Author: Mike Wooten
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Carmichael, Kissinger named 2025 University Professors
The distinction honors their deep commitment to the university.
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Alex Orso named dean of UGA’s College of Engineering
An expert in software engineering, Orso comes to UGA from Georgia Tech.
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Herod, Trent named Regents’ Professors
The honor is the highest professorial recognition bestowed by the University System of Georgia Board…
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Institute for AI awards first interdisciplinary seed grants
New grant program builds upon institute’s 40 years of discovery and innovation.
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UGA boosts Georgia’s economy by $8.4 billion
Annual report shows UGA’s economic impact reached a new high in FY 2024.
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Spring 2025 Signature Lectures bring prominent speakers to UGA
Speakers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
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Rodrigues named dean of the UGA School of Law
She currently serves as associate dean for faculty development.
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UGA celebrates faculty for major external honors
More than 200 distinguished faculty members were recognized for their scholarship and research.
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UGA honored for its commitment to inclusive excellence
The university received the HEED Award for the 11th consecutive year.
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Signature Lecture Series brings prominent voices to campus
Speakers include a Pulitzer Prize winner, two former U.S. senators and Intel’s chief technology officer.
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UGA faculty named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows
Fellows represent a range of disciplines across campus.
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VP for PSO Jennifer Frum to retire after 30-year career
She has had “a tremendously positive impact on this institution and this state.”
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UGA’s provost honored for far-reaching impact in manufacturing
Hu was honored June 19 during the Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference.
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Chris King to serve as interim VP for research
Since 2013, he has served as an associate vice president for research.
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Durham named interim dean of College of Engineering
He is the assistant dean for student success and outreach.
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Law School dean to return to faculty after decade of impressive service
Under Rutledge’s leadership, the school has become a Best Value Law School.
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College of Engineering dean named provost at Ohio University
Donald J. Leo will begin his new position at the school on July 1.
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UGA graduate programs among nation’s best in new rankings
The University of Georgia’s graduate and professional programs are among the nation’s best, according to…
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Newest Meigs Professors reflect UGA’s commitment to excellence in teaching
The Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship honors six faculty members for their commitment to teaching.
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Ness to lead McBee Institute of Higher Education
He currently serves IHE as a professor of higher education and graduate coordinator.
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Charter Lecture to feature UGA’s newest Regents’ Professors
Downs and Murdie will deliver the Charter Lecture on March 27 in the University Chapel.
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Nuss named founding dean of UGA School of Medicine
Dr. Shelley Nuss has served as campus dean of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership since 2016.
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J. Todd Petty named dean of Warnell School
A UGA alumnus, his election followed a national search.
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UGA online degree programs ranked among nation’s best
Rankings show UGA’s commitment to providing a world-class learning experience.
