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Provide ticket smiling on steps of UGA chapel

2024 Student Government Association Election Results

University of Georgia students have elected the Provide ticket to the executive branch of the Student Government Association for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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.

More than 30 faculty and staff participated in first Belonging workshop

Student Affairs and Office of Instruction this past December cohosted an afternoon training on Belonging.  Together over 30 staff and faculty engaged in open dialogue on what belonging means to UGA students through a series of interactive activities.

UGA Staff Makes History in Flag Football   

The University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center staff—members including Caroline Caplinger, Stephanie Calhoun, Jason James, and Marty Mullis-- have had notable involvement in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Women's Flag and Men's Tackle Football State Championships in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Two male students smiling in Tate Atrium

Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Spring 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.

UGA student leads installation of AED devices in fraternity and sorority houses

Boonstra Elliott, UGA student and member of Chi Phi fraternity, is leading an initiative to install Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices in 19 Panhellenic sorority houses and 23 Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternity houses.

Commencement marks beginning of new journey

Higher education is a journey. Commencement marks the end of that journey and the beginning of a new one.

UGA’s retention and completion rates remain strong

Newly data shows the percentage of first-time freshmen who continue at UGA their second year rose to 94.6%

Breaking stereotypes

Student finds clarity, new path after autism diagnosis.