Social Justice
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Pamoja Dance Company Highlights Unity in Final Showcase
When Dominique Nguyen first arrived at the University of Georgia, he wasn’t sure where he would fit it. Coming from a diverse hometown, Ngyen said adjusting to a predominantly white campus felt isolating at times. That changed when he joined Pamoja Dance Company, and the group quickly became his home…
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More Than Letters: UGA Students Embrace Culture in Their Names
While mispronouncing a name may seem minor, for students whose names carry cultural, familial or religious meaning, those moments can feel like a dismissal of something deeply personal. University of Georgia students share how their names connect to their identity, culture and sense of belonging in academic and professional spaces.…
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UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth
Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced adversities for being a Black student at a predominantly white institution during his time at UGA. He ended up leaving college and started working as a radio host for WXAG — for more than 30 years. Later,…
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Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
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Protesting 101: Inside Student Activism on UGA’s Campus
Most campus protests don’t just happen by chance. At the University of Georgia, student organizers plan each demonstration, coordinate volunteers and manage legal and social risks to make sure their message is heard. For many students, protesting isn’t necessarily an act of rebellion; it’s a way to take a stand…
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Addresses Prejudices Within Congregation
All That Glitters… Meredyth Howard attended her first Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens (UUFA) youth group session in 2002. It began as a punishment from a friend for missing a kickboxing class, but Howard has remained a committed member since and now serves as the youth, young adult and membership…
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UGA, Athens Community Participate in Protest Against Trump, ICE
Approximately 100 protestors lined the sidewalks in front of the Arch on the University of Georgia campus Tuesday during a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protestors carried signs during the noon walkout made by PSL or brought from home with messages that expressed anti-ICE views and…
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From Soil to System: How Marigold Collective is Redefining Local Food Access
Each Saturday, Winterville’s Pittard Park becomes a living, breathing testament of community resilience and sustainability. Local vendors line the walkways, tables overflowing with bright leafy greens and fresh homemade bread, while live music and the scent of roasted coffee set the mood. Responding to Community Need Athens-Clarke County qualifies as…
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Hope Behind Bars: How Clarke County Jail’s Re-Entry Program Is Changing Lives
When Cheyenne walked into the Clarke County Jail four and a half months ago, she thought she was stepping into another setback. Instead, she was greeted with a support system, new connections and eventually a diploma. On Oct. 16, 22-year-old Cheyenne became the second jail resident and first female to…
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UGA Minorities in Public Health Club Champions Professionalism and Diversity
The University of Georgia’s student-led Minorities in Public Health Club (MPH) hosted a meet and greet Sept. 4 at the Ramsey Student Center in Athens. The purpose of the event was to provide women and people of color studying public health with opportunities for networking and headshots. In a time…