Thank you for your interest in supporting the Department of Genetics.

Contributions from alumni and friends are critical to maintaining our core missions of teaching and research. We are justifiably proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni which are made possible with your help, some of which are detailed in our annual newsletter.

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    • Please consider making a gift to one of these departmental funds:

    • The Genetics Department Fund supports the ongoing work of the department in teaching and research.
    • The Alumni Student Travel Fund supports graduate and undergraduate travel to national and international scientific conferences.
    • The Alumni Graduate Fellowship Fund provides graduate fellowship support.

    You can make a secure credit card contribution online. Alternatively, send your check to the Department of Genetics, Fred C. Davison Life Sciences Complex, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7223. Make checks out to the ARCH Foundation and indicate the specific fund you wish to support, such as “Alumni Student Travel Fund,” on your check or in a separate note. Your gift is tax-deductible.

    If you would like to make a pledge, or to learn about bequests, matching gifts from your company, or gifts of stock, please contact Linda P. Bachman, Assistant Dean for External Affairs, Franklin College at lbachman@franklin.uga.edu or (706) 583-5524.  Additional information about ways to give to the Department of Genetics can be found at the Georgia Fund Homepage.

    With a gift of $35 or more, you will receive The Franklin Chronicle with news on faculty, staff, and alumni as well as The Georgia Magazine.