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    UNG made an economic impact of more than $755 million on its region during fiscal year 2021, marking a 4.4% increase.

    Economic impact exceeds $755 million

    UNG made an economic impact of more than $755 million on its region during fiscal year 2021, marking a 4.4% increase.

    UNG held a Chinese and astronomy camp for 16 high school students this summer thanks to an NSA grant. These students will receive further learning opportunities throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

    STARTALK academy offers students variety

    UNG held a Chinese and astronomy camp for 16 high school students this summer thanks to an NSA grant. These students will receive further learning opportunities throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

    UNG hosted Steps to College on its Gainesville Campus this summer to help area high school students who are also English learners stay on track to graduate by earning course credits.

    High school students take Steps to College

    UNG hosted Steps to College on its Gainesville Campus this summer to help area high school students who are also English learners stay on track to graduate by earning course credits.


    Summer Scholars helps develop science teaching

    Summer Scholars helps develop STEM teaching

    UNG's Summer Scholars STEM Institute helps pre-service teachers teach STEM while focusing on English Language Learners.

    Payne helps coach U.S. to  third-place cyber finish

    Payne coaches U.S. to 3rd-place cyber finish

    UNG computer science professor Dr. Bryson Payne was part of the coaching staff for the U.S. Cyber Team as it finished third in the inaugural International Cybersecurity Challenge in Athens, Greece.

    STARTALK academy offers students variety

    STARTALK academy offers students variety

    UNG held a Chinese and astronomy camp for 16 high school students this summer thanks to an NSA grant. These students will receive further learning opportunities throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

    Program helps students take Steps to College

    High school students take Steps to College

    UNG hosted Steps to College on its Gainesville Campus this summer to help area high school students who are also English learners stay on track to graduate by earning course credits.

    University's economic impact exceeds $755 million

    Economic impact exceeds $755 million

    UNG made an economic impact of more than $755 million on its region during fiscal year 2021, marking a 4.4% increase.

    Smith honored for financial aid work

    Smith honored for financial aid work

    Susan Smith, UNG associate director of financial aid, in June earned the Donald E. Payton Award for Lifetime Achievement.

    UNG names Athletics Hall of Fame class

    UNG names Athletics Hall of Fame class

    The UNG Athletics Hall of Fame has announced five new members who will be inducted at a Sept. 15 ceremony.

    Middle school students SOAR in Oconee

    Middle school students SOAR in Oconee

    More than 60 Athens-Clarke and Oconee county students participated in the second year of a summer education program on UNG's Oconee Campus to help reduce "summer slide."

    Cadet wins  AFCEA scholarship

    Cadet wins AFCEA scholarship

    University of North Georgia sophomore cadet Jaden Davidson has won the AFCEA Atlanta chapter's 2022 merit scholarship.

    Partnership launches new leadership program

    Partnership develops leadership pipeline

    UNG's TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership and the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education are launching a Fellows Leadership Program from February 2023 through September 2023.

    Four students earn Freeman-ASIA awards

    Four students earn Freeman-ASIA awards

    Four UNG students have won nationally competitive scholarships for study abroad in Asia to further their education and gain proficiency in languages.

    Academy offers intro to cybersecurity skills

    Academy offers intro to cybersecurity skills

    UNG hosted its sixth GenCyber Warrior Academy sponsored by the NSA from June 5-11 with 40 rising high school sophomores, juniors and senior attending.

    NSF funds undergrad research experiences

    NSF funds undergrad research experiences

    Thirteen UNG students will take part in undergraduate research experiences funded by the National Science Foundation and other sources during summer 2022.

    Johnson receives grant for virtual exchange research

    Johnson earns grant for exchange research

    Dr. Lauren Johnson, assistant dean in the College of Education, was awarded a grant to support her efforts for research in virtual exchange.

    Cyber students excel in spring competitions

    Cyber students excel in spring competitions

    UNG students turned in strong performances at Hack the Port and the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition during the spring 2022 semester.

