The University of Georgia SVRC supports more than 400 student veterans by offering career connections, scholarships, and community engagement. As student veteran Elias Gandy shared, “Here at UGA, it’s one big family—just like my time being in the military.”
Stories of hope and endurance shed light on how University of Georgia donors truly make a difference in student veterans lives through endowed scholarships and gifts awarded by the UGA Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC).
For the ninth year in a row, Viqtory Media has named the University of Georgia one of the top Military Friendly tier 1 research institutions in the country, ranking UGA sixth. Even as the rankings become increasingly competitive each year, UGA continues its stronghold in the top 10 and earned the No. 1 ranking in 2017, 2021 and 2023.
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.
The university has been in the top three for seven consecutive years, with three years at No. 1
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.
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.
Viqtory Media has awarded UGA as the No. 1 Military Friendly tier 1 research institution.
One would not immediately suspect that Caitlyn Davis actively serves in the Army Reserves and UGA ROTC program. She admits that she may blend in as a typical college student. During the week, the nutritional sciences major attends classes, but one weekend per month she serves as a medic.
Dr. Jon Segars, University of Georgia’s Director of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) was named chair-elect for the National Council on Military Transition to Education (CMTE) in June 2022 to serve on its executive committee for this academic year. At the upcoming CMTE conference this March, Segars will assume the chairmanship to serve a one-year term.