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2020
December
2015 national champion softball team among six 2021 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
Department of Defense funds $1.475 million for cyber institute
Assistant professor of education earns multiple accolades
Golden Eagle Band members to perform virtually in national championship game
CURCA allocates newly redesigned mini-grants to 10 student-led projects
Mathematics professor publishes article about wage growth
Engaging Difficult Dialogues seminar set for spring 2021
Scholarship benefits students of Mexican descent
Hammond receives statewide arts and humanities award
Fall commencement full of firsts for graduates
Plunkett appointed UNG athletic director
Rogers elected to board of Georgia Education Advancement Council
Press plans to launch three books in four months
NISTS Conference goes online Feb. 23-25
Eight nontraditional students receive scholarships from Women of UNG
November
College of Education earns exemplary rating for teacher preparation
Senior psychology student wins inaugural Research Pitch contest
Construction on Gainesville Campus expansion nears completion
Sophomore and junior attend competitive State Department seminar
Pitch challenge seeks students with product ideas
Poultry program expands reach with internal and external collaborations
Student wins awards at national and regional Korean speech contests
Operation Agile Leader prepares senior cadets to commission
$1.4 million federal grant will be used to boost Appalachian region
UNG leads Division II in Make-A-Wish fundraising and grants ninth wish
Faculty members publish research about drunk online shopping
Alumnus funds creation of J.T. Morgan Endowed Chair in Finance and Real Estate
Adjustments made to instruction and spring break for next semester
Student Counseling has tips for stressful week of finals
Food pantry to provide Thanksgiving meals to campus community
Cadet Krass wins Coast Guard Foundation scholarship
Enrollment numbers grow moderately nearing 20,000
Physical therapy faculty member publishes research article
UNG business college holds groundbreaking for new Cottrell Center
Two alumni inducted into Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame
UNG encourages COVID-19 testing before fall break
Erin McIntosh named Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
Food and culture featured during 2020 International Education Week
Fall commencement experience set for Dec. 5-6
SGA completes unification with election of president and campus vice presidents
Event scheduled to mark Veterans Day
Nanzan collaboration offers students connection to Japanese culture
Associate professor of visual arts displays pieces in solo show
Regional Ethics Bowl and Ethics Week endure
A couch potato’s guide to the presidential election night
Free music appreciation textbook mixes old and new
Cherokee to share stories of 1800s for Native American Heritage Month
Digital town hall to focus on spring semester changes
New recreation fields open to students
October
Annual research symposium shifts to virtual venue
Faculty and graduate publish article on machine learning
UNG to help host five NCAA Division II championship events
Music conference shares contemporary compositions online
Finance degree program ranks No. 5 nationally
2021 ILSS Symposium will focus on COVID-19's impact on national security
Algebra 'boot camp' bolsters students' confidence
McNair Scholars graduates exceeding expectations
Mienie helps create intelligence course for Georgia high school students
Rippé named director of National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Kaur expands breast cancer research to prostate cancer research
Corps of Cadets wins AUSA Most Active Company award
Multicultural Student Affairs director speaks at USG summit
Graduate and undergraduate students aim to register and educate voters
Transfer coaches help ease transition for fellow students
Alumnus Wilson is new commander of Georgia Army National Guard
Report shows nearly $723 million impact on northeast Georgia economy
Oconeefest raises more than $9,300 to support student scholarships
Senior's film earns praise in local newspaper
Green Zone program helps student veterans
GTA to conduct musical theater and live readings online
Three faculty selected for state-level professional development
Alumna to serve as LGBT+ History Month keynote speaker
Student Conference on Leadership expands to weeklong virtual event
Athletics director Lindsay Reeves to retire Dec. 31
RISE Crowdfunding Campaign raises funds for scholarships from Oct. 5-30
AAC&U highlights research by English associate professor and students
Assistant professor of sociology to examine students' social ties
Boar's Head Brigade-Corps Alumni Weekend adjusts amid pandemic
Computer science degree program earns ABET accreditation
Three students and two faculty publish paper in chemistry journal
Nonprofits seek volunteers at UNG's annual fair
Operation Nighthawks of Honor to pay tribute to Weston C. Lee
September
Student-athletes start on new degrees in extra season
REED Summit highlights job opportunities in Georgia agribusiness industry
Police receive award for innovative excellence
Construction complete on state-of-the-art observatory near Dahlonega Campus
College of Education Dean Sheri Hardee selected for Impact Academy fellowship
Annual Georgia Film Festival turns to digital venue
Blue Ridge Campus opens food pantry
Music concerts and recitals venture to virtual world
Faculty and staff awards presented at UNG LEADS Day
Oconeefest goes online Oct. 1-8 to raise student scholarship funds
National institute names UNG top producer of physics graduates
Art galleries to host virtual and in-person exhibitions
Spring and summer graduates honored at weekend ceremonies
Ribbon-cutting celebrates stand-alone Blue Ridge Campus
Education Abroad Fair will be held virtually Sept. 28-29
Students and faculty represent UNG at virtual international conference
Virtual Nighthawk Preview offers high school students info on all five UNG campuses
