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A Student’s Perspective on Thank a Donor Day 2019

April 25, 2019

Thank a Donor Day, simply put, is a day where students and faculty members thank university donors for all they have contributed to the University of Georgia.

What is Georgia Giving Week? And Why Does It Matter?

April 23, 2019

Georgia Giving Week is a week to rally Bulldog Nation in the spirit of philanthropy. It’s just one week to help our beloved alma mater!

London reception celebrates UGA, Oxford anniversary, alumni

April 19, 2019

University of Georgia alumni, friends and students gathered in London to celebrate UGA and honor the UGA at Oxford program's 30th anniversary.

Karin Lichey Usry reflects on her time as a GymDog

April 16, 2019

Karin Lichey Usry (BSED '00) is a former GymDog who currently works at the University of Georgia. We asked Karin for her thoughts on her time as a GymDog, as well as the current GymDog team who will compete in the NCAA national championship this weekend.

Get Ready for G-Day 2019

April 15, 2019

Mark your calendars! G-Day 2019 is just one week away. As you prepare to come back to campus for another exciting spring game in Sanford Stadium, here are some fun-filled activities happening before the big game.

National Beer Day: Alumnus brewing for a cause

April 7, 2019

For National Beer Day we sat down with Matt Stevens (AB’03, MPA’14), the Director of Community and Culture at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. in Athens.

UGA Alumni Watson, Mitchell and Kisner to play in 2019 Masters Tournament

April 3, 2019

With the 83rd tournament just days away, we wanted to highlight some of our notable alumni who are playing in the tournament this year.

The Student Tour of Georgia: Not Your Average Spring Break

April 2, 2019

The Student Tour of Georgia was an experiential learning opportunity created to teach students about what it means to be a land and sea grant university.

Lessie Smithgall at a Phi Beta Kappa event at Brenau University in March 2019. Photo by AJ Reynolds/Brenau University.

Happy 108th Birthday to Lessie Smithgall (ABJ ’33)

April 1, 2019

Lessie Smithgall, UGA alumna and trailblazing journalist, turns 108 today, April 1, 2019.