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Student veterans place 700 flags in the UGA Memorial Garden in honor of the 700,000 veterans in the state of Georgia.

UGA named No. 1 Military Friendly institution in nation

Viqtory Media has awarded UGA as the No. 1 Military Friendly tier 1 research institution.
Portrait of a woman.

Student Veteran and ROTC Cadet receives national recognition

One would not immediately suspect that Caitlyn Davis actively serves in the Army Reserves and UGA ROTC program. She admits that she may blend in as a typical college student. During the week, the nutritional sciences major attends classes, but one weekend per month she serves as a medic.
The Arch with the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building behind it.

UGA continues commitment to safety enhancements on campus

The University of Georgia continues its $8.5 million commitment to enhancing safety for all UGA students
Headshot of J. Barrett Malone

Barrett Malone

Barrett Malone, JD Director of Student Conduct Associate Dean of Student Effective March 1
Collage of three recipients of Building Bridges Scholarship

Recipients of 2022 Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Scholarship Announced 

The following University of Georgia students have been named 2022 recipients of the Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Building Bridges Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who exhibit excellence in their commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts on campus. 
Jon Segars stands in front of Tate Student Center

SVRC Director Jon Segars tapped as chair of the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)

Dr. Jon Segars, University of Georgia's Director of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) was named chair-elect for the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE) in June 2022 to serve on its executive committee for this academic year. At the upcoming CMTE conference this March, Segars will assume the chairmanship to serve a one-year term.
A Headshot of Tanner Nelson

Recipient of 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholarship announced 

Tanner Nelson, a first-year student from Columbus, has been named the 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholar at the University of Georgia. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students who exhibit superior leadership capabilities while in high school and who aspire to be student leaders at UGA.  
Michele Garfield Cook.

Cook named vice president for student affairs

Michelle Garfield Cook, the University of Georgia's senior vice provost, has been named the next vice president for student affairs, President Jere W. Morehead announced Monday.
Victor Wilson next to a UGA statue.

Student Affairs VP Victor Wilson Announces Retirement

Victor K. Wilson, who serves as vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia, has announced his plans to retire on Sept. 30.