Connect with fellow students, enjoy a friendly game, and celebrate the achievements and experiences of first-generation college students. Come play, win prizes, and be part of the celebration! This event is part of UGA’s First-Generation Celebration Week Nov. 2-8. Open to all students. RSVP on the Involvement Network.
10.16.2026
UGA awarded $2.4 million grant for TRIO program
The University of Georgia’s TRIO Talent Search program has received federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping students in local communities access and succeed in higher education. The five-year grant, renewed in August, will provide $481,937 annually to further the program’s efforts to help students prepare for higher education and future […]
10.14.2026
For Travis Swain, Resilience Was Never Optional
The transition to college comes with a long list of challenges for new students: Things like navigating financial aid, buying supplies for a dorm room, and figuring out what comes next. For Travis Swain, that transition required him to tap into the resilience and resourcefulness he had already developed. As a first-generation college student who […]
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…
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Navigational Capital: First-Gen Student Panel
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
