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Miss UGA turns crown into community impact 

Ella Ryann Cottrell had never even thought about competing in a pageant before when she signed up for the Miss UGA contest. “I thought, if I were to win this thing, it could really set me up to be able to serve and connect with people in Athens in a way that I normally wouldn’t be able to,” Cottrell said.

Making Campus Feel Like Home: The Power of Getting Involved  

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.

UGA Union to host annual Spring Fling

The University of Georgia Union announced that its annual Spring Fling event is Thursday, April 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Myers Quad. This event celebrates the arrival of spring, with a variety of activities designed to bring the campus community together.

UGA organizations honored at Student Engagement Awards

On Tuesday, March 25, the University of Georgia Engagement, Leadership, and Service department hosted the 24th annual H. Gordon & Francis S. Davis Student Engagement Awards at the Tate Grand Hall.

Students serve local communities with IMPACT Service Breaks

From March 2-7, University of Georgia students spent their Spring Break serving with local non-profit partners in Charleston, Asheboro, Charlotte, and Savannah. IMPACT Service Breaks, administered by Engagement, Leadership, and Service, offers students an immersive experience living and volunteering during academic breaks.

Radio, Radio

Sometime last year, Rissa Rogus and Elizabeth Kim found a cardboard box in the WUOG music room. There wasn’t anything particularly odd about that. WUOG—the University of Georgia’s student-run radio station—collects boxes like old paper clips.

Impact ticket wins 2025 UGA Student Government Association election 

University of Georgia students elected the Impact ticket to the executive branch of the Student Government Association for the 2025-2026 school year. The Impact ticket includes President-elect John Neely, Vice President-elect Jhaycee Barnes, and Treasurer-elect Talha Ali.

From Students, For Students: UGA students empower each other with professional attire

UGA student Olivia Kosobud is the driving force behind a transformative initiative, empowering her peers with the professional attire they need to seize career opportunities, eliminating a possible financial barrier.

UGA SGA leads OneCard update to improve awareness of mental health resources

The University of Georgia Student Government Association (SGA) led an initiative to update the UGA OneCard to increase awareness of student well-being resources. The inspiration came from SGA Senator, Shriya Garg, a Foundation Fellow and Stamps Scholar, who shared the idea at a White House roundtable event.