History, Anthropology, & Philosophy

Why should you study history, anthropology, or philosophy? You can...

Gain a sound understanding of historical cause & effect relationships relevant in today's world.
Increase your intellectual capital with knowledge of global cultures, traditions, and values.
Learn to interpret information, analyze data, apply evidence, and communicate effectively.
Develop valuable transferable skills for an ever-changing global market.

People and cultures are an intricate web which requires study and understanding if we are to make informed decisions. Learn about how studying these areas can enhance your understanding of yesterday's and today's world.

Why History? Why Anthropology? Why Philosophy?

Think About It...

"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots."

- Marcus Garvey

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Dr. Jonas Kauffeldt

Dr. Jonas Kauffeldt, associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia (UNG), has died at age 53.

Seven from UNG selected for Fulbright awards

All UNG students have big dreams after graduation. Now, five 2021 graduates plus two 2019 alumnae will see their dreams come true this year. All seven were selected as finalists for the U.S. Fulbright

Freshman and junior win Fund for Education Abroad scholarships

UNG students Ketsia Malala and Robbie Griffin originally thought a study abroad was just out of their financial reach. But this spring both grabbed onto their overseas opportunities after winning the Fund

Critical Language Scholarship selects two seniors as finalists and three as alternates

In late March, two seniors selected as finalists for the Critical Language Scholarship. Three other students were deemed alternates for the highly competitive national program that funds American undergraduate

Faculty and staff's research and scholarly work to benefit community

Faculty and staff help campus and community through research and scholarly work

UNG President Bonita Jacobs awarded $192,000 to fund 27 research-related projects through the annual Presidential Incentive Awards program.