Author: Rebecca McAdam

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Leading the way: Life as a UGA Orientation Leader
ByRebecca McAdam August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Serving as an Orientation Leader at the University of Georgia is a challenging yet rewarding role that helps ease the transition for thousands of incoming students and their families each summer. Sam Ruona reflects on his 2024 experience as an opportunity to guide others with empathy, insight, and campus know-how. His dedication exemplifies how OLs play a pivotal role in helping new Dawgs build confidence, community, and a strong foundation at UGA.

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Campus Life | Rebecca McAdam | University Transitions

UGA Transfer Welcome builds community for new students
ByRebecca McAdam August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

On Aug. 11, University Transitions welcomed transfer students to campus with the Transfer Welcome event. Attendees engaged in several activities, including a bingo game, prize drawings, and photo opportunities with Hairy Dawg and President Morehead.

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Front Page News | Rebecca McAdam | Recreational Sports | Uncategorized | Well-being

Graduate Student Well-Being Challenge Fosters Personal Growth at UGA
ByRebecca McAdam July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

The Graduate Student Well-Being Challenge, launched in Fall 2024 by UGA Recreational Sports and the Graduate School, encourages students to build sustainable wellness habits through an eight-week series of physical, mental, and emotional health activities. Participants earn points for completing weekly challenges, with top scorers winning prizes.

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Embark@UGA supports students facing housing insecurity
ByRebecca McAdam July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Embark@UGA offers vital support to students who have experienced housing insecurity or foster care, helping them thrive at the University of Georgia. Through personalized care, financial resources, and community-building opportunities, the program empowers students to overcome challenges and succeed. By fostering open dialogue and reducing stigma, Embark@UGA ensures that every student feels seen, supported, and capable of achieving their goals.

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Belonging | Rebecca McAdam | Student Highlights | University Transitions

No Bulldog Barks Alone: UGA Student Builds Community Through Dawg Camp
ByRebecca McAdam May 27, 2025May 30, 2025

Brady Hawkins, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, found his most meaningful college experience through Dawg Camp, a program that helps incoming students connect and adjust before classes begin. After attending as a camper, he returned as a counselor to guide others, building community and growing as a leader in the process.

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UGA student reshapes sustainable fashion from the ground up
ByRebecca McAdam April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Driven by a passion for fashion and a purpose to protect the planet, Leynie Hester is leading a movement toward more mindful style. From thrifted treasures to clothing swaps, she’s making sustainability a statement worth wearing.

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Making Campus Feel Like Home: The Power of Getting Involved
ByRebecca McAdam April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Life as a college student can be an isolating experience, but finding community through campus involvement helps students build friendships and feel more at home. From student organizations to recreational activities, there are countless ways to connect and create a meaningful college experience.

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Belonging | Front Page News | Parents and Families | Rebecca McAdam | University Transitions

Welcome UGA achieves record-breaking success
ByRebecca McAdam April 2, 2025April 23, 2025

With an undergraduate body of more than 30,000 students, the University of Georgia community takes pride in welcoming its newest members with open arms. This is the goal of Welcome UGA, a six-week program helping new students transition smoothly while providing resources for both new and returning students to connect to UGA.

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UGA ranked #1 for best student life
ByRebecca McAdam February 24, 2025February 28, 2025

The University of Georgia was ranked #1 for best student life in 2025. Students highlight how UGA fosters personal connections and provides spaces for students to explore passions beyond their coursework.

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