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President’s Venture Fund helps a UGA hackathon go virtual
With the help of the President's Venture Fund, UGA Hacks 6 helped students take their programming skills to the next level on a completely virtual platform.
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Tech industry leader, academic honors UGA mentor with scholarship
The Dr. Jeffrey W. Smith Georgia Commitment Scholarship is named for Dr. Greg Lavender's mentor, a computer science pioneer for UGA.
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Alumnus leaves historic gift to UGA College of Environment and Design
A record-breaking $5 million planned gift from Jim (MLA '75) and Paula Lambert will provide travel support for CED students in perpetuity.
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Innovators’ Pledge Profile – Jeff & Alice Jones
Jeff Jones (BBA ’93) is CEO of Ad Victoriam Solutions (AdVic), a technology consulting firm, based in Alpharetta, GA.
Alice Jones (BBA ’94), was the driving force behind the company’s initial B Corporation certification.
Born…
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Grateful clients commit to advancing equine research
Endurance riding taught Stagg and Cheryl Newman the valuable bond between humans and horses. Today, they are supporting equine research at UGA.
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Innovators’ Pledge Profile: Katherine Shayne
Katherine Shayne (BSENVE ’16, MS ’18) is co-founder and CEO of Can I Recycle This?, a web resource that aims to empower citizens to change their local communities; modernize environmental education around recycling; partner with municipalities…
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Innovators’ Pledge Profile: Mark Mahoney
Mark Mahoney (BBA ’83) is co-founder and CEO of Jackrabbit Technologies, an online class management software company based in North Carolina. The company provides class management software for gymnastics, dance, swim, cheer, music and childcare…
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Innovators’ Pledge Profile: T.J. Callaway IV
T.J. Callaway (BBA ’07) is the founder and CEO of Onward Reserve, a gift and apparel retail brand founded in Athens, GA in 2012. The business has been part of the Bulldog 100 five times. It includes 12 locations as well as an e-commerce…
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The UGA Horticulture Club helps grow scholarship funding
The University of Georgia Horticulture Club grows more than plants. It also grows scholarship funding for current and future Bulldogs.