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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.

Kyle Wiley (second from left) tours Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.

Alumnus Kyle Wiley expands technology access for COVID-19 researchers

August 20, 2020

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.

Previewing the (new!) 2020 UGA football schedule

August 19, 2020

The new UGA 2020 football schedule was unveiled with a reconfigured 10-game, conference-only schedule that is contingent upon COVID-19.

COVID-19 researcher Erin Mordecai (BS ’07) named to 40 Under 40

August 17, 2020

Stanford University researcher Erin Mordecai's efforts to save lives lands her on UGA's 40 Under 40 list.

from CED archives

Vision and generosity grow for generations

August 17, 2020

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.