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UGA food scientist Yen-Con Hung named first Koehler-Ayers Professor

This story was originally published on the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences's Media Newswire site and was written by Sharon Dowdy. University of Georgia food scientist Yen-Con Hung has been named the first recipient of the…
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King Distinguished Professorship in Advertising established

This story was originally published on the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication site and was written by Sarah Freeman. The Karen W. and Daniel J. King Distinguished Professorship in Advertising has been created in the Department…
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Graduation speaker creates scholarship to help others

In fall 2019, Jack Bush gave out the first Bush Engineering Scholarship for minorities interested in engineering. What's special about this donor? He's still a student.
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FYI – How the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act may impact your philanthropy.

The federal government has made efforts to encourage charitable giving and to protect your assets for the 2020 tax year. Other changes may be on the way and we’ll keep you updated as we understand how they will impact us all. Here are a few…
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Bulldogs come together during COVID-19 crisis

UGA virtually celebrated G-Day on Saturday, April 18, and Bulldogs around the country wore their red and black in a show of solidarity.
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Regents OK Isakson Chair for Parkinson’s Research

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved the establishment of the John H. “Johnny” Isakson Chair for Parkinson’s Research at UGA.
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UGA provides financial assistance to students in need

The UGA community has rallied to commit thousands of dollars in new emergency funds for students experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties.
Wade Guyton and Kelley Walker, untitled, 2008, part of The John and Sara Shlesinger Collection

Georgia Museum of Art receives large gift of “cutting-edge” contemporary art

This article was written by Hillary Brown and originally posted to UGA Today on March 5, 2020. The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia received a major gift from John and Sara Shlesinger consisting of 110 contemporary works…
Pictured, L to R: Victor K. Wilson, vice president of student affairs; Jennings Brooks, UGA Panhellenic Council president; Jere W. Morehead, UGA president; Brennan Cox, UGA Interfraternity Council president; Kelly Kerner, vice president for development and alumni relations

UGA Greek councils create two $100K Georgia Commitment Scholarships

The University of Georgia Panhellenic Council and UGA Interfraternity Council each gave $100,000, matched by the UGA Foundation, to establish two endowed, need-based scholarships through the Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program. “We are…