Celebrating the outstanding work of a University of Georgia leader known for his commitment to the university and its students, the UGA community gathered for a dedication ceremony Sept. 27 to celebrate the naming of the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom at Memorial Hall.

Michelle Cook officially starts her tenure as vice president for student affairs on Oct. 1 after the retirement of Victor Wilson. Columns recently chatted with her about her vision for the division and the values she’ll bring to her new role.

Serving University of Georgia students for almost a decade, the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship provides a fully funded meal plan up to the cost of a 7-day plan. This facilitates improved nutrition, financial stability, and social well-being. 

The University of Georgia will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2023 with a wide variety of programs and activities across campus. The month-long, nationally recognized celebration is observed from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

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.

The University of Georgia was recently ranked No. 9 on the latest list of Top Public Universities in the U.S. by the rankings platform Niche.