A chef with many hats

Matt Needle drew on early culinary curiosity to carve out a multifaceted career in the food industry.

A local legacy

Former stockbroker Chris Lloyd owns and operates two of Athens’ favorite restaurants.

Ham like a hug

The family history of Honey Baked Ham helped shape its stores’ warm culture, which is now guided by two Terry grads.

What’s the big idea?

Terry Third Thursday, the college’s monthly breakfast speaker series, has been serving up inspiration for 25 years.

From left to right, Ron Walcott, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School; Catherine Bradshaw; Matthew Bonds; Adrienne Madison; Bob Izlar; Caleb Adams; Sangram Sisodia; Benjamin Ayers, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. (Photo by Nikki Mottley)

Building a healthier world

Matthew Bonds (PhD ’03), an associate professor of global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School, holds PhDs in economics and ecology from UGA. The UGA Graduate School honored him on Oct. 23 with its 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award.

Jamie Shepherd stands in front of The Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

Fighting for hope

Growing up, Jamie Shepherd (BBA ’02) saw the difference the right care and support could make in the lives of those with spinal chord injuries. Today, as president and CEO of The Shepherd Center, he is dedicated to helping patients live life of their own terms.