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UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

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.

More than 30 faculty and staff participated in first Belonging workshop

Student Affairs and Office of Instruction this past December cohosted an afternoon training on Belonging.  Together over 30 staff and faculty engaged in open dialogue on what belonging means to UGA students through a series of interactive activities.

Student Spotlight: Meet Dalma Arteaga

Dalma Arteaga Rosales is a third-year triple major (Supply Chain & Operations Management (Terry); International Affairs (SPIA); Portuguese (Franklin)). She is passionate about building community on campus-- specifically with those who are globally minded.

UGA Staff Makes History in Flag Football   

Supporting International Students

Wisnu Pradana is seeking ways to understand others. As a language and literacy educator and doctoral student in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Pradana aims not only to educate but also support students from all backgrounds.

UGA student leads installation of AED devices in fraternity and sorority houses

Boonstra Elliott, UGA student and member of Chi Phi fraternity, is leading an initiative to install Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices in 19 Panhellenic sorority houses and 23 Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternity houses.

Commencement marks beginning of new journey

Higher education is a journey. Commencement marks the end of that journey and the beginning of a new one.

UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong

Newly data shows the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%

Breaking stereotypes

Student finds clarity, new path after autism diagnosis.