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On June 14th, the University of Georgia made history as they captured their first-ever NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship. Among them, three remarkable members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council: Sydney Harris, Aaliyah Butler, and Kaila Jackson.
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.
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.
The Persian Student Union hosted a celebration for Nowruz, or Persian New Year on March 28th. This celebration was one of the semester’s Culture Nights, a series of events hosted by Global Student Engagement.
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.
The University of Georgia will host fall UGA Family Weekend November 6 – 9, 2025. Students and their families will be able to experience campus traditions, explore Athens, and connect with one another.
The walls of the Tate Reception Hall were decorated with African flags on Saturday, Feb. 22, representing the various native countries for members of the African Graduate Students Forum at the University of Georgia.
The University of Georgia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) took center stage during halftime at the UGA men’s basketball game against LSU on Wednesday, February 5. Their captivating performance honored the legacy and cultural impact of NPHC organizations.
The University of Georgia has been named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 11th consecutive year.
Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the HEED Award reflects the university’s deliberate efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.