Alumni Blog

Nick Chiles outside Grady College (PHOTO: Sarah Freeman)

Grady’s UGA-alum Writer in Residence has a star-studded resume

Nick Chiles (MFA ’22) has written books for notable celebrities throughout his career, including Jamie Fox and Bobby Brown.
Undergraduate student Erica Head weeds a section of crops as she works at the UGArden. PHOTO: Andrew Davis Tucker / UGA

UGArden receives $10K from Kubota, votes can raise to $50K

The student farm will benefit from a grant that, with the community's help, can grow to $50K. Funds will support a self-serve farm stand.
Welcome New Council Members

UGA Alumni affinity groups add new slate of leaders

University of Georgia Alumni added 29 new members to its affinity group leadership councils: Black Alumni, Latino Alumni, Women of UGA and Young Alumni.
40 Under 40 logo is displayed on a red background with black and gray elements.

UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

The 2024 class of 40 Under 40 honorees include a Georgia state senator, high-end textile designer, and tech leaders.

Donors set new UGA fundraising record

Private support set all-time highs in single-year contributions and three-year fundraising average, benefitting every area of campus.
Josh Jones in 2017

Alumnus leaves $1.5M estate gift to UGA

The gift will benefit UGA's School of Public and International Affairs and Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Student Alumni Council

Meet the Student Alumni Council

The Student Alumni Council provides programming and education to help connect students with UGA traditions, philanthropy and alumni.  
Becky Winkler standing among flower bushes. (PHOTO: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences)

Service builds a vision for driving change

UGA Trustee Becky Winkler (AB '98) believes everyone has a narrative. You just need to keep it pointed in the right direction.
Blake Witmer, current Orientation leader, and father Craig Witmer, former Orientation leader, stroll together on North Campus. (PHOTO: Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

Blake Witmer is following in her father’s footsteps

Twenty nines year after acting as a UGA Orientation leader, Craig Witmer's daughter, Blake Witmer, will follow in his footsteps.

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