Alumni Blog

Stacey Chavis and Jack Hartpence.

Life lessons from the 40 Under 40’s two black belts

Black belts Stacey Chavis (MSL '19) and Jack Hartpence (AB '15) share how Tae Kwon Do gave them a leg up in their pursuit of professional and personal success.

Gifts from UGA alumni create CAES Rural Scholars Program

Several UGA alumni pledged $500,000 to provide renewable yearly scholarships for four to six qualified students from rural Georgia.

Vivian Greentree (ABJ ’00, AB ’01) leads through service

The university’s pillar of service attracted Vivian Greentree to help cultivate a relationship between her employer, Fiserv, and her alma mater.
Herty Fountain

College of Environment and Design announces “Owens 50”

To celebrate 50 years, the College of Environment and Design honored 50 individuals and groups who have shaped the college.
The Arch backlit by the sun

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

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

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.
The Jerry Tanner Show

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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