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Courtney researches Oval Office decor

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:52 -0400

Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at UNG included the opportunity to visit the nation's capital and present at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.

UNG students take part in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:51 -0400

Twenty-five University of North Georgia (UNG) students held a variety of roles in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) spring 2026 production of "The Play That Goes Wrong," which ran from Feb.13-21 at the Hosch Theatre at Brenau University in...

UNG student Ellis becomes pro bodybuilder

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:20:52 -0400

Tough times taught Sierra Ellis determination, dedication and fortitude. They also gave her the strength to earn her pro card as a professional bodybuilder.

UNG students take part in 'Into the Woods' play

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:54:51 -0400

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance closes its 2025-26 season with Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," which ran April 10-18 in the Ed Cabell Theatre at UNG's Gainesville Campus. Over two dozen students participated in acting roles and behind-the...

UNG has two Fulbright Canada award recipients

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:50:20 -0400

Two University of North Georgia (UNG) students have been named 2025-26 Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink research interns and will head to Canada in May. Micah Chandler is a junior from Cumming, Georgia, pursuing a degree in mathematics and a m...

UNG students present research, help host conference

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:35:59 -0400

Students presented research and helped the University of North Georgia (UNG) host the Conference on the Americas from Feb. 20-21 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. UNG's College of Arts & Letters and Mike Cottrell College of Business partne...

UNG confers degrees for spring 2026 graduates

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:41:53 -0400

For the spring 2026 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 1,700 degrees and certificates to graduates. Many of the graduates participated in the spring commencement ceremonies held May 12-15 at the Convocation Center...

UNG commissions new second lieutenants for spring 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:06 -0400

In a ceremony held May 12 by the University of North Georgia, 60 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.

University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for spring 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:12:22 -0400

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Michael P. Shannon recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2026 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade-point...

University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for spring 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:54:43 -0400

The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for spring 2026. Dean's List recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 grade-point average, carrying 12 or more credit hour...

UNG music alumnae on path to music Ph.Ds. from Yale

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:42:11 -0400

Alumnae Lily Hammond and Danni Ingram are on the path toward doctoral degrees at Yale University, citing strong support from UNG's Department of Music as inspiration.

Six UNG students named Boren awardees for 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:01 -0400

Six UNG students were named Boren awardees, including five undergraduate scholarship winners and one graduating senior fellowship winner. This ties the UNG record set in 2021. Two additional students were named alternates.

Model UN conference brings accolades

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:14:24 -0400

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Model United Nations (MUN) Conference was held in March this year. It was the ninth conference, and 67 students, pursuing 15 different degrees, represented 21 countries. MUN, a two-campus club advised by Ch...

UNG student Blythe heads to South Korea as FEA awardee

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:13:24 -0400

Ava Blythe, who is pursuing a degree in chemistry, was awarded the FEA scholarship to study in South Korea, making her the 14th FEA awardee at UNG.

UNG students to take on leadership roles this summer

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:01:45 -0400

ASCEND, a Summer Honors experience at the University of North Georgia (UNG), has been described as both an "academic enrichment experience" and a "regional leadership foundry...

UNG cyber students take national title in D.C.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:06:04 -0400

Cyber students at the University of North Georgia (UNG) have the skills and mindset it takes to excel in the cyber workforce. Their national championship in the Department of War Chief Information Officers (DOW CIO) Cyber Workforce Competition ...

UNG kinesiology students present at conference

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:37:23 -0400

Kinesiology students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) presented seven research posters at the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) annual meeting held Feb. 26-28 in Greenville, South Carolina. A pair o...

UNG doctoral nursing student earns research award

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:26:36 -0400

A student in the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has earned the Rising Star of Research and Scholarship Award from the Sigma international nursing honor society for an innovation that can help critic...

UNG students win SMC Cyber Fusion event at VMI

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:40:30 -0400

A four-student team from the University of North Georgia (UNG) secured first place at the Senior Military College (SMC) Cyber Fusion competition held Feb. 26-27 at Virginia Military Institute. James Goble joined cadets Danica Heeter, Ch...

UNG students embrace chamber internships

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:39:35 -0400

A University of North Georgia (UNG) student and a recent alumnus have made the most of their internships with local chambers of commerce and begun to blaze their career paths thanks to those experiences. Felipe Darquea, a senior from Ga...

UNG cadets lead the way at Army Small Arms Championship

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:40:56 -0400

During spring break, the University of North Georgia (UNG) Combat Action Shooting Team (CAST) swept the top two spots in the cadet team division of the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship. Jesse Shoemaker, CAST officer in charge, was named top ca...

UNG cadets finish second in SMC Ethics Bowl

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:52:23 -0400

Cadets from the University of North Georgia (UNG) battled for first place in the Senior Military College Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl and ultimately fell short by one point in the online event, bringing home a second-place finish. The na...

UNG Alumni Student Hosts hold key roles for Alumni Weekend events

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:51:17 -0400

The 2025-26 University of North Georgia (UNG) Alumni Student Hosts are excited to perform their duties with bright smiles and boundless energy during Alumni Weekend, set for Ap...

UNG cadets complete Cadet Advanced Leadership Course

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:07:04 -0400

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Cadet Leadership Academy (CLA) held the inaugural six-week Cadet Advanced Leadership Course (CALC) in the fall for 156 sophomore cadets to prepare them for escalating levels of responsibility in the comin...

UNG students earn prizes in pitch competition

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:41:31 -0400

Four student groups earned prizes in the University of North Georgia's innovateUNG Pitch Challenge held March 2 in the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.