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Pictured from left are IAFIE President Kathy Pherson, UNG faculty member and IAFIE Conference Chair Dr. Edward Mienie, keynote speaker Suzanne Spaulding, and keynote speaker Andrew Borene. Spaulding serves as senior adviser for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Borene serves as executive director at Ocient National Security Solutions and is a former senior intelligence official at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Global intelligence ed event comes to UNG

UNG brought together some of the world's top minds on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence, and global security when it hosted the International Association for Intelligence Education Annual Global Conference.

Students create mural piece by piece

Thirteen UNG students painted mural cloth panels that made up a 44-foot-long mural that was later installed at the Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Win sets up South Korea opportunity

Anna Shelley's win in the Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest earned her a full-tuition scholarship and dormitory support to attend the Dankook University International Summer School.

UNG hosts international intelligence ed conference

Global intelligence ed event comes to UNG

Students excel in Japanese Speech Contest

Students excel in speech contest

Students from UNG made a strong showing in the annual Japanese Speech Contest in Atlanta, Georgia, this spring. A first-place finish was one of four top-four results.

Campbell named DII director for WGCA Board

Campbell is DII director for WGCA

UNG women's golf head coach Sierra Campbell has been selected to serve as the Division II director on the Women's Golf Coaches Association Board of Directors for 2026-27.

Esports team takes second place in nation

The UNG Esports team finished off a decorated 2025-26 academic year with a second-place finish in the National Esports Collegiate Conference Marvel Rivals tournament.

Research looks at impact of grad school framing

Research examines grad school framing

A UNG alumna and student partnered with their psychology mentor to publish a research article on the importance of framing in students' perceptions of graduate school.

O'Clery earns PT residency at Duke

Dr. Lily O'Clery is jumping into her physical therapy career with an acute care residency at Duke University during the 2026-27 academic year.

Students create mural piece by piece

Thirteen UNG students painted mural cloth panels that made up a 44-foot-long mural that was later installed at the Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Federal funds support healthcare education

UNG will receive $700,000 of federal funding to expand clinical training capacity through new patient simulators and clinical education supplies at UNG's Dahlonega and Blue Ridge campuses.

Student Counseling earns international accreditation

Student Counseling gets IACS accreditation

Student Counseling at UNG has been accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Students place at national ag event

Students from UNG turned in a litany of strong performances at the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization Conference in Branson, Missouri.

Crow earns Georgia health informatics scholarship

Crow earns health informatics scholarship

Recent UNG graduate Tara Crow earned the Georgia HIMSS 2026 David Cowan Scholarship to support further education as she pursues a health informatics career.

First-Gen researchers earn grants from UNG

UNG's Division of Student Engagement and Success has selected the four inaugural recipients of First-Generation college student research grants.

UNG is top athletic program in PBC

The UNG Athletic Department set the standard for excellence in the Peach Belt Conference in 2025-26, earning the David R. Brunk Commissioner's Cup for the second time in three years.

Students present at regional biology event

Four UNG students and six faculty members presented their research at the March 25-28 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting in Mobile, Alabama.

Soto takes second in state oratorical competition

Soto takes 2nd in state oratorical competition

UNG student Alexandra Soto finished in second place in the virtual Georgia Interstate Oratorical Association competition before taking part in the 152nd annual IOA competition at the University of Florida.

Alum presents cyber research at conference

UNG alumnus Kian Esmaeili took his Honors Program thesis to the next level and presented it at IEEE SoutheastCon in Huntsville, Alabama.

Softball team finishes in top six nationally

The UNG softball team earned one victory at the NCAA Division II championship to finish among the nation's final six teams.

Reaves named national softball Player of Year

UNG senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.

Courtney researches Oval Office décor

Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at UNG included the opportunity to visit the nation's capital and present at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.

Nighthawks advance to NCAA championship

The UNG softball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II championship for the fifth time in six seasons. It opens the event at 6:30 p.m. May 28 against McKendree.

McGill takes reins as brigade commander

Grace McGill has been named Corps of Cadets brigade commander for 2026-27. She is also a captain on the UNG women's soccer team.

Win sets up South Korea opportunity

Anna Shelley's win in the Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest earned her a full-tuition scholarship and dormitory support to attend the Dankook University International Summer School.

Ellis becomes pro bodybuilder

Tough times taught Sierra Ellis determination, dedication and fortitude. They also gave her the strength to earn her pro card as a professional bodybuilder.

UNG honors Purcell's lifetime of service

Seventy-seven years after first arriving at UNG as a student, Anne Purcell returned to the commencement stage to receive an honorary degree.

