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AthFest through the years

June 20, 2019

With year 23 of AthFest taking place this weekend, the UGA Alumni Association asked for your favorite memories from years past.

Top 10 picnic spots at UGA

June 17, 2019

The University of Georgia campus in Athens is home to a number of perfect picnic spots for those looking to celebrate International Picnic Day on June 18.

First Father’s Day: sharing UGA and Athens with my son

June 14, 2019

Alex Bezila (BBA '10), a new father and proud Bulldog, shares his excitement about introducing Athens and UGA to his son.

Talking Nature Photography Day with Eric Bowles (BBA ’79)

June 13, 2019

For Nature Photography Day, we interview Eric Bowles (BBA '79), a board member of the North American Nature Photography Association.

College of Pharmacy dean, alumna is committed to success of others

June 12, 2019

The UGA Alumni Association is proud to spotlight Kelly Smith (BSPH '92, PHARMD '93), dean of the UGA College of Pharmacy, who returned to her alma mater in late 2018.

UGA Mentor Program – LeBria Casher

June 10, 2019

The UGA Mentor Program is the first university-wide mentor program at the university- student LeBria Casher (’20) shares her experience from the pilot program.

Representatives Aaron Konnick, Samantha Green and Isobel Egbarin from UPS accept the UGA Top 25 Employer Award. (Photo credit: Justin Evans Photography)

UGA recognizes companies that hired the most grads

June 7, 2019

UGA honored the top 25 employers of the Class of 2018 on May 9. These employers hired 14% of the Class of 2018 grads who now have full-time jobs.

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

June 6, 2019

Dr. Joseph Parker Jr. was a UGA alumnus originally from Waycross, Georgia, who served as a United States Naval physician during the Allied invasion of Omaha Beach on D-Day.

Endowment honors UGA Press Advisory Council member Peggy Heard Galis (AB ’68)

June 5, 2019

The Peggy Heard Galis History Ph.D. Apprenticeship will allow history Ph.D. candidates to gain insight into and experience in the scholarly publishing process.