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Amanda Fishman named director of Parent and Family Engagement

Amanda Fishman, previously the director of education and programs for the executive office of Alpha Delta Pi, has been named director of Parent and Family Engagement at the University of Georgia.
Volunteers removed invasive vines from trees at Athens Land Trust, led by Service Ambassador Wendy Trejo and Co-Site Lead Roberto Rios.

Hundreds of students serve the Athens community

On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to community involvement.

Student Spotlight: Meet Rashawn Mckelvey-Fludd 

Now rounding the corner on his fourth year, his collegiate experience could be summed up in the word “community.” This is evident through his involvement in various organizations; involvement including serving as President of the Zeta Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

University Housing Launches New Initiative to Foster Belonging and Inclusivity

This fall, University Housing is opening a new chapter in student life with the official start of the Residential Belonging Assistants (RBA) program, an initiative designed to help first year students find their place on campus.

UGA Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month 2024

The University of Georgia will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2024 with a wide variety of programs and activities across campus.

UGA students find belonging through Welcome UGA

Listen to Caylin, a UGA student, and Nicole, Director of Student Transitions, share their experiences with Welcome UGA and how this campus-wide celebration helps students make new friends and find community at the beginning of each semester.

Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Fall 2024 semester

Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester - fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus.

Jeremiah Johnson named director of the Tate Student Center

Jeremiah Johnson has been named director of the Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia. Johnson previously served as director of the Hill Student Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

UGA Offers Flu Shots with No Out-of-Pocket Costs

To vaccinate as many students, faculty, and staff against the flu as possible, UGA will offer flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs.