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UGA rises to No. 15 among nation’s best public universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report

September 18, 2020

The University of Georgia has advanced to No. 15 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 ranking of the best public universities in the nation.

Dawg Days Gone By: the top 10 UGA football games of the pre-Smart era

September 18, 2020

As we gear up for another season Between The Hedges, let’s look back at some of the historic moments that have come to define the UGA football program.

Mary Beth and Kirby Smart with their children (left to right) Weston, Julia and Andrew in May 2020

UGA head football coach and wife commit $1 million to university

September 17, 2020

Kirby and Mary Beth Smart’s gift will support social justice, student-athletes impacted by COVID-19, and improvements to the UGA football program.

The Jerry Tanner Show – 2020 Season Preview

September 17, 2020

Jerry is back with a look at this very strange 2020 season and gives some thoughts on UGA’s opponents and their history with the Dawgs.

UGA led Ben Desper (BS ’09) to experiences around the world

September 15, 2020

Ben Desper (BS ‘09) is a fan of flexibility and sharks, two things he became well acquainted with as a result of his University of Georgia experience.

Class of 2020 breaks Senior Signature record

August 28, 2020

The Class of 2020 set a new record of 2,977 participants in the Senior Signature program.

UGA Alumni Association welcomes new volunteers to board of directors and leadership councils

August 24, 2020

The UGA Alumni Association welcomes new alumni volunteers to the Board of Directors, Black Alumni Leadership Council, Women of UGA Leadership Council, and the Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Former UGA football star Matthew Stafford pledges $1.5 million to alma mater

August 21, 2020

Former University of Georgia quarterback and current Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly, a former UGA cheerleader, have committed to a gift to the university totaling $1.5 million.

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UGA Mentor Program celebrates successful first year

August 20, 2020

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.