Alumni Blog

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

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

Kirby and Mary Beth Smart’s gift will support social justice, student-athletes impacted by COVID-19, and improvements to the UGA football program.
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The Jerry Tanner Show – 2020 Season Preview

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.
Ben Desper swims with sharks

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

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.
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Class of 2020 breaks Senior Signature record

The Class of 2020 set a new record of 2,977 participants in the Senior Signature program.
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UGA Alumni Association welcomes new volunteers to board of directors and leadership councils

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.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford in 2009

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

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

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.

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.

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