It’s Homecoming Week in Athens. A time for UGA’s graduates and families to come back and visit with lifelong friends, share memories and make new ones. This year is special. The University of Georgia is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Homecoming.
According to The Red & Black, the week has been filled with plenty of fun for students and alumni.
Activities included a Paw Prowl, Film On The Fifty earlier this week. The homecoming parade is Friday night. The 2022 Homecoming Royalty will be crowned on the field at halftime of the game on Saturday afternoon.
There are lots of UGA graduates that have gained celebrity status. Who are UGA’s most famous? The list includes television and music superstars, Governors (26 in all), and professional athletes, and broadcasters.
- Terrell Davis (BSFCS ’95)
Retired NFL player, Denver Broncos, Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame - Hines Ward (BSFCS ’98)
Star receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XL MVP - Alton Brown (AB ’04)
Chef, Food Network host - Chip Caray (ABJ ’87)
Sports broadcaster, Fox Sports South - Deborah Norville (ABJ ’79)
Anchor, “Inside Edition” - Michael Houser (late) (BS ’85)
Lead guitarist, Widespread Panic
Want to see more of UGA’s famous graduates? Here are 5 of my favorites:
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Bill Anderson (ABJ ’59) Country music recording artist
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 04: Bill Anderson performs onstage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on December 04, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
Charles Kelley (BBA ’04) Member of the band Lady A
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 12: Charles Kelley of Lady A performs during day 4 of CMA Fest 2022 at Nissan Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Michael Stipe (M’ 82) Lead singer of R.E.M.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 11: Michael Stipe attends the New Museum Spring Gala 2022 at Cipriani South Street on April 11, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Bubba Watson (BSFCS ’08) Winner of the Masters tournament in 2012 and 2014
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 03: Autumn Solesbee, overall winner of the girls 7-9 group, poses with Bubba Watson of the United States during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