    Malasek earns PBC Scholar-Athlete award

    Malasek earns PBC Scholar-Athlete award

    UNG women's soccer player Taylor Malasek is the Peach Belt Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

    Three receive study abroad grants

    Three receive study abroad grants

    UNG students Melena Appling, Edleen Henriquez, and Susana Olivo Sandoval received funding from CIEE to study abroad in 2022 or 2023.

    Seven selected for Gilman Scholarships

    Seven selected for Gilman Scholarships

    With seven Gilman Scholarship winners announced this spring, UNG now has 19 total recipients for the 2021-22 cycle. The scholarship enables students to study abroad.

    Nighthawks wrap up season in Final Four

    Nighthawks wrap up season in Final Four

    The UNG softball team earned a pair of victories in Denver to finish its season among the final four NCAA Division II teams contending for a national title.

    Georgia leads nation in CyberStart efforts

    Georgia leads nation in CyberStart efforts

    With almost 6,400 high school students participating in the CyberStart America game, Georgia led the nation.

    Student wins cyber research award

    Student wins cyber research award

    Four UNG students had their research accepted for the inaugural Cybersecurity Research in Undergraduate Programs Conference, and Logan Kern won the best poster research award.

    First-gen siblings become Dell Scholars

    First-gen siblings become Dell Scholars

    Three Upward Bound program siblings have earned Dell Scholarships worth a combined total of up to $60,000.

    Classroom named for former Gov. Nathan Deal

    Classroom named for former Gov. Deal

    UNG named a classroom in Young Hall for former Gov. Nathan Deal, who served a three-year term as Regents Professor at UNG.

    Music education program earns national honor

    Music education group earns national honor

    UNG's collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) received a 2022 Collegiate Chapter of Excellence award.

    Softball team punches ticket to NCAA championship

    Softball team punches ticket to NCAA final 8

    The UNG softball team has advanced to the NCAA championship. Also, Journey Gurley will aim to defend her national pole vault title on May 28. Both UNG golf teams earned national honors this spring.

    Fortune ranks MBA among nation's best

    Fortune ranks MBA among nation's best

    Fortune magazine has ranked UNG's Cottrell Master of Business Administration 70th in the nation and fifth-best in Georgia among part-time MBAs.

    Four students win Boren scholarships

    Four students win Boren scholarships

    Four UNG students won Boren scholarships in spring 2022 to support their language and cultural learning opportunities, and two were named alternates.

    Softball team will host NCAA Super Regional

    Softball team will host NCAA Super Regional

    The UNG softball team tallied three victories in Hickory, North Carolina, to earn the opportunity to host the NCAA Division II Southeast Super Regional against Lincoln Memorial University.

    Enactus team makes  strong showing

    Enactus team makes strong showing

    UNG was one of three teams from the United States to place in the top 44 of the Enactus 1 Race 4 Oceans competition.

    PEAKS events go in person in Blue Ridge

    PEAKS events go in person in Blue Ridge

    Personal Enrichment, Action, and Knowledge Series (PEAKS) geared toward older adults in Fannin County and the surrounding region will launch an in-person set of events this summer on UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.

    State funds expansions in Blue Ridge, Cumming

    State funds Blue Ridge, Cumming expansions

    The Fiscal Year 2023 state budget includes more than $24 million to expand UNG's facilities to enhance degree offerings on its Blue Ridge and Cumming campuses.

    Cadets attend conference in Hawaii

    Cadets attend conference in Hawaii

    Cadets Chandler Harris and Jasmine Valentine attended the TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Hawaii from April 11-13.

    Nighthawks compile strong spring seasons

    Nighthawks compile strong spring seasons

    The UNG men's golf team is making its first trip to the NCAA national championship, and the softball team is in the NCAA tournament after an eighth straight Peach Belt Conference tournament title.

    Cadet earns national leadership scholarship

    Cadet earns national leadership scholarship

    UNG cadet Benjamin Yetman received a leadership scholarship award from the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States.

    1,300 grads honored at commencement

    1,300 honored at commencement

    UNG honored more than 1,300 graduates in three commencement ceremonies May 6-7 in the Convocation Center on the Dahlonega Campus.

