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…
Inaugural class of Youth LEAD Georgia announced
Thirty youth from across Georgia have been selected to participate in the inaugural statewide Youth LEAD Georgia program.
$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.
Staying involved with the Parents Leadership Council
UGA parents find new ways to stay involved and engaged with their students through the Parents Leadership Council.
A summit in the fight against cancer—sponsored by a survivor
The summit assembled top researchers from UGA and Emory University. Richard and Kim Stamper’s generosity made the event possible.
Beat Week leaves Gators seeing double (Ls)
The University of Georgia and the University of Florida squared off twice this past week—once on the field in Jacksonville, and once in Beat Week 2023, a head-to-head giving challenge—and the Bulldogs came out on top in both.
Beat Week…
Rhodes to Success
From Athens to Kazakhstan, the Foundation Fellow and 2023 Rhodes Scholar achieves at the highest academic levels.
UGA three-year fundraising average hits record $235.1 million
Donations in fiscal year 2023 created 16 faculty positions, 150+ scholarships, and 300+ endowed funds at the university.
CAES Ratcliffe Scholars deepen classroom learning with immersive experiences
Thanks to their scholarships, five CAES students were able to gain valuable lab and research experience and travel the world.
Parents Leadership Council raises more than $1 million for student programs
Over 11 years, the council has received roughly 670 grant applications and awarded more than $5.7 million.