STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS

Missy Jackson teaches patients how to care for themselves. As director of nursing and care management at UGA’s University Health Center, she’s not only helping to treat patients, but she’s also setting them up for a healthier future.

The University of Georgia’s Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) in the University Health Center (UHC) has been awarded accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) for its psychology internship program, marking a significant milestone in UGA’s commitment to excellence in mental health training and services.

Celine McNelis-Kline has been named senior director of the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the Fontaine Center. Dr. McNelis-Kline most recently served as clinical director of health promotion and wellness at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Sponsored by UGA’s Well-being Resources, the event raised $54,894, brought 809 walkers together, and was ranked #1 in the campus walks across the nation.

To encourage comfort and community, the university is providing engagement opportunities and activities throughout the weekend. We recognize each person processes these events differently, but we want to provide an opportunity for students to come together and be in fellowship in safe and supportive environments.

To vaccinate as many students, faculty, and staff against the flu as possible, UGA will offer flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs. flUGA is a series of pop-up flu vaccine clinics held around campus during the fall, presented in partnership between the College of Pharmacy, the University Health Center and UGA Well-being Resources.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a grant of $1 million to the University of Georgia this month to support the university’s Fontaine Center.