Our Georgia Commitment: Joe and Penny Hodgson
Joe (BLA ’75) and Penny (BSEd ’74, MEd ’76) Hodgson grow apples. Lots of them.
Their Middle Tennessee orchard yields 25,000 to 35,000 apples annually, and most are donated to food ministries such as the Nashville Food Project. But…
$1 million gift pledges scholarships for Terry College student veterans
Alumni BJ and Heather Schaknowski pledge a $1 million gift to provide scholarship support for student veterans enrolled in the Terry College of Business.
Public Health dean establishes scholarship to support first-gen students
Public Health Dean, Marsha Davis establishes a fund to support first-generation graduate students in the College of Public Health
Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach awards benefit Athens/UGA partnerships
Five local projects will receive nearly $40,000 from an endowment created by Athens native and UGA alumna Bobbi Meeler Sahm.
Christel Vivor finds success and community at UGA
Because of her scholarship, she is making an impact though leadership roles, academic achievements and community involvement.
New PLC Chairs highlight importance of parent philanthropy
The UGA Parents Leadership Council provides grant funding to student-serving organizations.
Fresh Express – free student market opens on campus thanks to parent and student donors
For students, by students
“Dedicated to nourishing bodies, empowering minds, and creating a community of compassion.”
This is the mission of Fresh Express, a student-led market created to address food insecurity on UGA’s campus by…
A decade of giving: UGA parent leaders strengthen campus programs
This year, the University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council (PLC) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its grants program, which has given over $4.6 million to initiatives across campus and enhanced the college experience of countless UGA…
Botanical Garden dedicates new museum, garden updates
The museum was a dream of Deen Day Sanders, who donated her 50-year collection of art from around the world to the garden.