University of North Georgia

UNG students Alisha Paul and Anna Cronan have won Barry Goldwater Scholarships, making UNG the only public university in Georgia with multiple recipients this year. The other Georgia school with multiple recipients was Emory University with three. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.

On March 5, University of North Georgia (UNG) student Susana Olivo Sandoval was named the first-place winner in category 3 at the annual Georgia Japanese Speech Contest held virtually. Her division was for students with N3-level proficiency of Japanese Language Proficiency Test, corresponding to 3000-level Japanese courses at UNG. Four other UNG students earned awards.

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 cadet Isabelle Clark is taking part in the Army's Nurse Summer Training Program in 2022.

UNG student Katie Kiker took third place individually in the National Collegiate Sales Competition, and the UNG team tied for fourth overall.

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

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.

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

For the fall 2021 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded about 900 degrees and 30 certificates to graduates. About 600 graduates participated in the fall 2021 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 17-18 at the Convocation Center on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2021 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.

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 626 new initiates from 23 universities during December 2021. 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.

Thirty-one cadets began their time as University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets with Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week from Jan. 4-8. FROG Week marks the transition from civilian to military life within UNG's Corps of Cadets.

The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2021. 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.

In ceremonies held Dec. 17 by the University of North Georgia, 25 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.

Twelve UNG students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Dec. 8. The nationally competitive scholarship enables Pell-grant-eligible students to study or intern abroad.

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

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,128 new initiates from 41 universities during November 2021. 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.

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.

Six UNG students were awarded the Women's Education Scholarship from the Women of UNG, which is a shared interest group of alumni, faculty and staff.

Melissa Silva and Katherine Torres are finalists for the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship, which supplies fellows with up to $42,000 to complete a master's degree program and prepares them for Foreign Service careers.