Congratulations to second-year student Emily Whitest for receiving a fellowship to attend the Food Law Student Leadership Summit at Harvard Law School in October. The summit is a premier conference for students who are passionate about improving the food and agricultural systems that impact society. This year’s summit is titled Food and Democracy: From Policy to Plate.
Just over 200 students began their academic journey to earn a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law last week. Members of the Class of 2028 - the most academically qualified in school history - were joined by 14 Master of Laws and six Master in the Study of Law candidates.
The University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected its 79th president, Corey Dortch, and approved seven new board members, including Santhia L. Curtis (J.D.’91). Their terms began July 1. Additionally, alumni Yvette K. Daniels (J.D.’89) and Kevin A. Gooch (J.D.’04) concluded their terms on the board on June 30.
The University of Georgia School of Law has created a new admissions pathway for prospective students who earn a bachelor’s degree from University System of Georgia institutions. For the fall 2026 admissions cycle, students with qualifying academic credentials can apply for admission without taking the Law School Admission Test or Graduate Record Exam. Admitted students will automatically qualify for a $5,000 merit scholarship.
Congratulations to UGA President Jere W. Morehead (J.D.'80) for receiving the Distinguished Career Achievement Award from the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, honoring his leadership at UGA and his “exceptional career spanning more than four decades.”