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Haiku for U(GA): celebrate Haiku Poetry Day 2021
Celebrate Haiku Poetry Day by reading haiku about a few of your UGA favorites.
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From midfield to Capitol Hill: Sanford Stadium means the world to Christina Swoope Carrere
Christina Swoope Carrere (BS ’11) is a Georgia Trailblazer for diversity and inclusion at UGA.
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Who let the pets out: National Pet Day
We can already hear the "awww" sounds. Check out these adorable animals owned by UGA alumni. Happy National Pet Day, Bulldogs!
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Mark Anthony Thomas blazes trails from The Red & Black to the wide world
Mark Anthony Thomas (BBA ’01) shares how he took the historic steps to become the first Black editor of the Red & Black.
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Where commitment meets community: Erin Tatum (BBA ’08, AB ’08, MPA ’14) intersects music, culture and education
University of Georgia alumna Erin Tatum (BBA ’08, AB ’08, MPA ’14) works with the Savannah Music Festival to connect artists and audiences.
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Meant to be—a UGA Mentor Program testimonial
Holli Hines Easton (BBA '93) mentors Olivia Kernels, UGA Class of 2023. Here, in their own words, is the story behind their incredible connection.
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Where commitment meets community: Toyin Adon-Abel (ABJ ’05) brings equity to art
The first post in a spring blog series, WHERE COMMITMENT MEETS COMMUNITY, features UGA alumnus Toyin Adon-Abel (ABJ ’05). Adon-Abel is bringing equity to Atlanta's art scene through The Civic Walls Project.
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The mentoring relationship from both sides
Interested in the UGA Mentor Program? Hear about the experience of mentorship from both a mentor and mentee.
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