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Flavorful Unity: Mayor of Athens-Clarke County Joins Student Organization for Taste of West Africa  

The African Graduate Students Forum (AGSF) at the University of Georgia hosted a Taste of West Africa event on September 28. Fostering community engagement, it brought together students, faculty, and esteemed guests from the university and local community, including the mayor of Athens-Clarke County, Kelly Girtz.

Students represent UGA at the United Nations General Assembly

The African Graduate Students Forum’s (AGSF) represented the University of Georgia at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City from September 25 to 27. The session was a historic gathering of global leaders, diplomats and advocates committed to shaping a better future for all.

Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Fall 2024 semester

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.
Group of people standing on stage with President Ruto

UGA students meet with Kenyan President Dr. Ruto

USAID invited UGA African Graduate Student Forum members to witness a new STEM education partnership with Kenya.

Matthew Nyaaba is named 2024 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award

Matthew Nyaaba, a second-year Ph.D student in Teacher Education and Elementary Education in the Mary Frances Early College of Education is this year’s Saeeda Peermahomed Award recipient. The award is given annually by International Student Life to recognize outstanding international students.

Student Spotlight: Meet Dalma Arteaga

Dalma Arteaga Rosales is a third-year triple major (Supply Chain & Operations Management (Terry); International Affairs (SPIA); Portuguese (Franklin)). She is passionate about building community on campus-- specifically with those who are globally minded.

Supporting International Students

Wisnu Pradana is seeking ways to understand others. As a language and literacy educator and doctoral student in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Pradana aims not only to educate but also support students from all backgrounds.
Lei Jin sits in the Victor K Wilson Memorial Hall Ballroom surrounded by other students laughing during International Coffee Hour

Finding friendship at International Coffee Hour
Eniola Olubunmi.

Eniola Olubunmi is named 2023 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award