Community as a Classroom

We believe that purpose drives preparation. That is why our students engage directly with the challenges and opportunities around them, turning community needs into hands‑on lessons. Through powerful collaborations between educators, local businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders, we create an active learning environment where textbooks come to life and real-world issues find meaningful solutions.

This approach strengthens academic learning, builds workforce‑ready skills, and deepens students’ understanding of how their contributions can shape local economic and social progress. Are you ready to take learning to the next level? Whether you are looking to collaborate on a project or expand your academic journey, we are here to guide you.

Connect with us to get started on how academic engagement opportunites can shape local economic and social progress.

Students, professors collaborate on research

Nine research collaborations are part of this year's Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement program. Participants will present their work July 23 in the Hoag Student Center.

Students achieve language proficiency in 7 weeks

Students gain language proficiency in 7 weeks

Students are spending seven weeks this summer to achieve basic language proficiency in Chinese and Russian through UNG's Summer Language Institutes.

Students get taste of logistics industry

Twenty high school students gained a crash course in logistics during Camp Logistics, held June 1-5 at UNG's Gainesville Campus.

Cyber camps assist workforce development

Cyber camps help develop workforce

UNG hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Marketing team takes fourth at AMA event

A team of UNG students finished in fourth place at the Kennesaw State University Regional American Marketing Association Conference and Case Competition this spring.

Sales students excel in spring competitions

Sales students at UNG made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.

S2C alums give back as teaching assistants

Two previous attendees of Steps to College at UNG gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.

Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

UNG took nine nursing students and four faculty members to Peru on a study abroad during spring break to offer screenings and women's health services to local communities.

Donors provide path for healthcare students

Scholarships funded by donors are changing the trajectory of University of North Georgia students' lives and preparing them to meet the state's healthcare needs.

Acker reaches goal of earning degree

About two decades after first starting college, Laura Acker earned her bachelor's degree in political science from UNG.

Join us for the 2026–27 Next Fest Campus Open House Series and discover the Power of Five — a dynamic look at how our campus and community create impact together.

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