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Georgia Athletics Launches LeGAcy, A Comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness Program

September 13, 2021

Track’s Kayla Smith Named SEC Honoree For NCAA Woman Of The Year

August 16, 2021

Sibling track stars trained together at UGA

July 14, 2021

Better Because of You

July 1, 2021

Collins, Drop Named to 2021 SEC Track & Field Community Service Team

June 7, 2021

Jessie Denney Named to SEC Community Service Team

May 25, 2021

Katie Higgins : More Than My Sport

May 20, 2021

Nicholas Yanek : More Than My Sport

May 19, 2021

Caroline Craig Named To SEC Community Service Team

May 19, 2021

Shelby Suplee : More Than My Sport

May 18, 2021

Mary Wilson Avant Named to SEC Softball Community Service Team

May 17, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Isabelle Heckler

May 13, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation : Mary Wilson Avant

May 13, 2021

Charlotte Anguiano : Thank You Georgia

May 13, 2021

Davis Thompson : Thank You Georgia

May 12, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Gabby Connally

May 12, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Mitchell Werntz

May 12, 2021

Mary Wilson Avant : Thank You Georgia

May 11, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Nicholas Yanek

May 11, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation : Kayla Smith

May 11, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation : Jarvis Jones

May 11, 2021

Marie-Therese Obst : Home Away From Home

May 10, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Davis Thompson

May 10, 2021

The Georgia Way to Graduation: Shon Coleman

May 10, 2021

Billy Rowe : Home Away From Home

May 6, 2021

Caterina Don : Home Away from Home

May 4, 2021

Dani Murguia : Perfectly Imperfect

May 3, 2021

Lacey Fincher : Challenge the Status Quo

April 29, 2021

Alejandro Collins : Challenge the Status Quo

April 28, 2021

Emily Blecher : Challenge the Status Quo

April 27, 2021

#AllForAlex : Teal Game 2021

April 23, 2021

Jacqui Switzer : Comeback Dawgs

April 22, 2021

Ryland Goede : Comeback Dawgs

April 21, 2021

Amanda Cashman : Comeback Dawgs

April 20, 2021

Billy Rowe Tabbed to SEC Community Service Team

April 20, 2021

Meg Kowalski Named to SEC Community Service Team

April 20, 2021

‘Dawgs For Pups’ Initiative Donates G-Day Proceeds To Local School

April 20, 2021

McKenzie Maloney Named to SEC Community Service Team

April 14, 2021

Student-Athlete Appreciation Week : 2021

April 8, 2021

Drop, Thompson, Chipman, Scarbrough Earn Top Awards

April 8, 2021

Sage Naves Named to SEC Community Service Team

April 8, 2021

Bulldogs Making Virtual Connection With Atlanta Kids

April 6, 2021

Meg Kowalski : Reflecting on past year, uncertainty to play as a student-athlete

March 30, 2021

Rachael Lukacs Named to SEC Gymnastics Community Service Team

March 24, 2021

Matthew Boling Named SEC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year

March 11, 2021

Ashley Andersen : Comeback Dawgs

March 9, 2021

PJ Horne Named To SEC Community Service Team

March 9, 2021

Morgan Coppoc : Mo Food, Mo Happy

March 5, 2021

Clay Pender : Dear Younger Me

March 4, 2021

Kristen Edmond : Dear Younger Me

March 2, 2021

SEC Honors Georgia Women’s Basketball for Community Service Efforts

March 1, 2021

CJ Smith : Dear Younger Me

February 25, 2021

Grant Norgan Named to SEC Community Service Team

February 25, 2021

Black History Always: Ronnie Hogue

February 22, 2021

Courtney Harnish Named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

February 22, 2021

Callie Dickinson Named to SEC Community Service Team

February 22, 2021

Tyler Armistead : Dear Younger Me

February 9, 2021

Alumni Profile: Quintunya Chapman-Hamilton

January 26, 2021

Malcolm Mitchell: Route Adjustment

January 12, 2021

Azeez Ojulari Named to SEC Community Service Team

December 18, 2020

Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Brandi Hunter-Lewis

December 10, 2020

UGA’s Amazing Students: Alejandro Collins

December 10, 2020

Courtney Gay Named UGAAA Assistant Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

