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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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UGA law school creates Veterans Legal Services Clinic

Writer: Heidi Murphy Contact: Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge 706-542-7140, borut@uga.edu Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia School of Law is establishing a Veterans Legal Services Clinic funded by a lead gift from renowned trial…
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Donor-Funded Children’s Garden Set for 2019 Opening

This article is adapted from a piece written by Kelly Simmons featured in UGA TODAY. ATHENS, Ga. - The University of Georgia State Botanical Garden has hired a designer and a construction manager for the Alice H. Richards Children's Garden…
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UGA’s Bonbright Center expands research into regulatory economics

Author: David Dodson Contact: David B. Mustard The James C. Bonbright Center for the Study of Regulation is expanding its research activities, adding new support for faculty scholarship and research opportunities for undergraduate…