Photo of Designated Dawgs in Downtown Athens
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Parents council accepting grant applications

The University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council (PLC) invites campus organizations with a clear commitment to enhancing the undergraduate student experience to apply for grant funding for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications will…
Students at UGA mini medical school camp practiced medical simulations on mannequins during Summer Academy at UGA, facilitated by the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. The UGA Medical Partnership used half of its funding from the Sahm Award during summer 2022 to pay for three teenagers to attend the summer camp on the medical school campus in Athens. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)
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New award will fund several community initiatives

Five projects will receive a total of $32,000 from a fund established by Athens native and UGA alumna, Bobbi Meeler Sahm.
Fresh Express
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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…
Students are illuminated in red light during Spring 2022 Undergraduate Commencement at Sanford Stadium. (credit: Chamberlain Smith)
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UGA breaks fundraising record with over $257M in FY22

More than 71,000 donors drive UGA’s fifth $200M+ year in the last six, supporting students, faculty and initiatives across campus.
Scott and Linda Sink
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$1 million gift to promote Terry College study abroad scholarships

The University of Georgia received a $1 million gift from Scott and Linda Sink to the Terry College of Business in support of experiential learning, particularly study abroad opportunities for Risk Management and Insurance students
UGA Foundation Board of Trustees members met with UGA President Jere W. Morehead (fourth from right) at Delta Hall in Washington, D.C., as part of their annual meeting from June 8 – 10.
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UGA Foundation elects new trustees, creates scholarships

The University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees elected new board members and created a scholarship fund recognizing a UGA staff member at the board’s annual meeting.

UGA Athletic Association announces Commit to the G campaign

The UGA Athletic Association announced it will undertake a $300M fundraising campaign to support key priorities over the next five years.
Greg Wilson and Kira Crowe from CVIOG Workforce Development group go to Appling County for first PROPEL steering committee meeting and tour of town. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)
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Boosting rural Georgia

A generous $500,000 gift from the University of Georgia Foundation board of trustees will benefit rural students and communities.
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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…
The ribbon cutting included (L to R) Provost S. Jack Hu, VP of PSO Jennifer Frum, President Jere W. Morehead and Deen Day Sanders. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery)
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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.