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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.

UGA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

The University of Georgia will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with a wide variety of programs and activities across campus.

UGA students find belonging through Welcome UGA

Listen to Caylin, a UGA student, and Nicole, Director of Student Transitions, share their experiences with Welcome UGA and how this campus-wide celebration helps students make new friends and find community at the beginning of each semester.

Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Fall 2024 semester

Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester - fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus.
Group of people standing on stage with President Ruto

UGA students meet with Kenyan President Dr. Ruto

USAID invited UGA African Graduate Student Forum members to witness a new STEM education partnership with Kenya.
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.
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

UGA students find connection … and a fresh look 

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.