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Jon Segars stands in front of Tate Student Center

SVRC Director Jon Segars tapped as chair of the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)
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Recipient of 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholarship announcedย 

Tanner Nelson, a first-year student from Columbus, has been named the 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholar at the University of Georgia. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students who exhibit superior leadership capabilities while in high school and who aspire to be student leaders at UGA.ย ย 
Multiple veterans conversing by a set of stairs. Text saying "#1 Online Master's in Education Program for Veterans."

The 2023 U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Georgia as the #1 online master’s in education program for veterans
Group of students pose with donors.

UGA Celebrates Student Veterans
Brennen Sanders's headshot

Student veteran displays a heart for service and UGA
Seven student veterans stand in front of UGA arch

University of Georgia Named a Military Friendly Tier 1 Research Institution and Best for Vets

The University of Georgia is once again named a Military Friendly Tier I Research Institution for academic year 2022-2023; a designation earned each year since 2014 according to Victory Media. Since 2017, UGA has been recognized as a Gold Award winner for placing within 20 percent of the top ranked institutions in each category and this year finished in the top 16 percent of the 665 schools earning Military Friendly. Additionally, according to Military Times, UGA made its Best For Vets Colleges list this year.
A student posing with Hairy Dawg.

Over 100 New and Returning Students Celebrated at Dogs 4 Dawgs Welcome Dinner

On Monday night, the Office of the Dean of Students fed over 100 new students and returning student leaders at their annual Dogs 4 Dawgs Welcome Dinner for incoming students. Students crammed in tightly in Tate Reception Hall as they...
Three people chatting together.

UGA Student Veteran Receives National Leadership Recognition
A group photo of many UGA veterans with their Honor Cords.

UGA Student Veterans Resource Center Honor Cord Ceremony and Scholarship Reception