Category: Profiles
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Ilka McConnell: The Human Side of Economics
Triple Dawg is fighting for economic development in Athens.
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Malcolm Mitchell: Route Adjustment
The former NFL star is now a children’s book author.
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Jim Farmer: A Magical Experience
Alumnus is director of Atlanta’s annual LGBTQ+ film festival.
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Jeffrey Brown: Opportunities Found
Meet the president of the Black Alumni Leadership Council.
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Andy Lipman: The Warrior
Andy Lipman may not have been born a warriors, but he learned to become one
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Alejandro Collins
Senior Alejandro Collins is passionate about environmentalism and human rights.
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Housing executive director helps UGA ‘feel personable’
Linda Kasper emphasizes the many benefits of living on campus.
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Students benefit from new approach to anatomy class
Veterinary professor uses a digital tool that allows for virtual dissection.
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A passion for service and solving health disparities
Ewan Cobran is committed to serving medically underserved populations.
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Alexander Burke
A graduate student in CED, he balances classwork with two part-time jobs.
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IT director assists students, community with technology
Teresa Payne ensures that students, faculty and staff always have support.
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Building camaraderie despite social distancing
Splitting up her class and good communication is working for Tiffany Washington.
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Ecologist studies the forces that shape savannas
Ricardo Holdo’s research combines laboratory experiments with field studies.
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Justin Edge
He aims to improve minority representation in the legal profession.
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Somanath Shenoy
His research focuses on ways to detect and treat lung diseases and cancer.
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Blanton uses love of education to help students
This trained academic coach helps students on their journey to success.
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Professor trying to ensure a healthier next generation
Alex Anderson’s research focuses on infant and maternal health.
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Tony Thawanyarat
The future physician hopes to make health care safer and more efficient.
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Sally Walker
Geology professor Sally E. Walker gives students rich field research experiences.
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Biang cultivates a love of horticulture through UGArden
JoHannah Biang has been working with plants since high school, and her love of horticulture…




