Alumni Relations
Introduction
With more than 60,000 alumni around the world, the Mary Frances Early College of Education has a vibrant, diverse group of graduates. Our goals are to celebrate your achievements, provide opportunities for you to visit campus, and to keep you connected to the College, no matter where you are!Alumni Resources
COE Alumni Events
The College of Education and the UGA Alumni Association host events for alumni throughout the year, both at our Athens campus and across the state. Through evening receptions, homecoming events, panels, and donor recognition events, the College gives alumni many reasons to stay connected after graduation. If you are interested in hosting an event or being involved with alumni in your area, please email us for more information.
Annual College Events
Homecoming Tailgate
The Mary Frances Early College of Education hosts an annual football tailgate during Homecoming Week each Fall to welcome our amazing alumni back to campus. If you are interested in attending, please contact us .
Basketball Tailgate
Join the dean in the winter for our annual basketball tailgate. The event occurs in January or February of each year and is a fun way to engage with the College! If you are interested in attending, please contact us .
Alumni Awards
Learn More about our annual Alumni Awards
Upcoming Dates
UGA Alumni Association Events
Are you interested in engaging with your local alumni chapter or attending an alumni event? If so, please visit the UGA Alumni Association website to see a full list of upcoming events.
Upcoming Dates
Latest News
- Red and Black and Yellow
UGA alumni like Elsa Paulick (B.S.Ed. ‘24), a graduate of the College’s sport management program, find home beyond home plate with the Savannah Bananas.
- Four College alumni named to UGA’s 2026 40 Under 40 Class
This year, the College’s honorees are Drake Bernstein (B.S.Ed. ’11), Jason Edwards (B.S.Ed. ’15, M.S. ’18, Ed.D. ’23), Miranda Williams Thomas (B.S.Ed. ’17), and Samantha Weldon (M.A.T. ’16).
- Madeline Schellman: Brains and Brawn
For undefeated mixed martial arts fighter Madeline Schellman (B.S. ’17, B.S. ’17, M.Ed. ’21, Ph.D. ’24), winning in the ring isn’t just about throwing punches and landing kicks. It’s an equation.