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Family ties drive giving, engagement for PLC family

Written by Johnathan McGinty There’s no doubt the family ties for Daniel and Zachry Veal run deep. In fact, it’s evident in everything they do. The brothers and their wives, Elizabeth and Leigh, own and operate The Beachview Companies.…
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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…
Youth in a leadership development program work together on an activity
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Inaugural class of Youth LEAD Georgia announced

Thirty youth from across Georgia have been selected to participate in the inaugural statewide Youth LEAD Georgia program.
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Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med

The endowed distinguished professorships are named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. John Hardy “Johnny” Isakson and his wife, Dianne.
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.
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Staying involved with the Parents Leadership Council

UGA parents find new ways to stay involved and engaged with their students through the Parents Leadership Council.
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A summit in the fight against cancer—sponsored by a survivor

The summit assembled top researchers from UGA and Emory University. Richard and Kim Stamper’s generosity made the event possible.
Ruth Bartlett stands on a dock before embarking on a horseshoe crab trawl with UGA Marine Extension. Photo: Trey Cooper
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Alumni leader continues giving back – this time, along Georgia’s coast

Former Alumni Association president Ruth Bartlett (BBA ’76) discovers new ways to give back to the university along Georgia's coastline.
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Beat Week leaves Gators seeing double (Ls)

The University of Georgia and the University of Florida squared off twice this past week—once on the field in Jacksonville, and once in Beat Week 2023, a head-to-head giving challenge—and the Bulldogs came out on top in both.  Beat Week…
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Founders Memorial Garden receives generous donation

The University of Georgia Founders Memorial Garden has received two Italian marble statues through a generous donation.