Boosting rural Georgia
A generous $500,000 gift from the University of Georgia Foundation board of trustees will benefit rural students and communities.
Entries by Clarke Schwabe
A decade of giving: UGA parent leaders strengthen campus programs
This year, the University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council (PLC) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its grants program, which has given over $4.6 million to initiatives across campus and enhanced the college experience of countless UGA students. The PLC is a service-oriented group of highly engaged parents who provide funding to the university through their […]
Botanical Garden dedicates new museum, garden updates
The museum was a dream of Deen Day Sanders, who donated her 50-year collection of art from around the world to the garden.
UGA College of Engineering dedicates Georgia Power Auditorium
The 4,260 sq. ft. auditorium is part of a major renovation of the Driftmier Engineering Center supported by Georgia Power and others.
Gift endows new professorship in electric mobility
Georgia Power creates UGA College of Engineering faculty position focused on electric vehicles and associated technologies.
UGA icon celebrates milestone birthday in a special way
Campaign supporting storytelling for the voiceless launches with gift from Charlayne Hunter-Gault, matching funds from UGA president.
Georgia Museum of Art receives gift from W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation
GMOA received a gift of $4.7M from the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation that will add to an existing fund supporting the museum.
UGA sorority alumnae establish endowed scholarship
100+ alumnae of UGA’s Eta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha gave a total of over $50,000 to establish a Georgia Commitment Scholarship.
Foundation’s $2.6M pledge supports UGA poultry science
The R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Foundation’s gift established a distinguished professorship in poultry science.
Truist commits $1.25M to UGA Innovation District
A $1.25M grant from Truist foundations will enhance collaborative spaces and support aspiring entrepreneurs in the Athens community.
