Savanna Smith - UGA Office for Student Success and Achievement

Savanna Smith

Coordinator of Scholars Programs

Phone Number

Email

savanna.pear@uga.edu

Address

Milledge Hall 234

Savanna serves as Coordinator for Scholars Programs on the Initiatives team for the Division of Academic Enhancement. In her role, she manages programming for Thrive at Georgia, Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars, REACH Scholars, and Kellogg Scholars. As a UGA alumni from rural Georgia, Savanna feels passionate about working with first-year students to make them feel comfortable and confident during their transition to college life at UGA. Outside of work, Savanna enjoys watching movies, spending time with her two cats, and eating poké bowls with her husband.

Education

B.A. in Entertainment and Media Studies – University of Georgia
Certificate in New Media – University of Georgia

Programs & Services

Thrive|Georgia
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars
Kellogg Scholars
REACH Scholars

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Photo from Belonging Workshop

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From left, incoming freshman Maris Wright talks with orientation leader Vidhi Patel and fellow freshman Carson Whiee as they walk together to their small group time at new student orientation in the Tate Student Center. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

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Three students participating in Rural High Schoolers event.

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