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.

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State Rep. Kimberly New, R-Villa Rica, stands in the House of Representatives during Crossover Day at the Capitol in Atlanta on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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