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UGA welcomes Class of 2028

This week, the University of Georgia welcomes 6,175 first-year students from more than 43,000 applicants. It’s one of most academically qualified classes in the university’s history, and the numbers are on target with UGA’s new strategic enrollment plan.
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New Career Guide for Students with Disabilities

The UGA Career Center has recently updated its Career Guide for Students with Disabilities. The revised guide provides detailed information on the distinctions between "Accommodation" and "Disclosure".

Kevin Karneboge serves UGA’s Deaf and hard of hearing communities

Kevin Karneboge serves UGA’s Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Student Employee of the Year awards announced

Honors were given to an undergraduate, a graduate student and a student employee team

Matthew Nyaaba is named 2024 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award

Matthew Nyaaba, a second-year Ph.D student in Teacher Education and Elementary Education in the Mary Frances Early College of Education is this year’s Saeeda Peermahomed Award recipient. The award is given annually by International Student Life to recognize outstanding international students.
Three students outside of Tate Plaza.

UGA Student Affairs selected as NASPA 2024 Excellence Award Category Bronze Honoree

The award highlights a continuing successful collaboration between the Office of Institutional Research and the Division of Student Affairs

UGA enhances residential belonging initiatives

Residential Belonging Assistants build a sense of belonging through mentorship, support

UGA again named among top Military Friendly institutions

The university has been in the top three for seven consecutive years, with three years at No. 1

Mentoring Clarke County students

A school-based program that pairs recommended students with mentors helps build community bonds