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UGA remembers students, faculty and staff who passed away in the last year

Twenty-seven University of Georgia students, faculty and staff members who have died since April 2025 will be honored at the university’s annual candlelight memorial service on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the UGA Chapel.

Dawgs give $8M on Day of Giving

Student Affairs donors showed up for Dawg Day of giving with 2,431 gifts totaling $225,114 for Student Affairs programs and services!

Air Force to Rec Sports: Jabber Andersons inspiring take on student life and the UGA community

For many, the Ramsey Student Center is a pillar of the UGA community, a comfortable place to play games, connect with peers and engage in physical activity. No one understands this community better than the students and staff who work within the "Ram Fam."

University Judiciary: The organization behind 101 Things to Do in Athens

Finding things to do on the University of Georgia’s campus can be a difficult task for students. But one organization is actively trying to ease the burden with programs like 101 Things to Do in Athens.

From novice to thru-hiker: a UGA student’s backpacking journey 

Bryan Gomez, a University of Georgia pharmacy student, credits a Recreational Sports Outdoor Rec backpacking trip with sparking a passion that changed his life. What began as an uncertain first-time adventure turned into confidence, growth and a love for the outdoors that continues to shape his outlook on life.

2026 Student Employee of the Year awards announced

The University of Georgia’s annual Student Employee of the Year Awards luncheon hosted by the UGA Career Center took place on April 8 in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall. The event honored 100 outstanding student employees, nominated by their supervisors. Special recognition was given to the graduate and undergraduate Student Employees of the Year, runners-up and the winning student employee team.

Rooted in Resilience: UGA Student Follows a Global Path

Long before she stepped into leadership roles or presented research on international stages, Nancy Alila was learning how to navigate life through resilience.

SGA in practice: How student government is making an impact

The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association (SGA) exists to protect students’ rights and serve as a liaison between students, administrators and other governing bodies of the university.

UGA student raises more than $100,000 for UGA Miracle

Before leading one of the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropies, Grace Tortorella spent her summers in the ocean, helping others find their balance on a surfboard.