 20 Public University for 11 straight years - U.S. News and World Report 2027."

UGA extends top 20 streak among public universities to 11 years

For the 11th consecutive year, the University of Georgia is among the nation’s top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 rankings. UGA is tied at No. 19 with Virginia Tech and William & Mary. UGA is one of only two Georgia institutions ranked among the nation’s top 20 public universities.

Herty Fountain (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

UGA welcomes second cohort of Faculty Innovation Fellows

The University of Georgia has named the second cohort of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program. The program was established last year as part of UGA’s Innovation District for faculty who promote innovation and desire to build cultures of leadership and entrepreneurship in their respective colleges, schools and departments.

Students walk and gather on a plaza in front of a brick campus building, with trees turning autumn colors under a bright blue sky. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

UGA named 2026 APLU Excellence in Student Success Award finalist

In recognition of the University of Georgia’s ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named UGA a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award. The annual award recognizes institutions demonstrating a comprehensive, systemic commitment to advancing student success.

On the left, Donald Chambers, associate director and senior lecturer in the Terry College of Business Entrepreneurship Program, offers encouragement, feedback and practical advice during the Innovation and Design Thinking Workshop. (Photo by Mike Wooten)

Georgia Ready Summer Institute inspires future innovators

At UGA’s signature residential program for rising high school seniors, students immersed themselves in programming focused on research, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and design thinking. They met faculty researchers, learned about undergraduate research opportunities, connected with current UGA students and took part in workshops.

The platform party and first year students pose for a group photo after the White Coat Ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

UGA School of Medicine celebrates inaugural White Coat Ceremony

The University of Georgia School of Medicine held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony at the UGA Performing Arts Center on Aug. 29. The White Coat Ceremony marks a significant milestone for medical students, who officially don their white coats for the first time.

Students study in the MLC (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

UGA earns A+ grade in 2027 Niche rankings

The University of Georgia earned an A+ grade overall in Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, indicating that UGA ranks among the top 2.5% of colleges scored by Niche.

New faculty with Vice Provost Elizabeth Weeks and VP of Public Service and Outreach Stacy Jones, along with Hairy Dawg in the center holding a flag that says "University of Georgia New Faculty Tour"

Going the extra mile to understand and serve Georgia

This year, University of Georgia faculty traveled through 53 counties and 87 cities during the New Faculty Tour, experiencing a state that ranges from coastal ecosystems and one of the nation’s busiest ports to agricultural operations, rural communities, Metro Atlanta and the mountains of north Georgia.

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