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    AAC&U highlights research by English associate professor and students

    October 6, 2020
    Dr. J. Michael Rifenburg, associate professor of English, collaborated with UNG seniors Emily Pridgen and Samantha Velasquez on a research assessment of the redesign of an English composition class. The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) shared the trio's research on its "Liberal Education Blog."

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    University of North Georgia (UNG) students Emily Pridgen and Samantha Velasquez and faculty member Dr. J. Michael Rifenburg's research assessment of the redesign of an English composition class recently gained recognition.

    The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) shared the trio's research on its "Liberal Education Blog." AAC&U is the leading national association dedicated to advancing the vitality and public standing of liberal education.

    "This high-impact practice of undergrad research was responsive to local contexts and constituents and mutually beneficial for faculty and students," read AAC&U's post on its social media platforms.

    Pridgen and Velasquez, both seniors pursuing degrees in English with a concentration in writing and publication, were surprised by the attention.

    "I never thought I would work on something that would reach a lot of people," said Pridgen, a 21-year-old from Douglas, Georgia.

    Velasquez, a 30-year-old from Austin, Texas, didn't expect that the research would reach the level of publication. The trio has presented at an international conference and authored two manuscripts under peer review.

    "It's been fun watching its progress," Velasquez said.

    Rifenburg, associate professor of English, said he enjoyed this faculty-student collaboration, which was designed to examine the writing course through student and faculty perspectives.

    "We saw how well the course was going and how well our teaching approach was working," he said.

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    Japan Expo offers cultural learning

    Japan Expo offers cultural learning

    UNG will host its first Japan Expo on April 4 at the Dahlonega Campus. The event will feature an industry panel, a tea ceremony, a koto instrumental performance, and refreshments.
    Japanese students visit for two weeks

    Japanese students visit for two weeks

    A two-week visit to UNG by Nanzan University students provided language and culture exchange between the universities.
    Ethics events provide training for students

    Ethics events provide training for students

    UNG's Ethics Bowl team participated in its national competition March 4-5, and UNG's cadet Ethics Bowl team will host the first Senior Military College Ethics Bowl on March 25.
    Students present research at Capitol

    Students present research at Capitol

    Four UNG students presented at the Posters at the Capitol event held Feb. 27 in Atlanta. The Georgia Undergraduate Research Collective organized the event.

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