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    Freshman crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2021

    March 15, 2021
    Elizabeth "Liza" Greenberg won the title of 2021 Miss Georgia Teen USA in February. She is a freshman at the University of North Georgia.

    Article By: Staff

    When she was 8 years old, Elizabeth "Liza" Greenberg was introduced to the world of pageants by her favorite neighbor. Then at 13, she won her first major title.

    "That win made me want to continue with pageants," Greenberg said. "It made me yearn for something bigger."

    Something bigger arrived six years later. The University of North Georgia (UNG) freshman became the reigning Miss Georgia Teen USA in February.

    "It was surreal to hear my name called this year, because I didn't hear it last year," said Greenberg, who was first runner-up for 2020. "Now, things have come full circle."

    Greenberg, who is pursuing a degree in elementary and special education, plans to share her story of commitment and resilience with others via digital meetings and, she hopes, in-person appearances later this year.

    "I want to inspire people not to give up," said the 19-year-old from Peachtree City, Georgia. "I was the first returning first runner-up to win since 1997. I took my previous loss as a push and drive. That's what I want to show girls. I want to show them that if first you don't succeed, then try again."

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    Refugees, migrants focus of COE PDLC

    Refugees, migrants focus of COE PDLC

    UNG faculty members Dr. Annmarie Jackson and Dr. Sarah Williams are leading a professional development learning community to meet the needs of refugee and migrant students.
    High school students  explore teaching field

    High school students explore teaching field

    Hundreds of high school students participated in the seventh annual Future Georgia Educators Day on Oct. 31, learning about the teaching profession from UNG students and College of Education faculty.
    Teacher residency program expands reach

    Teacher residency program expands reach

    UNG's teacher residency program has expanded to include three new school districts for the 2023-24 academic year, with 45 students gaining an early start to their careers as educators.
    Tomato Sandwich Supper celebrates scholarships

    Tomato Sandwich Supper celebrates scholarships

    UNG honored 32 students with scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the sixth annual Tomato Sandwich Supper at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.

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