When first-year students move into the residence halls this August, they’ll meet a new cohort of peer leaders whose sole purpose is fostering a sense of belonging. The residential belonging assistant (RBA) role is an evolution of University Housing’s long-standing mentoring, support and inclusion efforts, springing from the Division of Student Affairs’ focus on student wellbeing.
Demetrius D. Smith, currently special assistant to the vice chancellor for equity, diversity, inclusion and student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has been named associate vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia.
The University of Georgia continues its investment in supporting student mental health and well-being.
Completion rates at the University of Georgia have reached record highs, with over 75% of UGA students finishing within four years.
It is very special to be a new student at the University of Georgia, something only a few thousand Bulldogs get to experience each year. But it is a truly unique experience to be one of the approximately 150 spring semester enrollees that began classes this January.
A school-based program that pairs recommended students with mentors helps build community bonds
To vaccinate as many students, faculty, and staff against the flu as possible, UGA will offer flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs. flUGA is a series of pop-up flu vaccine clinics held around campus during the fall, presented in partnership between the College of Pharmacy, the University Health Center and UGA Well-being Resources.