Articles detailing Campus Life
The University of Georgia plans to redevelop the Legion Pool and Legion Field area to better serve and support its students. The redesigned Legion Field area is planned for completion in Fall 2026, complementing the opening of the adjacent West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-being Center.
On Aug. 11, University Transitions welcomed transfer students to campus with the Transfer Welcome event. Attendees engaged in several activities, including a bingo game, prize drawings, and photo opportunities with Hairy Dawg and President Morehead.
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.
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.
The University of Georgia will host fall UGA Family Weekend November 6 – 9, 2025. Students and their families will be able to experience campus traditions, explore Athens, and connect with one another.
The University of Georgia was ranked #1 for best student life in 2025. Students highlight how UGA fosters personal connections and provides spaces for students to explore passions beyond their coursework.
University’s investment in new safety and security initiatives totals $25 million over the last nine years. Building on a series of initiatives that have transformed campus security, the University of Georgia will more than triple the number of emergency call stations across the university.
The University of Georgia Spring 2025 Engagement Fair will happen on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7-10 p.m. at the Tate Student Center. Over 300 student organizations will be at the fair, with the intent that students will be able to find opportunities to get involved around the university.
On October 19, more than 200 University of Georgia students participated in the 28th annual Student Leadership Conference, a day of student-focused leadership development organized by Engagement, Leadership, and Service.