Leadership-level donors thanked during annual Presidents Club Reception
The Presidents Club Reception on Oct. 11 recognized leadership-level donors, who collectively contributed over $113 million to the Commit to Georgia Campaign in FY19.
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$1.5 million gift to Odum School of Ecology honors legacy of ecology student John Spencer
John Spencer, a master’s student in ecology at the University of Georgia, was passionate about freshwater ecology, conservation and ecological restoration. A graduate fellowship established through a $1.5 million commitment from John’s mother and stepfather, Kathelen and Dan Amos, is ensuring that his legacy will reach far into the future. “Kathelen and Dan Amos are […]
$1M gift to UGA law school to support Family Justice Clinic and elite scholarship
The memory of a domestic violence victim will have a lasting impact on the University of Georgia School of Law as an anonymous donor has pledged $1 million to support the school’s Family Justice Clinic and create a Distinguished Law Fellowship, both bearing the victim’s name – Jane W. Wilson. Wilson, a resident of rural Northern Georgia in her early 30s, was […]
$1 million gift to UGA law school will fund student scholarships
Brian and Kim Cain Family Scholarship will support two students annually Thanks to a $1 million gift, law students who have demonstrated success in the face of challenging circumstances will have assistance as they earn their law degrees from the University of Georgia School of Law. The Brian and Kim Cain Family Scholarship Fund, established by 1987 […]
NCR Foundation funds two STEAM scholarships
NCR Foundation established two Georgia Commitment Scholarships that will support undergraduate STEAM students at the University of Georgia.
Another successful fundraising year pushes UGA beyond campaign goals
Fundraising efforts for the University of Georgia continue to exceed expectations, with donors contributing $224 million in new gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2019. This year’s giving drove the Commit to Georgia Campaign beyond two major goals: raising $1.2 billion and creating 400 Georgia Commitment Scholarships by the campaign’s conclusion on June 30, 2020. […]
Strickland Foundation creates UGA scholarships for rural Georgia students
Athens, Ga. – The George W. Strickland, Jr. Foundation recently gifted $400,000 to the University of Georgia to establish four Georgia Commitment Scholarships (GCS). The scholarships will be awarded in fall 2019, prioritizing students from 16 rural Georgia counties: Evans, Tattnall, Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Liberty, Toombs, Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven, Burke, Appling, Wayne, Glynn, Long and Effingham. The […]
Fifteen students honored as Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars
Fifteen University of Georgia students, representing a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, were honored as graduating Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars at a dinner held in April at the Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries. Rahul Shrivastav, vice president for instruction, welcomed scholars and guests to the event and introduced the speakers, including Jim Dinkins […]
Endowment honors UGA Press Advisory Council member Peggy Heard Galis (AB ’68)
The Peggy Heard Galis History Ph.D. Apprenticeship will give history Ph.D. candidates insight into and experience in the scholarly publishing process.
400 new UGA need-based scholarships serve state
The Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program has reached its initial goal—creating more than 400 need-based scholarships—13 months ahead of schedule.
