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The multimedia music technology lab is furnished with top-of-the-line pianos as well as equipment for recording and editing audio and video. Dr. Joanna Kim, professor and associate department head of music, teaches her students how to play the piano in the lab. It can be used for general music classes, keyboard training, musical compositions, and recording.

Music lab gets a tech upgrade

The keyboard lab on UNG's Gainesville Campus received an upgrade this summer. Renamed the multimedia music technology lab, the room is furnished with top-of-the-line pianos and equipment for recording and editing audio and video.

The overarching principle of a healthy friendship is that healthy friendships build you up, not tear you down. You should feel cared about, respected, and loved for just being the real you.

Nigel Cares: Healthy Friendships

Making sure your friendships are healthy and stay healthy can make a big difference in your college experience. So, how do you tell the difference? Who is a friend and who is not really a friend?

Malasek in top 30 for national award

UNG women's soccer player Taylor Malasek is one of the final 30 student-athletes in contention for the NCAA Woman of the Year award that will be handed out later this fall.

NSF funds pilot program to teach geosciences

Grant funds STEM pilot program

A National Science Foundation grant will fund a pilot program designed to expose high school students to the geosciences. The program is a collaboration between the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis and the College of Education.

Accredited UNG Press celebrates 10 years

UNG Press earns accreditation

The UNG Press earned the highest accolades possible for a higher education publisher. In July, it was admitted as an affiliate member of the Association of University Presses. It also celebrated its 10th anniversary.

South Hall Rotary Club honors graduate student

Graduate student earns recognition

UNG graduate student Domini'que Allen received the inaugural Benny Bagwell Community Impact Award, which spotlights a community member who is dedicated to service above self.

Solar panels to power part of Gainesville Campus

Gainesville Campus to reuse solar panels

Solar panels on the newest area of the Gainesville Campus are being used to power some of the buildings. It helps to save money and provide data for instructional and research purposes.

Honors Program produces top-notch students for 25 years

Honors Program hits 25 years

UNG's Honors Program recruits top-notch students who turn into undergraduate researchers, national scholarship winners, and professionals at the top of their field.

Nigel Cares: Healthy Friendships

Making sure your friendships are healthy and stay healthy can make a big difference in your college experience. So, how do you tell the difference? Who is a friend and who is not really a friend?

Wilson earns Chinese Flagship certificate

UNG student Rachel Wilson has achieved the highest level of Chinese language proficiency of any student in its Chinese Language Flagship program, which started in 2011.

Speaker series brings business perspectives

The executive team of Syfan Logistics and UNG accounting alumnus and actor Allen Earls will be part of the fall 2021 Cottrell Speaker Series hosted by UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business. In a pair of events, they will speak about strategic management and business and Hollywood.

Music lab gets a tech upgrade

Chemistry faculty help train high school teachers

Faculty help train science teachers

Area high school teachers start their fall courses armed with first-hand knowledge about advancing technologies thanks to a professional development workshop hosted by UNG and the Georgia BioEd Institute.

Grange, Terry inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Retired Brig. Gen. David Grange and retired Lt. Gen. James Terry, both UNG alumni, were inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame in 2021.

Tomlinson gains third NSF grant for research

Chemistry professor earns NSF grant

Dr. Aimee Tomlinson, professor of chemistry, received a third grant from the National Science Foundation for research on deep blue organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The grant totals $140,000 over four years.

Gille shares lessons learned in higher education book

Gille writes chapter in higher ed book

Dr. Chaudron Gille contributed a chapter in the book "Thriving as a Woman in Leadership in Higher Education: Stories and Strategies from Your Peers."

Nigel Cares: Taking care of yourself

When we're in balance, things are working well, our body and our minds are in sync with the world, and we are moving through our day accomplishing our goals. These five strategies will help you achieve that balance.

Huerta to headline Hispanic Heritage Month

Huerta to speak as part of Heritage Month

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, one of the founders of United Farm Workers, will serve as UNG's Hispanic Heritage Month keynote speaker.

New spaces add to student experience

UNG's Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation is less than a year from opening, and new spaces on the Cumming, Dahlonega and Oconee campuses will help students feel more at home at UNG.

UNG among U.S. News' Best Universities in South

UNG among Best Universities in South

UNG tied for 16th among regional public universities in the South on the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Colleges list. UNG is also the top public university in Georgia on the Best Value Schools list and earned high marks for its service to veterans and its business education programs.

State library grant to fund digitizing Cyclops yearbooks

State grant to fund digitizing yearbooks

The Digital Library of Georgia awarded UNG a grant to computerize a chronicle of the Cyclops yearbooks from 1975-1995.

Visual Arts celebrates evolution of 50 years

Visual Arts hits golden anniversary

The Department of Visual Arts is celebrating its golden anniversary with events throughout the academic year on three different campus and online.

Alumnus LeRoy gains national attention

UNG alumnus Bill LeRoy gained national attention this summer through videos showcasing his personality as part of the Savannah Bananas baseball team.

Vaccinated? You could win $1,000

UNG announces incentives for faculty, staff and students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including the chance to win $1,000. In addition, those who get fully vaccinated at on-campus clinics between Aug. 18 and Oct. 15 will get $20.

Nigel Cares: How to help a friend

Speaking with a friend who is suicidal can be difficult for most people. However, if you are aware of what to look for and how to engage your friend in a healthy conversation your confidence will increase.

FUSE provides engaged research opportunities

FUSE research engages students

The Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement (FUSE) program returned to in-person participation, to the delight of UNG's undergraduate students.

