Tag Archive for: Major Gift

John Spencer

$1.5 million gift to Odum School of Ecology honors legacy of ecology student John Spencer

John Spencer, a master’s student in ecology at the University of Georgia, was passionate about freshwater ecology, conservation and ecological restoration. A graduate fellowship established through a $1.5 million commitment from John’s mother…
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…
AJ Green UGA

A.J. Green Gives Back to UGA

https://vimeo.com/221791772/d48682d7d1 A.J. Green left his stamp on the University of Georgia’s football program as a playmaking pass catcher. He now has built upon his legacy, not only as an NFL superstar, but also through his generosity to…
Charlayne Hunter Gault

Charlayne Hunter-Gault announces Giving Voice to the Voiceless fund

Written by Parker Middleton Athens, Ga. - Award-winning journalist, author and distinguished University of Georgia alumna Charlayne Hunter-Gault has established a new endowment, Giving Voice to the Voiceless. The endowment, created by Hunter-Gault…
uga scholarship established by Ivester Foundation

UGA scholarship established by The Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation

Written by Elizabeth R. Elmore (BBA '08, ABJ '08) Gainesville, Ga. – The Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation has endowed two scholarships at the University of Georgia that will support UGA students who graduated from high…
Gift from Fontaine UGA alcohol awareness

$1.5 million gift from Jack and Nancy Fontaine enhances UGA’s proactive alcohol education

Written by Stan Jackson First published: UGA Today 4/3/17  Athens, Ga. - The University of Georgia will enhance its alcohol education and prevention programs thanks to a $1.5 million gift from Jack and Nancy Fontaine of Houston, Texas.…