UGA Today

5,255 students eligible to graduate at spring UGA Commencement ceremonies

Approximately 4,164 undergraduates and 1,091 graduate students—a total of 5,255—are eligible to walk in the University of Georgia's spring Commencement ceremonies on May 10.

NBC’s Al Roker to give rescheduled Holmes-Hunter Lecture April 25

The University of Georgia's 2013 Holmes-Hunter Lecture has been rescheduled for April 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the UGA Chapel. Originally slated for Feb. 8, the talk featuring NBC's "Today" show weatherman Al Roker was postposed due to severe weather conditions in the Northeast, which prevented Roker's travel to Georgia.

UGA to hold a reception honoring President and Mrs. Adams

A reception honoring President Michael F. and Mary Adams for their service to the University of Georgia will be held April 24 from 4-6 p.m. in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall. This event is open to the public, and members of the university and Athens area communities are invited to attend.

Parking options available for Jason Aldean’s Athens concert

In just over a week, 65,000 people will arrive on the University of Georgia's campus for Jason Aldean's Night Train 2013 tour concert in Sanford Stadium. And they will all need a place to park.

Saxby Chambliss to headline UGA’s spring undergraduate commencement

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., will take the podium May 10 in Sanford Stadium for the University of Georgia's undergraduate Commencement. The spring ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. and will recognize Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African-American graduate, with an honorary doctor of laws degree.

UGA residence hall to be named in honor of former Gov. George D. Busbee

The East Campus Village on the University of Georgia's campus will soon have a new addition to its named residence halls. The University System of Georgia Board of Regents voted today to approve the naming of Building 1512 after the late Gov. George D. Busbee.

Arbor Day Foundation gives UGA its third Tree Campus USA designation

From the towering old oaks on North Campus to new maples gracing the landscape to the south, the University of Georgia's acreage is teeming with trees. Because of the university's continued commitment to maintaining and adding new foliage, the Arbor Day Foundation has named UGA a Tree Campus USA for the third year in a row.

NBC’s Al Roker to give 2013 Holmes-Hunter Lecture at UGA

NBC's Al Roker is swapping his New York City studio for the University of Georgia Chapel one afternoon this coming February. The Today Show's weatherman will give the annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture on Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.

UGA Food Services celebrates 25 years of Taste of Home on Nov. 29

For one day every school year, the University of Georgia dining commons change out their menus, swapping familiar recipes for tastes a little closer to many students' hearts. This year's Taste of Home will be no different when family flavors roll onto plates Nov. 29 during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

UGA staff excels at customer service, honored by chancellor

University of Georgia staff members in the university's Career Center, Health Center and Disability Resource Center were recognized by Hank Huckaby, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Oct. 3 in a ceremony held at Clayton State University. The teams collectively received two silver and one bronze Chancellor's Annual Customer Service Awards.

Weekend ‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist to speak at UGA

UGA names new director of internal auditing

Matthew Whitley, who is currently director of performance management and auditing for the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, will head east in a few weeks to take on a new role as director of internal auditing at the University of Georgia. Whitley's appointment is effective Oct. 1.

UGA climbs two spots in U.S. News & World Report rankings

The University of Georgia climbed two spots this year in the recently released U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of America's Best Colleges, ranking 21st among the nation's top public universities. The university also tied for 63rd in the category for best private and public universities.

Majorettes win two national championships; Jensen named feature twirler champion

The University of Georgia majorettes may have recently won two national titles-along with UGA sophomore Nicole Jensen of Iowa City, Iowa, being named female college feature twirler champion—but it's the two third-place wins that have them most surprised.

UGA appoints new director of federal relations

University of Georgia alumnus D. Andrew Dill will join his alma mater in a professional capacity as he becomes its newest director of federal relations, effective July 30. Dill will replace previous director J. Griffin Doyle, who was promoted to vice president for government relations at UGA in 2011.