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Penelope Road to headline UGA Homecoming Concert on Legion Field

Homecoming Committee announces week of activities for students, alumni and the UGA community, including the carnival, parade, Bulldog Bash and Film on the Fifty.

Walking the walk: how a passionate student provided a place of hope

Emma Stratman, a senior communication sciences and disorders majors, is a member of Delta Gamma and co-president of the Pre-Counseling Club. Passionate about raising awareness and creating a place of hope for those affected by suicide, she has been serving as the head coordinator for the 2026 Walk, working with both Student Care & Outreach and Greek Life.

Commencement student speaker reflects on winning journey

The upcoming Grady graduate celebrates the people and experiences that made college feel like a victory.

Aishat Aina named 2026 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award

Aishat Aina, a master’s student in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, is the 2026 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award.

UGA remembers students, faculty and staff who passed away in the last year

Twenty-seven University of Georgia students, faculty and staff members who have died since April 2025 will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the UGA Chapel.

Dawgs give $8M on Day of Giving

Student Affairs donors showed up for Dawg Day of giving with 2,431 gifts totaling $225,114 for Student Affairs programs and services!

Air Force to Rec Sports: Jabber Andersons inspiring take on student life and the UGA community

For many, the Ramsey Student Center is a pillar of the UGA community, a comfortable place to play games, connect with peers and engage in physical activity. No one understands this community better than the students and staff who work within the "Ram Fam."

University Judiciary: The organization behind 101 Things to Do in Athens

Finding things to do on the University of Georgia’s campus can be a difficult task for students. But one organization is actively trying to ease the burden with programs like 101 Things to Do in Athens.

From novice to thru-hiker: a UGA student’s backpacking journey 

Bryan Gomez, a University of Georgia pharmacy student, credits a Recreational Sports Outdoor Rec backpacking trip with sparking a passion that changed his life. What began as an uncertain first-time adventure turned into confidence, growth and a love for the outdoors that continues to shape his outlook on life.