When Emmy Peach took the stage at TEDxUGA, she was ready to tell the audience about a topic of personal importance—autism in girls and women. In a year, her message has reached more than 100,000 viewers through the TEDx Talks YouTube Channel, but one of the most significant impacts was close to home.
Newly data shows the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%
Gabriela Castillo, a pre-med biology major from Gainesville, Ga., has been recognized as one of the nation’s top student veterans as a result of her persistence in overcoming challenges and excelling as a student, volunteer and leader in her community.
Eric Atkinson, currently Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, has been named the next Dean of Students at the University of Georgia.
John Alvarez Turner, who currently serves as the assistant director of Multicultural Services and
Programs, has been named interim director of the Pride Center at the University of Georgia.
Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester – fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus.
From Oct. 2-8, students will have opportunities to engage with resources and activities across campus, expand their understanding of their own well-being, and contribute to student well-being initiatives.