After injury, FACS student trades perfectionism for perspective
FACS student Rebecca McReynolds overcomes injury, self-doubt to pursue career as a Child Life Specialist.
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From novice to thru-hiker: a UGA student’s backpacking journey
Bryan Gomez, a University of Georgia pharmacy student, credits a Recreational Sports Outdoor Rec backpacking trip with sparking a passion that changed his life. What began as an uncertain first-time adventure turned into confidence, growth and a love for the outdoors that continues to shape his outlook on life.
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More Than a Job: How Recreational Sports Connects a Family
Four years ago, Nick Bohn needed something that would make a campus of 40,000 students feel smaller. He found his place at the Ramsey Student Center, where he would spend the next four years working and building community.
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Engagement | Engagement, Leadership and Service | Front Page News | Rebecca McAdam | Student Highlights
Intercepting Thunderstorms and Opportunities
After intercepting her first thunderstorm, Jessica Muniz knew she found her calling. Now, the sophomore geography and atmospheric science student is channeling her love for the outdoors into a career dedicated to protecting and informing communities through meteorology.
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Belonging | Engagement | Front Page News | Global Student Engagement | Rebecca McAdam | Student Highlights
Seafloor to leadership: Paul Okrah’s award-winning academic journey
Marine Science Ph.D. student Paul Okrah, from Ghana, combines coastal research with dedicated campus leadership at the University of Georgia. From modeling salt marsh dynamics to leading international student initiatives, Okrah exemplifies how global scholarship and community-building strengthen the entire UGA community.
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From service member to student: highlighting the impact of student veterans
The University of Georgia, ranked among the nation’s top Military Friendly Tier 1 research institutions, supports more than 400 student veterans through its Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC). By offering career connections, scholarships, and community engagement, the SVRC helps veterans transition smoothly to campus life and find belonging at UGA. As student veteran Elias Gandy shared, “Here at UGA, it’s one big family—just like my time being in the military.”
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Sisterhood and Service: The powerful impact of Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Delta Tau’s SDT Greek Grind raises funds for Prevent Child Abuse America through a spirited dance competition involving all Panhellenic sororities. The sorority also supports local causes, strengthening community ties. Through philanthropy, Sigma Delta Tau fosters sisterhood and makes a lasting impact both nationally and locally.
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Leading the way: Life as a UGA Orientation Leader
Serving as an Orientation Leader at the University of Georgia is a challenging yet rewarding role that helps ease the transition for thousands of incoming students and their families each summer. Sam Ruona reflects on his 2024 experience as an opportunity to guide others with empathy, insight, and campus know-how. His dedication exemplifies how OLs play a pivotal role in helping new Dawgs build confidence, community, and a strong foundation at UGA.
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No Bulldog Barks Alone: UGA Student Builds Community Through Dawg Camp
Brady Hawkins, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, found his most meaningful college experience through Dawg Camp, a program that helps incoming students connect and adjust before classes begin. After attending as a camper, he returned as a counselor to guide others, building community and growing as a leader in the process.
