STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS

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A photo of four students in front of a UGA building walking.

2022 Student Affairs Annual Update

The 2022 Student Affairs Annual Update is now live. This year's report includes updates on year 2 of our 2025 Strategic Plan, donor report, and staff successes.
Two headshots side by side of Linden Dudley and Wanda Johnson.

Linden Dudley & Wanda Johnson

New Directors in Student Affairs
Eric Atkinson with Memorial Hall behind him.

Eric Atkinson named as next UGA Dean of Students

Eric Atkinson, currently Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, has been named the next Dean of Students at the University of Georgia.
Students on campus hanging out.

UGA achieves record-breaking completion rates

Completion rates at the University of Georgia have reached record highs, with over 75% of UGA students finishing within four years.
Multiple students with exercise equipment.

Students Tackle Challenges & Develop New Leadership Skills

This group of seven students are in a unique position on campus as they now find themselves running the fitness & wellness program within the Department of Recreational Sports. Due to their supervisor being out for maternity leave, these students now oversee, coordinate, communicate and plan for the entire program.
Multiple students standing together at the annual reception.

Disability Resource Center recognizes students, faculty, donors at annual reception

The Disability Resource Center awarded scholarships to 34 students at the annual Student Facility Recognition Reception
Dr. Nidhi Patel in a room with Health Equipment.

Nidhi Patel

Dr. Nidhi Patel, University Health Center
Three UGA students holding up the Capital One College Bowl that they just won.

UGA students win Capital One College Bowl

They each receive $125,000 in scholarship winnings
Nicole McConnell's portrait

Director helps students through collegiate transitions

Starting college marks a major transition point in a student’s life. Nicole McConnell and her team are here to help make that transition as smooth as possible.