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Flavorful Unity: Mayor of Athens-Clarke County Joins Student Organization for Taste of West Africa  

The African Graduate Students Forum (AGSF) at the University of Georgia hosted a Taste of West Africa event on September 28. Fostering community engagement, it brought together students, faculty, and esteemed guests from the university and local community, including the mayor of Athens-Clarke County, Kelly Girtz.

Students represent UGA at the United Nations General Assembly

The African Graduate Students Forum’s (AGSF) represented the University of Georgia at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City from September 25 to 27. The session was a historic gathering of global leaders, diplomats and advocates committed to shaping a better future for all.

Greek Life Director Joshua Welch to serve as President of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) for the 2025-2026 term

Joshua Welch, University of Georgia’s Greek Life Director has been elected to serve as the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) President for the 2025-2026 term. The upcoming Annual Meeting for AFA takes place in Indianapolis in December, where Welch will step into this role through 2026.

A Summer of Success: ZTA Wins Top Honors at International Convention

This summer, the Gamma Pi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) at the University of Georgia received major accolades at the 46th International Zeta Tau Alpha Convention for the 2022-2024 biennium.

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.