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26 UNG cadets are Distinguished Military Graduates for 2026-27

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:36:00 -0500

Twenty-six University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates (DMGs) for the 2026-27 academic year. One of those DMGs is in the top 10 with two in the top 40 out of 5,254 cadets nationally who will commiss...

UNG students grow skills at Interfraternity Institute

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:17:29 -0500

Three University of North Georgia (UNG) students dedicated part of their summer to become stronger leaders within their respective fraternities and sororities, and they plan to take those skills into the workforce.

UNG students co-author work accepted into peer-reviewed journal

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:00 -0500

Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis recently co-authored an article with alumna Charlotte Nease and student Sofia Perez that was accepted into a peer-reviewed journal. The article details the collaboration of two music history classes to write, revise, and...

UNG students help create Vickery Voice journal

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:26:05 -0400

A faculty member and students have launched a new journal out of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Appalachian Studies Center, giving students a forum to share their research and other writings. Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis, a professo...

UNG students raise $18K for The Ability Experience

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:31:01 -0400

Three members of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) chapter of Pi Kappa Phi raised more than $18,000 for The Ability Experience this summer. Started in 1977 by the fraternity, The Ability Experience operates by "empowering people with disa...

UNG student Brown creates mural at Lumpkin senior center

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:37:53 -0400

Kelsey Brown had painted plenty of large banners for Delta Zeta, her sorority at the University of North Georgia (UNG), but she had never tried her hand at a mural. That changed in a major way when she painted a scene of mountains, wildlife and...

UNG cadet Maynard takes part in Army nursing program

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:22 -0400

William Maynard, a cadet at the University of North Georgia (UNG), took part in the Army's prestigious Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) earlier this year. Maynard, a senior pursuing a degree in nursing, spent his 29 days of NSTP wor...

UNG students take part in 'James and the Giant Peach'

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:34 -0400

Twenty-six University of North Georgia (UNG) students held a variety of roles in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) fall 2026 production of "James and the Giant Peach," which ran from Oct. 2-4 at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau University in Ga...

28 UNG cadets earn Distinguished Military Student status

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:19:24 -0400

Twenty-eight University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets have earned recognition as 2026-27 Distinguished Military Students (DMS). A DMS is required to possess outstanding qualities of leadership, have exhibited an aptitude for military se...

Two UNG students attend national forensic program

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:18:03 -0400

A PSA cadet spent time at UT Martin gaining work experience and earning college credit toward criminal justice degrees. A second UNG student also attended.

UNG student Burge earns national Delta Zeta award

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:11:43 -0400

UNG senior Makenzie Burge was one of 12 national recipients of the Grace Mason Lundy Award from the Delta Zeta sorority.

UNG students take top honors at AWS AI event

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:27:41 -0400

UNG swept the top two team spots at the Amazon Web Services Gen AI Challenge at Norwich University in an event that featured all but one of the nation's six senior military colleges.

UNG students embrace summer research opportunities

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:12:12 -0400

Students across multiple disciplines at the University of North Georgia (UNG) took part in National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and similar programs across the country this summer.

UNG student leaders aim to inspire high-schoolers

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:59:04 -0400

Student leaders from the University of North Georgia (UNG) shared their wisdom and experience with almost 500 high school student organization leaders Sept. 9 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Hosted by UNG's TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadersh...

UNG honors Blue Ridge Campus scholarship recipients

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:40:04 -0400

UNG celebrated its scholarship recipients and donors and heard some of the students' stories at the Sept. 22 Tomato Sandwich Supper.

UNG commissions new second lieutenants for summer 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:48:51 -0400

In a ceremony held Sept. 10 by the University of North Georgia, 20 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.

UNG students sharpen skills on Peru study abroad

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:07:31 -0400

Eight University of North Georgia (UNG) students took part in a five-week study abroad to Peru this summer. They increased their language proficiency while also experiencing the country's culture in host homes and at a university in the city of...

VR course provides authentic experience for UNG students, alum

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:03:29 -0400

Nine students in the University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of Visual Arts gained valuable virtual reality design experience this summer through an immersive virtual environments course. With David Clifton at the helm, the students create...

UNG student Davis wins swimming national titles

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:09:02 -0400

University of North Georgia (UNG) junior Meagan Davis made a major splash on a national stage in April. Davis, a member of the UNG Swim Club, earned first place in both the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events at the College Club Swimming ...

About 240 FROGS set to begin cadet life

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:40:45 -0400

About 240 freshmen began their time as UNG cadets Aug. 2-8 during FROG Week, which was led by cadet brigade commander Grace McGill and her team.

UNG students gain cyber immersion in summer

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:41:25 -0400

Two UNG students further enhanced their skills this summer at Cyber Summer Immersion events funded by the Department of War. One of those was Cyber GoldMINE hosted at UNG's Dahlonega Campus with students from the nation's senior military colleg...

UNG student earns prestigious accounting scholarship

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:39:37 -0400

UNG student Sophia Stone has earned a $15,000 scholarship to support her studies in accounting. Stone is pursuing a Master of Accountancy.

UNG students shine in Pathway to Med School

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:25:00 -0400

UNG students Halle Pierce and Rosalyn Sanchez gained invaluable experience this summer through the Pathway to Med School program hosted by Foothills Area Health Education Center.

UNG's Woofer Quartet takes top honors at festival

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:53:01 -0400

The UNG Woofer Quartet brought home first prize in the chamber music competition at the 23rd annual International Euphonium Tuba Festival, held June 14-20 at Emory University.

UNG students earn awards at literary festival

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:18:47 -0400

The works of three students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of English were recognized for their excellence during the https://thesouthernliteraryfestival.org...