Did you know? The University of Georgia (UGA) is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive educational institution in Georgia. Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1785, UGA was the first university in America to be created by a state government, and the principles undergirding its charter helped lay the foundation for the American system of public higher education. UGA strives for excellence in three fundamental missions: providing students with outstanding instruction in classrooms and laboratories, providing Georgia citizens with information and assistance to improve the quality of life in the state, and discovering new knowledge and information through advanced research. Courtesy of: Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries #ugahistory #firstuniversity #athensgeorgia #georgiauniversity #establishedin1785 #cradleofeducation #highereducation #southernhistory #americaneducation #unigahistory #dawgnation #athensdawgs #bulldogs #ugaalumni #...