First-generation students will share their experiences in leadership roles at UGA and spark inspiration in others. By hearing directly from student leaders, participants will gain insight, practical advice, and encouragement to step into leadership opportunities of their own. Lunch provided. This event is part of UGA’s First-Generation Celebration Week Nov. 2-8. Open to all students. […]
07.09.2026
UGA’s TRIO programs help students achieve and succeed
Navigating college applications, coordinating campus tour visits and studying for the SATs can be overwhelming for any high school student, especially those who are first-generation students and may come from low-income backgrounds. The University of Georgia is working to support the needs of these students in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties through TRIO programs…
05.18.2026
The Classroom is Just the Beginning for Eva Sardon
An elective she almost didn’t take ended up having the biggest impact on Eva Sardon’s time at the University of Georgia. A rising fourth-year student from Lawrenceville, Sardon arrived on campus as a Biology major on the pre-med track. After one semester, she switched her major to Political Science and International Affairs and has spent […]
04.27.2026
Lecturer has lived the lessons she teaches
Holly Fling, lecturer and academic coach in the Office for Student Success and Achievement, has both a commercial driver’s license and a doctorate, indicative of two very different lives that she has led…
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Navigational Capital: First-Gen Student Panel
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
