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The official Bluesky account for the University of Georgia, the birthplace of public higher education. #GoDawgs
A $5 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the University of Georgia will develop a state alliance to strengthen and elevate science teaching and ultimately reach every K-12 science teacher in Georgia! Go Dawgs!
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November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Have you ever wondered how the grounds at Sanford Stadium stay so healthy and pristine?

Tristan Lowery, a turfgrass management major, is part of the grounds crew that helps maintain the Georgia Football practice facility and Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. https://t.uga.edu/3LFHvkU
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When Georgia’s veterans need help accessing military benefits, the UGA Veterans Legal Clinic stands ready to help.

Read more about the clinic's work here: https://t.uga.edu/4nNljmg
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
CJ Allen credits his rock-solid work ethic to his mom, Tamecha Tyus, a single mom who raised Allen and his five siblings. As for the rest of his success? He says he owes so much to his hometown community - Barnesville, GA!

Read more about CJ here: https://t.uga.edu/3JN5IoO
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“I wake up every day and am still amazed that I’m a linebacker at the University of Georgia. It’s a lot of sacrifice. You’ve got to be the example and put yourself last. It’s a lot, but that’s how you would want it.” - CJ Allen

Read more here: https://t.uga.edu/3JN5IoO
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Georgia Football linebacker, CJ Allen, had plenty of reasons to play football at UGA, but the biggest draw was staying close to home - Barnesville, Georgia!

Read more about CJ here: https://t.uga.edu/3JN5IoO
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
For Swetha Pendela, people are at the heart of her journey to become a pediatric neurologist. She's spent the last four years exploring every corner of UGA. From research labs to orientation panels to the streets of Italy, she is a familiar face across campus!

Full story: https://t.uga.edu/4nxDADV
November 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy Halloween and Happy Fall Break, Bulldogs!
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New research from UGA has confirmed that 6 species of bats will glow under UV light!

“It’s cool, but we don’t know why it happens. What is the evolutionary or adaptive function? Does it actually serve a function for the bats?," says researcher Steven Castleberry. https://t.uga.edu/3Jk4MIv
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Doug Ivester, former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, will deliver the fall undergraduate Commencement address, while Ron Walcott, the vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, will deliver the address at the graduate ceremony. https://t.uga.edu/47M94S8
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Most Georgia fans know them by their alter egos, Batman and the Junkyard Villain. But to their friends, they're just Hayden and Adam, co-presidents of Spike Squad and an engineering major and econ major, respectively. https://t.uga.edu/4ntFGVx
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In honor of National Mentoring Day, we are sharing this powerful testimonial from a pair participating in UGA's Mentor Program! https://t.uga.edu/47m3K6I
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“I think most people who work with me in the clinic or the hospital are probably a little bit surprised when they see videos of me on the sideline…but to me, both feel pretty natural.” - Chip Chambers

Read more about the former Mic Man here: https://t.uga.edu/4nerIGK
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This past year has been marked by extraordinary growth, impactful achievements, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Thanks to the support of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and friends, we continue to ascend to new heights in teaching, research, and service. https://t.uga.edu/4qoMpCP
October 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Mic Man is back between the hedges this season, and it's pre-med student Caleb Camesi! From the Human Roller Coaster to sideline dance parties, Caleb is making sure both he and the crowd have as much fun as possible!
https://t.uga.edu/3JiEnKU
October 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Growing up in Watkinsville, Georgia, just outside of Athens, Chip Chambers knew two things: He wanted to attend the University of Georgia, where he’d become a third-generation Bulldog, and he wanted to be a doctor.
https://t.uga.edu/4nerIGK
October 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“I thought they were the coolest people ever."

As a child, Taryn Hooks was in awe of the Georgettes and dreamed of one day wearing the sequined red and black uniform and inspiring young girls. Today that dream is Taryn's reality as she performs between the hedges. https://t.uga.edu/478Lrlu
October 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A new UGA Family and Consumer Sciences study suggests that electronic media use, especially among young girls, can increase family conflict as well as widen gaps in emotional sharing between parents and kids.
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
October 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Growing up, Taryn Hooks was inspired by the UGA Georgettes and dreamed of the day she could inspire future generations of young girls. Today, the marketing and PR student gets to live out that dream between the hedges at Sanford Stadium. https://t.uga.edu/478Lrlu
October 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A positive spin is how Jordan Hall approaches most things in life. He makes a habit of giving high fives to strangers at the bus stop and cracking jokes to keep things light.

“Why not have fun? Why not be joyous? That’s who I am as a person.”

🔗 https://t.uga.edu/42XG9b2
October 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Jordan Hall, a 6'4", 320-pound defensive lineman with speed, has learned to embrace a surprising nickname: “Big Baby.”

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine anyone brave enough to call him a baby. But the nickname turns out to have a history.

Read more about Jordan here: https://t.uga.edu/42XG9b2
October 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Georgia Football players aren’t the only ones to go from Athens to the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social!

Find out how Sophia Desderio took the skills learned in her PR and sports media classes and turned them into internships with UGA Athletics and the Eagles! gamechangers.uga.edu/profile/soph...
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s been a quiet hurricane season so far. But that may change with Hurricane Gabrielle taking aim at Bermuda in the coming days.

Alyssa Ragan, from the UGA Institute for Disaster Management, answers common questions surrounding hurricane preparedness.
Read about it here: https://t.uga.edu/3KvMvYO
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sophia Desderio entered college as a finance and real estate major before finding her place studying public relations and sport management. Sophia has taken the skills acquired in class and put them to use interning with UGA Athletics and the Philadelphia Eagles! https://t.uga.edu/4792qnN
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Finance and MIS major. Podcast creator. Global education advocate. Student leader. Meet Trey Wilson and discover what motivates him. https://t.uga.edu/4pKYkKX
September 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM