UGA Foundation Emeritus Trustees

A CONTINUING COMMITMENT

A Dedicated Group

Continuing to support UGA’s mission through their service

The University of Georgia Foundation Board’s Emeritus Trustees are a dedicated group of former Foundation board members who continue their commitment to the University beyond their term. Building on the momentum of their service, the Emeritus Trustees support UGA’s mission through philanthropy, advocacy, and volunteer engagement.

A Shared Passion for UGA

Leveraging experience, generosity and influence

Guided by a shared passion for UGA, they remain vital ambassadors by leveraging their experience, generosity, and influence to advance the institution’s most meaningful initiatives. The Emeritus Trustees stay actively engaged and extend the legacy of their service, carrying forward the values and vision that help inspire UGA’s future.

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EMERITUS TRUSTEES INITIATIVES

1. Student Success and Student Life

The university supports holistic student development through housing, wellness, leadership, and engaging programs. Enhancing student life is essential to creating a dynamic campus where all students can thrive academically and socially.

Emeritus Trustees can support this initiative by signing up to mentor a student or supporting specific student programs such as Student Care and Outreach, the Corsair Society, or the UGA Mentor Program.

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2. Research, Innovation, and Impact

The university serves as a catalyst for discovery, entrepreneurship, and economic growth through world-class research and strategic partnerships. Across campus, innovation initiatives connect students, faculty, and industry leaders to advance new ideas, create startups, strengthen communities, and prepare the workforce of the future.

Emeritus Trustees can support this initiative by connecting university leaders with industry and philanthropic partners, investing in endowed faculty support, mentoring student innovators, advocating for research priorities, and participating in innovation-focused events and programs.

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3. Student Scholarships

Scholarships are among the most powerful tools for attracting top students and ensuring that talented individuals can pursue a university education regardless of financial circumstance. Philanthropic investment in scholarships directly strengthens enrollment, retention, and student achievement for both graduate and undergraduate students.

Emeritus Trustees can support this initiative by establishing or contributing to scholarship funds, including scholarships that advance the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing; connecting prospective donors with university leadership; and championing the importance of student access, affordability, and educational opportunity.

How to Get Involved:

Leadership Committee Members

  • Steve C. Jones (Chair)
  • Eleanor Banister
  • Mark Chandler
  • John Crawford
  • Joe Frierson
  • Bill Griffin
  • Gail Hunnicutt
  • Steve Joiner
  • Rusty Lindner
  • Susan Waltman
  • Charlie Williams

UGAF Trustee Liaison

  • Guyton Cochran

UGAF Contact

  • Meghan Kaniewski

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List of Upcoming Events

  • UGA Foundation Emeritus Trustees Quarterly Program
    September 11, 2026 | Athens, GA

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