UGA Black Alumni E-Newsletter - Summer 2023

UGA Black Alumni
 

Letters from Shayla Hill and Jacinta Smith

President and Immediate Past President of the Black Alumni Leadership Council

 

Shayla Hill and Jacinta Smith
Shayla's Letter
Jacinta's Letter
 
Celebrating a historic year.

Celebrating a historic year

The University of Georgia passed many important milestones during the past academic year—we welcomed the largest freshman class to date, created experiential and active learning opportunities, conducted life-changing research, celebrated academic and athletic success, and continued to grow our campus. 

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Welcome new council members!

Black Alumni Leadership Council welcomes 6 new members

On July 1, the UGA Alumni Association's Affinity Group Leadership Councils welcomed new members. Six new members joined the Black Alumni Leadership Council, and Shayla Hill (BBA '08) began her one-year term as council president. 

Meet the New Members
 
40 Under 40

40 Under 40 Class of 2023

Congratulations to the Black Alumni honored as members of the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023! Each year, the UGA Alumni Association recognizes the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of 40 UGA graduates under the age of 40.

Meet the Class of 2023
 
Become a Mentor

The Power of Connection

There's nothing like the bond of shared experiences. Become a UGA Mentor. On the fence? Register for UGA Mentor Program 101 on Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Students want to see themselves reflected in their mentors. The UGA Mentor Program needs you! Discover how much you get back from giving this way.

Become a Mentor
 

Upcoming Events + Ways to Get Involved

  • Know a Bulldog who owns, leads, or founded a business? Nominate them for Bulldog 100, a UGA program that annually recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses that are owned or operated by UGA alumni. Nominations are open for the 2024 Bulldog 100 until July 31, 2023. Submit your nominations today!
  • Show your UGA pride this football season with a pair of limited-edition game day buttons! 
  • UGA Night at Atlanta United is August 26. Purchase tickets today!
  • Save the Date: Homecoming 2023 is November 4! We can't wait to see you on Myers Quad. More information to come!
  • Check out the Alumni calendar for UGA events in your area.
 
Paige Carmichael

2023 Faculty Service Award presented to Dr. Paige Carmichael

Leah Brown

Dr. Leah Brown delivers undergraduate commencement address

DeRetta Rhodes

DeRetta Rhodes: Team Player

Black Affairs Council

Black Affairs Council named top student organization

Cheryl Fields-Smith

Cheryl Fields-Smith recognized as one of 12 influential Black women in education

Demetrius Smith

Student affairs leader prioritizes supporting all students

Neicy Wells

Neicy Wells gives back

Holmes-Hunter Academic Building

Work on Holmes-Hunter Academic Building continues

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Hunter-Gault named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Jacqueline Bunn

Jacqueline Bunn: Lawfully Made

Caree Cotwright

Childhood obesity expert to lead USDA health equity efforts

Engineering a Community

Engineering a Community

Rennie Curran

Rennie Curran has the desire to inspire

Laetitia Adelson

Career Center consultant helps students find what's next

 
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