Tag: Office of the President
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Signature Lectures to bring thought leaders to campus
UGA’s spring 2022 lectures touch on a wide variety of current topics.
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Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded
Eleven grants totaling $1.5 million were awarded in November 2021 to recipients.
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Freedom Breakfast celebrates footsteps of courage
Keynote speaker Arthur Dunning reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
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Standifer named deputy chief of staff in President’s Office
The new role was effective Jan. 1.
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Marilyn Holmes to give Holmes-Hunter Lecture
She is a retired educator and wife of the late Hamilton Holmes Sr.
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Philip Hong named dean of UGA School of Social Work
His scholarship focuses on poverty alleviation and workforce development.
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Johnny Isakson, 1944-2021
Former U.S. senator dies, was widely respected for principled approach to serving Georgia.
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UGA Libraries to enhance access to archives on local urban renewal projects
President’s Office to provide special funding for two-year digitization project.
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UGA dedicates Delta Innovation Hub
Facility renovation was supported by a major gift from The Delta Air Lines Foundation.
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UGA sees record number of early applicants
Acceptances announced for 8,900 students for Class of 2026.
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UGA continues long-term investment in residential communities
Upcoming deep cleaning, $20 million renovation plan highlight university’s priorities.
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UGA names two facilities for African American alumni
Action taken by University Cabinet was approved by the Board of Regents.
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UGA completes Phase 1 of STEM Research Complex
It features flexible, open lab spaces designed to promote collaboration.
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Zvonkovic named dean of College of Family and Consumer Sciences
She has held a number of national leadership roles.
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Holmes-Hunter Academic Building to undergo major renovation
Project approved by Board of Regents and supported by a Woodruff Foundation grant.
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Inaugural recipient of Inclusive Community Award named during Embracing Diversity
Annual event also recognizes Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, scholarship recipients
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Diversity plan expands Road Dawgs Program
University of Georgia tour of high schools across the state increases its diversity efforts.
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Expo showcases cutting-edge agricultural advances
Sunbelt Agricultural Expo features UGA’s role as an industry partner.
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UGA expands investment in campus safety
Latest measures add to efforts to enhance lighting, cameras and police personnel.
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Engage & Learn Grant Program announces first recipients
The deadline for the next round of grant applications is 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 28,…
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UGA recognizes historically Black fraternities, sororities
Dedication ceremony held on campus for newly installed markers.
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Fulfilling the Mission in the Face of Challenges
The President’s Annual Report for 2021 details how UGA thrived despite a pandemic.
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Nominations accepted for 2022 President’s Medal
Nominations must be received by the UGA Office of the President no later than Nov.…
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Jere W. Morehead Honors College celebrates official naming
President Morehead served as director of the UGA Honors Program from 1999-2004.
