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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is set to blast into orbit later this year. UNG's Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a Webb Telescope Community Special Event in two languages on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.

Planetarium to host NASA event

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a NASA-designated James Webb Telescope community event on Oct. 22 and 23 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.

In fall 2022, UNG will launch a nexus degree in applied gerontology with a concentration in family caregiving.

Gerontology degree will launch next fall

UNG will launch a nexus degree in applied gerontology with a concentration in family caregiving in fall 2022. Nexus degrees aim to help meet workforce needs in high-demand career areas.

UNG helps Gainesville earn AARP designation

UNG's Pamela Elfenbein has helped Gainesville, Georgia, become part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. It is one of 597 communities nationally to join the group.

English professor publishes Gothic book

Dr. Diana Edelman, interim assistant head of the Department of English, had a new book published. "Embryology and the Rise of the Gothic Novel" focuses on early British gothic novels.

IESA to create 3D model for Oakwood project

IESA assists city planners

UNG students in the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis will survey the land for the Oakwood downtown development project and prepare 3-D visualization of it.

Business college ranks high on affordability

UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business is No. 14 nationally on "The 50 Best Affordable Business Schools" released by Affordable Schools. UNG is the lone Georgia school on the list.

Week will celebrate transfer students

During National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 18-22, UNG will celebrate transfer students and bring attention to the resources they can use.

Nigel Cares: How much is too much?

Students who make intelligent choices about drinking can avoid potential health and impairment problems.

Gerontology nexus degree to launch next fall

Gerontology degree will launch next fall

UNG will launch a nexus degree in applied gerontology with a concentration in family caregiving in fall 2022. Nexus degrees aim to help meet workforce needs in high-demand career areas.

Gen. Joe Jarrard earns McLain Medal

Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Jarrard, a UNG alumnus, on Oct. 11 received an award from the Association of the United States Army for his contributions to a seamless and component-integrated Army.

Planetarium to mark Webb telescope launch

Planetarium to host NASA event

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a NASA-designated James Webb Telescope community event on Oct. 22 and 23 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.

Master's in teaching degree now offered online

Master's in teaching moves online

UNG's College of Education is offering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree online. It is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree, but not one in teaching.

'Murder on the Orient' hits the GTA stage

GTA rides the 'Orient Express'

Gainesville Theatre Alliance will present Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" with a cast of characters and a rotating set from Oct. 15-23 in the Ed Cabell Theatre on UNG's Gainesville Campus.

SMMC guides students to financial literacy

SMMC helps with financial literacy

The Student Money Management Center offers valuable financial lessons through its fall workshops, individual consultations and money mentors.

Campaign raises funds for scholarships

UNG's annual RISE Crowdfunding campaign seeks to raise $104,500 for 16 funds supporting student scholarships.

Managed print system is saving money and trees

New printers saving money

The new managed print system has saved UNG students more than $1,200 and 1.6 trees in unclaimed printing since the beginning of the fall 2021 semester. Information Technology estimates savings will total $100,000 after one year once all expenses are taken into account.

Master's accounting student earns scholarship, internship

Student earns major accounting internship

UNG Master of Accountancy student Alhasan Idrees is one of 10 national recipients of the George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship. He will intern at Dean Dorton in Louisville, Kentucky.

Student makes U.S. Cyber Team

UNG student Taylor Hitt has been selected as one of 25 members of the first U.S. Cyber Team. The team members solved a variety of cybersecurity challenges and showed strong teamwork to earn the chance to compete internationally.

IESA faculty and students map Unicoi Wagon Trail

IESA trio maps historical turnpike

Two UNG students and a faculty member of the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis (IESA) have created a map of the 200-plus-year-old Unicoi Turnpike, which was a wagon trail that connected Savannah, Georgia, by way of the Tugaloo River, to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Hometown Harvest gets grant for outdoor classroom

Gardens get grant for outdoor class

The Hometown Harvest program received a $3,000 grant from the Whole Kids Foundation to create an outdoor classroom behind the Historic Vickery House and increase vegetable production. Founded by Whole Foods Market, the Foundation is dedicated to helping children eat better.

