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Sarah Park smiling ecstatically as she is crowned Miss UGA 23

Miss UGA, Sarah Park, to compete for Miss Georgia

Sarah Park entered the Miss UGA Competition intending to gain new experience and win the competition’s scholarship. Park not only walked away with the Miss UGA 2023 crown, but she also discovered newfound potential to use her voice for good.
Multiple women playing flag football.

UGA preps for new season of intramural sports

Intramural Sports gives literally everyone the opportunity to play - even faculty, staff, and their spouses. Participants are able to form their own team and play with friends or sign up as a free agent and make some new ones. Dozens of sports are offered each semester.
Three people with Veteran flags behind them.

Student Veterans Resource Center caps successful year with Honor Cord Ceremony 

On May 2, the Student Veterans Resource Center hosted its Honor Cord and Scholarship Ceremony recognizing 74 student veterans graduating UGA in 2023 and more than 100 students receiving scholarships and grants. The Honor Cord recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of UGA’s student veterans.
Eniola Olubunmi.

Eniola Olubunmi is named 2023 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award 

Eniola Olubunmi, a third-year Accounting Major with a Certificate in Legal Studies in the Terry College of Business is this year’s Saeeda Peermahomed Award recipient. The award is given annually by International Student Life to recognize outstanding international students.
The UGA Arch.

UGA to construct new residence hall

Plans also call for construction of a new dining, learning and wellness center and an additional parking deck
Three students outside on graduation.

Graduates celebrate challenges, embrace their next steps

For the University of Georgia’s newest alumni, Commencement ceremonies mark a moment to celebrate the challenges they’ve overcome and embrace the challenges they’ll face in the future.
Photograph of Victor Wilson in front of Memorial Hall.

UGA IFC Career Spotlight Interview with VP Victor Wilson

In 1977, Victor K. Wilson first stepped onto the University of Georgia campus as a high school senior with the Georgia Scholastic Press Association for his high school newspaper. It was April of his senior year, and he had a full-ride scholarship to Morris-Brown in Atlanta.
An undergraduate student standing in front of the Tanner building.

Sunshine Fund sets students up for success

Dailey Jackson thought virtual therapy appointments were covered by insurance. She turned to the Sunshine Fund, administered through Student Care and Outreach, for help.
Rebecca Scarbro's headshot

Scarbro named director of student conduct

Rebecca Scarbro has been named the new director of student conduct at UGA.