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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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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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Cyber students excel on national level

University of North Georgia students pursuing bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity achieved impressive performances in competition and research events throughout the spring semester.
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Student Competition - Jun 5

Student win awards

University of North Georgia student Juliza Abrego won the Marieb, Hoehn, and Haynes Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Scholarship - Jun 5

Morgan-Ellis, students present at music summit

University of North Georgia associate professor of music Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis and four students performed at the second String Band Summit held at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Feb. 10. This was the first time UNG students have attended and presented at the event.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 30

UNG confers degrees for spring 2023 graduates

For the spring 2023 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 1,500 degrees and 26 certificates to graduates. About 1,200 graduates participated in the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies held May 5-6 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
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Graduation - May 18

University of North Georgia announces Dean's Lists for spring 2023

The deans of each of UNG's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for spring 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.
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Dean's List - May 18

University of North Georgia announces President's Lists for spring 2023

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita C. Jacobs recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the Spring 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.
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President's List - May 18

Linatoc is top cadet in Army small arms event

UNG cadet Anthony Linatoc took first place in the cadet division of the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships on March 18 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Military Achievement - May 18

Cadets participate in aviation ground school

Five members of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Corps of Cadets participated in a six-week aviation ground school course.
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Student Excellence - Apr 25

Latinx students and alumni share experience at conference

University of North Georgia assistant professor of psychological science Dr. Efren Velazquez, three undergraduate students and two alumni led a panel at the annual Conference of the Americas hosted this year at the University of Georgia.
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Achievement (Other) - May 18

UNG biology students earn best poster honor

University of North Georgia (UNG) students Atticus Tomcho and Mary Dickens teamed up with their adviser, Dr. David Patterson, to win the best poster award in the Earth Sciences section at the 100th annual Georgia Academy of Sciences Conference. Tomcho and Dickens are each pursuing a degree in biology.
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Academic Award - Apr 24

Four take part in Chinese Flagship capstone

Four University of North Georgia (UNG) students are participating this year in highly selective one-year Chinese Language Flagship capstone programs.
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Study Abroad - 2022 Dec 8

Kinesiology majors build with Habitat for Humanity

UNG students and faculty gave back to Hall County through volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity build this fall.
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Community Service - 2022 Dec 7

LeBlanc names 2022-23 Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of Presidency and Congress

Nicole LeBlanc is UNG's 2022-23 UNG Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
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Academic competition - 2022 Oct 12

UNG inducts 42 students and one alumnus into Tri-Alpha

The University of North Georgia Tri-Alpha honor society spring induction ceremony highlighted the achievements of 42 students, seven faculty and staff, and one alumnus. The event was held on April 25 on UNG's Gainesville Campus.
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Honor Society - 2022 Jun 17

UNG graphic design student named to AIGA board

University of North Georgia (UNG) student Mirna Turcios-Galvez has been voted as the communications officer for the American Institute of Graphic Arts' (AIGA) Atlanta Student Board. The position is a one-year commitment.
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Club or Organization - 2022 May 20

Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,971 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2022. 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.
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Accepted - 2022 May 16

Students present research at Capitol

Four University of North Georgia (UNG) undergraduate students presented their research at "Posters at the Capitol" in Atlanta on March 30. Roughly 30 students from seven colleges and universities presented at the annual event.
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Research / Grant - 2022 Apr 22

Gainesville resident Anderson will study presidency, Congress

University of North Georgia (UNG) President Bonita Jacobs has selected Anna Caitlyn "AC" Anderson as the 2021-22 UNG Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC). Founded in 1965 as a nonprofit, CSPC's mission is to "provide historical perspective about our nation's highest offices for citizens and policymakers," according to its website.
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Leadership - 2021 Aug 31

Basketball player named to NCAA committee on diversity and equity

University of North Georgia (UNG) men's basketball player Zach Brown has been named as one of four additions to the NCAA Committee to Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity. Brown, a redshirt junior from Princeton, New Jersey, pursuing a degree in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing, joins the committee that reviews, endorses and makes recommendations regarding diversity and inclusion matters.
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Sports - 2021 Mar 23

Officers elected to UNG's unified Student Government Association

University of North Georgia students have elected officers to serve in a newly unified Student Government Association. Jelma Flores-Mota will serve as the university's first unified SGA president, and UNG's Blue Ridge Campus is launching SGA for the first time this fall.
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Student Government - 2020 Dec 11

Bradley Booth studies in D.C. for spring 2021 semester

University of North Georgia (UNG) graduate Bradley Booth gained valuable experience this spring through the Fund for American Studies' (TFAS) Capital Semester on International Affairs + Public Policy. The cadet, who earned a degree in international affairs with a European concentration in August, was one of 14 students from across the U.S. to take part in the program.
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Internship - 2021 Aug 31

Eight UNG students serve as transfer coaches

Eight University of North Georgia (UNG) transfer coaches serve as students who can help their fellow students who have transferred into UNG adjust to a new university.
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Volunteer - 2020 Nov 16

Trio establishes Sigma Gamma Rho as first black sorority at UNG

Three University of North Georgia (UNG) students made history Nov. 17, when they were presented as members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., the first African American sorority presence at UNG.
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Greek Organizations - 2019 Nov 27
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