Tags: UGA Game Changers

Yash Mahadkar, a second-year music education major at the UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music, keeps the heart of the Bulldog spirit – the Redcoat Marching Band – beating on through his dedication and leadership. Mahadkar grew up surrounded by music, rooted in the Indian classical music that his family played in prayer and religious ceremonies. With his mother playing the harmonium and his father teaching him the tabla, his history and family…
During the week, he’s diving deep into biochemistry and molecular biology as a fourth-year student in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. By Saturday, he’s electrifying Sanford Stadium as the Mic Man — the voice behind the roar, the energy behind the Dawgs. Whether he's rallying the crowd with Hairy Dawg or tackling complex science, Camesi knows college is about more than textbooks and tests. It’s about showing up, taking chances, and…