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.
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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…
BJ and Heather Schaknowski pose for a photo.
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$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.
Women pose at the launch event of Georgia Women Give
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Georgia Women Give initiative engages women through community and philanthropy

Georgia Women Give is fostering a community of women interested in engaging more deeply with UGA and supporting the university.
Speaker David Ralston's headshot
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New fund memorializes late Georgia Speaker of the House

The fund will support scholarships, summer fellowships or Georgia leaders-in-residence at the School of Law in memory of David Ralston.