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Luke Christian Tasty Tailgate

Tasty Tailgate: Luke Christian’s Tomatillo Salsa

The most memorable tailgating experience starts with a delicious…
Ivy Odom Tasty Tailgate

Tasty Tailgate: Ivy Odom’s Pimiento Queso Fundido

Creating the ultimate game day experience starts with an incredible…
Photo of Phaedra Parks.

Phaedra Parks’ legacy as a UGA School of Law alum

Phaedra Parks, UGA School of Law alum, turns personal achievement into a mission of making a difference and giving back.

John and Suzanne Lastinger give UGA students their daily bread

In 2024, the couple worked with UGA to establish the John and Suzanne Lastinger Family Scholarship Fund to subsidize meal plans for students. 
UGA announced the 79th alumni president and welcome new members.

UGA names next alumni president and board members

The University of Georgia Alumni Association welcomes new board members and Corey Dortch as the alumni board's 79th president.
Matt and Adrianne Beacham continue their post-grad Bulldog journey by giving back to UGA.

Good days ahead — alumni couple supports UGA’s future

Matt and Adrianne Beacham attribute their careers and philanthropy to their time at the Terry College of Business.
The UGA 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 will be honored at a luncheon in Athens.

Meet UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

The University of Georgia announced the 2025 Class of 40 Under 40. The program recognizes notable alumni under the age of 40. 
Members of the Young Alumni Leadership Council pose at an event.

Young alumni support students on verge of graduation

The Young Alumni Leadership Council Finish the Drill Scholarship Fund will provide need-based aid to students with 60 or more credit hours in their final years of school.
A group of people stand with the award recipient at the 1961 Club Celebration event.

Health founder, CEO receives 2025 Footsteps Award at annual celebration

Dr. Michael V. Smith was awarded at the UGA 1961 Club Celebration, which also celebrated $1 million in the Black Alumni Scholarship Fund endowment.