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Athletics leads PBC in Make-A-Wish fundraising

Athletics leads again in 'Wish' fundraising

UNG's Department of Athletics has led the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) in Make-A-Wish fundraising for the 12th consecutive year. In June it received the LeeAnn Noble Make-A-Wish Award, given annually to the PBC member program that raises the most funds for Make-A-Wish.

Doctoral students learn anatomy from body donors

Body donors vital to PT anatomy classes

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at UNG begin their time in the program by examining donated cadavers to learn about human anatomy, but they also gain respect for the donors.

Education degree program earns literacy honor

Education program earns literacy honor

UNG's elementary and special education degree program has received National Recognition with Distinction from the International Literacy Association (ILA).

Homeschool topic of educator's book

Dr. T. Jameson Brewer, assistant professor of social foundations and leadership education in the College of Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is the sole author of the recently published book "Homeschooling: A Guidebook of Practices, Claims, Issues, and Implications."

Teachers get experience working with 'gifted' students

Camp teaches instructors, students

Camp Appalachia, a weeklong daytime summer camp at UNG, teaches students about Appalachian history and culture through hands-on activities. The program also benefits the instructors, who are professional educators enrolled in UNG's gifted certification program.

New science activities boost teachers' engagement

STEM activities boost teachers' engagement

More than 30 kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers attended the Experiential Learning and Inquiry for Physical Science Educators (ELIPSE) conference to learn about a range of topics such as NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, climate change lessons and activities, the use of catapults to teach engineering, and best practices to transition from a hybrid format to face-to-face lessons.

Research finds fungal pathogen in region's snakes

Research finds fungal pathogen in snakes

After collecting data for a year followed by an analysis and working with editors, Jessy Patterson saw her paper about snake fungal disease published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases.

Faculty learn to build study abroad programs

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) at UNG is helping faculty develop and execute education abroad and study away programs through two separate academies. "The academies give faculty time to think through and develop the learning goals and logistics for their program," Daniela Martinez, associate director of CGE, said.

English professor Bennett named Fulbright Scholar

Dr. Tanya Bennett, a UNG professor of English, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the fall 2021 semester from the U.S. Department of State and Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Gurley vaults to NCAA national title

UNG's Journey Gurley won the pole vault national championship on May 27 to help her team tie for 19th at the NCAA Division II championship, and the UNG softball team finished among the final four teams at its NCAA championship.

Internationalization efforts increase after ACE lab

ACE lab plans boost internationalization

UNG already is taking steps to implement recommendations gained from 20 months of taking part in a nationwide, collaborative project that helps schools form strategies to give students a broader view of the world.

Program links students with national security experts

Program links students with security experts

Four students from UNG will take part in the Washington Program on National Security, getting to hear from speakers including current and former officials in the White House, intelligence community, the Pentagon, Congress, and think tanks.

Associate professor discusses making music in pandemic

Pandemic didn't stop music collaboration

Technology helped Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis participate in more collaborative music-making opportunities at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic than the months preceding it. Now, she's published a paper and completed a peer-reviewed project about the experience.

Gilman awards nine students with scholarships to study abroad

9 earn Gilmans to study abroad

Nine UNG students received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to help underrepresented students study abroad. The grant also provides up to $8,000 to critical language study.

Two students place in Korean speech contest

A pair of University of North Georgia (UNG) students placed second in their divisions of the fourth annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech and Quiz Contest. UNG co-hosted the event via Zoom with the Korean Education Center in Atlanta.

Advanced leadership course grows students' skills

Students in Rose Procter's advanced leadership course in the Mike Cottrell College of Business this spring gained a wide array of skills to prepare them for their careers. The course is aimed at students in their final semester before entering the workforce.

Faculty move into new buildings on Gainesville Campus

Sounds of equipment being unloaded and boxes being opened and unpacked echoed through the renovated and repurposed Health Sciences Building on UNG's Gainesville Campus as a handful of departments relocate this summer into the buildings that formerly housed Lanier Technical College.

Seven upperclassmen score summer research experiences

Seven UNG students will develop their skills and interests during other research-based programs this summer.

Students place in national sales competitions

University of North Georgia (UNG) students pursuing marketing degrees with a sales concentration and management degrees have excelled in a trio of national competitions held virtually this spring.

