Development & Alumni Relations

Connecting alumni, friends and donors
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations leads fundraising and development efforts for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, keeps alumni connected to the college, coordinates CAES engagement events and connects external partners and stakeholders' interests to the needs of CAES students, faculty and programs. The office serves college alumni, friends and donors throughout their lives, from improving student experiences to leaving a legacy through planned giving.

Events

We're excited to invite you to a special Alumni Night to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo! This awesome event will be on Saturday, March 15th at the UGA Livestock Arena, and we'd love for you to come. As a valued alumnus of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, you have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for just $22/ticket. This is your chance to secure your spot at the legendary rodeo on South Milledge! Don't miss this chance to catch up with alumni and friends while enjoying one of our college’s favorite traditions. There will be a special alumni section for those purchasing presale as well as a table to grab some giveaways and tickets for the food trucks! You can purchase your tickets here with the code GSSRALUMNI.
Mar 15
6:00PM - 8:00PM CAES Alumni Night at the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo UGA Livestock Arena, Athens
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards is an annual event that honors college alumni for their outstanding achievements. The ceremony also includes recognition of new inductees into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. Awards will be given at the UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA.
Mar 21
5:00PM - 9:00PM 2025 UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Ceremony The Classic Center, Athens, GA
Since 2007, Flavor of Georgia has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales for products already in the market. From rural farmers to urban businesses, successful and talented food artisans have emerged from all over Georgia to create delicacies from the abundant agricultural products our state has to offer. Over 1,800 products have entered the contest since it began.
Apr 17
4:00PM - 6:00PM 2025 Flavor of Georgia Reception The Classic Center, Athens, GA
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Leadership

Mary Ann Parsons
Mary Ann Parsons Senior Director of Development
Office of Development and Alumni Relations