- AUGUST 2026 -

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead stands outdoors in front of trees, smiling alongside large text reading 'WELCOME BACK, BULLDOGS! A New Year at the University of Georgia' and a central white play button icon.

The new academic year is underway at the University of Georgia, and our campus is once again filled with energy, purpose and excitement. As we welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff to campus, I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the year ahead.

To help us stay better connected, I am pleased to introduce Inside the Arch, a new monthly digest featuring the people, programs and achievements moving the University of Georgia forward. Each month I will share a brief message and several highlights from across our institution. You will also find links to social media channels at the bottom of this message, and I encourage you to follow them to keep up with campus happenings.

Thank you for bringing your dedication and commitment to the University of Georgia every day and making it such an extraordinary place.

Best wishes for a successful and rewarding academic year. Go Dawgs!

Sincerely,

Jere W. Morehead
President

Sunlight bursts through lush green trees next to a large, multi-story brick campus building with a distinctive circular tower and paved walkways during golden hour.

Forward Together: UGA unveils new five-year strategic plan

The University of Georgia has launched its 2031 strategic plan, Forward Together, a roadmap that outlines priorities for the next five years. The plan focuses on advancing student success, expanding research and innovation and deepening UGA’s service to communities across Georgia and beyond, providing a shared vision to guide the university’s continued growth and impact.

A group of university leaders and officials pose outdoors behind a long red ribbon during a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event in front of a modern campus building.

UGA dedicates new residence hall and well-being center

UGA recently celebrated the opening of two major student-focused facilities: the new first-year student residence hall, Building 2266, and the Dining, Learning, and Well-being Center. Together, the projects expand housing, dining, academic support and wellness resources while creating new spaces designed to foster student success and community.

UGA donors fuel another historic year of giving and impact

UGA alumni and friends helped power another record-breaking year of philanthropy, providing critical support for scholarships, faculty, research, public service and other strategic priorities. The historic level of giving reflects continued investment in the university’s mission and the lasting impact of donor generosity across campus.

UGA earns another top-10 finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup

Georgia Athletics finished No. 8 nationally in the 2026 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, marking the Bulldogs’ second top-10 finish in the past four years and 13th in program history. UGA also set a school record for Directors’ Cup points after a year highlighted by three national championships and nine teams finishing among the nation’s top 10.

CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

An aerial view shows an open-air amphitheater with a neatly manicured oval lawn surrounded by curved concrete walkways, green lawns, and trees under a cloudy blue sky.

The newly revitalized Legion Field area will serve as a backyard gathering space for students living nearby and as a central destination for key student events and programming. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

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