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Headshot of Victor Wilson.

The Distinguished Service Award includes $100,000 to establish a scholarship in his name

The University of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees named Victor K. Wilson, UGA’s vice president for student affairs, as the latest recipient of its Distinguished Service Award during the board’s fall meeting on Oct. 6.
A poster of #flUGA reading "Students - Get your Flu Shot on Campus at No Cost! (The CDC is predicting a potentially severe flu season this year). For a list of clinics, visit HEALTHCENTER.UGA.EDU. APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED."

No Cost Flu Shots

In order to remove possible financial barriers for students, the UGA University Health Center announces today that effective immediately, students can get their flu shot at no cost to them at mobile #flUGA clinics across campus and with no appointment necessary.
The UGA Arch.

UGA creating ‘one-stop shop’ for student services

New service model to offer students easier, direct access to vital resources across campus
Multiple students with Hairy Dawg.

UGA to promote student well-being during #BeWellUGA Week

From Oct. 2-8, students will have opportunities to engage with resources and activities across campus, expand their understanding of their own well-being, and contribute to student well-being initiatives.
UGA Arch.

Campus Safety Update

The University of Georgia is now in the second year of a three-year, $8.5 million investment to enhance campus security measures, including the placement of additional lighting and security cameras; the hiring of additional police personnel; the establishment of a nightly rideshare program launched in Fall 2021; and the introduction of a new and more robust smart phone safety app. These recent measures augment nearly $6 million the University has made in safety improvements over the previous five years for a seven-year commitment of over $14 million.
Bill McDonald's portrait.

Bill McDonald announces retirement as Dean of Students

Bill McDonald, who serves as dean of students at the University of Georgia, has announced his plans to retire on February 28, 2023.
Seven student veterans stand in front of UGA arch

University of Georgia Named a Military Friendly Tier 1 Research Institution and Best for Vets

The University of Georgia is once again named a Military Friendly Tier I Research Institution for academic year 2022-2023; a designation earned each year since 2014 according to Victory Media. Since 2017, UGA has been recognized as a Gold Award winner for placing within 20 percent of the top ranked institutions in each category and this year finished in the top 16 percent of the 665 schools earning Military Friendly. Additionally, according to Military Times, UGA made its Best For Vets Colleges list this year.
Two women outside the University Health Center.

University Health Center Awarded Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

The University of Georgia University Health Center (UHC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Multiple students working on their laptops together.

UGA receives national higher education diversity award

INSIGHT Into Diversity recognizes UGA for the ninth straight year