As a mother of four, Kimbree Wallace has learned that patience and adaptability are essential to keeping a busy household running. She brings this same approach to her role as a Customer Service Specialist for UGA Transportation and Parking Services. The University of Georgia is a family affair for Wallace. Her mother attended and currently […]
Dining, Parking, and Transportation Updates for Fall 2026
University of Georgia Auxiliary Services has announced several updates that will enhance dining, parking, and transportation on campus this fall. “We’re always looking for ways to improve service and better meet the needs of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services Brett Jackson. “Each new academic year brings opportunities to […]
Auxiliary Services Strengthens Connection Between Campus and Community
Each Maymester, Community Engagement Week provides Auxiliary Services employees the opportunity to volunteer around the Athens community. This year, Auxiliary Services partnered with the Athens Area Humane Society, Athens Community Council on Aging, Books for Keeps, City of Refuge, Our Daily Bread, Project Safe, and Sweet Olive Farm on several hands-on projects. Each nonprofit organization […]
Interns Bring Back Valuable Experience from the Masters
This spring, UGA Golf Course student employees Nora Anderson and Sophia Bradley took advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to intern at Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters Tournament. They sat down with Auxiliary PR and Communications Director Rebecca Vander Plaats afterward to reflect on their experiences. RVP: What were each of your roles during […]
Auxiliary Services Wins 2026 SACUBO Best Practices Award
University of Georgia Auxiliary Services was honored on April 21 with first place in the Best Practices Awards from the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). The award was presented at the 2026 SACUBO Annual Convention in Dallas, Texas. Auxiliary Services earned the honor for its use of sales and revenue data […]
Highlights from Taste of Home 2026
On March 26, UGA Dining Services hosted its annual Taste of Home event, transforming Bolton, Oglethorpe, Snelling, Village Summit, and The Niche dining commons into a showcase of comfort food drawn from the family recipe boxes of students, staff, and alumni. The event is in its fourth decade at UGA, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner […]
Working in the golf shop at the University of Georgia Golf Course has taught me how much of retail happens in the small details that are almost overlooked. Since starting my marketing internship last year, most of my learning has not been in the big, obvious moments but in the small decisions that quietly shape […]
Raccoon Eyes Helps Dining Services Reduce Food Waste
Picture this: It’s peak hours in the dining commons on the UGA campus, and students are rushing to grab lunch before their next class. Some are grabbing far more food than they intend to eat. At the end of the meal, their half-full plates are returned, resulting in hundreds of pounds of food wasted each […]
Introducing the “Join Me” Initiative
College is one of the most exciting and most social times of many people’s lives. Yet it can also be hard to meet new people and find your community. In the dining commons, plenty of students are hesitant to approach someone sitting at a table and ask to sit with them, so large tables are […]
Brett Jackson Receives Cornerstone of the Profession Award
Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services Brett Jackson, CPA, CASP, has been recognized with the Cornerstone of the Profession Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). The award is one of two pinnacle honors in the auxiliary services profession, recognizing dedicated service and stewardship that enhances the industry. Jackson has helmed Auxiliary […]