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Group of students pose with donors.

UGA Celebrates Student Veterans

On November 8, 2022, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) hosted its annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony sponsored in part by the Reynolds Veterans Association. Over 100 scholarships were awarded to UGA student veterans with a combined value of $88,000— the most scholarships on record to be awarded at SVRC’s annual ceremony thanks to the generosity of both individual and corporate donors.
Students on campus hanging out.

UGA achieves record-breaking completion rates

Completion rates at the University of Georgia have reached record highs, with over 75% of UGA students finishing within four years.
Brennen Sanders's headshot

Student veteran displays a heart for service and UGA

In 2017, Brennen Sanders was assigned to the USS Illinois, which at the time was the newest, fastest submarine in the U.S. Navy. He and his shipmates were to prepare for a 7-month long deployment to the Western Pacific.
Multiple students with exercise equipment.

Students Tackle Challenges & Develop New Leadership Skills

This group of seven students are in a unique position on campus as they now find themselves running the fitness & wellness program within the Department of Recreational Sports. Due to their supervisor being out for maternity leave, these students now oversee, coordinate, communicate and plan for the entire program.
Multiple students standing together at the annual reception.

Disability Resource Center recognizes students, faculty, donors at annual reception

The Disability Resource Center awarded scholarships to 34 students at the annual Student Facility Recognition Reception
Dr. Nidhi Patel in a room with Health Equipment.

Nidhi Patel

Dr. Nidhi Patel, University Health Center
Three UGA students holding up the Capital One College Bowl that they just won.

UGA students win Capital One College Bowl

They each receive $125,000 in scholarship winnings
Nicole McConnell's portrait

Director helps students through collegiate transitions

Starting college marks a major transition point in a student’s life. Nicole McConnell and her team are here to help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Headshot of Victor Wilson.

The Distinguished Service Award includes $100,000 to establish a scholarship in his name

The University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees named Victor K. Wilson, UGA’s vice president for student affairs, as the latest recipient of its Distinguished Service Award during the board’s fall meeting on Oct. 6.