Our Georgia Commitment: Todd and Davis Thompson
Father and son duo Todd and Davis Thompson have channeled their passion for golf into a tool to improve the lives of UGA students through philanthropy and The RSM Classic.
Entries by Lillian Sosbee
Suzette, her Jetts and her devotion to Grady
The first question Suzette Jett (ABJ ’71) asks upon meeting someone is “What is the first commercial you remember seeing on TV?” Suzette attended the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication when advertising and public relations looked a lot different than it does today. Though her studies at UGA mostly consisted […]
UGA Industry Forward graduates inaugural faculty cohort
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 […]
The gastroenterologist with a soft spot for UGA physics
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 […]
Fostering the spirit of ideation and collaboration
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 […]
Our Georgia Commitment: Drew and Virginia Papadopulos
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 […]
Parents Leadership Council surpasses $10M fundraising milestone for student programs
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 […]
Getting Involved and Giving Back with the Shurlings
UGA parents Stephanie and Fielder Shurling stay involved and give back as the 2025-2026 co-chairs of the Parents Leadership Council.
