Alumni Blog

Family connection to UGA inspires commitment to giving and service

Charlene Johnson Benn (BS ’85) bleeds red and black–most of her family attended UGA and she is named after one of its most notable alumni.
UGA mentee and alumni mentor

5 things that make you a much-needed mentor

Since the University of Georgia is gearing up for another school year, now is the perfect time to become a UGA Mentor. You may be just the mentor students are looking for!
Delia Owens signs a book following an event held at the University of Georgia in August 2019.

Delia Owens creates ecology fellowship at University of Georgia

UGA alumna, author of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” commits $50,000 to create the Odum School of Ecology's first doctoral scholarship.
Three alumni display their class rings

Three generations of UGA alumni celebrate their bond with class rings

UGA grad Hannah Skinner's (AB ’23, AB ’23) ring celebrates her accomplishments at the university and honors her father and grandfather.

2023 UGA graduates set class giving record

The 2023 graduating class set a record when 3,377 of them—more than any other year—contributed over $112,000 through Senior Signature.
UGA students cheer in Sanford Stadium during the UGA-Samford game on Sep. 10, 2022.

UGA donors set record with 11,091 gifts in 24 hours

Dawg Day of Giving, UGA's second annual giving day, nets $5.6 million to areas across UGA, with donors hailing from all 50 states.

A vision of service—in the service of vision

The Schaeffers are a family that share not just an alma mater, not just a profession, but a commitment to serving their community.
UGA graduates with decorated mortarboards

UGA Class of 2022 achieves 96% career outcomes rate

UGA is preparing students to succeed beyond graduation according to career outcomes data released by the UGA Career Center. This marks UGA’s 11th straight year with a career outcomes rate of 90% or higher.

UGA alumna credits scholarship program for professional success

Growing up, Natalie Clauson (AB '21) always knew she wanted to…

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