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At the University of Georgia, we know that student success is about more than what happens in the classroom. It is shaped by the full student experience, whether students are engaged in the life of the university, whether they develop a sense of belonging, whether they have the resources and support to sustain their well-being, and whether they can successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges that are part of their journey. 

That is the work of Student Affairs. 

Across our division, we have the privilege of walking alongside students throughout their time at UGA. We help them find community and discover opportunities to lead and serve. We support them through moments of challenge and transition. We create spaces and experiences that promote health, connection, growth, and belonging. And we assist students in developing the skills, relationships and confidence that will serve them long after they leave campus. 

None of this work happens in isolation. Student success is an institutional responsibility, shaped by countless interactions across our campus. I am grateful for the faculty, staff, alumni, families, donors and community partners who work with us and share our commitment to students. 

As I reflect on this past year, I am especially proud of the Student Affairs team. Their creativity, care and commitment are evident throughout this Annual Update. Behind every accomplishment represented here are talented professionals who remain focused on a simple but important question: How can we make the student experience at UGA even better? 

That question will continue to guide us. Our students bring tremendous talent, ambition, and possibility to the University of Georgia. Our responsibility is to create an environment that helps them make the most of it. 

Thank you for your partnership in that work and for all that you do to support our students. 

Go Dawgs,