Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is the state’s sixth-largest public university. The university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associates degrees to professional doctoral programs.
(see more)Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is the state’s sixth-largest public university. The university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associates degrees to professional doctoral programs.
Students compete in pitch competition
A group of five UNG students won the fifth annual innovateUNG Pitch Challenge held on Feb. 21 at the University of North Georgia's Dahlonega Campus.
Student Competition -
Mar 15
Lovett crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2023
University of North Georgia sophomore Denim Lovett was crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2023 on Nov. 19. The competition took place in McDonough, Georgia, where Lovett ran on the platform "involvement counts," which emphasized the importance of student involvement in schools and communities.
Achievement (Other) -
Feb 23
Oenick wins STEM Research NIL Award
UNG senior and biology major Jared Oenick, recipient of the inaugural Scientist.com STEM Research NIL Award shown here with Dr. Ryan Shanks.
Academic Award -
Feb 13
Cronan gains research opportunity in Canada
UNG junior Anna Cronan has been selected for the summer 2023 Fulbright-MITACS Globalink Program, where she will conduct cover crop research.
Military Achievement -
Feb 13
13 earn Fulbright semifinalist status
Thirteen students and alumni from the University of North Georgia (UNG) have been selected as semifinalists for the 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, a competitive fellowship.
Scholarship -
Feb 13
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for fall 2022
University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2022 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the President's Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree or dual enrollment programs who met the same level of achievement were named to the President's List.
President's List -
Jan 11
UNG confers degrees for fall 2022 graduates
For the fall 2022 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 900 degrees and 12 certificates to graduates. About 600 graduates participated in the fall 2022 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 17 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Graduation -
Jan 10
Four take part in Chinese Flagship capstone
Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students are participating this year in highly selective one-year Chinese Language Flagship capstone programs.
Study Abroad -
2022 Dec 8
University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for fall 2022
The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2022. Dean's List recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
Dean's List -
Jan 11
Kinesiology majors build with Habitat for Humanity
UNG students and faculty gave back to Hall County through volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity build this fall.
Community Service -
2022 Dec 7
Art exhibition honors Hispanic heritage
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of Visual Arts and the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) office partnered for the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Student Art Exhibition. This is the second time the event has been held.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Dec 1
LeBlanc names 2022-23 Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of Presidency and Congress
Nicole LeBlanc is UNG's 2022-23 UNG Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
Academic competition -
2022 Oct 12
UNG inducts 42 students and one alumnus into Tri-Alpha
The University of North Georgia Tri-Alpha honor society spring induction ceremony highlighted the achievements of 42 students, seven faculty and staff, and one alumnus. The event was held on April 25 on UNG's Gainesville Campus.
Honor Society -
2022 Jun 17
UNG graphic design student named to AIGA board
University of North Georgia (UNG) student Mirna Turcios-Galvez has been voted as the communications officer for the American Institute of Graphic Arts' (AIGA) Atlanta Student Board. The position is a one-year commitment.
Club or Organization -
2022 May 20
Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,971 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2022. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Accepted -
2022 May 16
Students present research at Capitol
Four University of North Georgia (UNG) undergraduate students presented their research at "Posters at the Capitol" in Atlanta on March 30. Roughly 30 students from seven colleges and universities presented at the annual event.
Research / Grant -
2022 Apr 22
Gainesville resident Anderson will study presidency, Congress
University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita Jacobs has selected Anna Caitlyn "AC" Anderson as the 2021-22 UNG Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC). Founded in 1965 as a nonprofit, CSPC's mission is to "provide historical perspective about our nation's highest offices for citizens and policymakers," according to its website.
Leadership -
2021 Aug 31
Bradley Booth studies in D.C. for spring 2021 semester
University of North Georgia (UNG) graduate Bradley Booth gained valuable experience this spring through the Fund for American Studies' (TFAS) Capital Semester on International Affairs + Public Policy. The cadet, who earned a degree in international affairs with a European concentration in August, was one of 14 students from across the U.S. to take part in the program.
Internship -
2021 Aug 31
Officers elected to UNG's unified Student Government Association
University of North Georgia students have elected officers to serve in a newly unified Student Government Association. Jelma Flores-Mota will serve as the university's first unified SGA president, and UNG's Blue Ridge Campus is launching SGA for the first time this fall.
Student Government -
2020 Dec 11
Eight UNG students serve as transfer coaches
Eight University of North Georgia (UNG) transfer coaches serve as students who can help their fellow students who have transferred into UNG adjust to a new university.
Volunteer -
2020 Nov 16
Basketball player named to NCAA committee on diversity and equity
University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball player Zach Brown has been named as one of four additions to the NCAA Committee to Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity. Brown, a redshirt junior from Princeton, New Jersey, pursuing a degree in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing, joins the committee that reviews, endorses and makes recommendations regarding diversity and inclusion matters.
Sports -
2021 Mar 23
Three students and two chemistry faculty publish paper in chemistry journal
University of North Georgia students Ashley Allred, Joseph S. Holland and Avery G. Shupert collaborated with faculty members Dr. Eric Huddleston and Dr. Jim Konzelman to pen a paper about the lab experiment, which published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Chemical Education in July 2020.
Student Excellence -
2020 Oct 20
Trio establishes Sigma Gamma Rho as first black sorority at UNG
Three University of North Georgia (UNG) students made history Nov. 17, when they were presented as members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., the first African American sorority presence at UNG.
Greek Organizations -
2019 Nov 27