December 7, 2020

Jaiden Fields : The More Experience The Better

November 2, 2020

Georgia soccer’s Cecily Stoute pursues career in sports broadcasting

October 15, 2020

Eleni Christofi Nominated for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award

July 17, 2020

A Letter to Our Fellow Student-Athletes

June 3, 2020

Wynn’s Determination Earns Degree Twenty Years Later

May 12, 2020

Rodrigo Blankenship, Eleni Christofi named McWhorter nominees

May 7, 2020

Sabrina Vega changed outlook of 9-year-old girl’s gymnastics journey. Meet Ella

April 30, 2020

GymDogs Give Back with Operation Teammate

December 17, 2019

Lady Bulldogs Donate Bikes to Area Children

December 17, 2019

Donna Blaum : One of the Most Exciting and Beneficial Professional Experiences

December 12, 2019

Rodrigo Blankenship Named A 2019 NFF National Scholar-Athlete

October 31, 2019

Blake Atmore : One of the Greatest Experiences

October 30, 2019

Ashley Andersen Named to SEC Community Service Team

October 30, 2019

Makenzie Kopp : Making 31 New Best Friends During the Trip of a Lifetime

October 11, 2019

Maddie Fiorante : A Joyride Summer at Nike

October 10, 2019

Victoria Powell : A GameDay in the Life

September 25, 2019

Julia Spreng : UGA Equestrian in NYC | NBCUniversal Headquarters

September 18, 2019

Mariana Gould : Helping Me Further My Career

September 17, 2019

Georgia’s Emma Mandarino among NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30

September 12, 2019

Teagan Cheney : Exploring Sports Marketing

August 30, 2019

Dawgs for Dawgs : Welcome Back Dinner

August 28, 2019

Emma Mandarino Selected as Conference Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

August 8, 2019

Kevin Miller : The Perfect Balance

August 5, 2019

Anna Kate Karstens : Be Still in the Quiet Moments

August 5, 2019

Aaron Schunk Named To 2019 SEC Baseball Community Service Team

May 16, 2019

Rinko Mitsunaga Named To SEC Community Service Team

May 11, 2019

Mary Wilson Avant Named to SEC Softball Community Service Team

May 9, 2019

Georgia track and field senior Mary Terry stands out among SEC as career closes

May 8, 2019

2019 Dawgs Choice Awards

May 1, 2019

Docebo unlocks a world of opportunity for UGA students, alumni

April 22, 2019

Alex Phillips Named To SEC Community Service Team

April 10, 2019

UGA student-athletes are a hit with Special Olympics

April 8, 2019

College of Family & Consumer Sciences College Day

April 1, 2019

Stella Martin Named to the SEC Community Service Team

March 29, 2019

Gracie Cherrey : Taking Advantage of Resources & Opportunities

March 27, 2019

Rachael Lukacs Named to the SEC Community Service Team

March 27, 2019

A New Chapter With Endless Possibilities

March 19, 2019

UGA-RaceTrac partnership creates new career paths for student-athletes

March 11, 2019

Stephanie Paul Named to SEC Community Service Team

March 11, 2019

Maddie Fiorante selected as Yarbrough-Grady fellow

February 8, 2019

Respect the Specs: UGA kicker graduates cum laude

December 21, 2018

Missy Franklin : It took me a long time to say ‘I am retiring,’ but now I’m ready

December 19, 2018

Olympian Keturah Orji’s Athens Safe Haven For Girls, Amara’s Pride

December 17, 2018

Holiday Nutrition Guide

December 10, 2018

All About SAAC : Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

December 3, 2018

Ali Tritschler overcomes medical setback to become decorated equestrian rider

December 2, 2018

Behind the goggles: Rodrigo Blankenship blazes his own path to sports stardom

November 29, 2018

Sydney Gilliam Named to SEC Community Service Team

November 28, 2018

Blankenship Named To SEC Community Service Team

November 28, 2018

Georgia guard Tyree Crump honors late father while playing for ill mother

November 9, 2018

UGA Student-Athletes, Clarke County Mentees Enjoy Halloween Fun at “Spooky Dawgs”

November 6, 2018

Orji named 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year

October 31, 2018

Former Georgia track and field star Keturah Orji named 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year

