News & Announcements

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new paid Maternal Birth Leave benefit for eligible employees, effective July 1, 2026. Maternal Birth Leave provides eligible employees who give birth to a child with three weeks (up to 120 hours) of paid leave to recuperate following childbirth. This leave is provided in accordance with Georgia […]

Every year, the University System of Georgia and the University of Georgia work hard to obtain the most competitive rates and most valuable benefits for students enrolling in the USG Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).  We work with an Advisory Committee which includes student representation to help recommend the best approach for plan benefits and premiums each year. For […]

The State of Georgia has approved a one-time pay supplement of $2,000 for state employees, including the University System of Georgia (USG). We are grateful to the Governor and legislature for including USG employees in this initiative. University Human Resources and Payroll staff are working now to review and validate payroll data to process these […]

The University of Georgia Benefits and Well-being team is proud to introduce the inaugural UGA Well-Being Fair, a dynamic event designed to support faculty and staff in every dimension of well-being. This interactive experience goes beyond a traditional resource expo. It’s an opportunity to explore practical tools, connect with campus and community partners, and invest […]

This year’s open enrollment period will be held from Oct. 27 through Nov. 7, 2025. This is an active enrollment year, which means action will be required on the part of each UGA employee to ensure that benefits and associated costs match individual circumstances. All faculty and staff enrolled or enrolling in a USG healthcare […]

Professional development workshops for UGA faculty and staff are now available for the 2025-2026 Academic year through University Human Resources Learning & Development (L&D). Browse or keyword search the course catalog here. You can also find this catalog linked on the Learning & Development website and by searching for the Learning and Development Course Catalog in the Learning and Development Course […]