The University of Georgia received three federal grants totaling over $850,000 for a five-year period totaling $4,250,000 from the U.S. Department of Education for the continuation of the TRIO Upward Bound Classic, TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science and TRIO McNair Scholars Program.
09.28.2022
Transforming the student experience
Across the university, initiatives from financial help to tutoring are underway to help students complete their degrees at the University of Georgia.
08.01.2022
Simmons named new interim director
Effective August 1st, Dr. Naomi Norman will step down as interim director of the Division of Academic Enhancement. Dr. Norman has graciously led the DAE for the past year and will now transition the role to Dr. Cara Simmons who will oversee DAE’s multifaceted work including peer education, UNIV courses, TRIO programs, and support for scholars.
10.12.2021
Senator Warnock visits UGA TRIO program
Athens, GA – Senator Raphael Warnock visited the University of Georgia on October 12th, where he spent time with TRIO students and staff at the Division of Academic Enhancement. Warnock, […]
09.22.2021
Program helps rural students acclimate to life at UGA
For a student from a tiny rural town, coming to the University of Georgia can be a daunting experience. There’s a bus system to navigate, multiple dining halls to explore and a lot more people.
08.17.2021
UGA TRIO ETS program receives $2.5 million to support students in community
The University of Georgia received a federal grant of $511,480 for a five-year period totaling $2,557,400 from the U.S. Department of Education for the continuation of the TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program.
04.09.2021
UGA hosts national Rural Student Success unConference
University of Georgia’s inaugural Redefining Rural Students’ Success and Wellbeing: An unConference on Practice, Research, and Innovation, held March 19-20, was its first national convening to discuss rural student access into and through American higher education.
03.12.2021
Student provides stress relief to her peers
Math can be frustrating, especially during a pandemic, but Maelyn Ehrman is here to help.
03.04.2021
Combating loneliness through peer education
Change can be nerve-wracking, especially for incoming college students. On top of that, COVID-19 presents its own set of challenges for students, like second-year transfer Scott Wagner.
01.08.2021
Lecturer, coach helps students navigate academia
After spending just a few minutes with Megan Brock, it is evident that student equity and wellness is at the center of her teaching philosophy.