BSN program ranked fourth in Georgia

UNG's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program recently ranked No. 4 in Georgia and third among public universities in the state.

Ceremony to mark 20 years since 9/11

A remembrance ceremony on Sept. 9 will help UNG mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Canadian Armed Forces Lt. Col. Paul Doucette, the keynote speaker, will reflect on the partnership between the U.S. and Canada after the attacks.

Business college adds pair of minors

UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business now offers minors in fintech and machine learning with the goal of preparing students for the technologically driven workplaces they will enter upon graduation.

Sterrs-Howard picked for music fellowship

UNG music faculty member Dr. Tamika Sterrs-Howard is one of 35 African-American and Latinx music professionals picked for the Cleveland Institute of Music's Future of Music Faculty Fellowship.

Public Safety awaits new space

UNG Public Safety hopes to move into its new headquarters off Morrison Moore Parkway by the end of the fall 2021 semester.

Art faculty, students aim to inspire kids

Through work on a mural this summer and workshops this fall, UNG's visual arts faculty and students hope to inspire children at a Gainesville low-income housing complex to take an interest in art.

Cyber students aim to represent U.S.

Six competitors from UNG are among the final 60 seeking to earn one of the 20 spots on the United States Cyber Team for the International Cybersecurity Challenge in Athens, Greece.

Students research fluid dynamics in a new lab

New lab devoted to fluid dynamics

The new fluid dynamics lab in Rogers Hall on UNG's Dahlonega Campus provides physics students a place to conduct hands-on research projects.

Senior wins third place in research symposium

Senior earns honor for summer research

UNG senior Bailey Bullard tied for third place in the physical sciences and engineering category at Mississippi State University's recent Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Barnes & Noble to manage bookstores

At the end of September, Barnes & Noble College will provide services for UNG's campuses and the UNG bookstore website, offering more options for affordable textbooks and a greater variety of Nighthawks apparel.

Nigel Cares: Connecting to Campus

Want to make successful connections to campus? From hanging out on campus to exploring UNG Connect, we challenge you to do one or more of six different activities that develop a sense of belonging.

More CARES funds available for students

UNG has been awarded another $21 million to help students who have an exceptional need for cost of attendance expenses. Students may get funds automatically or through emergency grants.

Scibelli makes solo violin album

UNG music faculty member Dr. Serena Scibelli's solo violin album taps into her COVID-19 experiences.

Corps newcomers navigate FROG Week

FROG Week helped UNG welcome more than 200 new members into the Corps of Cadets and gave them a snapshot of how their leadership will grow in the next four years.

Trio honored for diversity efforts

UNG honored faculty members Dr. Winnie Namatovu and Dr. Efren Velazquez and staff member Lindsay Bailey for their attention to keeping diversity at the forefront of their service to students.

WoW features fun and informational events

WoW introduces students to campuses

UNG faculty and staff greet students back to campus through the Weeks of Welcome activities during the first two weeks of the fall semester.

Nigel Cares: Connect to others

Why should you participate in campus activities, events and organizations? Getting involved and creating connections with others increases your chances of being successful in college, but more importantly, it creates a greater sense of belonging.

Malasek earns Woman of Year nomination

UNG women's soccer player Taylor Malasek has parlayed her success in the classroom, in the community and on the field into being named the Peach Belt Conference nominee for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Kirk named professor of military science

Col. Bryan G. Kirk, a longtime Special Forces Army officer, is the University of North Georgia's new professor of military science.

Gibbings examines social health factors

UNG faculty member Rima Gibbings wrote an article on how social determinants of health care can help providers offer better care.

GTA returns to the stage

Gainesville Theatre Alliance plans to resume performing its shows on stage this academic year.

Children's book lauds Gainesville community

Children's book celebrates Gainesville

The UNG Press will launch a new children's book this month featuring UNG's Gainesville Campus and community history.

Dr. Jonas Kauffeldt

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

Jacobs: Success has been 'a team effort'

During her annual State of the University address, UNG President Bonita Jacobs emphasized the importance of helping each other during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted the university's accomplishments over the past year.

Nigel Cares: Here to help you succeed

As UNG begins a new academic year, we introduce a new initiative for students, Nigel Cares, that aims to help you focus on wellness and be successful inside and outside the classroom.

School encourages students to get vaccine and mask up

School encourages vaccines and masks

UNG encourages its students, faculty and staff members to follow a few safety recommendations as they return to in-person instruction and activities this fall semester.

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Honors Program hits 25 years

Music lab gets a tech upgrade

Nigel Cares: Healthy Friendships

Malasek in top 30 for national award

Grant funds STEM pilot program

UNG Press earns accreditation

Graduate student earns recognition

Gainesville Campus to reuse solar panels

Honors Program hits 25 years

Nigel Cares: Healthy Friendships

Wilson earns Chinese Flagship certificate

Speaker series brings business perspectives

Music lab gets a tech upgrade

Faculty help train science teachers

Grange, Terry inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Chemistry professor earns NSF grant

Gille writes chapter in higher ed book

Nigel Cares: Taking care of yourself

Huerta to speak as part of Heritage Month

New spaces add to student experience

UNG among Best Universities in South

State grant to fund digitizing yearbooks

Visual Arts hits golden anniversary

Alumnus LeRoy gains national attention

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FUSE research engages students

BSN program ranked fourth in Georgia

Ceremony to mark 20 years since 9/11

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Sterrs-Howard picked for music fellowship

Public Safety awaits new space

Art faculty, students aim to inspire kids

Cyber students aim to represent U.S.

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More CARES funds available for students

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Kirk named professor of military science

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