This past year was one of the most impactful in the history of development and alumni relations at the UGA College of Pharmacy. From record-breaking fundraising to expanded student support and alumni making headlines across the country, the PharmDawg Nation proved, once again, that when we set our sights high, there’s no stopping us.
By the numbers:
- $6.6+ million raised in FY25—our most successful fundraising year ever, far surpassing our $3M goal.
- Secured a $4 million planned gift, the largest in College history.
- 13 new scholarship endowments established.
“As a student who worked hard to achieve excellence in my studies, it was encouraging to be recognized for my efforts by receiving financial support. This scholarship made a big difference in helping me pursue my Double Dawg degrees, which allowed me to take master’s courses during my undergraduate curriculum. I will be able to complete my Master’s of Science in Regulatory Sciences in just one extra year.”
– Audrey Rogers, BS Pharm ‘25, MS ‘26
Moments of pride:
- 2025 Dawg Day of Giving: This year’s Dawg Day of Giving focused on gifts to the College of Pharmacy’s Student Travel Award Fund. Thanks to our generous donors, we collected 224 gifts (an increase of 23%), had 85 student donors (up from just 5 last year), and had 100% Alumni Board participation.
- Beat Week: We showed our Bulldog pride in the SEC Rivalry Challenge against the University of Alabama, raising over 50% more gifts than the previous year. Get ready for another exciting showdown this fall, as we go paw-to-fin with the Ole Miss Landsharks October 13-18 and raise dollars for the College of Pharmacy Mental Health Support Fund.
- Awards & Honors: Our faculty, students, and alumni shone at the GPhA and GSHP meetings.
- Alumni Spotlight: Eight businesses led by UGA College of Pharmacy graduates were honored at the 2025 Bulldog 100, and one alumnus was inducted into UGA’s 40 Under 40 class of 2024.
Leadership Giving: Presidents Club & Heritage Society
We are grateful to the generous donors whose gifts provide critical support for our programs, facilities, students, research, and faculty endeavors. Among these are members of the University of Georgia Presidents Club, who contribute $1,500 or more annually to the College. Their leadership gifts help drive innovation, expand opportunities, and keep the PharmDawg Nation strong. View the Presidents Club Honor Roll »
Interested in joining their ranks? Consider making a gift of $1,500 or more to the College of Pharmacy Enhancement Fund, and be part of this circle of impact. Give today!
The Presidents Club Honor Roll includes donors whose gifts were processed by the UGA Office of Development between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
We also honor the Heritage Society—alumni and friends who have made documented bequests or other deferred gifts to support UGA. These commitments, whether through wills, charitable annuities, trusts, or other planned giving vehicles, assure the College’s ability to transform pharmacy practice for generations to come. Learn more about planned giving. View the Heritage Society Honor Roll »
The Heritage Society Honor Roll includes names of individuals whose planned gifts have been processed through the Office of Development as of August 11, 2025.
Honoring Our Own
We also pause to remember PharmDawg family members who passed away this year. Their contributions to the profession, their communities, and our College will not be forgotten. View In Memoriam »
Celebrating Alumni
Our alumni continue to make an impact across Georgia and around the world. Read Class Notes & Accolades »
“The College of Pharmacy has already made such an impact on my life! From the lifelong friendships I have formed and experiences I will never forget to the incredible staff and top-tier teaching, the impact the UGA College of Pharmacy has made on me will last a lifetime.”
– Zach Stacy, PharmD Class of 2027
From the classroom to the clinic to national conference stages, 2024–25 was a year of momentum, pride, and measurable progress. But this is just the beginning. As we look ahead to 2026, the College of Pharmacy stands ready to build on this success, fueling discovery and setting new standards of excellence in Georgia and beyond.
