Author: Lucas Guimaraes

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Greek-Life Student Leaders Host Impactful Community Mental Health Program
ByLucas Guimaraes October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Most of this programming is offered online as individual education on topics including alcohol safety, hazing and drug safety. However, these initiatives offer little to no mental well-being education or resources. Panhellenic President Molly Kate Paris and IFC President Henry Grimsley saw a missed opportunity to treat mental health as a collective conversation and for the Greek-life community to play a larger role in spreading awareness and creating valuable peer networks.

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Homecoming events highlight Legion Field
ByLucas Guimaraes October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

From the Bulldog Bash, Homecoming Court, Film on the Fifty and the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show, there was no shortage of entertainment for the Bulldog faithful. At the center of this year’s celebration was the Sept. 29 Homecoming Concert, which returned to campus with Atlanta-based band Penelope Road live on stage at Legion Field.

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Testing specialist helps create the right environment
ByLucas Guimaraes September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

As the senior test administration specialist in the University of Georgia Division of Student Affairs’ accessibility and testing department, Jimmy Lim provides the accommodations students need to complete their exams successfully.

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Student Government Outstanding Legislation Award: SGA’s Impact on the UGA Community
ByLucas Guimaraes August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association was recently recognized at the 2026 SEC Exchange, receiving the Outstanding Legislation Award. The award is presented to a student government association for implementing an outstanding piece of legislation with a positive impact on the campus and surrounding community. Senator Lily Kreindler, Chair of the Senate’s Educational Affairs Committee, primarily drafted and introduced A Resolution Regarding a Midterm Grade Submission Expectation.

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Student Affairs donors expand opportunities for Bulldogs through record-breaking year of giving
ByLucas Guimaraes August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

In fiscal year 2026, more than 3,500 donors contributed nearly $7.4 million to the Division of Student Affairs, making it a record-breaking year of philanthropic support. The year included 14 six-figure gifts, reflecting significant donor investment in Student Affairs and its mission to support student success.

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Ralston Institute Momentum Grants Are Moving Students Forward
ByLucas Guimaraes August 12, 2026August 18, 2026

This program is aimed at helping middle schoolers across public schools in Georgia with disabilities envision a future in college by pairing them with undergraduate student mentors who also have disabilities.

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Erin Mattson: RAs and Their Impact on Campus Life
ByLucas Guimaraes July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Resident assistants, or RAs, are an integral part of making residence halls feel like home for incoming students. Here at the University of Georgia, RAs are selected through a competitive process and serve as peer leaders, mentors, and community builders who play a vital role in supporting students’ academic success and well-being. These are among the university’s most engaged students.

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Dawg Camp Explore: A Collaborative Experience
ByLucas Guimaraes June 25, 2026June 26, 2026

Building on Dawg Camps’s 25-year foundation of programming, the University of Georgia launched a new option this summer: Dawg Camp Explore. The program highlights the natural beauty surrounding campus while showcasing UGA’s commitment to public service, civic engagement, and building meaningful connections between students and the broader community.

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Shriya Garg – A Policy of Purpose
ByLucas Guimaraes June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Shriya Garg’s passion comes from the power of personal experience. The third-year University of Georgia student grew up as the daughter of two physician parents in rural Georgia. She knew friends and neighbors who struggled to navigate the healthcare system.

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