
Parents remove barriers to student well-being
The UGA Parents Fund helps cover the cost of co-pays for students who cannot afford counseling and psychiatric services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this support became more crucial.

Support from Parents Fund fosters community and pride for student veterans
The UGA Student Veterans Resource Center counts on the grants from the Parents Fund for the annual Honor Cord and Awards Reception.

UGA receives grants from The Stanton Foundation to research, teach nuclear security
SPIA recently received grants from The Stanton Foundation supporting research and education efforts related to nuclear security.

Former UGA football star Matthew Stafford pledges $1.5 million to alma mater
Former UGA and current Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford and wife Kelly have committed to a gift to the university totaling $1.5 million.

BlackRock partnership creates Georgia Commitment Scholarship, opens recruiting pipeline
When BlackRock announced plans to build the company’s newest Innovation Hub in Atlanta almost two years ago, the organization made a commitment to create meaningful partnerships with the state’s business community and universities, in addition…

Stafford, Smart endow new social justice program for UGA Athletics
UGA Athletics will launch a social justice program thanks to $500K from former UGA QB Matthew Stafford and current UGA coach Kirby Smart.

President’s Club Reception Cancelled
The annual Presidents Club Reception celebrates the University of Georgia’s most valued supporters, whose leadership giving continues our success in higher education. Their unwavering commitment enables us to rise to recent challenges and…

UGA President commits an additional $250,000 to emergency funds for students in need
President Jere W. Morehead has committed $250,000 to two emergency funds benefitting students made vulnerable by COVID-19.

UGA Foundation elects 12 new trustees
The University of Georgia Foundation approved new members to join current trustees on a 50-member board during its annual meeting.

UGA Foundation commits up to $10 million for innovation
The University of Georgia Foundation committed up to $10 million for innovation at UGA. The funds will support the Office of Research’s Innovation Gateway to bring new technology developed at UGA to the marketplace.