UNG is producing Fulbright students teaching English in South Korea at a higher clip than any other university, and they are embracing the communities they serve.
UNG student Helene Nilsson has been selected for the STEM NetX Fellowship and earned a grant from the fellowship to support her research with Dr. Amber Ignatius.
Biology research teams from UNG presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two UNG groups earning awards.
The UNG Department of Athletics and the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee have unveiled the class of 2026, which is set to be inducted Sept. 24.
Twenty high school students gained a crash course in logistics during Camp Logistics, held June 1-5 at UNG's Gainesville Campus.
UNG held a groundbreaking July 7 for the STEM Excellence Center, which is scheduled to open in spring 2028 and will prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers.
Grants Academy, hosted by UNG's Office of Sponsored Programs, has been supporting staff and faculty with the grant process from start to finish since at least 2014.
Kristin Bennett, nurse practitioner for Student Health Services at UNG's Dahlonega Campus, recently earned the Unsung Hero Award from the University System of Georgia.
UNG hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Four UNG students helped high school students learn more about cybersecurity and other government jobs at the ENGAGE Youth in Government Expo.
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 at UNG made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.
Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this summer for pre-service teachers and also inspired rising fourth-graders through eighth-graders with hands-on learning.
Four UNG students from the Department of Music presented a workshop at the fifth annual String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University Center.
Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a UNG professor of computer science and cybersecurity, on the application of machine learning algorithms to network security research projects.
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.
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.
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.
About two decades after first starting college, Laura Acker earned her bachelor's degree in political science from UNG.
UNG's 49th annual Modern Language Day welcomed almost 300 students from 11 high schools for competitions and other activities April 23 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Eight UNG students and three alumni attended the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention in New Orleans.
UNG earned the LeeAnn Noble Make-A-Wish Award for the most funds raised in 2025-26 during the Peach Belt Conference's annual Make-A-Wish initiative.
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 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-three results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 at UNG has been accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services.
Students from UNG turned in a litany of strong performances at the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization Conference in Branson, Missouri.
Recent UNG graduate Tara Crow earned the Georgia HIMSS 2026 David Cowan Scholarship to support further education as she pursues a health informatics career.
UNG's Division of Student Engagement and Success has selected the four inaugural recipients of First-Generation college student research grants.
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.
Four UNG students and six faculty members presented their research at the March 25-28 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting in Mobile, Alabama.
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.
UNG alumnus Kian Esmaeili took his Honors Program thesis to the next level and presented it at IEEE SoutheastCon in Huntsville, Alabama.
The UNG softball team earned one victory at the NCAA Division II championship to finish among the nation's final six teams.
UNG senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tough times taught Sierra Ellis determination, dedication and fortitude. They also gave her the strength to earn her pro card as a professional bodybuilder.
Seventy-seven years after first arriving at UNG as a student, Anne Purcell returned to the commencement stage to receive an honorary degree.
UNG junior Micah Chandler has won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.
More than 100 undergraduate students presented their work at UNG's Annual Research Conference held this spring at the Gainesville Campus.
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.
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.
