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UGA ranked #1 for best student life 

The University of Georgia was ranked #1 for best student life in 2025. Students highlight how UGA fosters personal connections and provides spaces for students to explore passions beyond their coursework.

Impact ticket wins 2025 UGA Student Government Association election 

University of Georgia students elected the Impact ticket to the executive branch of the Student Government Association for the 2025-2026 school year. The Impact ticket includes President-elect John Neely, Vice President-elect Jhaycee Barnes, and Treasurer-elect Talha Ali.

Bridging the Gap: Alpha Chi Omega’s Faculty Dinner Fosters Meaningful Connections Between Students and Professors 

Gracie Zimmerman, Alpha Chi Omega's vice president of intellectual development, explains the importance of developing teacher-student connections at the sorority's faculty dinner.

From Students, For Students: UGA students empower each other with professional attire

UGA student Olivia Kosobud is the driving force behind a transformative initiative, empowering her peers with the professional attire they need to seize career opportunities, eliminating a possible financial barrier.

UGA SGA leads OneCard update to improve awareness of mental health resources

The University of Georgia Student Government Association (SGA) led an initiative to update the UGA OneCard to increase awareness of student well-being resources. The inspiration came from SGA Senator, Shriya Garg, a Foundation Fellow and Stamps Scholar, who shared the idea at a White House roundtable event.

UGA student veterans receive national leadership award 

Chris King and Dan Triplett have been recognized as among the nation’s top student veterans for their excellence as leaders in their communities. G.I. Jobs Magazine named King and Triplett in their 2024 Student Veteran Leadership Awards.

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.