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Linden Dudley's headshot.

Linden Dudley named as Director of International Student Life

Linden Dudley, previously assistant director of International Student Life, has been named the new director of international student life at the University of Georgia.
Group of students pose with donors.

UGA Celebrates Student Veterans

On November 8, 2022, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) hosted its annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony sponsored in part by the Reynolds Veterans Association. Over 100 scholarships were awarded to UGA student veterans with a combined value of $88,000— the most scholarships on record to be awarded at SVRC’s annual ceremony thanks to the generosity of both individual and corporate donors.
Brennen Sanders's headshot

Student veteran displays a heart for service and UGA

In 2017, Brennen Sanders was assigned to the USS Illinois, which at the time was the newest, fastest submarine in the U.S. Navy. He and his shipmates were to prepare for a 7-month long deployment to the Western Pacific.
Nicole McConnell's portrait

Director helps students through collegiate transitions

Starting college marks a major transition point in a student’s life. Nicole McConnell and her team are here to help make that transition as smooth as possible.
A poster of #flUGA reading "Students - Get your Flu Shot on Campus at No Cost! (The CDC is predicting a potentially severe flu season this year). For a list of clinics, visit HEALTHCENTER.UGA.EDU. APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED."

No Cost Flu Shots

In order to remove possible financial barriers for students, the UGA University Health Center announces today that effective immediately, students can get their flu shot at no cost to them at mobile #flUGA clinics across campus and with no appointment necessary.
Multiple students with Hairy Dawg.

UGA to promote student well-being during #BeWellUGA Week

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.
Seven student veterans stand in front of UGA arch

University of Georgia Named a Military Friendly Tier 1 Research Institution and Best for Vets

The University of Georgia is once again named a Military Friendly Tier I Research Institution for academic year 2022-2023; a designation earned each year since 2014 according to Victory Media. Since 2017, UGA has been recognized as a Gold Award winner for placing within 20 percent of the top ranked institutions in each category and this year finished in the top 16 percent of the 665 schools earning Military Friendly. Additionally, according to Military Times, UGA made its Best For Vets Colleges list this year.
Two women outside the University Health Center.

University Health Center Awarded Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

The University of Georgia University Health Center (UHC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Arch and Holmes-Hunter Academic Building.

UGA again ranks in top 20 among best public universities

New USNWR ranking puts the University of Georgia at No. 16 in the nation