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Marshall Shepherd on Brooks Mall at UGA. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Shepherd receives National Academies award for science communications

Renowned scientist and UGA faculty member J. Marshall Shepherd has built a career on communicating weather and climate science to the general public.

Enrollment and graduation rates are both up at UGA

The University of Georgia’s final fall enrollment numbers were released last week with a total enrollment of 43,146 for the fall of 2024 across all campuses, a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Four- and six-year graduation rates rose for all undergraduates.

Medical Students in Patient Treatment Simulation Class

New report estimates economic impact of UGA’s School of Medicine

The University of Georgia’s School of Medicine will generate between $1.8 billion and $2.3 billion in cumulative economic impact on the state of Georgia by 2040, according to an analysis conducted by the nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach.

University of Georgia faculty members mingle at the inaugural External Awards and Honors Recognition Reception. (Photo by Lauren Corcino)

UGA celebrates faculty for major external honors

More than 200 distinguished faculty members were recognized for their scholarship and research at UGA’s inaugural External Awards and Honors Recognition reception.

The Ecotones perform at the Tate Center for the 2023 Spotlight on the Arts. (Peter Frey/UGA)

Spotlight on the Arts festival celebrates the arts at UGA

This November, the visual, literary and performing arts take center stage at the University of Georgia with more than 50 events and exhibitions during the 13th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival.

Rural Engagement Workshop wins national honors

UGA received a national Award of Excellence in the Innovation category from the University Economic Development Association for its work connecting academic faculty to rural communities.

UGA students sitting together around a table

UGA honored for its commitment to inclusive excellence

The University of Georgia has been named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 11th consecutive year.

Environmental portrait of Dr. Shelley Nuss

Nuss elected to Mastership in American College of Physicians

Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and founding dean of the UGA School of Medicine, has been elected to Mastership status in the American College of Physicians.

Students walking on a North Campus sidewalk framed by trees full of colorful fall leaves with Brooks Hall in the background.

2024 President’s Annual Report

This past year has been nothing short of extraordinary for the University of Georgia, marked by remarkable progress and groundbreaking achievements.

Environmental portrait of Associate Professor Xiaoming Zhai, director of the AI4STEM Education Center, who will lead the GENIUS Center research team. (Submitted photo)

$10 million grant to fund national GenAI center at UGA

UGA received a $10 million grant to establish a research and development center that will provide national leadership on best practices for using generative artificial intelligence.