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.
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.
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Feb 13
Moller is UNG's first Rhodes Scholarship finalist
Anna Moller, Student Government Association president at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is the university's first Rhodes Scholarship finalist.
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2022 Nov 30
Students partner with faculty on research
A dozen University of North Georgia (UNG) undergraduate students have the opportunity to take part in projects funded by Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement (FUSE) research grants. The programs run from May 31-July 22 and cover a variety of academic disciplines.
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2022 Jul 22
UNG students earn undergraduate research opportunities
Twelve University of North Georgia (UNG) students are taking a major step in their academic journey this summer thanks to Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Another will participate in an opportunity through the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at Emory University.
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2022 Jun 22
Four UNG students have cyber research accepted at conference
Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity had their research accepted for the inaugural Cybersecurity Research in Undergraduate Programs (CyRUP) Conference held April 6-8 at Norwich University, and one of them won an award.
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2022 Jun 6
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 12-14.
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2022 May 25
Students shine in virtual Honors and Awards Day
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 on April 14 via Zoom.
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2021 Jun 3
Students shine in virtual Honors and Awards Day
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 this spring via Zoom.
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2021 Jun 3
Wilson earns Chinese Flagship certificate
University of North Georgia (UNG) student Rachel Wilson has earned the Chinese Language Flagship Certified Global Professional with Distinction certificate. This is the highest level of proficiency a UNG student has achieved as part of its Chinese Language Flagship program. Started in 2011, the UNG Chinese Language Flagship prepares students to achieve a professional level of Chinese proficiency.
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2021 Sep 24
Two physics majors participate in Posters on the Hill
For the first time in a decade, two University of North Georgia (UNG) students presented their research to the U.S. Congress in a virtual event on April 27-28.
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2021 May 3
UNG sophomore is named a Jack Kent Cooke semifinalist
University of North Georgia sophomore Susana Sandoval was selected as a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. More than 400 semifinalists were chosen from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants attending 398 community colleges in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides students in their second year with up to $40,000 per year toward the completion of a bachelor's degree in one of the nation's elite four-year universities.
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2021 Mar 23
Flowery Branch resident Magan Free represents UNG at virtual international conference
Flowery Branch resident Magan Free was one of three UNG students to present at the seventh North American Ornithological Conference, which was held virtually in August. Free, along with fellow students Sawda Islam and Vivica Pressley and faculty members Dawn Drumtra and Dr. Linda Purvis, is studying an avian infectious disease, which is caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Free focused on using a disease detection technique that is more cost-efficient and convenient than traditional methods.
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2020 Oct 15
Gainesville resident Pressley presents at virtual international conference
Gainesville resident Vivica Pressley was one of three UNG students to present at the seventh North American Ornithological Conference, which was held virtually in August. Pressley, along with fellow students Magan Free and Sawda Islam and faculty members Dawn Drumtra and Dr. Linda Purvis, is studying an avian infectious disease, which is caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Pressley also documented disease infections, but included the impact of diet on infection rates.
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2020 Oct 14
Lawrenceville resident Sawda Islam represents UNG at virtual international conference
Lawrenceville resident Sawda Islam was one of three UNG students to present at the seventh North American Ornithological Conference, which was held virtually in August. Islam, along with fellow students Magan Free and Vivica Pressley and faculty members Dawn Drumtra and Dr. Linda Purvis, is studying an avian infectious disease, which is caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
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2020 Oct 14
University honors accomplishments with student awards
Each spring, the University of North Georgia (UNG) honors students who have excelled in the classroom. This year, UNG is still recognizing these students' outstanding performance even as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the final two months of the semester online. More than 100 awards recognize student achievements in 2019-20.
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2020 May 7
Political science major named Newman Civic Fellow
Kat Torres has already inspired other students at the University of North Georgia (UNG) to apply for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a scholarship which paid for her current study abroad...
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2020 May 7
Doctor of Physical Therapy student Otley picked for Duke residency
Faculty members describe Tommy Otley as the type of student who leaves no stone unturned and never settles for anything less than the best. Such an approach is already paying dividends for Otley, who is scheduled to graduate...
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2020 Apr 17
Dual-enrolled student named semifinalist for national language program
In high school, Dessie Durham wanted an academic challenge. So, she dual-enrolled in classes at the University of North Georgia (UNG). Since then, Durham has thrived. In May, the senior at Dawson County High School will earn her associate degree before her high school diploma.
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2020 Feb 26
John Blessing recognized at USG Academic Recognition Day
John Blessing has received a couple of highly prestigious and competitive awards during his time at the University of North Georgia (UNG). The senior pursuing degrees in political science and history became UNG's first Truman Scholar and Rangel Scholar, which both were awarded last spring.
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2020 Feb 25
Students in final round for Truman and Jack Kent Cooke scholarships
Two University of North Georgia (UNG) students are one step away from earning highly competitive national scholarships to continue their higher education dreams. Senior John Blessing has been selected as a Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation finalist while sophomore Allison Rogers is a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
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2019 Mar 13
Freshmen on UNG's Blue Ridge Campus blazing trail to success
A group of 15 freshmen at the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Blue Ridge Campus were chosen for the inaugural Blue Ridge Scholars program, which provides first-time freshmen with integrated instruction and support.
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2016 Oct 10