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Mary Frances Early honored with official UGA portrait
The University of Georgia celebrated the life and achievements of Mary Frances Early the first African American to earn a degree from the University of Georgia at a ceremony on Oct. 10.
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Calling the Dawgs in the Big Easy
More than 150 UGA alumni and friends assembled in New Orleans on Oct. 11 at Brennan’s to celebrate the university.
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Saddler siblings among 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 honorees
Among the 40 Under 40 honorees were brother-sister duo, Latham Saddler (BBA’05) and Lauren Saddler Pearson (ABJ’02).
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Will you take the #CalltheDawgs Challenge?
The #CalltheDawgs challenge is simple: donate to a cause that you care about, call the Dawgs in creative and fun way and then challenge your friends to do the same. Take the challenge today!
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Meet Alissa Vickery, Fundraising Chair for the Women of UGA Leadership Council
We recently got the chance to interview Alissa Vickery (BBA ’01, MACC ‘01), fundraising chair for the Women of UGA Leadership Council in order to learn more about her experience at UGA and what drives her to stay involved with her alma mater.
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UGA named No. 13 Best Public University by U.S. News & World Report
As University of Georgia alumni and friends strengthen their commitment to UGA year over year, the world is taking notice.
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UGA at Oxford event celebrates unique study abroad experience
For 30 years, UGA students have made their home in the stunning environs of the University of Oxford, enjoying the connection between one of the oldest universities in the United States and one of the oldest universities on the planet.
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Meredith Dean among seven Grady College alumni inducted into UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Meredith Dean among seven Grady College alumni inducted into UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.
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