Tag: Georgia Groundbreakers
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Louis B. Sohn: An international legal scholar
Sohn’s book resulted in 46 nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Daniel Lee: WWII veteran and Medal of Honor recipient
UGA alumnus honored for his bravery in France in 1944.
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Pop Warner: A ‘creative genius’ and football innovator
One of UGA’s first coaches went on to create a national legacy.
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Pat Mitchell: A ‘dangerous woman’
UGA alumna continues to inspire by sharing women’s stories.
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Juanita Daniel Marsh: Trailblazing judge
UGA alumna left a legacy and had a lasting impact on the state of Georgia.
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Eugene Patterson: Journalism icon, war hero, champion for civil rights
A journalist and editor who risked his life and career to stand up for justice.
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Thomas Stanley: He changed the way we view wealth
UGA alumnus who wrote ‘The Millionaire Next Door’ has a lasting impact.
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Maxine Clark: The curious entrepreneur
UGA alumna finds creative ways to make the world a little better.
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Shirley McBay: The advocate
UGA’s first Black Ph.D. graduate pushed for more underrepresented students in STEM.
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Daniel Wubah: University president … and a king
UGA alumnus serves his U.S. students and leads a tribal district in Ghana.
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Valentine Nzengung: Making the world a safer place
His inventions to neutralize explosives protect humans and the environment.
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The Woodroofs: Two lives dedicated to feeding the world
UGA’s agricultural research duo increased yields of peanuts, cotton and more.
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Cori Bargmann: Reshaping science to save lives
UGA alumna is revolutionizing research on the brain and diseases.
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Marion Bradford revolutionized research
UGA alumnus has one of the most cited research papers on record.
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Glenn Burton: A leader of the ‘Green Revolution’
He was one of the world’s most prolific agricultural scientists.
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Holmes and Hunter-Gault: They followed their dreams
First African Americans to enroll at UGA kept their eyes on the prize.
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Mary Frances Early: A life of courage and accomplishment
The College of Education formally named itself in her honor in February.
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Zell Miller: He left a legacy of HOPE
He worked to transform the landscape of higher education in Georgia and beyond.
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Abraham Baldwin: The Founding Father of public higher education in America
UGA’s first president also cast the key vote that saved the U.S. Constitutional Convention –…
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Billy Payne’s Olympian triumph
Billy Payne’s success in winning the Olympic bid and preparing the city for the games…
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Alfred Blalock: Mender of broken hearts
Today, a century after he graduated from UGA, Alfred Blalock is revered in the medical…
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Eugene Odum: The father of modern ecology
Eugene Odum broke ground and taught us new ways to understand and protect our planet.
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The Poppy Lady: Moina Michael started a movement for veterans
It began with a simple idea from a UGA professor — sell poppy flowers to…
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