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.

Section 2

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

The Maker Mindset
UGA students and elementary learners build creativity, resilience, and real-world skills.
Assistant professor named Fulbright U.S. Scholar to India
Javad Anjum, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education and the Speech and Hearing Clinic, was recently named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to India for 2026-27.
Doctoral student receives NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship, research awards
Brittney Kilgore (Ph.D. ’27), a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice, received awards and recognition for her research on the Georgia Jeanes Teachers.
Supporting the next generation of STEM teachers in Georgia
Professor Julie Luft’s GROUP GEMS project focuses on recruiting, preparing, and supporting secondary teachers with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and more.
Professor receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Malaysia
Ashley Johnson Harrison, a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, recently received a Fulbright Specialist Award to complete a project at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia.
Study shows arousal extremes may predict addictive behaviors in college students
New research from associate professor Amanda Giordano found that disrupted functioning of the autonomic nervous system may predict substance use and behavioral addictions in college students.

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