The University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the fastest-growing companies owned or operated by UGA alumni during the ninth annual Bulldog 100 Celebration on Jan. 27 at the Hyatt Regency in
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Jan 2018
Dunn to Receive President’s Medal
Early, Dunn to receive President’s Medal Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia will bestow one of its highest honors to Mary Frances Early, the first African-American to earn a degree
Sep 2017
SPIA Grad Samantha Plotino Named New Foundation Associate at The Provident Bank Foundation
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY (September 21, 2017) –The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) announced today that Rutherford, N.J. resident Samantha Plotino has been named the new Foundation Associate. In her new role,
Aug 2017
By Marli Collier On many fall Saturdays in Athens, you can find Eric Teusink waking up early, ready to take on the day. He admits, “I arrive before 7 AM
Jul 2017
India Fights Rebels with Jobs Program
A UGA study shows world’s largest anti-poverty program is succeeding politically, not economically Athens, Ga. — Economic programs can be an effective way for governments to fight insurgents, according to
Jul 2017
SPIA celebrates five 40 under 40 honorees
SPIA is proud to announce that five alumni will be recognized this fall as recipients of the UGA Alumni Association’s 40 under 40 award. This award, given annually, recognizes successful
May 2017
Local Nonprofit Fuels Pre-Finals Coffee Break
On Reading Day, SPIA hosted its second annual “Pups and Perks” event. For the students, staff and faculty at SPIA, the day before finals is a hectic time. What better
Mar 2017
SPIA Students Win National Policy Competition with Life Saving App
Athens, GA – Challenged by the public health threat of distracted driving among teens, students from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the College
Mar 2017
More access to opioid treatment programs needed in Southeast
In 2015, more than 30,000 Americans died from overdosing on opioids, and a new study led by the University of Georgia shows that one of the hardest hit populations-low-income Americans
Feb 2017
The University of Georgia has honored five faculty members with its highest recognition for excellence in instruction, the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship. The Meigs Professorship underscores the university’s commitment
