Stories of hope and endurance shed light on how University of Georgia donors truly make a difference in student veterans lives through endowed scholarships and gifts awarded by the UGA Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC).
Sixty-five scholarships totaling $48,000 were awarded to UGA’s student veterans during the annual Veterans Week Reception on Nov. 9 at the Tate Student Center. The annual ceremony is hosted by UGA’s Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) and sponsored in part by the Reynolds Veterans Association (RVA). Students receiving scholarships and their areas of study are…
Caleb Ray slides into the cockpit of an F-16 at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. He pulls his helmet down and adjusts the GoPro mount facing him—one that he helped engineer in his first year as an aircraft technician and welder for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Read more…
U.S. Army I grew up in Athens, Georgia, and the University of Georgia has always been my dream school. Being a student and a local enhance my experience at UGA. I got to enjoy both worlds and share that with my fellow students. During my last semester at UGA, I have been given the amazing…
U.S. Army I plan to work at Hewlett Packard Enterprise after my time at the University of Georgia. I have been with the company seven years and hope to make it a lifelong career. I have my eye on Management next because I love people and I feel I could add value to any team….
U.S. Marine Corps In a partnership with my wife, we have created JL Endeavors, LLC. The services that we will provide are Financial Coaching, Leadership Training and Development, and Small Business Consulting. Being brought in to the University of Georgia family was a gift, as we were living in Japan with no idea where we…
U.S. Navy I will continue to pursue professional development in the IT and cyber security fields of study to enhance my career and further my education. University of Georgia has provided me with an outstanding post-graduate education and am very thankful for the opportunity to attend. The education and hands on skills received from the…
U.S. Army Prior to serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, Zach graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. During his time as an MBA Candiate, Zach pursued a concentration in Supply Chain and Operations. Zach is pursuing opportunities in consulting or project managment with…
U.S. Marine Corps I plan on continuing my education at UGA by seeking a Masters of Natural Resources degree in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management field. Upon completion of my masters, I plan to work for the USFS as a law enforcement officer. I will also spend time working with private tourism companies to…
U.S. Army I retired March 31st, 2020 from army with 20 plus years of service. Working with my class mates helped me learn the way corporate America works compared to the army. I look to use my degree to assist me in the civilian work force. The program has allowed me to explore a side…