University faculty develop plans to forge industry partnerships Following the success of the Industry Forward Symposium at the University of Georgia, the Industry Forward program commissioned its first faculty cohort in May. Industry Forward is a collaboration between the UGA Office of Business Engagement and industry-facing units to empower faculty and staff to engage productively with corporate partners. Through […]
Dr. Charles Dasher (BSPY ’68) began his journey to medical school on a different path than his peers. While other students at the University of Georgia took more predictable routes, such as studying biology or chemistry, Charles chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in physics, a decision that would eventually lead him to invest in the next […]
UGA and Rowen partnerships connect students and industry professionals for innovative research A mere 39 miles down University Parkway from the University of Georgia lies Rowen, the state’s largest knowledge community. Rowen boasts 2,000 acres of land on the eastern edge of Gwinnett County, sitting nearly equidistant from Georgia’s leading research universities. Led by a not-for-profit foundation, Rowen’s mission […]
Drew BBA ’16, BBA ’16 and Virginia Papadopulos BSHP ’16 first crossed paths during their junior year at the University of Georgia. In the decade since graduating, the pair have built a life together — marrying and settling in Drew’s hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Drew works as a mortgage trader in the investment bank at Wells Fargo, while Virginia serves as […]
Parent-funded program makes a direct impact on student life The University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council (PLC) was founded in 2012 and awarded nearly $145,000 to 22 organizations in its first year. Today, PLC supports 142 organizations and has awarded a record-breaking $10 million to undergraduate student programs, scholarship funds and various resources across campus over the last 14 […]
UGA parents Stephanie and Fielder Shurling stay involved and give back as the 2025-2026 co-chairs of the Parents Leadership Council.
