Blank Family

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation commits $1.5 million to support need-based aid at UGA

This news release was originally published by UGA Today on October 2, 2017. Pictured above: The Home Depot co-founder Arthur M. Blank (center) with his late mother, Molly, and his brother, Michael. (Credit: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation) Athens,…
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Annual Report Reflects on Successful Year at the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia reported another outstanding year in the 2017 Annual Report, which was mailed to donors in October. In FY17, UGA made a positive impact on individuals and communities throughout Georgia and across the nation. The report…
Dawgs Suit Up

Dawgs Suit Up with JCPenney

On September 10, the University of Georgia Career Center hosted the first Dawgs Suit Up event at JCPenney in Athens. More than 1,300 students attended the event, which provided students with professional attire at discounted prices. Students…
Larry R. Benson (BBA '74) and father H.E. "Ed" Benson (BBA '42)

Benson Family recognizes 100-year relationship with Athens and UGA

This feature originally ran on page 47 of the Fall 2017 issue of Georgia Magazine. Three generations of the Benson family are recognizing their 100-year relationship with Athens and the University of Georgia by making a transformational gift…
John McMullen

John McMullan Donates Dahlonega Gold Coin Collection to UGA

Above: John McMullan (center) with son Tom McMullan (left), wife Marilyn McMullan (second from left), daughter Jane McMullan (second from right) and UGA President Jere W. Morehead (right) during a reception on July 13 following a speaking event…
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UGA dedicates Phase II of Business Learning Community, breaks ground for Phase III

This article originally appeared on UGA Today. On Sept. 15, the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business celebrated the expansion of its new home, the state-of-the-art Business Learning Community, with a dedication and groundbreaking…
faculty and staff

Faculty and Staff Donors Integral to UGA’s Best Fundraising Year

A reception on Aug. 31 celebrated the 2,147 current and retired faculty and staff members who donated to the University of Georgia in fiscal year 2017. These donors collectively contributed more than $5.4 million to the Commit to Georgia Campaign’s…
Students in Terry

Phase II of Terry’s Business Learning Community Opens

This article originally appeared on terry.uga.edu.  The murmur of excited conversations filled Amos Hall on the first day of fall semester classes at the Terry College of Business. As students, faculty and staff greeted each other in Casey…
CAES scholarships

College of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences Awards Scholarships

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics awarded 30 scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. The following are a few of the outstanding students who were awarded departmental scholarships for their accomplishments. Nicholas…
Cousins

The Cousins Foundation makes gift to support scholarships, endow UGA swim and dive coach

Writer: Elizabeth R. Elmore, eelmore@uga.edu Contact: Jill Walton, 706-369-5975, jwalton@uga.edu Photo Credit: Duane Stork Athens, Ga. – The Cousins Foundation, Inc. has committed more than $5 million to the University of Georgia to support…