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Graduate Student Well-Being Challenge Fosters Personal Growth at UGA 

The Graduate Student Well-Being Challenge, launched in Fall 2024 by UGA Recreational Sports and the Graduate School, encourages students to build sustainable wellness habits through an eight-week series of physical, mental, and emotional health activities. Participants earn points for completing weekly challenges, with top scorers winning prizes.

#BeWellUGA Fest

The 2025 BeWellUGA Fest is on February 25th, 4-7 PM. Connect with student groups and campus offerings, check out well-being demonstrations and activities, spend time with therapy dogs, and enjoy free food and giveaways.

Nursing director sets students up for a healthier future

Missy Jackson teaches patients how to care for themselves. As director of nursing and care management at UGA’s University Health Center, she’s not only helping to treat patients, but she’s also setting them up for a healthier future.

CAPS awarded accreditation by APA for its psychology intern program

The University of Georgia’s Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) in the University Health Center (UHC) has been awarded accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) for its psychology internship program, marking a significant milestone in UGA’s commitment to excellence in mental health training and services.

Celine McNelis-Kline named Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center

Celine McNelis-Kline has been named senior director of the University of Georgia’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the Fontaine Center. Dr. McNelis-Kline most recently served as clinical director of health promotion and wellness at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

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.
People walking on campus during the Out of Darkness Campus Walk event.

UGA hosts 2024 Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

Sponsored by UGA’s Well-being Resources, the event raised $54,894, brought 809 walkers together, and was ranked #1 in the campus walks across the nation.

Activities and Resources for Students | February 23-25, 2024 

To encourage comfort and community, the university is providing engagement opportunities and activities throughout the weekend. We recognize each person processes these events differently, but we want to provide an opportunity for students to come together and be in fellowship in safe and supportive environments.

Student Affairs launches Well-being Program request form

University of Georgia Well-being Resources has launched a new outreach program request portal.