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Bulldog events are happening across Georgia, the U.S., and event the globe. Find an event near you!
UGA Young Alumni proudly partner with other UGA Alumni Leadership Councils, groups of dedicated alumni who connect Bulldogs to UGA: Black Alumni, Latino Alumni and Women of UGA. In addition, the Alumni Association has 80+ alumni chapters across the globe, ready to connect you to Bulldogs in your city. Find a chapter near you!
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Make a Difference
As UGA Young Alumni, we’re committed to making a difference for student’s across all walks of life on UGA’s campus by raising funds for Embark@UGA, Fresh Express, the Student Alumni Association Endowed Fund, and the Student Veterans Resource Center. Learn more about the impact of these organizations below.
Embark@UGA
Embark@UGA provides direct support to students who have experienced homelessness and/or foster care. The program is a part of a statewide network that seeks to increase college access and retention for homeless or foster care youth. Learn more about Embark@UGA.
Fresh Express
Fresh Express is a student-led emergency food assistance program started thanks to generous support from parent donors and Class of 2021 Senior Signature participants. The on-campus pantry offers non-perishables and fresh produce from local Athens-Clarke County partners to help bridge the gap between student food insecurity and nutritious food options. Learn more about Fresh Express.
Student Alumni Association Endowed Fund
The Student Alumni Association Endowed Fund serves all of UGA’s campus through Student Alumni Council initiatives and programs including the Class Gift, which is awarded each year to an on-campus student organization, and the Charter Scholarship, which supports undergraduate students. Learn more about the Student Alumni Council.
Student Veterans Resource Center
The Student Veterans Resource Center offers support and advocacy to student veterans on campus. The office also exists as a central location for information about UGA’sservices for student veterans and offers a location for student veterans to gather on campus. Learn more about the Student Veterans Resource Center.
Be a Mentor for a Current Student
Help students succeed in their personal, academic, and professional endeavors by becoming a mentor. The UGA Mentor Program offers a personalized experience, allowing you to connect with students no matter your location or schedule. Not sure where to start? Head over to the Mentor Program website for resources and next steps.
UGA Mentor Program
Dialogue with a Dawg
The Dialogue with a Dawg program gives alumni the opportunity to connect with a small group of students over a meal. To learn more about hosting or to nominate a host, head over to the Dialogue with a Dawg nomination form.
Career Services
The Alumni Career Services Office, located at UGA, on the 2nd floor of Clark Howell Hall, offers FREE career coaching services for all UGA alumni.
Services include:
- One-on-one career counseling via in-person, phone, or Skype.
- An Alumni Career Services website with up-to-date information on job search and career development topics to meet your needs
- Access to Handshake, UGA’s online job board for alumni and students (if you do not yet have an alumni Handshake account, click here.
- A monthly career e-newsletter – Jobs for Dawgs (sent via Handshake)
- Access to Career Fairs, free professional development webinars and special events
Young Alumni Leadership Council
The mission of Young Alumni is to provide dynamic opportunities for young alumni to engage with and give back to the University of Georgia.
With a presence of over 40,000 young alumni in Atlanta, members of the Young Alumni Leadership Council have been charged with creating and implementing young alumni programming and raising awareness of the importance of connecting and giving back to the university. View the council below.
John Bowden
(BBA ’13)
President
Collier Collier
(BSED ’10, AB ’10)
Vice President
Morgan Cook
(BBA ’15, MBA ’19)
Secretary
Sam Canales
(BBA ’21)
Kanler Cumbass
(MED ’21)
Tyra Roberts
(BBA ’19)
Hanna Jon Lewis
(BBA ’20, MS ’21)
Ammishaddai Grand-Jean
(AB ’19, AB ’19, MPA ’20)
Cameron Keen
(AB ’18, AB ’18, JD ’21)
Jay Butler
(AB ’10)
Nash Davis
(BBA ’19)
Jessica Davis
(AB ’21)
Christie Haynes Moore
(AB ’10, AB ’10)
Melissa Crane
(BBA ’18, MA ’19)
Bailey Dryden
(AB ’20)
Maranie Brown
(BSFACS ’12, MBT ’23)
Immediate Past President
Nickolas Collins
(MBA ’22)
Isabella Joseph
(BFA ’20)
Caroline Cordell
(BSFCS ’22)
Ariel Watt
(AB ’19)
Jackson O’Brien
(AB ’18, JD ’21)
Avery Monthero
(BSFCS ’17)
What is the Young Alumni Leadership Council (YALC)?
The Young Alumni Leadership Council is a group of passionate alumni volunteers age 29 and under. Throughout the year, the council plans events and initiatives to connect Bulldogs to their alma mater and fellow alumni.
What is the purpose of the YALC?
The mission of the Young Alumni Leadership Council is to encourage lifelong commitment, build connection, and ensure investment in the University of Georgia through:
- Volunteer activities.
- Experiential opportunities.
- Philanthropic initiatives.
- Promotional and outreach activities
Who are “young alumni?”
The Young Alumni Leadership Council serves alumni (undergraduate or graduate) age 29 and under.
What are the roles and responsibilities of the YALC?
The Young Alumni Leadership Council nurtures a welcoming community for young alumni and encourages meaningful connections back to the university. In addition, the council serves as an advisory group to the Alumni Association, meeting monthly to plan programs and events.
All members of the council:
- Serve a two-year term.
- Attend three to four in-person council meetings each year.
- Complete relevant training as assigned.
- Donate a minimum of $300 per fiscal year (July – June) to the UGA Foundation or other academic pursuits at UGA
An executive board (President, Vice President, and Secretary) is elected by council members to oversee initiatives and programming. Members of the executive board must first serve a term as a council member
What types of programming and events do the YALC work on?
Trivia Nights, UGA Young Alumni Night at SweetWater Brewing Company, Young Alumni Rooftop Takeover at Ponce City Market, Tailgates and Service Days.
How do I apply for the YALC?
The recruitment cycle begins in late fall and applications for the Young Alumni Leadership Council open in early spring.
Eligible candidates must:
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- Be a University of Georgia graduate.
- Reside in the Atlanta/Metro-Atlanta area.
- Be 29 years old or younger.
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I am no longer a member of the young alumni population. What are other ways I can get involved with the UGA Alumni Association?
Alumni of all ages are welcome to attend Young Alumni events.
In addition to Young Alumni, the Alumni Association offers three other official affinity groups: Black Alumni, Latino Alumni and Women of UGA.
Find your local alumni chapter for programming in your city.
I am not located in the Atlanta metro area. What are additional ways I can connect with alumni in my city or state?
Get connected with your local Alumni Chapter.
How can I contact the Young Alumni Leadership Council?
Email us at youngalumni@uga.edu and follow us on Instagram @UGAYoungAlumni to stay up to date with upcoming events and ways to get involved!
