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Carrying lifestyle and religion so different from traditional American customs, Muslim Dawgs have created their own version of campus. Explore the hidden Islamic, Athens experience. Competing Cultures College students across the nation typically have their go-to pizza shops, study spots and daily schedules. Muslim students are no exception to this, but their version of campus may look a lot different between daily prayers and dietary restrictions.

“Miniature schnauzer…” “Llhasa apso…” “Pomeranian…” These were just a few of the dog breed names that participants of the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic’s Athens Aphasia Camp practiced pronouncing together while playing a game of “Man’s Best Friend Bingo.” The activity served as a fun, low-pressure way for eight adults with aphasia to engage in conversation, build confidence, and connect with their peers.

Twenty-one UGA employees retired July 1, 2026.

Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of Clemson University, effective Aug. 1. “I would like to offer my deepest congratulations to Dr. Ayers on this significant personal and professional milestone and thank him for his extraordinary service to the University of Georgia,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead.

The Georgia Clinical Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA) has released a new tool created by University of Georgia researchers to help public health investigators better understand health needs across the state. The Georgia Health Landscape is a data-informed platform designed to connect researchers, programs, innovators, and local partners with the data and community insight needed to guide more intentional research partnerships.

The University of Georgia has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by Money in its annual Best Colleges in America ratings. UGA earned 4.5 out of 5 stars, with Money highlighting the university’s affordability, academic quality and strong student outcomes. Editors also praised UGA’s small class sizes, access to financial aid and academic rigor. The university has received a 4.5-star rating each year since Money transitioned from numerical rankings to a star-rating system in 2023.

In Athens-Clarke County, the push toward a 100% clean energy by 2035 is colliding with a stubborn housing shortage. For the people working to solve both problems, the tension is constant. Melinda Lord, director of Housing and Community Development for Athens-Clarke County, doesn’t hesitate when asked whether affordable housing and sustainability goals pull against each other. “Every time,” she said.

For many young people who have experienced foster care, opportunities after high school can feel distant, unfamiliar or even unattainable. The Embark Georgia Center’s Summer Precollegiate Program is designed to change that. This summer, students from across Georgia spent six days living on college campuses, exploring career opportunities and connecting with peers who share similar life experiences.

There’s something about sharing an adventure that bonds people for life. This is the spirit Dallis Joiner, a student in the University of Georgia’s Professional MBA program, is bringing to his Buckhead-based St. Albans Sporting Club. The private club, slated to open in 2026, will feature a supper club, a tavern, cigar lounge, shooting simulators and event space s in Atlanta, but will also organize hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure experiences around the United States and the world.

Wolbachia are bacteria that are widespread endosymbionts found in more than half of all arthropod species, like all endosymbionts they potentially affect many aspects of their host biology. In particular, many Wolbachia ensure their own transmission to the next generation by selfishly manipulating the reproduction of their host as Wolbachia are primarily transmitted from the host mother to her offspring. This research investigates both short and long-term interactions between hosts and Wolbachia.