An Athletic Powerhouse
The University of Georgia is an athletic force, excelling on the biggest stages in intercollegiate sports. Whether winning back-to-back football national championships, earning Olympic medals, or sustaining success in track-and-field, tennis, equestrian, and more, Georgia student-athletes are succeeding at the highest levels.
And while much of that credit goes to the hardworking athletes, coaches, and staff, donor support has helped build the environment for success. The generosity of supporters has funded new and upgraded facilities, such as the West End Zone project at Sanford Stadium and the “House of Payne” Indoor Athletic Facility. They’ve also expanded programs that support the well-being of student-athletes.
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The Georgia Way
The University of Georgia is committed to preparing our student-athletes in the classroom, on the field, and well beyond campus. It’s called The Georgia Way, a growing program focusing on Bulldogs’ mental health, leadership opportunities, community, and academic support.
Where the Dawgs Play
Ongoing efforts are underway to improve Bulldog sports facilities. These include upgrades to baseball, softball, and indoor tennis facilities. UGA also expanded the south side concourse at Sanford Stadium in time for the 2023 season. Additional changes are coming to the stadium’s suites, press box, and fan gates.
Callie Dickinson
BSEd ’22, Exercise and Sport Science,
MS ’23, Comparative Biomedical Sciences
As a six-time All-American and three-time All-SEC performer at UGA, Callie Dickinson’s competitive nature applies not only to her impressive swimming record but also to her academic and research accomplishments.
In 2023, Callie was named the Southeastern Conference H. Boyd McWhorter Women’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the highest conference-wide honor a student-athlete can achieve. Her academic achievements also have earned her a 2023 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, the Michael E. Penland Family Research Award, a CURO research assistantship, and the Tucker Dorsey Memorial Scholarship from UGA’s chapter of the Blue Key National Honor Society, which she led as president. Callie plans to apply her postgraduate scholarship toward medical school, where she will study to be an orthopedic surgeon.
In the meantime, Callie is training to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The generous support of donors has given me the opportunity to represent the University of Georgia in the pool and in the classroom for the past five years. It has given me and all student-athletes access to top-tier facilities, support staff, and numerous career development opportunities.