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International Student Life celebrates Nowruz with the Persian Student Union 

The Persian Student Union hosted a celebration for Nowruz, or Persian New Year on March 28th. This celebration was one of the semester's Culture Nights, a series of events hosted by International Student Life.

Welcome UGA achieves record-breaking success

Welcome UGA, a program geared towards providing resources to new and returning students, has had record event attendance in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The University of Georgia Announces Fall Family Weekend

The University of Georgia will host fall UGA Family Weekend November 6 – 9, 2025. Students and their families will be able to experience campus traditions, explore Athens, and connect with one another.

African Graduate Students Forum hosts African Night

The walls of the Tate Reception Hall were decorated with African flags on Saturday, Feb. 22, representing the various native countries for members of the African Graduate Students Forum at the University of Georgia.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) takes center stage during UGA men’s basketball halftime

The University of Georgia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) took center stage during halftime at the UGA men’s basketball game against LSU on Wednesday, February 5. Their captivating performance honored the legacy and cultural impact of NPHC organizations.

UGA honored for its commitment to inclusive excellence

The University of Georgia has been named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 11th consecutive year. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the HEED Award reflects the university’s deliberate efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
Volunteers removed invasive vines from trees at Athens Land Trust, led by Service Ambassador Wendy Trejo and Co-Site Lead Roberto Rios.

Hundreds of students serve the Athens community

On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to community involvement.

Student Spotlight: Meet Rashawn Mckelvey-Fludd 

Now rounding the corner on his fourth year, his collegiate experience could be summed up in the word “community.” This is evident through his involvement in various organizations; involvement including serving as President of the Zeta Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

University Housing Launches New Initiative to Foster Belonging and Inclusivity

This fall, University Housing is opening a new chapter in student life with the official start of the Residential Belonging Assistants (RBA) program, an initiative designed to help first year students find their place on campus.