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UNG grad Crow earns Georgia health informatics scholarship

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:47:45 -0400

Tara Crow has achieved a significant honor that will accelerate her professional growth. Before graduating from the University of North Georgia (UNG) in May, Crow earned the Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems S...

UNG pre-service teachers assist with Summer Scholars STEM Institute

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:12:26 -0400

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this summer for pre-service teachers in the College of Education to teach alongside experienced mentor teachers who supported them. It also in...

UNG students offer cyber insights to high schoolers

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:56:20 -0400

For four University of North Georgia (UNG) students, leading academies within the Center for Civic Engagement's ENGAGE Youth in Government Expo was an opportunity to hone...

UNG students present, perform at String Band Summit

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:24:53 -0400

Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students from the Department of Music presented a workshop at the fifth annual String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University. The string band included Archer Callahan, Adam Oussaid, Cooper ...

UNG students earn awards at Japanese Speech Contest

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:22:25 -0400

Students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) made a strong showing in the annual Japanese Speech Contest in Atlanta, Georgia, this spring. Four of them earned top-three recognition in their categories, with another garnering honorable me...

UNG student marketing team takes fourth at AMA event

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:25:40 -0400

A team of University of North Georgia (UNG) students finished in fourth place at the Kennesaw State University Regional American Marketing Association Conference and Case Competition during the spring semester. Two other UNG teams also competed...

UNG biology students present research at conference

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:04:01 -0400

Biology research teams from UNG presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two UNG groups earning awards.

UNG student Nilsson lands STEM fellowship, grant

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:12 -0400

UNG student Helene Nilsson has been selected for the STEM NetX Fellowship and earned a grant from the fellowship to support her research with Dr. Amber Ignatius.

UNG sales students excel in spring competitions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:42:38 -0400

Sales students at the University of North Georgia (UNG) made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.

Steps to College alums give back to UNG summer program

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:14:09 -0400

Two previous attendees of Steps to College (S2C) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants. S2C ran from June 1-24 at UNG's Gainesville Campus. ...

UNG students research network security

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:50:09 -0400

Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a University of North Georgia (UNG) professor of computer science and cybersecurity, on the application of machine learning algorithms to network security research projects during the 2025-26 ac...

UNG students place at national ag event

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:56:51 -0400

Students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) turned in a litany of strong performances at the National Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization Conference in Branson, Missouri, this spring.

UNG students shine in leadership competition

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:27 -0400

Three teams from the University of North Georgia (UNG) practiced their leadership skills and placed in the top six of the Collegiate Leadership Competition (CLC) Southeast Regional held March 28 at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

UNG students, alumni contribute to literary convention

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:39:29 -0400

Eight University of North Georgia (UNG) students and three alumni attended the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention in New Orleans in late March. They are part of the Alpha Upsilon Phi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta at UNG...

UNG student Yeager takes second in solo artist competition

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:49:05 -0400

UNG Department of Music student CJ Yeager placed second in the Southeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference Young Artist Solo Competition.

UNG students inducted into international nursing honor society

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:34 -0400

The University of North Georgia (UNG) inducted 24 nursing students into the Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society during the spring 2026 semester.

UNG Esports team takes second place in nation

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:59:47 -0400

The UNG Esports team finished off a decorated 2025-26 academic year with a second-place finish in the National Esports Collegiate Conference Marvel Rivals tournament.

UNG students present at regional biology event

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:52:10 -0400

Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students and six faculty members presented their research at the March 25-28 Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) meeting in Mobile, Alabama.

UNG alumna O'Clery earns PT residency at Duke

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:50:34 -0400

Dr. Lily O'Clery is jumping into her physical therapy career with a prestigious opportunity. O'Clery, who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in May, will complete an acute care physical therapy residency at Duke University durin...

UNG student Soto takes second in state oratorical competition

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:23:24 -0400

University of North Georgia (UNG) student Alexandra Soto finished in second place in the virtual Georgia Interstate Oratorical Association (IOA) competition before taking part in the 152nd annual IOA competition hosted by the University of Flor...

UNG education students publish book reviews

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:16:08 -0400

Five students in the University of North Georgia's (UNG) College of Education were featured in the Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates (GALA) FOCUS Newsletter for spring 2026. Three Master of Education in elementary education stud...

UNG students earn awards at Annual Research Conference

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:15:25 -0400

More than 100 undergraduate students presented their work at UNG's Annual Research Conference held this spring at the Gainesville Campus. Multiple students earned awards at the conference.

UNG alumna Shelley wins Korean Speech Contest

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:13:17 -0400

Anna Shelley's win in the Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest earned her a full-tuition scholarship and dormitory support to attend the Dankook University International Summer School.

McGill named UNG cadet brigade commander for 2026-27

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:04:20 -0400

Grace McGill keeps finding new avenues to serve as a leader. Fresh off a junior season where she served as a captain and led the University of North Georgia (UNG) women's soccer team with 10 goals, McGill has taken on the highest leadership rol...

UNG student Chandler secures Goldwater Scholarship

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:33:58 -0400

UNG junior Micah Chandler has won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.