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Briggs Settlemier and Dimitri Nakis smile side-by-side in front of stage

UGA students raise more than $500K for cancer research at Jam in the Streets Festival

On March 29, Jam for Cam, a local Athens music festival, welcomed more than 15,000 attendees to the streets of downtown Athens to celebrate the life and legacy of Cameron Fearon, a University of Georgia student who passed away at age 19 after a brave battle with metastatic melanoma. 

UGA Miracle raises $1.2M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

On Saturday, UGA Miracle announced it had raised $1,201,133.25 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at its annual Dance Marathon.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) takes center stage during UGA men’s basketball halftime

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.

Bridging the Gap: Alpha Chi Omega’s Faculty Dinner Fosters Meaningful Connections Between Students and Professors 

Gracie Zimmerman, Alpha Chi Omega's vice president of intellectual development, explains the importance of developing teacher-student connections at the sorority's faculty dinner.

2024 Greek Awards Ceremony

On Sunday, November 10th, the University of Georgia's Greek Life Office hosted the 2024 Greek Awards Ceremony, bringing together chapter presidents, council members, officers, and advisors to celebrate the exceptional achievements of UGA’s four Greek councils and their members over the past year.

Greek Life Director Joshua Welch to serve as President of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) for the 2025-2026 term

Joshua Welch, University of Georgia’s Greek Life Director has been elected to serve as the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) President for the 2025-2026 term. The upcoming Annual Meeting for AFA takes place in Indianapolis in December, where Welch will step into this role through 2026.

Alpha Phi’s Annual “Mac & Phi’s” Event Raises Over $11,000 for Women’s Heart Health

On October 9th, 2024, Alpha Phi hosted its annual "Mac & Phi's" meal-on-the-lawn event, drawing over 800 attendees and raising more than $11,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

UGA fraternity helps with post-Helene cleanup

On Oct. 6, eight students from the University of Georgia’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity traveled to the Augusta area to help with the storm recovery. They trimmed limbs, cleared yards and provided comfort and support.

A Summer of Success: ZTA Wins Top Honors at International Convention

This summer, the Gamma Pi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) at the University of Georgia received major accolades at the 46th International Zeta Tau Alpha Convention for the 2022-2024 biennium.