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Girl and Golden Retriever smiling standing outside of Clark Howell Hall

Create belonging through universal design 

Universal design is a broad term. We typically think of it from an architectural standpoint: like ramps or curb cuts created because of federal legislation for accessibility. And yet each of us gratefully uses them when we push a stroller. We also angrily feel their absence when we travel in a new city with luggage. Even though ramps and curb cuts were designed for those with wheelchairs or walkers, the entire community universally benefits from them...

Students serve the Athens community for Dawg Day of Service

More than 600 students participated at 36 sites for Dawg Day of Service.

Victor Wilson celebrates retirement with reception

Hundreds of members of the university community gathered with friends, national colleagues, former students and family members on Aug. 25 in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall to celebrate the retirement of Vice President for Student Affairs Victor K. Wilson.

Kevin Karneboge

Kevin Karneboge Commitment to Excellence Award Winner 2022-2023 Assistant Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

UGA welcomes class of 2027

The incoming class is one of the largest and most academically qualified in UGA’s history

One-stop service model for students to launch Aug. 14

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience on campus, UGA is launching Dawg Source, a one-stop hybrid service model that provides resources to support students from pre-enrollment through graduation in person and online.

UGA continues to prioritize student mental health and well-being

The University of Georgia continues its investment in supporting student mental health and well-being.

UGA increases space for student organizations, gatherings

The university is adding new locations to meet the social and extracurricular needs of students

UGA student veteran receives national leadership award

Gabriela Castillo, a pre-med biology major from Gainesville, Ga., has been recognized as one of the nation’s top student veterans as a result of her persistence in overcoming challenges and excelling as a student, volunteer and leader in her community.