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The Arch and Holmes-Hunter Academic Building.

UGA again ranks in top 20 among best public universities

New USNWR ranking puts the University of Georgia at No. 16 in the nation
A bunch of students walking on campus.

UGA ranked 10th among public universities in the U.S. by Niche

In this year's Niche rankings, UGA is ranked #10 in top public universities and #2 in best Student Life.
A student sweeping a roof on Dawg Day of Service.

New UGA students volunteer in Athens-Clarke County

Students got the opportunity to meet people and learn about their new community
A student posing with Hairy Dawg.

Over 100 New and Returning Students Celebrated at Dogs 4 Dawgs Welcome Dinner

On Monday night, the Office of the Dean of Students fed over 100 new students and returning student leaders at their annual Dogs 4 Dawgs Welcome Dinner for incoming students. Students crammed in tightly in Tate Reception Hall as they...
Multiple students in front of a Fraternity.

University of Georgia receives the College Panhellenic Experience Award

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), the largest advocacy and support organization for the women’s sorority experience, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021-22 College Panhellenic Association Awards.
John Alvarez Turner's headshot.

John Alvarez Turner named Interim Director of the Pride Center

John Alvarez Turner, who currently serves as the assistant director of Multicultural Services and Programs, has been named interim director of the Pride Center at the University of Georgia.
Two people shaking hands at an International Coffee House in the 70's.

International Coffee Hour celebrates 50th anniversary

For 50 years, students have gathered at the same time, in the same location, nearly every Friday, to renew a grand University of Georgia tradition: drinking coffee.
A garden of flowers near an entrance to the University of Georgia.

Campus Health and Safety Message for Students and Parents – Fall 2022

We are excited to welcome you back to Athens and campus. Seeing everyone in person again reminds us that our community is large, vibrant, and wonderfully diverse. With more than 40,000 students at UGA this fall, campus is busy and the positive energy is palpable.
A UGA building with students walking outside.

UGA welcomes largest freshman class

The University of Georgia's class of 2026 is its biggest and one of its most academically qualified yet. More than 6,200 new first-year students start classes at UGA Aug. 17, selected from a record number of nearly 40,000 applications.