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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.

Hispanic Student Association to host Affirming Latino Achievements and Successes graduation ceremony this Spring.

The ceremony will include speeches from President Jere W. Morehead, student speakers and a keynote speaker.

Department reduces financial barriers for student engagement 

UGA Student Affairs’ Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service (ELS) announces it has awarded scholarships totaling over $75,000 for the 2023-2024 academic year. With these scholarships, ELS hopes to reduce financial barriers that hinder student success and engagement.

Student Affairs launches Well-being Program request form

University of Georgia Well-being Resources has launched a new outreach program request portal.

Mackenzie White

Mackenzie White New Professional of the Year Award Winner 2022-2023 Senior Coordinator for Student Transitions

Ballroom dedicated in Victor K. Wilson’s name

Celebrating the outstanding work of a University of Georgia leader known for his commitment to the university and its students, the UGA community gathered for a dedication ceremony Sept. 27 to celebrate the naming of the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom at Memorial Hall.

Focusing on students

Michelle Cook officially starts her tenure as vice president for student affairs on Oct. 1 after the retirement of Victor Wilson. Columns recently chatted with her about her vision for the division and the values she’ll bring to her new role.

UGA Food Scholarship supports 128 students, aims to feed more 

Serving University of Georgia students for almost a decade, the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship provides a fully funded meal plan up to the cost of a 7-day plan. This facilitates improved nutrition, financial stability, and social well-being.