University of Georgia (UGA) Profile

In the News

1. “University of Georgia reports record-breaking research funding for FY 2023”
2. The university announced that it secured $545.6 million in research funding, with a focus on areas such as biomedicine, AI, and agricultural sciences.

3. Source: UGA Today

4. “UGA leads in cybersecurity education with new AI-driven tools”

5. The University of Georgia has partnered with industry leaders to implement artificial intelligence tools for strengthening its cybersecurity and IT curriculum.

6. Source: Inside Higher Ed

7. “Georgia’s flagship university hits record enrollment numbers for Fall 2023”

8. UGA welcomed more than 40,000 students, marking the highest enrollment in its history and spotlighting its growing appeal to both in-state and out-of-state students.

9. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

10. “UGA announces $100M investment in sustainability initiatives”

11. The institution unveiled plans to modernize its campuses with green technologies, including solar panel installations and enhanced energy efficiency programs.
12. Source: UGA Sustainability News

Technology and Software

The University of Georgia employs a wide range of technology solutions to support academic, research, and operational needs:

• Learning Management Systems (LMS):
• Blackboard Learn
• Moodle

• eLC (eLearning Commons - powered by Desire2Learn/Brightspace)

• Student Information Systems (SIS):

• Banner by Ellucian

• CRM for Admissions and Recruitment:

• Slate by Technolutions

• Library Management:

• Alma by Ex Libris

• HR & Finance Management Systems:

• PeopleSoft (Oracle)

• Cybersecurity Tools & IT Infrastructure:

• Palo Alto Networks
• Cisco Umbrella

• Duo Security for multi-factor authentication

• Research Platforms:

• MATLAB
• SPSS

• Tableau

• Partnerships:

• Microsoft (Azure for cloud hosting)
• Google Workspace for educational collaboration

Sources: UGA Website, G2Crowd, EdTechConnect

Budget

Sources: Annual financial reports from UGA.

Endowment

• $1.65 Billion (2023)

Source: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Org Chart

Sources: UGA Leadership Page, UGA Directories.

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