All five students who saved three lives.

UGA students honored after saving lives in Burke County car accident

The University of Georgia honored five students on Tuesday who heroically jumped into action to save a woman and two children after the woman’s car veered into a creek in rural Burke County. While on their way to Savannah to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, Jane McArdle, Molly McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones and Kaitlyn Iannace, all…

A woman wears her traditional outfit at the International Street Festival in downtown Athens, Georgia.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month 

From March 15 to April 15, the University of Georgia will celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. APIDA Heritage Month is a time to learn and celebrate cultures and histories of Americans with roots in Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Indian subcontinent.   The official observation of this month is in May….

Students cross Myers Quad in the spring.

UGA enhances residential belonging initiatives

Residential Belonging Assistants to continue the legacy of C.L.A.S.S. Advocates program As part of ongoing efforts to foster a sense of belonging for its students, the Division of Student Affairs is launching Residential Belonging Assistants (RBAs), an enhancement of University Housing’s long-standing student mentoring, support and inclusion efforts, and an expansion of the C.L.A.S.S. Advocates…

UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

UGA Miracle raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, announced they had raised $1,075,281.24 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More than 2,000 students representing more than 30 student organizations gathered in Tate Student Center Grand Hall overnight Feb. 24-25 for UGA Miracle’s annual Dance Marathon. The annual event took on a…

Activities and Resources for Students | February 23-25, 2024 

Activities and Resources for Students | February 23-25, 2024 

To encourage comfort and community, the university is providing engagement opportunities and activities throughout the weekend. We recognize each person processes these events differently, but we want to provide an opportunity for students to come together and be in fellowship in safe and supportive environments. Additionally, staff are ready to assist anyone continuing to process this past…

Provide ticket smiling on steps of UGA chapel

2024 Student Government Association Election Results

Provide ticket elected to top SGA posts  University of Georgia students have elected the Provide ticket to the executive branch of the Student Government Association for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ticket consists of President-elect Rock Rogers, Vice President-elect Stephen Amolegbe Jr., and Treasurer-elect Lauren Baker.  Rogers is a third-year  student from Dublin, Georgia majoring…

UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

James Stinson IV saw a disconnect between well-being resources and black male students on campus. Even though UGA has many well-being programs, Stinson, a fourth-year majoring in social work from Ellenwood, Georgia, and president of Black Male Leadership Society (BMLS) saw an opportunity for a student-driven avenue to connect black male students with well-being and belonging resources on campus. Working with Student Care and Outreach (SCO), Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP), and BMLS, Stinson launched UGA’s first Barbershop Talk last February 2023.