University of North Georgia

Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students have been selected as student speakers for their respective commencement ceremonies this May.

University of North Georgia (UNG) students, faculty and alumni had a valuable opportunity to provide feedback to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger at investor roundtables held March 27 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

University of North Georgia (UNG) senior Krista Willey was named Student Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Mike Cottrell College of Business in a ceremony on Oct. 25 in the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Taylor Merritt, '15, was recognized as the Alumna Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Merritt is CEO of Daddy Tay Fitness, a company she founded in 2022.

A partnership between the University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of Visual Arts and a local agency provided an opportunity for students to gain valuable career skills and serve the community as they painted two murals at Avita Community Partners in Gainesville, Georgia.

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.

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.

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.

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of a 2022 Fellowship. The prestigious $8,500 fellowships were awarded to 54 students nationwide.

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.

University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets Chandler Harris and Jasmine Valentine participated in the TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 11-13.

UNG students Will Smith, Jessica Byrne, and Dawson Henricks were able to learn more about legislation and lobby on behalf of Georgia educators when they visited the General Assembly.

The sixth annual Women's Leadership Luncheon recognized 10 outstanding UNG female students this year.

Five University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets are studying at UNG's partner military academies in Taiwan this spring.

UNG junior Grey Nebel was selected as UNG's Newman Civic Fellow. The opportunity allows students to network and gains access to training and resources that nurture their assets and passions.

The fourth annual innovateUNG Pitch Challenge highlighted student creativity and ingenuity.

UNG men's basketball student-athlete Zach Brown has been named to the NCAA Division II Implementation Committee.

UNG student Carly Evans is taking part in the Governor's Internship Program for the spring 2022 semester.

The UNG poultry team recently placed fifth out of 12 teams at the 55th National Collegiate Poultry Judging competition in Arkansas.

UNG senior Megan DeLaigle secured a dual internship with the State Department and the United Nations for the 2021-22 academic year.

UNG senior Maggie Simmons is a semifinalist for the Critical Language Scholarship, which funds American undergraduate and graduate students to complete intensive language study abroad in the summer. She aims to study in Taiwan.

UNG student Bryan Rocha and alumna Renee Clement swept the top two spots in the Georgia Sociological Association undergraduate research paper competition.

A total of 13 University of North Georgia (UNG) students and alumni moved one step closer to their goal of taking part in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program as they earned recognition as Fulbright semifinalists for the 2022-23 academic year. Finalists will be announced later this semester.

Twenty-one University of North Georgia students were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society on Nov. 18. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines

Four UNG cadets will pursue graduate degrees after receiving an educational delay from Army Cadet Command.

University of North Georgia students Sebastian Cherres, Chloe Meewes, and Cathryn Allen captured the top three spots of the second annual Research Pitch Competition and took home cash prizes.

Seven UNG students participated in the U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship hosted Nov. 12-14.

The Golden Eagle Band marched in the 2021 Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6 in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

UNG's College of Education hosted more than 60 high school students for a Future Georgia Educators Day on Oct. 26. Fourteen COE Student Ambassadors led students around campus and answered questions, while some led workshops. They are among the 470 UNG juniors and seniors in classrooms in some 112 schools across the state in the teacher preparation program for the 2021-22 school year.

UNG Master of Accountancy student Alhasan Idrees is one of 10 students nationally to earn the George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship. It has given him the opportunity to complete an internship at the Dean Dorton public accounting firm in Louisville, Kentucky.

UNG hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition from Oct. 14-15, with 16 students showcasing their experiences of Hispanic culture.