University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) poultry team placed sixth overall at the 57th National Poultry Judging Contest held from Nov. 5-8 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This year's team members were Amy Arellano, Eric Brockman, Ashley Davis, and Kayley Edwards, coached by associate professor Dr. Linda Purvis and UNG junior Jacque Conner.

University of North Georgia (UNG) junior Riley Rowland received the Southeastern Regional Conference of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) 2023 Undergraduate Poster Award in October in Durham, North Carolina.

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.

Fourteen students from seven different departments competed in the University of North Georgia's (UNG) fourth Annual Research Pitch competition. The 2023 competition was held Nov. 1 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus and was sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA).

Seventeen University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates (DMGs) for the 2023-24 academic year, which is six more than a year ago. Five of UNG's DMGs are among the top 10% nationally of graduating active-duty-eligible cadets.

Cadet Hyunbean Park has been selected as the annual UNG recipient of a scholarship from the Georgia Mountain Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, which recently hosted its annual meeting at UNG.

Junior Susana Olivo Sandoval was selected as UNG's Newman Civic Fellow for 2023-24. The opportunity allows students to network and gain access to training and resources that nurture their assets and passions.

1st Lt. Tristan Moran, '20, graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School in September. He became the second active-duty Army nurse to complete Ranger School while in the Army Nurse Corps.

The University of North Georgia (UNG) tradition of excellence continued at Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as 94 cadets completed the summer training.

Erin Whatley earned the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholar award for the 2023-24 academic year.

The University of North Georgia (UNG) honored 32 students with about $15,000 of scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the sixth annual Tomato Sandwich Supper held Sept. 28 at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.

UNG and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta are teaming up for the fourth consecutive year to offer scholarships to UNG students of Mexican or Latinx descent. Scholarship recipients include Fatima Santillan, Juan Hernandez, Diane Gomez, Kevin Luna-Vaca, Dulce Sumano, Miguel Vilchis Tinoco, Cinthia Acosta, and Jessaly Chamorro.

A total of 22 University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets earned Distinguished Military Student (DMS) status for the 2023-24 academic year. The cadets were formally recognized at the DMS dinner and review the weekend of Sept. 22-24.

UNG took first place in the collegiate division of the 200-meter race of Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Sept. 9.

One hundred and seventy-eight cadets began their time as University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets with Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week from Aug.13-19. FROG Week marks the transition from civilian to military life within UNG's Corps of Cadets.

Twelve UNG cadets traveled abroad this summer for professional development opportunities.

UNG alumni Elizabeth Dobbs, 2nd Lt. Phillip Ly and Sonrisa Reed and student Emma Vail took part in an internship this summer with the University of Maryland's Research for Intelligence and Security Challenges Initiative.

University of North Georgia (UNG) senior Anna Cronan was named an honorable mention for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship at the end of her junior year. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to Native American nations or environment-related issues.

For the summer 2023 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded about 460 degrees and 43 certificates to graduates. Almost 300 graduates participated in the summer 2023 commencement ceremony held Aug. 4 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for summer 2023. 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.

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Michael Shannon recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the summer 2023 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.

In ceremonies held Aug. 2 by the University of North Georgia, 13 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.

A University of North Georgia (UNG) alumnus is bringing his talent to a premier military band.Kevin Flanagan, '20, is playing tuba in the West Point Band, an opportunity that developed after years of practice and discipline.

FUSE grants are giving 12 UNG students the opportunity to research various fields and topics with faculty members over the summer.

University of North Georgia (UNG) senior Haley Menees became one of 15 students nationally to earn acceptance into the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program in 2023.

Two University of North Georgia (UNG) students were selected for nationally competitive scholarships that will allow them to study abroad. These extremely competitive scholarships are considered some of the most prestigious merit-based awards in the country.

Students in a biology class on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus have created the Red, White and Blue Honor Garden as part of the pollinator garden on campus.

Seventeen University of North Georgia (UNG) students secured the chance to participate in National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or similar opportunities this summer.

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.

Alumnae Chloe Allen, Haley Shea Barfield, Krystal Sewell, and Brooke Tate Smith earned acceptance into the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program in spring 2023.