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Collage of three recipients of Building Bridges Scholarship

Recipients of 2022 Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Scholarship Announced 

The following University of Georgia students have been named 2022 recipients of the Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander Building Bridges Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who exhibit excellence in their commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts on campus. 
Jon Segars stands in front of Tate Student Center

SVRC Director Jon Segars tapped as chair of the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE)

Dr. Jon Segars, University of Georgia's Director of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) was named chair-elect for the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE) in June 2022 to serve on its executive committee for this academic year. At the upcoming CMTE conference this March, Segars will assume the chairmanship to serve a one-year term.
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Recipient of 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholarship announced 

Tanner Nelson, a first-year student from Columbus, has been named the 2022 Bradley-Turner Leadership Scholar at the University of Georgia. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students who exhibit superior leadership capabilities while in high school and who aspire to be student leaders at UGA.  
Michele Garfield Cook.

Cook named vice president for student affairs

Michelle Garfield Cook, the University of Georgia's senior vice provost, has been named the next vice president for student affairs, President Jere W. Morehead announced Monday.
Victor Wilson next to a UGA statue.

Student Affairs VP Victor Wilson Announces Retirement

Victor K. Wilson, who serves as vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia, has announced his plans to retire on Sept. 30.
Headshot of J. Barrett Malone

Barrett Malone Named Associate Dean of Students

Barrett Malone, currently Director for Student Conduct at the University of Georgia, has been named as Associate Dean of Students. The newly created position is part of an organizational update for the Division of Student Affairs following the retirement of current Dean of Students Bill McDonald and the beginning of new Dean of Students Eric Atkinson’s tenure on March 1.
Multiple veterans conversing by a set of stairs. Text saying "#1 Online Master's in Education Program for Veterans."

The 2023 U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Georgia as the #1 online master’s in education program for veterans
President Morehead on a podium delivering his 2023 State of the University address

Morehead delivers 2023 State of the University Address

UGA’s 22nd president reflects on UGA’s remarkable past decade, considers the decade to come
A photo of four students in front of a UGA building walking.

2022 Student Affairs Annual Update

The 2022 Student Affairs Annual Update is now live. This year's report includes updates on year 2 of our 2025 Strategic Plan, donor report, and staff successes.