Nancy and Les Juneau

Our Georgia Commitment: Getting to know Nancy Juneau (BSED ’82)

Nancy Juneau (BSED ’82) and her husband, Les, founded Juneau Construction Company in 1997. Today, Nancy is CEO of the $400 million, Atlanta-based company that employs more than 190 people in its offices in Atlanta, Miami, and Tampa. A…
A student takes cap and gown photos at the Arch.
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The Lives You Change

Each of UGA’s 1,000 need-based scholarships is a success story. But the scholars themselves are the greatest successes.
UGA President Jere W. Morehead (center) and Jill Walton, vice president for development and alumni relations, (right) join students and Hairy Dawg at the Tate Student Center for a Dawg Day of Giving event on March 27. (PHOTO: Edwin Hammond)
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Bulldogs contribute 13,026 gifts in 24 hours

Dawg Day of Giving 2025 rallied UGA supporters around the world and led to a total of $5.5 million donated to areas across UGA.
First-generation UGA Law students
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Law school receives $2M+ commitment for first-generation student scholarships

This commitment ensures a one-quarter scholarship for all first-generation college graduates enrolled in the Juris Doctor program.
Savonte Wilson / Committed to Bridging the Gap
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Committed to Bridging the Gap

Savonte Wilson (BS ’21) always knew he wanted to go to the University of Georgia -- and a scholarship made it possible.
Graduates watch fireworks following UGA’s undergraduate commencement ceremony in Sanford Stadium on May 10.
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Donors grow UGA endowed, need-based scholarships to 1,000

Over 800 scholarships were created in the last 11 years, a surge driven by the Georgia Commitment Scholarship program and matching funds.
Josh Jones in 2017
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Alumnus leaves $1.5M estate gift to UGA

The gift will benefit UGA's School of Public and International Affairs and Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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From recipient to donor: alumnus aids meal plan scholarship’s continued impact

Johnelle Simpson II returns to UGA as an alumni to ensure the continued success of the scholarship program that he received as a student.
UGA students celebrate at the Dawg Day of Giving event at the Tate Student Center on March 26. PHOTO: Justin Evans
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UGA donors’ 11,711 gifts break single-day record

Dawg Day of Giving gifts cumulatively contributed over $13.8 million to schools, colleges, departments and programs all over campus.
Dr. Michael Smith poses for a portrait
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Paying it forward: Michael Smith

Michael Smith, M.D. (BSA ’79) graduated from UGA with scholarship support and now is giving back by establishing his own scholarship fund.