Image: Susan (left) and Charles Dasher stand in the courtyard of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Center and Hotel in Athens, Georgia. (Photo/Lilli Sosbee)
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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…
image: UGA students collect biodiversity data during a BioBlitz event at Rowen this spring. (Photo courtesy of Emily Nicole Crawford LLC)
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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…
A man and woman pictured with their two young children in their arms.
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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…
UGA President Jere Morehead speaks with two undergraduate students at the Center for Undergraduate Research 2025 Symposium.
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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…
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Georgia Women Give hosts spring luncheon at UGA 

The two-day Georgia Women Give gathering featured campus experiences, alumni connection and dialogue with UGA administrators.
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Bulldogs contribute over 13,000 gifts in 24 hours

The fifth annual Dawg Day of Giving brought in more than 13,000 gifts to support UGA students and programs, setting a new single‑day giving record.
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UGA’s Industry Forward symposium strengthens industry-university collaboration 

UGA’s Industry Forward program hosted its first symposium, bringing together faculty, staff and industry partners.
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My Georgia Commitment: Elizabeth Newton

For Elizabeth Newton, founder of the jewelry brand enewton, being part of UGA didn’t end at graduation; it’s a lifelong commitment.
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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.
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A Legacy of Learning: Sylvia Hutchinson’s gift to UGA’s future doctors

As emerita faculty, Sylvia Hutchinson trains UGA's future doctors, and now she has created a scholarship through UGA's new School of Medicine.

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