Success Stories

With the help of corporations, individuals, families and private foundations, the Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program has reached its initial goal—creating more than 400 need-based scholarships—13 months ahead of schedule

The Innovation District External Advisory (IDEA) Board held its first meeting to ensure that the growth and development of UGA’s Innovation District is informed by the private sector and the local business community.

Industry Express, a recent initiative launched by the Office of Research’s Industry Engagement program, has signed its first deal with a company looking to license UGA research.

Ro Sanchez Lobato’s (AB ’15, MS ’17) story is a demonstration of the strength of UGA’s corporate partners and partnerships.

Funding provided by Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation allowed for the renovation of UGA financial planning facilities.

Beautiful Briny Sea of Atlanta takes top prize at the annual food product contest, beating out more than 1,400 entries.

A $500,000 gift from the SunTrust Foundation and the SunTrust Trusteed Foundations will support the University of Georgia’s Entrepreneurship Program.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to Georgians with low-to-moderate incomes, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers.

Building on its continued growth in research and innovation, the University of Georgia ranked first among 193 U.S. institutions for the number of commercial products reaching the market in 2017.

Last year, UGA’s Corporate and Foundation Relations team partnered with RaceTrac and UGA Athletics to develop a new opportunity for football players.

Georgia bank partners with UGA to open doors for Georgia students.

UGA has a big stake in entrepreneurial ambition

UGA Researchers collaborate with largest manufacturer of flu vaccines

Seniors design solutions for groups around the state, nation.

Career fairs, on campus recruiting, and experiential learning are giving UGA students advantages after graduation.

UGA’s Entrepreneurship Program, housed in the Terry College of Business, helped these ideas go from hasty math —on a napkin— to viable prototypes.

Terry College of Business is joining the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program.

The university has launched a new program known as CyberArch to help businesses and communities address one of today’s most critical challenges.

More than a field trip, ten students in the Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA) at Terry, learn about kaolin, a mineral found in Washington County.

In today’s increasingly automated and analytical world protecting your data is important. Data detailing our shopping habits, likes and dislikes, location at any time of the day or night, and even medical history are easily accessible to anyone with just a mild interest in digging it up.

A new graduate program from the Terry College of Business will prepare students for high-demand jobs in today’s data-centric economy.

Statewide efforts to thwart the opioid epidemic that is ravaging Georgia communities got a boost recently at three conferences that brought together public and private sector leaders to learn more about the problem and how to address it.

The Georgia Power Company has not only been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century but also has been a longtime supporter of the state’s flagship institution.

Delta Air Lines has invested in UGA, its people and its programs for more than 40 years, with its most recent support helping establish a permanent presence for UGA in Washington, D.C.

Leading beverage producer provides $1 million to enhance scholarship support for UGA students who are the first in their families to attend college.

The Small Business Development Center helped an exporting business in Adel, Georgia, earn an international reach.

Danimer Scientific partners with UGA to create sustainable alternatives to plastic.

Small business owner reconnects with her alma mater

Results are 11 percent higher than the national average.

In 2011, UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the Georgia Municipal Association and the Georgia Cities Foundation formed the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Partnership, and helped Clarkesville rebuild after a devastating fire.

GEICO’s multi-faceted partnership with UGA extends across the university, from the Career Center to the Terry College of Business to student scholarship support.

Elbert County alleviates debt, ramps up public safety with UGA assistance