University of North Georgia

In ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.

The university's summer commencement ceremony was held Aug. 1 on the Dahlonega Campus, and celebrated some 300 graduates. For the 2014-2015 academic year, more than 2,400 students graduated from UNG and have gone on to serve as professional, civic and military leaders in communities nearby and around the world.

On Sept. 20, the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Boar's Head Brigade held the 2015 Distinguished Military Students Review, conducted annually to honor senior ROTC cadets who have excelled academically and as leaders.

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Corps of Cadets set multiple academic, training and co-curricular records during the 2014-15 academic year, including commissioning a record 81 cadets as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard. Fifty-one of those cadets commissioned during ceremonies this spring and summer.

Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 60 students for their academic performance during summer semester 2015 by naming them to the President's List and President's Honor Roll.

Nearly 70 students made the summer 2015 Dean's Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.

More than 1,700 students made the spring 2015 Deans' Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B. The deans of UNG's five colleges — The College of Arts & Letters, The College of Education, The College of Health Sciences & Professions, The Mike Cottrell College of Business, and the College of Science & Mathematics — announced the names of students who made their respective lists.

The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 1-3 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. This spring semester, UNG conferred some 1,300 degrees. Additionally, 36 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army.

Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2015 by naming them to the President's List and President's Honor Roll.

Two students were awarded the first-ever poultry science scholarships this spring at the University of North Georgia, supported by donations from local poultry industries.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2015 Love of Learning Award from Session A of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.

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.

During spring semester, the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Department of Visual Arts celebrated the accomplishments of its students with the presentation of awards and recognition and exhibitions that showcased the work of graduating seniors.

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

Students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) visited every continent except Antarctica in study abroad and exchange programs during spring semester, including a handful finishing up an entire academic year studying abroad.

Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during fall semester 2014 by naming them to the President's List and President's Honor Roll.

More than 1,800 students made the fall 2014 Dean's Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Blue Ridge Rifle team won first place in platoon exhibition performance at the annual Mardi Gras Invitational Drill meet, a national competition held in New Orleans each February.

The university's fall commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 13-14 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. This semester, UNG conferred some 670 degrees. Additionally, 18 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army.

In ceremonies held Dec. 12 at the University of North Georgia (UNG), 18 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or the Army National Guard.

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.

In ceremonies held August 2, 2014, at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.

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.

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.

Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 90 students for their academic performance during summer semester 2014. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours who achieved a 4.0 grade point average and who had no grade lower than B were named to the President's List.

More than 50 students made the summer 2014 Dean's Lists at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average while carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.

For summer semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded 349 degrees, including 215 bachelor's degrees, 107 associate degrees, 24 graduate degrees and three certificates. The commencement ceremony was held Aug. 2, 2014 on the university's Dahlonega Campus.

Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia (UNG), recognized more than 1,000 students for their academic performance during spring semester 2014. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average and who had no grade lower than B, were named to the President's Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree programs who met the same level of achievement, were named to the President's List.

The University of North Georgia's Faculty-Undergraduate Summer Enrichment (FUSE) program provides support to faculty and students as they work one-on-one or in small groups to conduct in-depth research, supporting the university's mission to bolster undergraduate research and faculty research. "FUSE provides a unique opportunity for faculty and students to pursue research in a much more focused manner," said Dr. Anastasia Turner, assistant dean of student research and scholarship. "It gives the faculty dedicated time with knowledgeable assistants to make great gains in their research, and it gives the students valuable, hands-on experience with field experts, which is very rare. These experiences often have lifelong impacts on their academic and professional careers."

Joshua McCausland, a senior majoring in biology at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is one of 16 students in the nation selected for the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program, which includes an internship and employment at the institute.