October 31, 2018

LEAD recognition boosts Georgia volleyball on and off the court

October 26, 2018

Mollie Belisle Named to SEC Community Service Team

October 23, 2018

Mary Terry : Knowledge of Your Surroundings

October 19, 2018

Blankenship Honored at Barrow Elementary for 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Selection

September 26, 2018

Sarah Gardner : Prepared to Exceed Expections

August 31, 2018

Julia Spreng : Hands-On Learning Opportunities

August 30, 2018

Sandra Scott : Summer Internship Solidified My Decision

August 29, 2018

Mckenzie Maloney : One of the Most Amazing Experiences

August 27, 2018

Stella Martin : Fun, Informational, and Eye-Opening

August 16, 2018

Grace Cherrey : Value of Transferable Skills and Networking

August 14, 2018

Emma Mandarino : People are the Best Thing

August 14, 2018

Nate Reichard : A Highlight of My College Career

August 10, 2018

Ansley Heavern : Incredible Memories and Lifelong Friends

August 8, 2018

Tiffany Yue : Absolutely Unforgettable Cross-Cultural Experience

July 31, 2018

Danielle Walawender : Incredible Learning Opportunity

July 20, 2018

Georgia Stefanidi : An Amazing Learning Experience

July 16, 2018

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

July 16, 2018

Grace Cherrey : Expanding My Horizons

June 23, 2018

Carly Reinsel : Grow, Learn, and Try New Things

June 11, 2018

The Georgia Way attends the 2018 Terry College Gala

June 7, 2018

Mary Terry Named To SEC Community Service Teams

May 31, 2018

Keegan McGovern Named To 2018 SEC Community Service Team

May 16, 2018

Georgia senior Isabella Skinner reflects on women’s golf career

May 14, 2018

Brittany Gray Recognized on SEC Community Service Team

May 9, 2018

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

April 5, 2018

Franklin College Day

March 27, 2018

Eva Marcelis Named to SEC Community Service Team

March 27, 2018

Gigi Marino Named to the SEC Community Service Team

March 23, 2018

My Journey from Mr. Basketball to Broker

March 15, 2018

Mackenzie Engram Named To SEC Community Service Team

February 22, 2018

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

February 22, 2018

Summer Burnett brings her Hawaiian culture to Georgia soccer

February 22, 2018

ArchPass DUO Mobile

February 21, 2018

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

February 15, 2018

Mariel Gutierrez : Crossing barriers and borders to play soccer

February 6, 2018

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

February 6, 2018

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

January 30, 2018

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

January 30, 2018

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

January 30, 2018

Basil Orr continues to build legacy in senior season

January 30, 2018

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

January 30, 2018

Jon Moses : Greatest Company in the World

September 20, 2017

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

September 20, 2017

Connor O’Neill : Opened Doors to Many Experiences

September 20, 2017

Caroline Brinson : The Best of Both Worlds

September 20, 2017

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

September 19, 2017

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

September 12, 2017

Destination Dawgs participant to be on Times Square billboard

September 6, 2017

Alexis Mougalian : Nothing Short of Amazing

August 24, 2017

Bryan Kamau : Eyes on Present & Future

August 20, 2017

Danielle Walawender : Learning Patience, Precision and Responsibility

August 18, 2017

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

August 17, 2017

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

August 15, 2017

Ashley Mallon : An “Eye Opening” Experience

August 15, 2017

Hayley Sanders : Life Changing Experiences

August 15, 2017

Allison Haupt : A Positive & Functional Work Environment

August 15, 2017

Emma Mandarino : A Step Towards the Rest of My Life

August 15, 2017

Sydney Gilliam : Focus on the Skills

August 15, 2017

Jackson Harris : Hands-On Experience

August 10, 2017

Breanna Ragsdale : Lessons in Perseverance

August 7, 2017

Matthew Beringer : Experiencing the World

August 7, 2017

Megan Kingsley : Keep Going

August 3, 2017

Vivi Babalis : An Experience Beyond What I Could Have Imagined

