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Alumnus leaves $1.5M estate gift to UGA
The University of Georgia has announced a gift of $1.5 million from the estate of the late Joshua W. Jones, Grady College alumni and distinguished professional in the field of political communications. $1 million of the endowment will benefit the School of Public and International Affairs, with the remaining $500,000...
UGA Plant Center reaches across campuses, disciplines
ATHENS -- The University of Georgia Plant Center is a collection of faculty and scientists from across multiple campuses who share common interests in plant science. From basic science in plant biology and genomics to highly applied projects in genetics and plant breeding, researchers run the gamut of plant-based research. More than 60 faculty members are affiliated with the center, hailing from seven departments across four colleges and schools and three separate campuses in Athens, Tifton and Griffin. Fueled by $26.8 million in sponsored awards in Fiscal Year 2023, researchers are making enormous impact in their fields, contributing research like cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to re-engineer poplar trees for alternatives to petroleum-based products. Through an annual retreat that improves collaboration across various departments, an integrated plant science graduate curriculum that allows first-year graduate students to gain broad exposure to plant research, and teams focused on translating research into new products, the Plant Center has become integral to university and state success.
Alliance Group’s Carlos Vazquez Elected to The University of Georgia’s Latino Alumni Council
Carlos joins a distinguished group of individuals serving on one of UGA's four esteemed Affinity Councils. ATLANTA, Ga., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
South Sumter High’s Rashad Johnson Commits To University of Georgia
Bushnell, FL – The South Sumter High School community is celebrating a landmark achievement as Rashad Johnson, a standout defensive safety for the Raiders, has officially signed to play football at the University of Georgia. This monumental event marks a significant milestone not only for Rashad but also for South Sumter High School and Sumter County.
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