The University of Georgia has announced a $10 million pledge from Chick-fil-A in support of the Institute for Leadership Advancement in the Terry College of Business.

The largest single gift ever in support of the institute and its programming will underwrite an expansion of the ILA Leadership Fellows program to a new cohort of UGA undergraduates each fall and spring semester, instead of every year; an expansion of leadership class offerings to all UGA students; the launch of an annual professional development symposium; and leadership training for the region's business community.

"This tremendous commitment from Chick-fil-A will strengthen ILA's efforts and broaden its reach like never before," said UGA president Jere W. Morehead. "I am deeply grateful to our friends at Chick-fil-A for helping the University of Georgia produce even more graduates who will become effective leaders in their organizations and communities."

"What we see in the Institute for Leadership Advancement is the chance to make a powerful impact with a one-of-a-kind program," said Andrew Cathy, executive vice president of operations at Chick-fil-A. "We know firsthand that ILA produces graduates who are committed to excellence in leadership and in service. And the more of them there are, the better it is for all of us."

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