    Lynn Cottrell receives honorary doctorate

    Lynn Cottrell receives honorary doctorate

    Lynn Cottrell received an honorary doctorate of business administration for her philanthropic contributions to UNG and the community.

    Partnership creates accelerated BSN track

    Partnership creates accelerated BSN

    A partnership between UNG and Northeast Georgia Health System will bring an additional 280 nurses to the workforce over the next five years through an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

    UNG hosting NCAA golf championship

    UNG hosting NCAA golf championship

    UNG and the City of Gainesville are partnering to host the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship from May 10-14 at Chattahoochee Golf Club.

    Cottrell MBA going  online in fall 2022

    Cottrell MBA going online in fall

    The Cottrell MBA will be offered online starting in fall 2022, offering convenience and affordability.

    Sniffen takes part in Flagship competitions

    Sniffen takes part in Flagship competitions

    Freshman Autumn Sniffen participated in her second Language Flagship Hackathon, an event where Flagship students work on finding ways to use technology to help students learn languages.

    Cadets win ROTC title at Sandhurst

    Cadets win ROTC title at Sandhurst

    UNG's Ranger Challenge team earned a fourth consecutive ROTC championship and took home fourth place overall in the 2022 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

    Five selected as Fulbright finalists

    Five selected as Fulbright finalists

    Five UNG students and alumni were selected as finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2022-23 academic year.

    Graphic design student named to AIGA board

    Graphic design student named to AIGA board

    UNG student Mirna Turcios-Galvez has joined the American Institute of Graphic Arts' Atlanta Student Board as the communications officer.

    Student worker pay rates rise for 2022-23

    Student worker pay rates rise for 2022-23

    The starting hourly pay rate for UNG student workers is rising to $11 for the 2022-23 academic year. Some jobs will post soon, while Federal-Work study positions will post in July.

    Tri-Alpha honor society inducts 51 individuals

    Tri-Alpha honor society inducts 51 individuals

    The Tri-Alpha honor society spring induction ceremony highlighted the achievements of 42 students, seven faculty and staff, one alumnus, and an honorary inductee.

    Camp Logistics will expose students to industry

    Camp will offer first look at logistics

    This June UNG will host Camp Logistics, sponsored by Syfan Logistics, to help Hall County high school students learn about the field of logistics and supply chain management.

    Modern Language Day marks 45th year

    Modern Language Day marks 45th year

    UNG welcomed almost 200 students from nine high schools in its service region for Modern Language Day, which featured a variety of competitions.

    Alumni, parents gather for fun, remembrance

    Alumni, parents gather for fun, remembrance

    Hundreds attended the annual Parent-Alumni Weekend, gathering for fun and a chance to make new memories. A color run was added to the usual events and numerous awards were bestowed on alumni and students.

    Poultry judging team excels at national event

    Poultry team excels at national event

    UNG's poultry judging team of students earned multiple top-10 finishes in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest held at Louisiana State University.

    UNG Remembers Day to take place  April 27

    UNG Remembers Day set for April 27

    UNG Remembers Day will honor four students who died within the past year. The events will memorialize Anna Lee Eberhart, Blake Oviedo, Daniel Mayer, and Lucas Baxter.

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    Payne helps coach U.S. to  third-place cyber finish
    Payne coaches U.S. to 3rd-place cyber finish
    Smith honored for financial aid work
    Smith honored for financial aid work
    Cadet wins  AFCEA scholarship
    Cadet wins AFCEA scholarship
    Cyber students excel in spring competitions
    Cyber students excel in spring competitions

    UNG Leads

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    Athletics

    TJ Campbell Named Director of Athletic Communications
    TJ Campbell Named Director of Athletic Communications
    Three Golfers Named GCAA/PING Honorable Mention All-American
    Three Golfers Named GCAA/PING Honorable Mention All-American
    Gleason and Gurley Named USTFCCCA All-Region
    Gleason and Gurley Named USTFCCCA All-Region
    Jolie Lester Set to Compete for Team Germany at U-22 Women's Softball European Championship
    Jolie Lester Set to Compete for Team Germany at U-22 Women's Softball European Championship

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