Men's basketball player Brown named to national Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
UNG to host first regional Supplemental Instruction conference
Fresh vegetables from UNG's garden feed Lumpkin County students
Adjunct instructor wins $22K scholarship for cyber certifications
SMMC challenges students to save money
Research Pitch Competition launches inaugural event in October
'Hamilton' musical prompts discussion during Constitution Week
UNG moves up in U.S. News & World Report rankings
$1 million gift to fund scholarship endowment for Lumpkin County students
Alumnus Maj. Gen. Paul Calvert takes command of Operation Inherent Resolve
Center for Healthy Aging upgraded to Institute
Events to mark anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Two education faculty discuss book on FreshEd podcast
Dr. Patrick Bunton named new head of physics and astronomy
Event with actress Jackie Cruz headlines Hispanic Heritage Month at UNG
Grant will boost UNG's efforts to help African American males pursue bachelor's degrees
UNG ranks third among Georgia public universities on Money magazine list
Grants and Contracts staff present at national event
Mike Cottrell College of Business faculty offer expertise to community
Jayme McGhan to lead theatre department and GTA
August
Career Services supplies sessions and resources and job fairs virtually
Sixteen UNG students earn Gilman scholarships
Associate professor of marketing publishes journal article
Ribbon-cutting set for new Blue Ridge Campus
Two alumnae re-create mural for Midtown Greenway in Gainesville
REED Summit converts to virtual event with agriculture commissioner as keynote speaker
Gainesville Campus expansion renovations more than halfway finished
Nursing professor Taylor awarded emerita status
UNG reopens all five campuses with safety in mind
Two UNG College of Education programs on successful track
Women's basketball player Sutton nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Outdoor commencement set for Sept. 18 to honor spring, summer graduates
FROG Week looks different, but training leaders remains the mission
GEN 1 program connects first-generation students with graduates
NSA GenCyber Warrior grant for UNG expands to include training teachers
Nighthawk Community Connector grows its network and impacts students
Rec centers reopen to public as libraries limit entrants
Biology professor and alumna inventory species at Flat Rock Park
Adam Frey to write euphonium textbook
Weeks of Welcome maintain presence across all campuses
COVID-19 does not stop research at UNG
Two faculty and one staff member receive Diversity Champion Awards
Jacobs: COVID-19 has shown UNG's agility, resilience and innovation
Online Doctor of Education program ranked in top 10 nationally for affordability
Students begin moving back on campus with staggered approach
History assistant professor publishes her new book
New Bachelor of Music degree to launch in fall 2020
Political Science and International Affairs offers three fully online degrees
Saturday of Service goes virtual
Seven alumni graduate from War Colleges
Assistant professor named to National Science Teaching Association board
Instruction offered in various forms this fall
July
GEMA donates additional PPE supplies to public universities
UNG faculty and alumni involved in COVID-19 research
Peach Belt Conference delays start of fall seasons to Oct. 1
Students can expect these changes as they return to campus
Second annual UNG LEADS Day goes virtual on Aug. 10
Albion starts $25,000 scholarship endowment for UNG students
Blue Ridge Campus nears completion
Students and families may tune in to watch digital town hall
Marketing and Management faculty member's documentary airs on PBS stations
Alumnus Col. Patrick Harvey retires after 30-year Army career
Virtual celebration of spring and summer graduates starts July 27
History professor's research published in Cambridge journal
Upward Bound switches to digital summer program
$30,000 grant will expand STEM lab
Mathematics faculty use technology to gauge students' needs
Master of Accountancy student earns prestigious scholarship
First book of UNG Press partnership with AUSA set for July 21 release
Alumni overcome obstacles to create art
College of Education begins autism endorsement program
June
Jacobs, Gowan land on Atlanta Business Chronicle's Who's Who in Education list
BSN program earns No. 2 ranking on state list
Three students win DOD Cyber Scholarships
Two students win Freeman-ASIA scholarships
CAMP renewed for five more years with $2.1 million federal grant
Nishio named top college teacher of Japanese in Georgia
Diversity Champion Awards nominations due July 10
Alumnus Suchke named Ranger Hall of Fame inductee
UNG receives STARS bronze rating for sustainability achievements
13 students earn science-related summer internships and research opportunities
Enactus team takes third in national competition
First virtual exhibition displays artwork inspired by COVID-19
Domes installed at UNG's new observatory
UNG to reopen for face-to-face instruction fall 2020
Virtual event propels UNG to top spot in Make-A-Wish fundraising
Model UN team earns Outstanding Position Paper award
Crowdfund campaign aims to meet goals for scholarships and student-athletes
UNG secures another 4-year, $1.2 million Chinese Language Flagship grant
18 graduates to join national commissioning ceremony online
A message to the UNG Community
Faculty and staff receive LEAP into Action grants for 12 projects
Paleontology journal publishes biology student and faculty member's research
IESA to offer new graduate certificate in geomatics
Camp Appalachia moves educational experience online
May
Library seeks community's help to document COVID-19 changes to daily life
Alumnus Ben Miller Jr. named Superior Court judge
UNG Press provides $4 million worth of free resources during COVID-19
Record 20 UNG dual-enrolled students graduated in spring 2020
Blue Ridge Campus construction turns inside as completion date nears
UNG debate team ties for first place in Spanish language contest
Board of Regents approves criminal justice program as UNG's first Ph.D.