Chandler secures Goldwater Scholarship

UNG junior Micah Chandler has won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

More than 100 students present research at ARC

More than 100 present research at ARC

More than 100 undergraduate students presented their work at UNG's Annual Research Conference held this spring at the Gainesville Campus.

Softball team bounces back into Super Regional

Softball team earns spot in Super Regional

The UNG softball team tallied four wins in a row after a loss in its NCAA tournament opener, setting up a May 21-22 home Super Regional matchup with Francis Marion.

Nanzan visit brings cultural exchange

UNG welcomed almost 20 students from Nanzan University for two weeks during the spring semester. This visit came after weeks of online meetings through a Collaborative Online International Learning partnership.

Six named Boren awardees for 2026

Six UNG students were named Boren awardees, including five scholarship winners and one fellowship winner. Two additional students were named alternates.

Softball team wins PBC, will host NCAA regional

Softball team wins PBC, will host regional

The UNG softball team secured its first Peach Belt Conference tournament title in three seasons and will be the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

Baseball team earns NCAA tourney bid

The UNG baseball team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament and opens the event against Francis Marion at 2 p.m. May 14 in Tigerville, South Carolina.

Cadets ready to lead as officers

UNG will commission 60 second lieutenants into the Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve during a 4 p.m. May 12 ceremony in the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Grads prepare for nursing at all levels

UNG will graduate more than 200 students this May with nursing degrees ranging from bachelor's to doctoral, showing the university's massive impact at every stage of nurses' careers.

Parodia Penha discovers passion for directing

Parodia Penha finds passion for directing

UNG senior Luiza Parodia Penha is earning a B.F.A. in theatre arts. Her time in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance helped her want to work in directing.

Garnett aims to make an impact on others

UNG men's soccer student-athlete Max Garnett seeks to set an example through showing up for others. He graduates this spring and will start his graduate studies at UNG.

Nicholson embraces opportunities at UNG

Wyatt Nicholson took advantage of the many opportunities he found at UNG and served his fellow students while preparing for his career.

Zavarce shines as leader, researcher

Albany Zavarce will graduate this week with a bachelor's degree in environmental spatial analysis. She has been an active student leader and researcher.

Sargent follows passion to earn history degree

Sargent follows heart to earn history degree

Dominik Sargent will earn his bachelor's degree in history after roughly 12 years as a UNG student, including eight years of work in the Gainesville Campus cafeteria to pay for his school.

Students shine in leadership competition

Three UNG student teams competed at the Collegiate Leadership Competition Southeast Regional, highlighted by a third-place finish from the Cottrell Leadership Fellows.

Tennis teams reach NCAA tournament

Both UNG tennis teams have earned berths in the NCAA Division II tournament. It is the women's ninth consecutive NCAA bid and the men's seventh in a row.

Baseball team rolls into PBC title series

The UNG baseball team won three games by a combined 32-4 score to start the PBC tournament and reach the best-of-three championship series May 8-9 against Lander.

Future educators learn how to integrate AI

Students pursuing degrees in middle grades education in UNG's College of Education are learning how to use AI as a tool in their classrooms.

UNG launches ag education degree

UNG is now accepting students for its new Bachelor of Science in agricultural education at UNG's Gainesville Campus.

Softball team earns PBC regular-season title

Softball team wins PBC regular-season title

The UNG softball team used a late-season surge to earn its 12th consecutive Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship and will host the PBC tournament May 8-10.

Ranger Challenge team competes at Sandhurst

The UNG Ranger Challenge team finished ninth among ROTC teams and 21st among U.S. teams while coming in 37th out of 48 teams overall in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition held May 1-2.

UNG has two Fulbright Canada award recipients

Two earn research internships in Canada

Two UNG students will head to Canada this summer as Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink research interns: Micah Chandler and Piper Spraker.

Tour helps UNG build national security strategy

Tour is part of national security strategy

UNG leaders visited state and local agencies March 31-April 1 as part of the Nighthawk Impact Tour to learn more about the roles these groups play in both national security and economic development.

Model UN Conference brings accolades

The UNG Model United Nations Conference was held in March. This was the ninth conference, and 67 students, pursuing 15 different degrees, represented 21 countries.

Future educators visit state legislators

Students in UNG's College of Education had the chance to learn more about the legislative process during Professional Association of Georgia Educators Day at the Capitol.

Baseball team wins PBC regular-season title

Nighthawks win PBC regular-season title

The UNG baseball team has won its first outright Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship since 2017 and opens the PBC tournament May 1 against Middle Georgia.