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This past fall, 25 student-athletes were inducted into the 2017 class of the UGA Athletic Association Leadership Academy. David Salyers, UGA grad and Vice President of brand activation marketing at Chick-fil-A, spoke to the student-athletes about the importance of leadership, community involvement and making the most of their time at UGA.

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Life After Athletics

Hesitant about the transition into life after your sport? Wonder what the next step may look like? Find out how former UGA athletes navigated their way into life after athletics.

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Georgia’s Learn, Play, Excel program was started in 2011, as a way for Bulldogs to meet and mentor students about the importance of education, perseverance and pursuing their dreams.

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Bulldog Nation

Sarah Gardner : Prepared to Exceed Expections

Julia Spreng : Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Sandra Scott : Summer Internship Solidified My Decision

Mckenzie Maloney : One of the Most Amazing Experiences

Stella Martin : Fun, Informational, and Eye-Opening

Grace Cherrey : Value of Transferable Skills and Networking

Emma Mandarino : People are the Best Thing

Nate Reichard: A Highlight of My College Career

Ansley Heavern : Incredible Memories and Lifelong Friends

Tiffany Yue : Absolutely Unforgettable Cross-Cultural Experience

Danielle Walawender : Incredible Learning Opportunity

Georgia Stefanidi : An Amazing Learning Experience

Maddie Fiorante : Life-Changing Trip to My Personal and Career Goals

Grace Cherrey : Expanding My Horizons

Carly Reinsel : Grow, Learn, and Try New Things

The Georgia Way attends the 2018 Terry College Gala

Georgia senior Isabella Skinner reflects on women’s golf career

Eva Marcelis Named to SEC Community Service Team

Presence in the paint: Caliya Robinson balances life as a Georgia women’s basketball player and an art major

Franklin College Day

My Journey from Mr. Basketball to Broker

Georgia’s Mackenzie Engram pursues future broadcasting career with the help of Maria Taylor

Summer Burnett brings her Hawaiian culture to Georgia soccer

ArchPass DUO Mobile

Mohamed Massaquoi : What I’ve Lost and What I’ve Gained

Mariel Gutierrez: Crossing barriers and borders to play soccer

Senior Haley Clark uses finance degree to help teammates as she pursues master’s degree

The old college triathlon: Emily Cameron transitions from swimming to triathlons

Senior diver Ian Forlini remembers his mother as he celebrates senior season

Gabby Connally picked up basketball, confidence as a child in Korea

Basil Orr continues to build legacy in senior season

Growing up tough: Terry Godwin was faced with difficult life choices before coming to Georgia

Jon Moses : Greatest Company in the World

Bailey Anderson : Do It Again–Repetition is the Key to Success

Connor O’Neill : Opened Doors to Many Experiences

Caroline Brinson : The Best of Both Worlds

Kendall Kazor : Finding My Niche–How my internship experience helped me discover my ideal career

Belt it like Beckham: UGA soccer’s Natalie Goodman brings singing talent to the pitch

Destination Dawgs participant to be on Times Square billboard

Alexis Mougalian : Nothing Short of Amazing

Bryan Kamau : Eyes on Present & Future

Danielle Walawender : Learning Patience, Precision and Responsibility

Jonathan Pelham : How The Machine Operates; The Inner-Workings of the Governor’s Office

Gracie Cherrey : UGAAA: Committing to Its Student-Athletes, Whatever It Takes

Ashley Mallon : An “Eye Opening” Experience

Hayley Sanders : Life Changing Experiences

Allison Haupt : A Positive & Functional Work Environment

Emma Mandarino : A Step Towards the Rest of My Life

Sydney Gilliam : Focus on the Skills

Jackson Harris : Hands-On Experience

Breanna Ragsdale : Lessons in Perseverance

Matthew Beringer : Experiencing the World

Megan Kingsley : Keep Going

Vivi Babalis: An Experience Beyond What I Could Have Imagined

John Atkins : A Greeter on the Field and Off

Mitchell Inks Three-Book Deal

Charley Thiel : More Prepared to Enter the Professional Workplace

Kendell Williams Named Honda Sport Award Winner

Taja Cole : How Blessed and Fortunate We Are

Steven Van Tiflin : Connections that will last a Lifetime

Aaron Davis : A Constant Reminder that You Must be on Your A-Game

Rennie Curran : Goodbye Football

Haley Clark : What We Fill Our Jar With

Rachel Zilinskas : Eternally Grateful for This Opportunity

Rachel Schick : One I’ll Never Forget

Emily Cameron : A Life Changing Experience

#LEADDawgs in Costa Rica with Soles4Souls

2017 Student-Athlete Honors Banquet

Terry College Day

Kimberlee John-Williams : A Day in the Life

Play Hard. Work Harder. Achieving Greatness off the Field.