University of North Georgia

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.

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Poultry judging team places in national competition

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) poultry judging team took fourth place in production hens at the 72nd annual National Collegiate Poultry judging competition at Louisiana State University in early April.

Student Competition - 2019 May 13

Students participate in MLK Oratorical Contests

Students addressed current social justice issues as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contests which took place Jan. 22 on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus and Jan. 29 on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Student Competition - 2020 Feb 7

Team of students advances to state startup contest after winning innovateUNG

Two UNG students were off and running with their pitch of the Opus Affinity app at the innovateUNG Pitch Challenge on Feb. 20 in the Dining Hall Banquet Room on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. More than two hours later, Hearn and Herrera were declared winners of the inaugural event, securing a $2,000 prize and a trip to the Georgia InVenture Prize competition, which is sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the University System of Georgia for top college teams from across the state and will award a $25,000 first prize.

Student Competition - 2019 Mar 13

UNG debate team finishes with national rankings

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) debate team, which competed in seven tournaments during the 2014-15 academic year, finished the year with national rankings and several team awards.

Student Competition - 2015 Jun 1

UNG orientation leaders recognized at conference

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) orientation leaders attended the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW) and six students were recognized with awards.

Student Competition - 2015 May 27

UNG Debate Team wins multiple team and individual awards at Blazer Classic

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Debate Team won three first place overall, or team, honors at the Blazer Classic Debate Tournament held October 24-25 at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.

Student Competition - 2014 Dec 9

UNG Debate Team wins multiple team and individual awards at Blazer Classic

Student Competition - 2014 Dec 9

UNG Debate Team receives 11 awards at tournament

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Debate Team won 11 awards, including second place overall, at the King Classic Debate Tournament held at Morehouse College on October 10-11. The finish was the highest UNG had ever achieved at the King Classic.

Student Competition - 2014 Oct 23

UNG Enactus team named national finalist

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Enactus team in the Mike Cottrell College of Business was named a national finalist among 230 colleges and universities competing at the Enactus United States National Championship held March 31 through April 3 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 24

Annual Research Conference Achievement

Several students were recognized for their outstanding performance at the University of North Georgia's 19th Annual Research Conference, held on the university's Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 16

National Debate Competition

The UNG Debate Team had its best performance at a national tournament at the National Comprehensive Debate Tournament sponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, finishing a school-record second place.

Student Competition - 2014 Mar 31