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.
Ally Huizer’s scholarship empowered her studies and her service
The Suwanee sophomore’s scholarship allowed her to study in fantastic locations and deepen her commitment to serving others.
New awards will recognize efforts to enhance Greek inclusiveness
Thanks to President Jere W. Morehead and several Greek organizations, students advancing Greek inclusivity can be rewarded.
Morehead directs $25,000 to the Giving Voice to the Voiceless endowment
Funding expands program that supports student-led projects focused on unattended societal problems and marginalized communities.
John Huland Carmical Sports Media Institute established at University of Georgia
Sports media education expands at UGA, thanks to a generous gift from the John Huland Carmical Foundation.
New UGA presidential fund helps graduate students complete their degrees
New fund will help students overcome financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and complete their degrees.
Isakson gift caps $4.5 million fundraising effort for Parkinson’s research chair
Fundraising for the faculty leadership position included a gift from the former U.S. Senator the position is named to honor.
Callaway Foundation gift to transform delivery of UGA law school clinic services
A $200K gift from the Callaway Foundation will extend legal services to rural and underserved communities through the School of Law.
Experiential learning gave Destiny Favors the experience of a lifetime
A senior from Washington, GA, majoring in finance, Destiny Favors was awarded the Correll Scholarship in 2018 as a second-year student.
