Jon Segars named Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter Advisor of the Year
Jon Segars, director of the University of Georgia Student Veterans Resource Center, was named as the Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter Advisor of the Year.
Record-Setting Enrollment and Scholarship Demand Met by UGA’s Student Veterans Resource Center
The Student Veterans Resource Center celebrated a banner year of enrollment, achievements and most recently, honored student veterans and their families. The student veteran population at the University of Georgia has increased by 76 percent since July 2021. The Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) currently serves 370 students across Athens and three extended campuses including…
UGA student veterans receive national leadership award
Chris King and Dan Triplett have been recognized as among the nation’s top student veterans for their excellence as leaders in their communities.
G.I. Jobs Magazine named King and Triplett in their 2024 Student Veteran Leadership Awards.
SVRC Spring 2024 Scholarships Set New Record
In another record-setting year at UGA, the Student Veterans Resource Center eclipsed $350,000 in scholarships and grants during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. On April 30, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) hosted its largest and most impactful Scholarship and Honor Cord Ceremony to date at the Tate Student Center Grand Hall. This…
UGA again named among top Military Friendly institutions
The university has been in the top three for seven consecutive years, with three years at No. 1
Fall 2023 Veterans Scholarship Ceremony
On November 7, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) welcomed more than 200 students and guests to the Tate Student Grand Hall for the SVRC’s annual Veterans Week Scholarship Ceremony. The SVRC and its supporters awarded more than 165 scholarships with a combined value of $155,310 to UGA student veterans.
UGA student veterans place 700 flags in honor of Veterans Day
University of Georgia student veterans gathered Monday, November 6, to place 700 American flags at the UGA Memorial Garden to represent the 700,000+ veterans living in the state of Georgia. For more information regarding UGA’s Student Veterans Resource Center, visit svrc.uga.edu.
UGA student veteran receives national leadership award
Gabriela Castillo, a pre-med biology major from Gainesville, Ga., has been recognized as one of the nation’s top student veterans as a result of her persistence in overcoming challenges and excelling as a student, volunteer and leader in her community.
Student Veterans Resource Center caps successful year with Honor Cord Ceremony
On May 2, the Student Veterans Resource Center hosted its Honor Cord and Scholarship Ceremony recognizing 74 student veterans graduating UGA in 2023 and more than 100 students receiving scholarships and grants. The Honor Cord recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of UGA’s student veterans. Two honorees were commissioned as military officers, and many of the graduates…
UGA named No. 1 Military Friendly institution in nation
Viqtory Media has awarded UGA as the No. 1 Military Friendly tier 1 research institution.