A person in a dark blue suit and tie speaks while standing before a red curtain.

A passion for public service

From student government meetings at Greenville High School in his Alabama hometown, to the halls of the U.S. Capitol, to a boardroom in downtown Atlanta, Southern Company CEO Chris Womack used public service as a compass to guide his career.

Carrie (BA ’01) and Paton Faletti (BBA ’99) are dedicated leaders in the UGA community, recognized for philanthropy that honors the mentors who shaped their Bulldog experiences.

Carrie and Paton Faletti: Bulldogs helping Bulldogs

Carrie (BA ’01) and Paton Faletti (BBA ’99) are dedicated leaders in the UGA community, recognized for philanthropy that honors the mentors who shaped their Bulldog experiences.

Researchers gather in a conference room to listen to research presentations Conference on Generative AI in Research Methods

Leading the conversation on AI research methods

Faculty from the Department of Management Information Systems welcomed researchers from across the United States to the inaugural Conference on Generative AI in Research Methods on Oct. 2.

Scott Deviniey stands and speaks to a group seated at tables in a restaurant, with framed artwork and decorative plants on the walls. Chicken Salad Chick CEO teaching at Terry College

Bringing chicken salad to the classroom

Chicken Salad Chick CEO Scott Deviney (AB ’95) is teaching a master class on the business of franchising as a visiting lecturer in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program.

Maren Finnegan a young woman poses with two Savannah Bananas foam fingers.

Finding the best employees of the bunch

As people and culture coordinator for the Savannah Bananas, Maren Finnegan (BBA ’23) ensures the 100 full-time employees and dozens of interns have what they need to make the free-spirited baseball carnival run smoothly.

A job candidate sits across the desk from a robot who is interviewing him. Interviewing with AI?

Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior

A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, it also changes how job candidates act — and not always for the better.

Hairy Dog gives a student a side hug underneath a Back to Business Banner hanging from Amos Hall in the Business Learning Community.

Photo Gallery: Back to Business, 2026

The Terry College of Business Office of Undergraduate Student Services and student organizations hosted a packed Back to Business activity and resource fair on Aug. 25.