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International Coffee Hour – 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join attendees to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Coffee Hour at the University of Georgia. Students, staff, international and cultural-based student organizations, and community members will meet up for coffee, food, and conversation to celebrate this milestone event for the university.
A ribbon being cut to celebrate Black-Diallo-Miller Hall.

UGA dedicates Black-Diallo-Miller Residence Hall

The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony Aug. 4 to celebrate the naming of Black-Diallo-Miller Hall, UGA’s newest residence hall.
The Stegeman Coliseum

Annual Student Leadership Conference for 2022

UGA’s annual student leadership conference will take place on September 17th, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Tate Student Center. UGA’s best and brightest students gather for a FREE conference on leadership, collaboration, inclusion, community engagement, well-being, and more!
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UGA Student Veteran Receives National Leadership Recognition

Caleb Ray, a Financial Planning 4th-year UGA student veteran and last year’s Student Veteran Association (SVA) President was recognized this week in G.I. Jobs magazine as a recipient of the Student Veteran Leadership Award. Ray was one of thirty-three nationally recognized students for his outstanding leadership and commitment to serving the UGA veteran community.
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Welcome to campus: 4 upcoming events welcoming freshman at UGA

As the University of Georgia prepares to welcome all students back to campus, many organizations within the university are pouring their efforts into welcoming the Class of 2026 into the traditions and lifestyle of UGA with events kicking off Aug. 13.
The UGA Arch.

Carmichael named UGA’s first director of active learning

The University of Georgia is ramping up its commitment to active learning with its first appointment focused specifically on the instructional method. Leah Carmichael, a lecturer in the School of Public and International Affairs, will take the helm as director of active learning on August 1.
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Dawg Camp Innovate builds foundation for community of problem solvers

It’s July in Georgia. It’s hot. You have your dog in the car, but you want to run into the gas station to grab a bag of chips.
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Women of Ramsey: How It Started, How It’s Going, and Where It’s Going

“My son and I were walking through the building the Sunday before it first opened, and we heard an explosion. It turns out that the hot water tanks had blown,” said Dr. Jane Russell, former director of Recreational Sports. “When we opened there was no hot water in the showers…and guess what? Nobody cared.”
The UGA Chapel.

New Safety App – UGA

To promote safety and emergency preparedness across the University of Georgia community, UGA has launched a new safety app called UGA Safe. This app replaces the existing LiveSafe app. Please download the UGA Safe app from the Google Play store or the