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Leading the black community in health and business – Dr. JaNaè Taylor (MEd ’03, PhD ’07)

July 29, 2019

Dr. Taylor has been working as a counselor for 16 years and was named to UGA's 2019 40 Under 40 list. Her most recent passion is creating a space for connection for the black community in the mental health and business worlds.

Sandra Derrick (BSHE ’76, MED ’80) and her mentee Anna Schermerhorn ‘20 meet for the first time

Connecting the Bulldog Family – UGA Mentor Program

July 25, 2019

Sandra Derrick (BSHE ’76, MED ’80) shares her experience mentoring a UGA student through the UGA Mentor Program.

Alumni turn their appreciation for the coast into an opportunity for a student

July 24, 2019

The Smiths fund a summer internship at UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant on Skidaway Island for a UGA student interested in marine sciences.

The future of space exploration

July 23, 2019

NASA project manager and UGA alumnus Roger Hunter discusses the legacy of the Apollo missions and how the same pioneering spirit that compelled humans to walk on the lunar surface will ultimately drive the next great chapter in human discovery.

20 Questions with ENO’s Parker Browne on National Hammock Day

July 22, 2019

Slide into a hammock and join us for 20 questions with ENO's Parker Browne (BBA '08) on National Hammock Day!

The sweetest surprise on campus: the UGA Creamery

July 19, 2019

Do you remember visiting the Creamery on campus? Since 1908, students and faculty alike have enjoyed the sweet treats of the UGA Creamery.

A crowd of students walking at the Baldwin Street stairs during a Summer day.

Another successful fundraising year pushes UGA beyond campaign goals

July 18, 2019

Fundraising efforts for the University of Georgia continue to exceed expectations, with donors contributing $224 million in new gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2019.

Meet Black Alumni Council President Dr. Ericka Davis (AB ’93)

July 17, 2019

Read a special welcome from the 2019-2021 UGA Black Alumni Leadership Council President Ericka Davis (AB '93).

‘Moon Rocks!’ marks Apollo 11 anniversary

July 17, 2019

Fifty years ago, people around the world stopped to watch Apollo 11 land on the moon. Now a UGA library exhibit is commemorating that moment.