![Matthew and Kelly Stafford in 2009](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/FeatImg-2020-StaffordsGift-V1-495x400.jpg)
![Matthew and Kelly Stafford in 2009](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/FeatImg-2020-StaffordsGift-V1-495x400.jpg)
![Cupcake with one candle](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/isabella-and-louisa-fischer-sQoIRY84a2E-unsplash-495x400.jpg)
UGA Mentor Program celebrates successful first year
The UGA Mentor Program launched on August 21, 2019, and thanks to the support of the university community, it far exceeded many of its inaugural goals.
![Kyle Wiley (second from left) tours Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-495x400.jpg)
Alumnus Kyle Wiley expands technology access for COVID-19 researchers
Kyle Wiley (AB ‘11) is an integral part of the Department of Energy's COVID-19 response, providing resources for innovators to combat the virus.
![Updated 2020 football schedule](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/socialgraphics-2020-footballschedule_featureimage-1220x423--495x400.jpg)
Previewing the (new!) 2020 UGA football schedule
The new UGA 2020 football schedule was unveiled with a reconfigured 10-game, conference-only schedule that is contingent upon COVID-19.
![Dr. Erin Mordecai poses in lab.](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/Feature_Mordecai-3-1-1-495x400.png)
COVID-19 researcher Erin Mordecai (BS ’07) named to 40 Under 40
Stanford University researcher Erin Mordecai's efforts to save lives lands her on UGA's 40 Under 40 list.
![photo of Dan B. Franklin](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/franklin1_from_billc_cropped-for-web-495x400.jpg)
Vision and generosity grow for generations
Dan B. Franklin (BSC ’38, BBA ’62, BLA ’63) had a love of UGA and for the profession of landscape design that led to the creation of a lasting gift.
![Matthew Stafford](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/FeatImg-2020-StaffSmartSocJust-V2-495x400.jpg)
Stafford, Smart endow new social justice program for UGA Athletics
UGA Athletics will launch a social justice program thanks to $500K from former UGA QB Matthew Stafford and current UGA coach Kirby Smart.
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Submit a photo wearing a UGA-themed mask
Submit a photo of yourself wearing a UGA-themed mask as we remain #DawgStrong during the COVID-19 pandemic.
![UGA mentor Ansley Booker raises a cupcake in a birthday salute to the UGA Mentor Program](https://alumni.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/MentorBday_sized-495x400.jpg)
UGA mentors want you to join their ranks!
Experienced UGA mentors are eagerly helping to recruit fellow alumni to join in the mentoring fun by August 20—the first day of fall semester. Becoming a UGA mentor is a fulfilling way to give back to UGA and serve exceptional young Dawgs!
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