England takes reins of cross country, track and field programs
Alumni on health care front lines of COVID-19 fight
DNP student receives oncology nursing scholarship
Associate professor appointed as editor-in-chief of international journal
72 commission as second lieutenants from UNG in spring 2020
COVID-19 town hall meeting targets older adults
AskNigel chatbot launches on UNG website
Rare corpse flower blooms at UNG
Free online classes aimed at those seeking jobs or updated skills
Elliott wins spring Cyber FastTrack event
Three students win Ty Cobb Scholarships
U.S. Poultry Foundation awards $7,000 grant to UNG
Students and alumni serve in National Guard's COVID-19 response
Virtual career fair to connect students with employers during pandemic
Mike Cottrell College of Business lauded for annual report
University honors accomplishments with student awards
Summer and fall orientation transition from in-person to online sessions
SGAs to unite and elect one president in fall 2020
April
Senior wins virtual sales competition
Cadet wins scholarship from armed forces group for 2nd straight year
Three from UNG selected for JET Program
Chemistry professor Tomlinson wins national Outstanding Mentorship Award
Three UNG students earn Boren Scholarships
Students prepare for #UNGremotelife finals week
Sabol earns All-American honor in women's golf
Virtual celebration of graduates starts May 8
Four alumni and one senior selected as Fulbright finalists
UNG to use $6.8 million in CARES Act funding to aid students
Professional and Continuing Education launches variety of live online courses
Faculty and staff honored for years of service, retirements
UNG debate and speech teams take top honors at state tournament
FUSE grants awarded to eight faculty members
Grants and Contracts staff present at national conference
US News ranks Cottrell MBA among state's best for part-time MBA programs
John Leyba named dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Faculty member and students pen article to aid faculty in online transition
Two students win Fund for Education Abroad scholarship
New fraternity charters on UNG's Dahlonega Campus
Two alumni earn prestigious graduate fellowship
BSN graduates can enter nursing field before licensure exam due to COVID-19
Student Affairs services adapt to online customer service
Recent alumnus graduates at top of leadership class
Student Health and Counseling along with Campus Rec and Wellness go digital
USG announces no tuition increase for 2020-2021 academic year
UNG partners with community on 3D medical mask design, printing
Paul takes part in HERS Leadership Institute
CURCA mini-grants fund variety of undergraduate research projects
Students and faculty get into groove of remote learning
Tri-Alpha honor society charters new chapter on UNG's Gainesville Campus
Doctor of Physical Therapy student Otley picked for Duke residency
Two physics majors win Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Annual Research Conference goes digital
Alumnus Gayler named chief of staff for U.S. Africa Command
Four UNG students present research to state legislators
Alumnus devises design for 3D-printed masks to help medical professionals
UNG part of USG efforts to collect medical supplies for COVID-19 fight
College of Health Sciences and Professions and UNG alumni honored at Healthy Hall Awards
Alumni Association hands out annual honors
March
Faculty member publishes book on South Africa and state fragility
Nigel's Walk and Run with Superheroes goes virtual April 6-12
Tips to succeed in the online course environment
Critical Language Scholarship names junior a finalist and three others alternates
Faculty member researches COVID-19 responses
Williams retires as coach for cross country, track and field
Biology lecturer serves as co-author for pair of books
GTA celebrates 40 years in action
International affairs students reap benefit from New Zealand partnership
All UNG food pantries remain open for limited hours this week
UNG to move to online instruction for the remainder of the semester
STEM lab to expand to another course in fall semester
Rifle team claims SoCon air rifle title, finishes second overall
Political science major named Newman Civic Fellow
UNG students conduct needs assessment for Forsyth County
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information
Payne receives Order of Thor for efforts to train cadets in cyber
Bagwells create scholarship program that encourages students to give back
Workshop in May will help facilitate difficult dialogues
Women's basketball team earns third straight NCAA tournament bid before event is canceled
