University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is the largest university within the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, this public institution educates approximately 25,000 undergraduate students each year on its 615 acre campus.Official Site: Quick facts about UGA

On Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2009, a shooting occurred at the Athens Community Theatre at which three adults were killed and a fourth wounded. A University of Georgia professor, George M. Zinkhan III, is being sought as a suspect.Atlanta Journal Constitution: UGA professor a suspect in Athens shooting (April 25, 2009)

University History

The school was originally incorporated in 1785 as the first state-chartered university in the United States.Official Site: Quick facts about UGA The college was actually founded in 1801, as Franklin College, with the first class graduating in 1804. The university went through two separate expansions in the 19th century, adding a law school in 1843 and an agriculture and mechanical arts schools in 1872. They have since added many other programs, bringing the total to 15 schools.

Notable Alumni

Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac
Kim Basinger, actress
Wayne Knight, actor
Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol
Herschel Walker, former National Football League player