Eight percent African-American enrollment at UGA not high enough for some
Slightly more than eight percent of the University of Georgia’s student body is African-American, the highest percentage since the university began tracking such data.
Many, though, believe the percentage should be higher.
UGA administrators, African-American alumni organizations and student leaders have been involved in recruitment efforts.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explored the issue. To read more, click here.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He currently writes about higher education and has assisted in the newsroom’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
