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

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.
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Students want to see themselves reflected in their mentors

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

$1 million gift to promote Terry College study abroad scholarships

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

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

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

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

The Athens Area Alumni Chapter combined fun and philanthropy during their first G-Day tailgate and in-person item drive with Bulldog Basics.
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Honor your alma mater with a UGA Ring

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

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

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.

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