Students
See how University of Georgia students are changing the world, creating opportunities, and pursuing excellence in scholarship and service, even before they graduate.
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Kimberly Whiting made School of Medicine history as the first student to join the inaugural class. As one of 64 students in the inaugural class of the University of Georgia School of Medicine, Kimberly Whiting has solidified her place in history. The School of Medicine is the state’s second public medical school, marking a significant…
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Shriya Garg’s passion comes from the power of personal experience. The third-year University of Georgia student grew up as the daughter of two physician parents in rural Georgia. She knew friends and neighbors who struggled to navigate the healthcare system. “I have seen what it’s like from a patient’s perspective not to have access to…
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Ava Gilbert is helping shape campus experiences so no one is left out.
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Ambition and agriculture drive a UGA poultry science student. When Addie Bennett moved to Athens, she wasn’t intimidated by class sizes, game days, or the plethora of student club options. What caught her off guard was the existence of crosswalks …and how to use them. Bennett came from the small Georgia town of Millen with…
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UGA engineering students are tackling the growing threat of space debris.
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For Swetha Pendela, people are at the heart of her journey to become a pediatric neurologist.
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UGA student Trey Wilson believes in the power of people. He’s involved in everything from SGA to podcasting. This is what he’s learned.
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Rayna Carter is turning research into results as a Foundation Fellow at UGA.
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UGA students earn some of the highest honors.
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Childhood ocean adventures drive UGA student’s marine science research.
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UGA student rolls out the welcome mat for all.
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UGA student Alma Bajramović seeks answers for international conflicts.
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SGA Vice President Stephen Amolegbe is transforming the future of fintech while leaving a lasting legacy at UGA.
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Ashley Galanti is on a mission to create a groundbreaking seizure-detection device.
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From lab research to community connections, this UGA senior is grateful for every opportunity to make a difference.
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UGA first-gen student wants to make his college career count.
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Caitlin Lyons’ lifelong love of horseback riding has shaped her as an athlete, an academic, and a wildlife conservationist.
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Autumn Hampton, a rising star in medical research and health care advocacy, honors her mother’s memory by supporting marginalized communities.