Student Engagement

Introduction

Engagement through organization involvement and event participation helps shape the Mary Frances Early College of Education experience. Our student engagement initiatives offer a break from the classroom and opportunities to interact with peers who could become lifelong friends.

With over 20 official student organizations and an ongoing event calendar, there are endless ways for you to get involved.

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Engagement EventsFrom student appreciation to career preparation, we offer a wide range of experiences that promote social and professional growth.

Student OrganizationsOur student organizations cover a range of interests related to education. They give you an outlet for networking with other students and professionals while enhancing your leadership skills.

Student ResourcesYour dedicated hub for all things related to academic success, personal development, and making the most of your student journey. Our mission is to empower you with the tools and information you need to excel in every aspect of your student life.

Latest News

Beyond Words
Gabriela Sanchez works to understand communication across communities.
Amazing Student: Anna Castro
Throughout her time in the College, Anna Castro (B.S.Ed. ’26) got involved in the University of Georgia and Athens communities through volunteering and holding leadership roles.
Assistant professor receives 2026 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award honorable mention
Katie Sciurba recently received a 2026 Outstanding Book Award honorable mention from the Society of Professors of Education for her book, “Reading and Relevance, Reimagined.”
Student engagement coordinator awarded 2026 Advisor of the Year
Kayla McKinney, coordinator of student engagement in the College, received the award from the University of Georgia’s Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service.
College graduate students receive 2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards
Thirteen graduate students in the College were recently recognized for their significant contributions to the instructional mission of the University of Georgia.
Amazing Student: Olivia Lempner
Olivia Lempner (B.S.Ed. ’26) pursues her interest in exercise and sport science through her involvement with the Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Lab and Exercise is Medicine at UGA.

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