A Culture of Care
UGA’s Support Dawgs program empowers campus community members to address mental health needs.
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UGA University Health Center Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation
In June 2025, UGA’s University Health Center (UHC) again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. The UHC has maintained this prestigious certification for over 50 years.
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Panhellenic Donates to Student Pantry
At the end of Spring semester, the UGA Panhellenic Council made a donation of over $5300 to the UGA Student Food Pantry. Funds were raised by all chapters on campus, and the effort coincided with the SEC Food Fight, an annual event created to help alleviate food insecurity for students on college campuses.
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UGA provides mental health resources to students through Headspace app
University of Georgia students have free access to Headspace, a mindfulness app designed to support meditation, better sleep and overall well-being. This resource aims to help reduce anxiety—whether it’s stress from an upcoming exam or homesickness. The app includes guided meditations, sleep sounds and focus exercises.
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Nursing director sets students up for a healthier future
Missy Jackson teaches patients how to care for themselves
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ACHA Recognizes Leaders in College Healthcare
Two medical professionals with ties to the University of Georgia (UGA) University Health Center have been selected as American College Health Association (ACHA) Fellows.
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UGA preps for new season of intramural sports
As one of the most popular programs on campus, IM gives literally everyone the opportunity to play–even faculty, staff, and their spouses. Participants can form their own team and play with friends or sign up as a free agent and make some new ones.
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Sunshine Fund sets students up for success
Student Affairs takes holistic approach to student mental health and well-being
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Dannenbaum named executive director for University Health Center
Martha Dannenbaum has been named executive director of the University Health Center at the University of Georgia after a nationwide search. Dannenbaum most recently served as director of Student Health Services at Texas A&M University.
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The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation commits $1 million to UGA Fontaine Center
Funding will enhance programming on substance misuse, sexual violence prevention, student well-being