July 26, 2017

John Atkins : A Greeter on the Field and Off

July 20, 2017

Mitchell Inks Three-Book Deal

June 30, 2017

Charley Thiel : More Prepared to Enter the Professional Workplace

June 21, 2017

Kendell Williams Named Honda Sport Award Winner

June 21, 2017

Taja Cole : How Blessed and Fortunate We Are

June 21, 2017

Steven Van Tiflin : Connections that will last a Lifetime

June 20, 2017

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

June 20, 2017

Rennie Curran : Goodbye Football

June 19, 2017

Haley Clark : What We Fill Our Jar With

June 12, 2017

Rachel Zilinskas : Eternally Grateful for This Opportunity

June 12, 2017

Rachel Schick : One I’ll Never Forget

May 30, 2017

Emily Cameron : A Life Changing Experience

May 30, 2017

#LEADDawgs in Costa Rica with Soles4Souls

May 30, 2017

2017 Student-Athlete Honors Banquet

April 27, 2017

Terry College Day

April 10, 2017

Kimberlee John-Williams : A Day in the Life

February 28, 2017

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

February 28, 2017

Jonathan Pelham : Involvement with the SGA

February 21, 2017

Addy Lippit: Thankful for a wonderful learning experience

February 14, 2017

Brandon Young hopes to move from player to coach

February 13, 2017

Georgia’s Ellen Perez, Caroline Brinson bond through food, culture

February 9, 2017

Payton Anderson : Preparing to Succeed

February 8, 2017

Journey to the top of the tower : Georgia platform divers follow unique paths

January 29, 2017

Blazing a Trail : Former NFL running back Kregg Lumpkin

January 10, 2017

Van Landeghem named Dean William Tate Scholar

December 8, 2016

Bailey Anderson : Learning from Mistakes & Growing as an Engineer

November 15, 2016

Kendall Kazor : Push Your Limits, But Also Know Them

November 14, 2016

Claudia Spreng : Teamwork in the Office

November 7, 2016

Katherine LoChiatto : Excited to Continue to Pursue My Goals

November 1, 2016

Random Acts of Kindness

November 1, 2016

Josh Kenway : Incredible and Life-Altering Experience

October 31, 2016

Taylor Carman : A Sneak Peek of the Real World

October 27, 2016

Bryan Kamau : Enhancing Skills for the Real World

October 24, 2016

Quintunya Chapman : A Great Learning Experience

October 19, 2016

Keeping Safe at Night

October 18, 2016

Campus Safety

October 11, 2016

Morgan Reynolds : Skills for Success Beyond Athletics

October 5, 2016

Relationship Violence & Sexual Assault

October 3, 2016

In her words : Jaleesa Rhoden, former NCAA postgraduate intern

August 31, 2016

Small, but Mighty : The Value of Business Cards

August 23, 2016

Claudia Spreng : An Advocate for Study Abroad

August 17, 2016

Ashlyn Perry : Confirmation of My Career Path

August 17, 2016

How to Manage Your Time as a Student-Athlete

August 15, 2016

Jonathan Pelham : Memories to Be Thankful For

August 9, 2016

Kyndall Harper : A Lasting Impact on My Life

August 2, 2016

Brandie Jay : Land and Look

August 1, 2016

Chelsea Davis : The Experience of a Lifetime

August 1, 2016

What it’s like to Win an Olympic Medal — and then Realize You Can’t Find a Job

July 20, 2016

Former Football Player’s Clothing Line, Happy Outfitters, Promotes Mental Health

July 20, 2016

Summer Burnett : A Good Preview of Life to Come

July 13, 2016

2016 Networking Event

June 23, 2016

Abby Brown : The Career World Isn’t as Scary as it Seems

June 20, 2016

Agne Stoskute : A Different Side of Veterinary Medicine

June 20, 2016

Styles of Leadership

April 13, 2016

Venturing Beyond the Athlete Bubble

April 13, 2016

Qualities of a Silent Leader

April 13, 2016

Moving on from Sports : A College Athlete’s Greatest Challenge

April 13, 2016

A Yale Student-Athlete Speaks Out

April 4, 2016

Reese Hoffa : Success is in the Process

March 30, 2016

Reese Hoffa : A Long Journey to Success

March 26, 2016

Outstanding Major of the Year : Nick Vena

March 24, 2016

Personal Brand Management

March 22, 2016

The Benefits of Appreciation

March 16, 2016

Sammi Lee : Paint the Total Picture

March 14, 2016

Merritt Hempe Named to SEC Community Service Team

February 26, 2016

Sammi Lee : We Are More Than Just Our Sport

February 15, 2016

Importance of a Mentor

February 11, 2016

UGA’s Amazing Students: Keturah Orji

January 13, 2016

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