The UGA Arch.
|

UGA to construct new residence hall

ByAmber George

Plans also call for construction of a new dining, learning and wellness center and an additional parking deck

The University of Georgia will build a new 565-bed residence hall for first-year students to address student housing capacity needs associated with recent enrollment increases and to support future growth.

The new residence hall, which was approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, will be located on South Lumpkin Street near the intersection of West Wray Street. The proposal approved by the board also includes plans to construct a new dining, learning and wellness center at the intersection of University Court and East Cloverhurst Avenue.

Read More

Similar Posts

Headshot of a woman.
|

Women of Ramsey: How It Started, How It’s Going, and Where It’s Going

ByLucas Guimaraes

“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.” Russell…

Girl and Golden Retriever smiling standing outside of Clark Howell Hall
|

Create belonging through universal design 

ByAmber George

Universal design is a broad term. We typically think of it from an architectural standpoint: like ramps or curb cuts created because of federal legislation for accessibility. And yet each of us gratefully uses them when we push a stroller. We also angrily feel their absence when we travel in a new city with luggage. Even though ramps and curb cuts were designed for those with wheelchairs or walkers, the entire community universally benefits from them…

A UGA building with students walking outside.

UGA welcomes largest freshman class

ByLucas Guimaraes

The University of Georgia’s class of 2026 is its biggest and one of its most academically qualified yet. More than 6,200 new first-year students start classes at UGA Aug. 17, selected from a record number of nearly 40,000 applications. The students have impressive academic achievements, high school GPAs and test scores. They also excel outside…

Dawg camp silver team celebrating victory on Legion Field
|

Dawg Camp helps students find their place at UGA 

ByAmber George

With more than 40,000 students, the University of Georgia offers numerous opportunities to connect and become a part of many communities. UGA boasts thousands of programs, more than 800 student organizations, and daily events. Facing these options, students might become overwhelmed with choice, which is where UGA Student Affairs’ Department of Student Transitions steps in.  …