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The University of Georgia’s 2026 Boren Scholars include, front row, left to right: Grey Cohen, Katie Hunt, Skye Palmer and Elsie Damato; second row, left to right: Bryce Knoll, Bridget Peach, Lucia Vitulo, Nolan Bell and Zane Sylvester; and third row, left to right: Kate McDonough, Merrielle Gatlin, Christopher Haswell, Julia Wickman and Jada Monroe. Not pictured are Madison Akin, Adanna Majekodunmi, Uma Miskinyar and Isabella Varricchio. (Photo by Stephanie Schupska)

UGA leads nation with 18 Boren Scholars in 2026

A record-breaking 18 undergraduates at the University of Georgia were named Boren Scholars this spring, landing UGA at No. 1 among top-performing institutions for Boren Awards, which takes into account a university’s total number of Boren Scholars and Fellows.

UGA faculty Sheri Dorn from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, left, Caroline Gomez-Di Cesare from the School of Medicine, middle, and Kayla Anderson from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, right. (Photo by Beth Anne DeKeizer)

UGA awards seed grants to support faculty partnerships in rural Georgia

The University of Georgia’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, will help faculty from across the university engage directly with rural communities.

From left to right, College of Engineering Senior Director of Development Stacy Stanford, Dean Alex Orso, Nancy Juneau, Les Juneau, Director of Corporate Engagement Jordan DeRosa and Juneau Construction Company Professor of Civil Engineering Stephan Durham. (Submitted photo)

Nancy and Les Juneau make historic commitment to UGA Engineering

Nancy and Les Juneau have made a transformational investment in the future of the University of Georgia College of Engineering to open the doors for future engineers and drive the college’s vision forward. Their $5 million investment will advance the college’s strategic priorities and provide need-based scholarship support for engineering students beginning in fall 2026.

Maggie Parker named chief of staff in Office of the Provost

Maggie Parker, director of the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, has been named chief of staff in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, effective July 1.

The University of Georgia's Innovation District connects students, faculty and industry partners to promote entrepreneurship, startup development and the commercialization of technologies. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

UGA ranks No. 8 nationally in list of universities most likely to produce unicorn founders

University of Georgia graduates are among the nation’s most likely founders of unicorn companies — privately held startups valued at more than $1 billion — according to a recent analysis of venture-backed entrepreneurs.

Lemons named associate provost for faculty affairs

Paula Lemons, a distinguished University of Georgia faculty member and academic leader, has been named associate provost for faculty affairs. Her appointment was effective June 1. Lemons will lead the Office of Faculty Affairs and work closely with campus leaders on faculty‑related policies, processes and records.

The Arch at sunrise (photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

A historic academic year for the University of Georgia

The 2025-2026 academic year will almost certainly go down as one of the most significant in the history of the University of Georgia. It was a year marked by important firsts as well as continued excellence from all corners of the university.

Jules Bruck named dean of UGA College of Environment and Design

Jules Bruck, a nationally recognized leader in landscape architecture, has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design, effective July 1.

UGA’s newest Udall Scholar and third-year Honors student Melanie Frick. (Photo by Wingate Downs)

UGA’s Melanie Frick named a 2026 Udall Scholar

Melanie Frick, a University of Georgia junior who plans to center her career on sustainable land management and conservation in connection to solar energy generation, was one of 65 undergraduates nationwide to be recognized as a 2026 Udall Scholar, an award given for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.

A mural of a train on the side of a building with the Arch and state of Georgia outlines in front of it (UGA Marcomms)

UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity university

The University of Georgia has been reaffirmed as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, marking the institution’s second reaffirmation of the distinction. The IEP designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate a substantive, sustainable and institution-wide commitment to and strategy for regional economic engagement, growth and economic opportunity.

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