STUDENT AFFAIRS NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS FROM STUDENT AFFAIRS

GENERAL

Commencement marks beginning of new journey

Higher education is a journey. Commencement marks the end of that journey and the beginning of a new one.

UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong

Newly data shows the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%

Breaking stereotypes

Student finds clarity, new path after autism diagnosis.

Empowering our Spanish-Language Staff

University Housing is proud to announce a new partnership between the department and UGA’s Intensive English Program (IEP). Together, they have launched a six-month long "ESL for Professional Staff Development" course designed to support Spanish-language speakers among staff.

Fall 2023 Veterans Scholarship Ceremony

On November 7, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) welcomed more than 200 students and guests to the Tate Student Grand Hall for the SVRC’s annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony. The SVRC and its supporters awarded more than 165 scholarships with a combined value of $155,310 to UGA student veterans.
Female student veteran placing flag in the ground

UGA student veterans place 700 flags in honor of Veterans Day

University of Georgia student veterans gathered Monday, November 6, to place 700 American flags at the UGA Memorial Garden to represent the 700,000+ veterans living in the state of Georgia.
Students jumping in air in front of Herty Fountain

Student Affairs launches belonging resource website

Student Affairs launched a new website to provide a single location for students to navigate initiatives and programs revolved around belonging.
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

Lei Jin, graduate student in real estate, and Burke Berry, third-year undergraduate in biochemistry and molecular biology, share their story of finding friendship each Friday at International Coffee Hour hosted by International Student Life.

Registration open for the Rite of Sankofa spring graduation ceremony

The Rite of Sankofa is an African rite-of-passage graduation ceremony that takes place every May. It is a ceremony to showcase and highlight the accomplishments of African American, and African descendant, students.