University of Georgia Foundation elects new leadership and trustees
The University of Georgia Foundation elected John H. Crawford IV (BBA ’88) as chairman, effective July 1, in addition to other leadership and board changes.
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Peabody Awards raises over $100,000 on Giving Day
Thanks to the support of a number of individuals, Peabody met its goal to raise $50,000 on its inaugural Peabody Giving Day, Nov. 14, 2018. With the addition of a dollar-for-dollar match challenge, the final amount raised exceeded $100,000.
UGA Professor Gives $125,000 to Public Administration Doctoral Fund
Dr. Larry O’Toole has dedicated his life to research of public administration at UGA, and most recently, established a doctoral fund to recruit future leaders in the field.
Business Learning Community to transform Terry College
When construction of the Business Learning Community is done, the result will be a massive transformation for the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
UGA names business school building for Doug Ivester
UGA Alumnus Doug Ivester is honored for his involvement and generosity through the naming of the final building in the Terry Business Learning Community.
UGA wins national award for helping rural community sustain local health care
Original article posted on October 25, 2018, by Kelly Simmons in UGA Today. The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence from the University Economic Development Association for its work in rural Georgia to save a local hospital from closing and to improve medical service. The Archway Partnership, a unit of UGA’s […]
Callaway Gift will help make the State Botanical Garden more accessible
A $1 million gift from the Callaway Foundation will fund a new visitor entrance to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia, enhancing access to the galleries, classrooms, collections and displays.
Synovus establishes five scholarships for incoming students
Synovus has established five need-based scholarships for incoming University of Georgia students intending to major in business. Part of the Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program, the scholarships will be awarded to students across Georgia beginning in fall 2019.
Alumnus helps graduate student attend national conference in DC
A scholarship funded by UGA alumnus Hiram Larew (BSA ’75) allowed a current master’s student the opportunity to attend the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development conference.
UGA School of Law granted nearly 70% of incoming class merit scholarships
This article was originally published October 12, 2018 by UGA Today. By: Heidi Murphy Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia School of Law has been named the best value in legal education in the United States by the National Jurist. Its rankings are based largely upon outcome-driven factors such as average indebtedness, bar […]
