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UGA ranks as leading doctoral institution for study abroad

The University of Georgia remains among the top 10 U.S. universities for study abroad participation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report.

9,500 students admitted to UGA for early action

A record 30,490 students applied to UGA for early action consideration this year — a 14.6% increase from last year. Out of those, over 9,500 were admitted.

UGA School of Medicine submits application for accreditation

The University of Georgia School of Medicine submitted its official application for accreditation to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in late November.

A decoration graduation cap with "Glory Glory" at a UGA Commencement ceremony

Commencement set for Dec. 13

On Dec. 13, UGA will welcome its newest alumni as 1,773 undergraduate and 1,433 graduate students have met requirements to participate in the university’s fall Commencement ceremonies.

Graduating students celebrate during the fireworks display at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony in Sanford Stadium. (Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Donors grow UGA endowed, need-based scholarships to 1,000

The University of Georgia has passed an exciting milestone with the endowment of its 1,000th need-based scholarship.

S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, speaks during the Precision One Health Initiative Symposium at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

Precision One Health Symposium highlights successes

Researchers from across UGA gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative.

UGA approved to grant Doctor of Medicine degree

With its vote on Nov. 12, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the University of Georgia to grant a Doctor of Medicine degree from its School of Medicine.

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during the closing luncheon for the Institute of Government Workforce Development Conference on Wednesday at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. (Peter Frey/UGA)

The UGA Institute of Government knows workforce

Gov. Brian Kemp lauded hardworking Georgians and the state’s ongoing progress in workforce development at the fourth annual Georgia’s Workforce Conference, hosted by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

UGA Theatre cast members perform selections from the musical production “9 to 5” at Tate Plaza during the Spotlight on the Arts Student Spotlight. (Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

Students get their Spotlight on the Arts

Student performers and artists filled Tate Plaza for the 2024 Spotlight on the Arts Student Spotlight. For the first time this year, the annual showcase featured art for sale by UGA students in addition to performances.

Connor Pannell, a UGA MFA Film student, works on a class assignment for Postproduction I.

UGA MFA Film program gains national recognition

The UGA Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media was named to the list of Top 50 Film Schools across the country by The Wrap, a leading publication in the media and entertainment industry.