Tag: Division of Development and Alumni Relations
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Former chief justice follows in the ‘Footsteps’ of UGA trailblazers
Retired Justice Robert Benham will receive the 2024 Footsteps Award.
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Over $1.2M raised for student programs
The Parents Leadership Council will help fund an array of units and organizations.
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New website spotlights parent philanthropy at UGA
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations recently launched a new Parent Philanthropy website. Created as a…
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2024 graduates embody a culture of giving
Senior Signature campaign raises more than $100,000 for students, campus funds.
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Student Employee of the Year awards announced
Honors were given to an undergraduate, a graduate student and a student team.
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UGA alumni, faculty and friends receive Alumni Awards
The awards celebrate those that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to UGA.
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Georgia Women Give celebrates year of growth, impact
An initiative born in living room focus groups sends UGA students around the world.
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UGA donors’ 11,711 gifts break single-day record
$13.8 million was donated to areas across UGA, including the School of Medicine.
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Emma Laing honored as 2024 Seawell Award recipient
Selection based on feedback from Career Center’s annual Career Outcomes Survey.
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Altera Investments named fastest-growing UGA business
Alumni Association reveals 2024 Bulldog 100 rankings.
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Museum of Art receives $1M+ grant to enhance galleries
The grant from the Graham Foundation is the largest in the museum’s history.
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UGA reveals 2024 Bulldog 100 businesses
This year, businesses are headquartered in a total of seven states.
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Jill Walton named UGA VP for development and alumni relations
She formerly served as UGA’s senior executive director of development.
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Isakson Initiative gives $1.4M to UGA Vet Med
Board of Regents approves creation of professorships honoring Johnny and Dianne Isakson.
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Mark Richt raises funds for Parkinson’s research
Campaign led by former Bulldogs coach nets $750,000+ for UGA’s Isakson Center.
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UGA donors celebrated at Presidents Club Reception
Presidents Club donors contributed more than $151 million to UGA in FY23.
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Stanton Foundation gives $5.2M to College of Veterinary Medicine
The gift will establish a Spectrum of Care clinic and support a curriculum refresh.
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UGA three-year fundraising average hits record $235.1 million
FY23 donations create 16 faculty positions, 150+ scholarships, 300+ endowed funds.
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UGA Foundation elects new leadership, members
The UGA Foundation, established in 1937, stewards donor funds.
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Alumni Association reveals 2023 class of 40 Under 40
This year’s 40 Under 40 class includes a wide range of professions.
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Parents Leadership Council raises over $1M for student programs
Parent-funded grant program enhances undergraduate student life.
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UGA begins search for Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
The committee will recommend finalists to succeed Kelly Kerner.
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2023 UGA graduates set class giving record
Senior Signature campaign supports strong overall student giving.
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UGA donors set record with 11,091 gifts in 24 hours
Second annual giving day nets $5.6 million to areas across UGA.
