GAAME supports Black, African American males
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Georgia African American Male Experience boosts retention, graduation rates
Nick Jackson came out of quarantine with a new perspective on his personal and professional goals, thanks to support from the Georgia African American Male Experience.
As a second-year music major, Jackson saw how COVID-19 affected the music industry and wondered whether he should pursue a more technical degree. For guidance, he turned to Marques Dexter, assistant director of student initiatives and UGA’s GAAME program.
“I look up to Marques as a mentor more than anything,” Jackson said. “The music industry was declining quickly, and I knew I wanted stability after graduation. He offered a lot of advice and was very supportive.”