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UGA honored for its commitment to inclusive excellence

ByLucas Guimaraes

The University of Georgia has been named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 11th consecutive year.

Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the HEED Award reflects the university’s deliberate efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. This includes initiatives and programs that assist first-generation, rural, low-income, underrepresented, and underserved students; veterans; and students from Athens-Clarke County.

“The University of Georgia is honored to receive the HEED Award once again,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “The fact that our institution has been recognized for 11 consecutive years demonstrates our steadfast commitment to creating a welcoming environment where all students have an opportunity to succeed at the highest levels.”

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