Softball team advances to NCAA championship

For the first time since 2018, the University of North Georgia (UNG) softball team is headed to the NCAA Division II championship. As the No. 4 seed in the Elite Eight, UNG will begin the double-elimination event at 3:30 p.m. May 27 against fifth-seeded Biola University in Denver, Colorado.

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity celebrates 50 years

UNG's Pi Kappa Phi chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 22. This golden anniversary is a major milestone for the social fraternity, which designates itself as the longest, continuous-running fraternity on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Vaccinated individuals no longer required to wear masks on campus

Effective immediately, fully vaccinated individuals can resume University of North Georgia (UNG) campus classes, work and other activities without physically distancing or wearing a mask. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue socially distancing from others when possible and wearing a face covering while inside campus facilities.

Softball team's NCAA No. 1 seed leads strong spring sports season

The University of North Georgia (UNG) softball team won its seventh straight Peach Belt Conference (PBC) tournament title and is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

Professor's call to action against misconduct published widely

Dr. Sarah Young, assistant professor of political science at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is shining a light on faculty sexual misconduct in academia.

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 Program for the 2021-22 academic year.

State budget includes funds for Cumming, Dahlonega campus projects

Two construction projects at the University of North Georgia (UNG), a new business building in Dahlonega and a building expansion in Cumming, have received more than $4 million in funding in Georgia's Fiscal Year 2022 budget.

Graduation filled with emotion and a couple of new degrees

Every University of North Georgia (UNG) graduate has a story to tell. And more than 1,100 UNG students participated in the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies May 8-9 at the Convocation Center on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Junior named alternate for Rangel Summer program

UNG junior Ann Lim was named an alternate for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. The program provides undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.

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 for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarships.

Five cadets selected by Army for Nurse Summer Training Program

Five University of North Georgia (UNG) cadets have been selected for the Army's competitive Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP).

Faculty and students research Internet of Things

People interact often with the Internet of Things (IoT), but they know it by a different name. Voice-activated technology used to control lights and other functions in a home is a prime example. A pair of faculty members in the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Mike Cottrell College of Business are taking advantage of a Presidential Incentive Award to expose students to the workings of internet-connected devices.

Thematic English composition courses engage freshmen

English faculty members Lisa Diehl and Jodi Williams are teaching English in engaging and innovative ways. Composition courses are required for all UNG students. Diehl and Williams incorporate a theme into their classes to meet the objectives with Williams focusing on journalism and Diehl infusing her lessons with social issues.

Assistant dean's diversity efforts recognized

Dr. Lauren Johnson, assistant dean and associate professor in the College of Education, was recognized by the Georgia General Assembly in March for her effort to recruit and support diverse high school students from Hall County and Gainesville City Schools who want to be educators.

Students start Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter

University of North Georgia (UNG) students have launched a chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. It is one of 18 student chapters nationally and one of only two in Georgia.

Alumna wins prestigious National Science Foundation graduate fellowship

UNG alumna Jasmine Williamson won the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program award in March. Thanks to the highly competitive and prestigious honor, she will receive up to $138,000 in funding for research.

Exchanges with international military academies grow cadets' skills

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) partnerships with military academies around the world continue to bring opportunities for growth for UNG cadets and international cadets. This spring, UNG welcomed the first two cadets from Korean Military Academy (KMA) and two cadets from Romania for a semester. Two cadets from Taiwan also are studying at UNG for four years. On the other hand, three UNG cadets spent the spring semester at a pair of universities in Taiwan.

Spanish graduation celebration honors students and families

Latino families had an early opportunity to celebrate the upcoming graduation of students from the University of North Georgia (UNG). The Spanish graduation celebration on April 24 on UNG's Gainesville Campus offered parents, family and other supporters a chance to hear about graduates' accomplishments in their native language.

Men's golf team and two women's players earn regional spots

The University of North Georgia (UNG) men's golf team has earned its first NCAA regional appearance and two UNG women's golfers earned individual selections to the Division II Super Regionals.

Tennis, softball sites to host NCAA regional events

The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Tennis Complex at Yahoola Creek has been selected as a host site for next month's men's and women's NCAA Division II Southeast Region championships. UNG will also host the NCAA Division II Southeast Region softball championship at Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park.

Presidential Award, grant help expand Oconee Campus garden as teaching tool

What started as a garden to provide fresh produce for the University of North Georgia (UNG) Food Pantry on the Oconee Campus continues to add new features, even as it retains its original mission, as the Adcox-Brantley Pollinator Research Garden.

