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.
Cyber students excel on national level
University of North Georgia students pursuing bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity achieved impressive performances in competition and research events throughout the spring semester.
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Jun 5
Student win awards
University of North Georgia student Juliza Abrego won the Marieb, Hoehn, and Haynes Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Jun 5
Four UNG students earn Boren scholarships
Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students have earned Boren scholarships during the spring 2023 semester, and three students have been named alternates. One student wishes to remain unnamed.
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May 30
Morgan-Ellis, students present at music summit
University of North Georgia associate professor of music Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis and four students performed at the second String Band Summit held at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Feb. 10. This was the first time UNG students have attended and presented at the event.
UNG Sigma Tau Delta presents in Denver
Ten members of the University of North Georgia (UNG) Gainesville chapter of Sigma Tau Delta presented at the honor society's international convention in April, making it the largest UNG group ever to do so.
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May 30
Cypher named Fulbright Institute participant
University of North Georgia (UNG) sophomore Mireille Cypher was awarded placement in the four-week Fulbright UK Summer Institute (UKSI) held at the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art in Glasgow, Scotland.
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May 26
UNG confers degrees for spring 2023 graduates
For the spring 2023 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 1,500 degrees and 26 certificates to graduates. About 1,200 graduates participated in the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies held May 5-6 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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May 18
University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for spring 2023
The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for spring 2023. 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.
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May 18
University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for spring 2023
University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2023 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.
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May 18
Latinx students and alumni share experience at conference
University of North Georgia assistant professor of psychological science Dr. Efren Velazquez, three undergraduate students and two alumni led a panel at the annual Conference of the Americas hosted this year at the University of Georgia.
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May 18
Linatoc is top cadet in Army small arms event
UNG cadet Anthony Linatoc took first place in the cadet division of the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships on March 18 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
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May 18
Student designs challenge coins for legislator
University of North Georgia junior Abby Colwell designed three challenge coins for state Rep. Will Wade, who represents Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties, and who created a contest for UNG's visual arts students.
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May 9
UNG commissions new second lieutenants for spring 2023
In ceremonies held May 4-5 by the University of North Georgia, 37 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.
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May 15
UNG Marketing students win competition
A team of University of North Georgia marketing students took first place in the American Marketing Association/Kennesaw State Regional/Collegiate Conference Case in March, and one of the students won an additional award. The team included Alexandria Arnold, Denise Gonzalez, Jacob Rouse, and Anh Tran.
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May 9
Eight selected as Fulbrights for 2023-24
Eight University of North Georgia (UNG) students and alumni have been named 2023-24 Fulbright scholars. This brings the total of UNG Fulbright scholars to 46 since the 2015-16 academic year. Ashley Fish, Karen Garcia, Madeline Grasso, former cadet Anna Kubas, 2nd Lt. Phillip Ly, Norma Martinez, and Grace Maurer have been selected as finalists. One student declined the opportunity. Emelia Thompson is an alternate.
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May 3
Cadets participate in aviation ground school
Five members of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Corps of Cadets participated in a six-week aviation ground school course.
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Apr 25
UNG biology students earn best poster honor
University of North Georgia (UNG) students Atticus Tomcho and Mary Dickens teamed up with their adviser, Dr. David Patterson, to win the best poster award in the Earth Sciences section at the 100th annual Georgia Academy of Sciences Conference. Tomcho and Dickens are each pursuing a degree in biology.
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Apr 24
Poultry team takes 5th at national event
UNG's poultry judging team finished fifth overall at the annual USPOULTRY Foundation National Contest, including top-six finishes in all three categories, and earned six individual awards.
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Apr 24
UNG student part of Sustainable-X winning team
University of North Georgia student Emma Vail was part of the winning team in Georgia Tech's Sustainable-X Entrepreneurship program.
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Apr 19
UNG biology students present, win awards at conference
Twelve students and four two faculty members from the University of North Georgia (UNG) attended the Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society (GA TWS) annual meeting held March 2-3 in Macon, Georgia. Three student groups won awards.
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Apr 24
UNG cadets earn military awards, scholarships
More than 100 military awards and scholarships were presented to University of North Georgia cadets at the March 30 Military Awards Ceremony and the April 16 Military Awards Review.
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Apr 19
Conference spotlights student research
UNG held the Annual Research Conference on March 24 at its Dahlonega Campus. The conference had more than 100 student submissions and five winners.
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Apr 19
Sales students excel at national competition
University of North Georgia student Ashleigh Slaughter took first place out of 140 competitors at the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC) at Kennesaw State University in March, and UNG's student team took third overall out of 70 schools competing.
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Apr 18
Two students earn Goldwater Scholarship
Students Haley Menees and Aysia Bittinger each earned the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, as UNG tied for the second-most recipients among public universities in Georgia.
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Apr 17
Students shine in Honors and Awards Day events
UNG students who showed promise, demonstrated creativity, displayed excellence, served others and exceeded all expectations had their moment in the spotlight during the annual Student Honors and Awards Day events held April 4-6.
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Apr 17
Literary works garner awards for students
Ashley Tunnell and Ethan Holtzclaw were recognized for their literary works by the Southern Literary Festival and will get to read their winning publications at the festival.
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Apr 3
Students present research at Capitol
Four University of North Georgia students presented their research at Posters at the Capitol in Atlanta on Feb. 27. Posters at the Capitol is a yearly event put on by the Georgia Undergraduate Research Collective to promote undergraduate research to legislators.
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Mar 30
CURCA mini-grant winners announced
The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) has awarded its 2022 Student-Faculty Collaborative Mini-Grants. CURCA awarded six grants.
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Mar 30
Female students recognized for leadership, resiliency
Ten female UNG students and five alumnae were recognized on March 5 for their leadership and resiliency by the Women of UNG. Some of the honorees were unable to attend.
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Mar 29
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.
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Mar 15