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Remarkable journey: North Oconee grad Mary Webb beats brain cancer and soon heads to UGA
Mary Webb recently graduated from North Oconee High School, but four years ago it didn't feel like an inevitability that she would one day receive a diploma. During her freshman year, Webb received a devastating diagnose for anyone, much less a 14-year-old. She had brain cancer. ...
Pair from Tifton among UGA's 40 Under 40
ATHENS — A pair of Tifton professionals has been named to the University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more. Tamara Branch, the vice president of legal affairs at Tift Regional Health System, and Chris Chammoun, the executive ...
Collins to Host 2024 Service Academy Day at Prince Avenue Christian School Aug. 10
Monroe, GA—Representative Mike Collins today announced that he will host his 2024 Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 10th at Prince Avenue Christian School. Designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for the nation’s five military service academies, the event will take place from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. and feature representatives from the United States Military, Naval, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and Air Force academies. Students and their families may register by emailing GA10Noms@mail.house.gov.
A family with over 15 ties to the University of Georgia
Stella Cown, or “Grandma Stella,” moved from England in 1946 to Grayson, Georgia, a 56 minute drive to Athens. Cown, who recently turned 100 years old in March of this year, holds an impressive multigenerational connection to Athens. The college-town’s charm, tight-knit community and school spirit made it...
UGA hits record fundraising level, passes $275 million for first time in university history
According to UGA officials, private fundraising had contributed more than $275 million to the university, supporting scholarships, faculty, public service programs, the new UGA School of Medicine and more.
Alliance Group Marketing Coordinator Carlos Vazquez Elected to University of Georgia Latino Alumni Council
Carlos joins a distinguished group of individuals serving on one of UGA’s four esteemed Affinity Councils. ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia’s Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026.
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