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UGA Alumni Association welcomes new board and council members for 2022-2023

July 12, 2022

The University of Georgia Alumni Association has added nine alumni to its board of directors and 27 alumni to the leadership councils for the Black Alumni, Latino Alumni, Women of UGA, and Young Alumni affinity groups.

Diverse group of students chat on the lawn

Students want to see themselves reflected in their mentors

June 30, 2022

There is a UGA student arriving on campus this fall who can benefit from your experience. Be there for a student. Become a mentor.

$1 million gift to promote Terry College study abroad scholarships

June 29, 2022

Scott and Linda Sink's gift will support experiential learning, particularly study abroad for Risk Management and Insurance students.

“It is so helpful to talk with someone who’s been in our shoes …”

May 19, 2022

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, the UGA Mentor Program is highlighting the pairing of mentor Avalon Kandrac (BSBE ’19) with mentee Pravalika Irukulla (BSBE ’22). Both have also paired with other people through the program but admit their connection with each other was special.

Stacy Willingham and A Flicker in the Dark

Bulldog Bestseller: ‘A Flicker in the Dark’ lands on NYT bestseller list

May 12, 2022

The Georgia Bulldogs winning a national championship in January was just the icing on the cake for this 2013 graduate; her first novel also landed on the NYT bestseller list.

Alumni collaborate with Bulldog Basics for G-Day tailgate

May 5, 2022

The Athens Area Alumni Chapter combined fun and philanthropy during their first G-Day tailgate and in-person item drive with Bulldog Basics.

Honor your alma mater with a UGA Ring

May 4, 2022

No matter where life takes you, it's never too late to take a piece of UGA with you with a UGA Ring

Outstanding alumni, staff and friends recognized by UGA Alumni Association

April 26, 2022

The UGA community honored the 2022 Alumni Award recipients during the 85th annual Alumni Award Luncheon on April 22.

Leveling the playing field

April 19, 2022

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the UGA Mentor Program focuses on what it means to be neurodivergent and emphasizes how asking for accommodations is not seeking an unfair advantage—it is simply gaining equal footing.