South Hall Rotary donates $5,000 to UNG Food Pantry
UNG President Jacobs receives Distinguished Citizen Award
Research projects aim to improve cadets' ruck march performance
Reeves named one of nation's top athletic directors
Sales agreement reached for planned student housing near Gainesville Campus
Poultry program pairs with MCCB to meet industry need
USG awards $30,000 to UNG and Kennesaw State to write open-source textbook
Student wins innovateUNG with product to help mountain bikers
Annual Research Conference shines light on students' work
Alumnae and female UNG students recognized for leadership
Faculty member coauthors chapter in sports psychology text
February
East Asian Films expose students to foreign culture
Dual-enrolled student named semifinalist for national language program
National Leadership Challenge provides taste of life in Corps of Cadets
Middle and high school students learn about agriculture in Poultry 101 program
Speaker to talk about centennial of women's right to vote
Baseball coach Cantrell tallies 900th victory
Two sophomores named Jack Kent Cooke scholarship semifinalists
Tree Campus USA recognizes UNG for fourth straight year
Educational festivals to bring unique opportunities to young scholars
UNG makes Military Friendly Schools list
'Disrupting Aging' event set for March 6-7 at UNG
Record 19 graduate from High School Equivalency Program
Le Belle Voci to perform at state convention
Northeast Georgia Health System becomes official healthcare partner of UNG Athletics
Blessing recognized at USG Academic Recognition Day
Students will compete for chance to take startup ideas to state event
Golden Eagle Band to play in St. Patrick's Day Parade
Attendance record set at NISTS conference reimagining transfer experience
Formal Fashion Show on Feb. 20 to raise funds for Nighthawks SOAR
EPA workshops reach beyond UNG's boundaries
Spring career fairs offer job-seeking students a path to success
UNG named top producer of Fulbright students for third time
Fight song reveal set for Feb. 15 at homecoming basketball games
E-magazine highlights research by UNG students and faculty
Psychology professors publish study exploring diversity
Men's soccer coach part of NCAA Convention panel on mental health
Nighthawk Preview days provide opportunity to peek at UNG's campuses
Former vice president of academic affairs Shott dies
Hot topics on slate for Hoag Lecture Series
S.K.I.L.L.S. sessions help create a better well-rounded student
Operation Nighthawks of Honor basketball doubleheader to recognize Col. Gerald Lord
January
UNG earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Student discovers key to Leo Frank's cell
Jacobs appointed to national task force on transfer credit
Gift makes way for renovations to Professional and Continuing Education Building in Dahlonega
UNG softball coach inducted into Georgia Dugout Club Softball Hall of Fame
President awards $415,000 for faculty and staff research and innovation
Conference on the Americas comes to UNG
Nursing department earns state ranking
11 UNG alumni and seniors named Fulbright semifinalists
UNG helping Lumpkin County Census efforts
Students and faculty help preserve Mount Hope Cemetery
Students and professionals in the spotlight this spring
Four students named CLS semifinalists
PhysTec grant to fund recruitment for physics teachers
Kinesiology professor's research published by The Sport Journal
Olmsted Foundation increases grant to UNG, HBCUs for overseas immersion
Student Health Services opens on Gainesville Campus
Salaam of Central Park Five to speak at UNG during Black History Month
30 students join international honor society
Students to offer free tax preparation for community, fellow students
E.L.I.P.S.E. conference to spark science educators' interest
Two sets of siblings among nearly 60 freshmen who join Corps during FROG Week
Three UNG programs earn U.S. News Best Online Programs recognition
Accounting faculty member attends conference in Naples
Art galleries to bring inspiration to campus communities this spring
UNG wins NSA Codebreaker Challenge 'in commanding fashion'
Transfer process simplifies between UNG and NGTC
Five to be inducted in 10th class of UNG Athletics Hall of Fame
Student Disability Services staffer publishes mystery novel
Honors students paint mural at Wahsega 4-H Center
Teams aim for strong spring seasons
UNG observes MLK's legacy
Geology professor creates 3D tactile map for students with disabilities
Two cybersecurity faculty earn high-level certifications
Famed musical and new play hit the GTA stage
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