UGA students honored after saving lives in Burke County car accident

UGA students honored after saving lives in Burke County car accident

The University of Georgia honored five students on Tuesday who heroically jumped into action to save a woman and two children after the woman’s car veered into a creek in rural Burke County. While on their way to Savannah to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, Jane McArdle, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones and Kaitlyn Iannace, all…

UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, announced they had raised $1,075,281.24 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More than 2,000 students representing more than 30 student organizations gathered in Tate Student Center Grand Hall overnight Feb. 24-25 for UGA Miracle’s annual Dance Marathon. The annual event took on a…

UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

James Stinson IV saw a disconnect between well-being resources and black male students on campus. Even though UGA has many well-being programs, Stinson, a fourth-year majoring in social work from Ellenwood, Georgia, and president of Black Male Leadership Society (BMLS) saw an opportunity for a student-driven avenue to connect black male students with well-being and belonging resources on campus. Working with Student Care and Outreach (SCO), Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP), and BMLS, Stinson launched UGA’s first Barbershop Talk last February 2023.

UGA Staff Makes History in Flag Football   

UGA Staff Makes History in Flag Football   

The University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center staff—members including Caroline Caplinger, Stephanie Calhoun, Jason James, and Marty Mullis– have had notable involvement in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Women’s Flag and Men’s Tackle Football State Championships in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Caplinger and Calhoun achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first two female flag football…