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Following a fall 2024 site visit by the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), the Office of Research and UGA Finance and Administration have empaneled a team to review and oversee implementation of recommendations emerging from the NCURA visit — and created a mechanism for the research community to track progress on those recommendations.

Michael D. Gebeke, associate vice president for facilities services at Illinois State University, has been named associate vice president for the University of Georgia’s Facilities Management Division following a national search. He will begin his appointment Oct. 6.

The University of Georgia Office of Emergency Preparedness has announced the recipients of the 2025 Edward T. and Sarah Laurent Kassinger Scholarship Award.

Dozens of members of the University of Georgia and Follett Higher Education gathered on Aug. 22 for a ribbon cutting at the UGA Bookstore. The event celebrated the completion of a major remodel of the bookstore to modernize its look and enhance the Georgia Bulldog experience.

A new early intervention training, created and administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, teaches any employee or member of the public the skills they need to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges as well as how to provide initial support until they can connect with appropriate professional help.

The Board of Regents approved the 2026 University System of Georgia health care plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its August meeting. The board also approved the 2026 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contribution for retirees 65 and older.

The numbers mean something to Amy Collett. They mean people are getting paid on time. They mean transactions are approved quickly. They mean data is flowing properly.

Recent enhancements to the University of Georgia’s workers’ compensation program have enabled injured UGA employees to return to work faster and healthier through a more streamlined process.

The University of Georgia continues to solidify its standing among the nation’s elite institutions, earning high marks in The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings for its exceptional blend of academic excellence, affordability and postgraduation success.

The University of Georgia is continuing its significant investment in campus infrastructure with several major capital projects underway. Designed to enhance the learning environment, student life and overall well-being, these projects reflect the university’s ongoing commitment to providing a world-class experience for students.