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On National Picnic Day, picnic like a Bulldog

April 15, 2021

April 23 is National Picnic Day, and the University of Georgia campus is the perfect place to spend it. We lined up our top campus spots to help you picnic like a Bulldog.

From locker room to board room: UGA helped Chuck Kinnebrew learn to get around any block

April 14, 2021

Chuck Kinnebrew (BSED '75) shares how his experience as one of UGA's first Black football players guided his success beyond the field.

Where commitment meets community: Jack Hartpence (AB ’15) pairs passion with community empowerment

April 14, 2021

Through Powwater, Jack Hartpence (AB '15) is committed to bringing clean, sustainable drinking water to communities across the globe.

Haiku for U(GA): celebrate Haiku Poetry Day 2021

April 14, 2021

Celebrate Haiku Poetry Day by reading haiku about a few of your UGA favorites.

From midfield to Capitol Hill: Sanford Stadium means the world to Christina Swoope Carrere

April 13, 2021

Christina Swoope Carrere (BS ’11) is a Georgia Trailblazer for diversity and inclusion at UGA.

Who let the pets out: National Pet Day

April 9, 2021

We can already hear the "awww" sounds. Check out these adorable animals owned by UGA alumni. Happy National Pet Day, Bulldogs!

Mark Anthony Thomas blazes trails from The Red & Black to the wide world

April 5, 2021

Mark Anthony Thomas (BBA ’01) shares how he took the historic steps to become the first Black editor of the Red & Black.

Where commitment meets community: Erin Tatum (BBA ’08, AB ’08, MPA ’14) intersects music, culture and education

April 1, 2021

University of Georgia alumna Erin Tatum (BBA ’08, AB ’08, MPA ’14) works with the Savannah Music Festival to connect artists and audiences.

Olivia Kernals (mentee) and Holli Easton (Mentor)

Meant to be—a UGA Mentor Program testimonial

March 29, 2021

Holli Hines Easton (BBA '93) mentors Olivia Kernels, UGA Class of 2023. Here, in their own words, is the story behind their incredible connection.