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Event highlights impact of Cumming Campus

Event shows impact of Cumming Campus

UNG hosted its inaugural Cumming Campus Backyard Bash on May 11. The event showcased the campus's impact and offered the community a chance to see progress on the campus expansion.

Education students teach in Spain

UNG seniors Karen Anaya, Jenny Gault and Olivia Harden are studying abroad this spring for three months in Valencia, Spain, through the College of Education.

College of Education launches residency

University of North Georgia seniors are getting hired by the Gainesville City and Hall County school districts as teachers of record through a new teacher preparation program.

Education students gain options closer to home

Education students get options closer to home

Six UNG College of Education juniors will be finishing their internships with the Fannin County School District in spring 2023 thanks to the immersive cohort-style program launched at the Blue Ridge Campus

Hartsfield publishes book geared toward educators

Hartsfield publishes book for educators

Dr. Danielle Hartsfield, associate professor of literacy and elementary education, edited a new book to teach future students who are earning educator and librarian degrees about the use of diverse books.