Assistant professor of Spanish elected as GAWHE president

Dr. Rosaria Meek has been elected as president of the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE) for the 2021-22 academic year.

Modern Language Day exposes high school students to foreign cultures

Handmade quillings, beaded earrings and bracelets, and a crocheted poncho representing foreign countries are a few crafts that area high school students submitted to the exhibit contest for the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Modern Language Day, which the university has hosted for 40-plus years.

Two physics majors to participate in Posters on the Hill

For the first time in a decade, two University of North Georgia (UNG) students will present their research to the U.S. Congress in a virtual event April 27-28. UNG senior Suzy Steel and junior Rebecca Corley will participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research's (CUR) Posters on the Hill 2021.

Delta Sigma Phi launches new fraternity on the Gainesville Campus

The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity established the first North American Interfraternity Conference (IFC) group on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus. Thirteen students were initiated into the brotherhood in spring 2021 in the Robinson Ballroom inside the Student Center.

Six students win coveted Boren scholarships

Six UNG students won the Boren award in spring 2021. The Boren Scholarship and Fellowship provide up to $25,000 for students to intensively study language and culture abroad.

Stressed about finals? These tips and resources can help you succeed

As final exams for the spring 2021 semester approach on May 3-7, University of North Georgia (UNG) students can take steps to prepare.

Blue Ridge Campus students can get 'Lunch in a Crunch'

With the opening of a food pantry in fall 2020, students at the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Blue Ridge Campus gained access to items that could assist them at home throughout their week. Before long, Anna Speessen realized another opportunity. Students needed self-service options for meals throughout the day between classes.

Assistant coach Acton named to WBCA Thirty Under 30

University of North Georgia (UNG) women's basketball assistant coach Jaymee Acton has been named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Thirty Under 30 honoree, presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

Ralton named women's soccer head coach

The University of North Georgia (UNG) has promoted Kayley Ralton to head women's soccer coach. UNG Director of Athletics Mary Rob Plunkett announced the decision April 19 following an extensive national search.

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Education program earns literacy honor

Body donors vital to PT anatomy classes

Camp teaches instructors, students

Athletics leads again in 'Wish' fundraising

Body donors vital to PT anatomy classes

Education program earns literacy honor

Homeschool topic of educator's book

Camp teaches instructors, students

STEM activities boost teachers' engagement

Research finds fungal pathogen in snakes

Faculty learn to build study abroad programs

English professor Bennett named Fulbright Scholar

Gurley vaults to NCAA national title

ACE lab plans boost internationalization

Program links students with security experts

Pandemic didn't stop music collaboration

9 earn Gilmans to study abroad

Two students place in Korean speech contest

Advanced leadership course grows students' skills

Faculty move into new buildings on Gainesville Campus

Seven upperclassmen score summer research experiences

Students place in national sales competitions

Softball team advances to NCAA championship

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity celebrates 50 years

Vaccinated individuals no longer required to wear masks on campus

Softball team's NCAA No. 1 seed leads strong spring sports season

Professor's call to action against misconduct published widely

Seven from UNG selected for Fulbright awards

State budget includes funds for Cumming, Dahlonega campus projects

Graduation filled with emotion and a couple of new degrees

Junior named alternate for Rangel Summer program

Freshman and junior win Fund for Education Abroad scholarships

Five cadets selected by Army for Nurse Summer Training Program

Faculty and students research Internet of Things

Thematic English composition courses engage freshmen

Assistant dean's diversity efforts recognized

Students start Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter

Alumna wins prestigious National Science Foundation graduate fellowship

Exchanges with international military academies grow cadets' skills

Spanish graduation celebration honors students and families

Men's golf team and two women's players earn regional spots

Tennis, softball sites to host NCAA regional events

Presidential Award, grant help expand Oconee Campus garden as teaching tool

Assistant professor of Spanish elected as GAWHE president

Modern Language Day exposes high school students to foreign cultures

Two physics majors to participate in Posters on the Hill

Delta Sigma Phi launches new fraternity on the Gainesville Campus

Six students win coveted Boren scholarships

Stressed about finals? These tips and resources can help you succeed

Blue Ridge Campus students can get 'Lunch in a Crunch'

Assistant coach Acton named to WBCA Thirty Under 30

Ralton named women's soccer head coach

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