Georgia university regents restart search for new chancellor

Regents who oversee Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges are restarting the search for a chancellor, saying they are still trying to find a permanent replacement for outgoing leader Steve Wrigley before he retires June 30.

No limit to guests for UGA commencement ceremony, officials say

The University of Georgia announced eligible spring graduates will have no limit on the number of guests in the stands for the 2021 Spring Commencement. 

UGA plans to resume normal operations in fall semester

The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester. 

UGA maintenance worker charged with child molestation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a University of Georgia maintenance worker on child molestation charges.

Georgia Bulldogs name Josh Brooks new athletic director

Josh Brooks will become the 12th athletic director of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, following the retirement of 10-year AD Greg McGarity.

UGA athletics director Greg McGarity announces retirement

After 10 years at the University of Georgia, Director of Athletics Greg McGarity will retire at the end of the year.

Jake Scott, legendary Bulldog, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75

Jake Scott, the star safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach Don Shula soured, died Thursday in Atlanta.

UGA researchers study post-coronavirus immunity questions

Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.

Fire breaks out on roof of UGA student center

Firefighters said they were able to quickly put out a fire on the University of Georgia campus on Friday evening.

Fund created in memory of UGA law school’s first Black grad

The University of Georgia has established an endowment in memory of the law school’s first Black graduate, who died in August.

UGA faculty urge for COVID-19 precautions to safeguard Athens community

UGA faulty want staff, administrations and students to do more to stop the virus from reaching the Athens community. They said the community has a high number of people who are vulnerable to the virus.

Fraternity suspends UGA chapter over alleged racist, sexist posts

The UGA fraternity chapter's operations have been suspended and its members are now under investigation by National Headquarters, The University of Georgia, and the school's interfraternity council.

UGA banning tailgating on campus during COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Georgia will not be allowing tailgating on campus during the football season due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Georgia reports more than 1,400 new COVID-19 cases

UGA is reporting 1,417 new COVID-19 cases. The University said the majority of the positive tests are among students.

COVID-19 infections leap again at University of Georgia

Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

Faculty, students say lack of transparency from UGA over COVID-19 cases

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.

Tracking COVID-19 in colleges difficult due to lack of uniformity, experts say

There is no a standardized protocol for how campuses should collect and report cases. The University System of Georgia, the government entity overseeing 26 public universities and colleges, said that is to allow schools to personalize plans uniquely for their communities.

University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.