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People walking on campus during the Out of Darkness Campus Walk event.

UGA hosts 2024 Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

Sponsored by UGA’s Well-being Resources, the event raised $54,894, brought 809 walkers together, and was ranked #1 in the campus walks across the nation.
Jan Barham headshot.

Jan Barham named associate vice president for student affairs 

Jan Barham, currently associate dean of students at the University of Georgia, has been named associate vice president for student affairs. The newly created position within the Division of Student Affairs plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition for incoming students and fostering a supportive community for their families.
Undergraduate Brooklen Latka, middle, laughs as she plays dodgeball in gym central during Ramsey Palooza. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Over $1.2M raised for student programs

The Parents Leadership Council will help fund an array of academic units and organizations.
Students viewing a fireworks display during the UGA commencement ceremony.

UGA Commencement set for May 9 and May 10

The University of Georgia will welcome its newest alumni on May 9 and 10 as 6,627 undergraduates and 1,691 graduate students—a total of 8,318—have met requirements to participate in the university’s spring Commencement ceremonies.

Kevin Karneboge serves UGA’s Deaf and hard of hearing communities

Kevin Karneboge serves UGA’s Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Student Employee of the Year awards announced

Honors were given to an undergraduate, a graduate student and a student employee team

Matthew Nyaaba is named 2024 recipient of the Saeeda Peermahomed Award

Matthew Nyaaba, a second-year Ph.D student in Teacher Education and Elementary Education in the Mary Frances Early College of Education is this year’s Saeeda Peermahomed Award recipient. The award is given annually by International Student Life to recognize outstanding international students.

Inaugural Women Lead student cohort concludes 

Engagement, Leadership, and Service (ELS), recently concluded the inaugural cohort experience of Women Lead—a group of third- and fourth-year students with demonstrated leadership on campus with an interest in engaging in continued leadership development within a community of women.
Six Minority Student Science Association students smile next to President Morehead

Minority Student Science Association at UGA receives top student organization award 

The Student Engagement Awards celebrate the accomplishments of student leaders and student organizations at the University of Georgia