$60-for-60
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of desegregation
It began with their courage.
Sixty years ago, Hamilton E. Holmes (BS ’63) and Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) became the first Black students to register for classes at UGA. They were later joined by Mary Frances Early (MMED ’62, EDS ’67).
To commemorate the diamond anniversary of desegregation at UGA, the Black Alumni Leadership Council is leading the $60-for-60 giving initiative, which encourages alumni and friends of UGA to give $60 or more to the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund.
It continues with our commitment.
All contributions support efforts to ensure that students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to a college education at UGA. Participants in the $60-for-60 campaign automatically become members of The 1961 Club giving society, which supports the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Join Our Council
Interested in getting involved? Nominate yourself or a fellow alum by November 30 to join the Black Alumni Leadership Council!
UGA Black Alumni connects alumni and students with shared experiences to continue building a welcoming and supportive campus community. Get involved and make a difference at your alma mater!
Our Vision
Every Bulldog committed to Georgia
Our Mission
To inspire a culture of philanthropic commitment to Georgia.
Black Alumni Scholarship Fund
The 1961 Club is a dedicated group of donors, named for the year of integration at Georgia, who share a passion for ensuring student success. With a gift of $19.61, $196.10, or $1,961.00, any amount will make a difference. By supporting the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund, we remove barriers to education and keep the doors open for students to attain a quality education.
UGA Black Alumni Leadership Council
Shirleyse Haley
(ABJ ’11)
President
UGA Alumni
Alicea Gaston
(ABJ ’11, BSHP ’11, MBA ’18)
Vice President
UGA Alumni
Godswill Nwankwo
(BBA ’20)
Secretary
UGA Alumni
Rodd Cargill
(BBA ’10)
Immediate Past President
UGA Alumni
Jessica Afeku
(BBA ’14)
UGA Alumni
Meila Barnes
(BS ’16)
UGA Alumni
Tiffany Coleman
(AB ’05, JD ’10)
UGA Alumni
Camille Telicia Gordon
(BS ’08)
UGA Alumni
Cassaundra Govan
(BBA ’01, PHD ’12)
UGA Alumni
Aneek James
(BSEE ’17)
UGA Alumni
Roderick Langston
(EDD ’22)
UGA Alumni
Geoffrey Loften
(BA ’15)
UGA Alumni
Alia Martinez
(BBA ’10, MBA ’17)
UGA Alumni
Kydae Scott
(BS ’23)
UGA Alumni
Janella Thomas-Burse
(BS ’86)
UGA Alumni
Clarisa Thompson
(MED ’10)
UGA Alumni
Joe Vaughn
(BSFR ’16)
UGA AlumniIf you are passionate about building a welcoming UGA community for all Bulldogs and enjoy helping fellow alumni connect to their alma mater, you should consider volunteering with an alumni leadership council.
Questions about this council? Email alumni@uga.edu.
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