Oconeefest to raise funds for scholarships

Oconeefest raises funds for students

The signature event for the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus will raise funds for local high school students to attend any of the five UNG campuses. Oconeefest is scheduled for Oct. 21.

English professor edits book about Lillian Smith

Bennett edits book on Lillian Smith

UNG professor of English Dr. Tanya Bennett has edited and contributed to a book of essays discussing the writings of Southern writer and social critic Lillian Smith. Three other UNG English faculty contributed to the publication.

COVID cases drop with vaccine uptick

COVID cases at UNG have declined significantly since the beginning of the fall semester, and more participation in on-campus vaccine clinics is credited as one reason for the drop.

Nigel Cares: When to say 'no'

We like to think of ourselves as having special abilities to multi-task, but the more we divide our attention among tasks, the more each task suffers. We simply have limited cognitive resources and exceeding those limitations causes stress.

Golden Eagle Band to headline Veterans Day parade

Band to march in Veterans Day parade

The Golden Eagle Band will march in the 2021 Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6 in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The band will co-headline the parade with the Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes.

34 are Distinguished Military Students

UNG has set a Corps of Cadets record with 34 Distinguished Military Students for the 2021-22 academic year. They were honored Sept. 26 at the DMS Review.

Student art exhibition to honor Hispanic culture

Art exhibition honors Hispanic culture

An art exhibition at UNG will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while offering students a chance to showcase their work and compete for prizes.

Gillespie shines light on unsung civil rights efforts

Gillespie highlights civil rights efforts

UNG history professor Dr. Dee Gillespie's new book focuses on the educational contributions of Black women in training others to read, write and then use those skills to be politically active.

First cadet studies in South Korea

UNG sent a cadet to Korea Military Academy for the first time through the schools' exchange agreement this fall, while cadets from Taiwan and a student from Austria are a part of the Corps of Cadets at UNG.

Uzbek faculty gain and share insights

Two faculty members from Uzbekistan are learning how to help their schools through the American Councils Faculty Enrichment Program this fall at UNG. They also are sharing their expertise.

Grant to expand summer program

The Summer Scholars Institute will expand its service to more students and refocus its curriculum on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for English learners thanks to a National Science Foundation grant of almost $300,000 over three years.

Nigel Cares: Healthy relationships

Are you in a healthy relationship? Attributes of a healthy relationship are honesty, equality, respect, independence, trust, and kindness. If you feel yours is unhealthy, UNG has resources to offer guidance and help.

Mexican Consulate funds scholarships

UNG students who receive scholarships through a program partially funded by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta have a chance to grow their service, leadership and research skills.

Tips to secure job or internship

Students seeking to secure part-time or full-time jobs and internships can boost their resume and interview skills via UNG's Career Services. This preparation helps students succeed at upcoming job and career fairs.

Malasek in top 30 for national award

UNG women's soccer player Taylor Malasek is one of the final 30 student-athletes in contention for the NCAA Woman of the Year award that will be handed out later this fall.

NSF funds pilot program to teach geosciences

Grant funds STEM pilot program

A National Science Foundation grant will fund a pilot program designed to expose high school students to the geosciences. The program is a collaboration between the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis and the College of Education.

Accredited UNG Press celebrates 10 years

UNG Press earns accreditation

The UNG Press earned the highest accolades possible for a higher education publisher. In July, it was admitted as an affiliate member of the Association of University Presses. It also celebrated its 10th anniversary.

South Hall Rotary Club honors graduate student

Graduate student earns recognition

UNG graduate student Domini'que Allen received the inaugural Benny Bagwell Community Impact Award, which spotlights a community member who is dedicated to service above self.

Solar panels to power part of Gainesville Campus

Gainesville Campus to reuse solar panels

Solar panels on the newest area of the Gainesville Campus are being used to power some of the buildings. It helps to save money and provide data for instructional and research purposes.

Honors Program produces top-notch students for 25 years

Honors Program hits 25 years

UNG's Honors Program recruits top-notch students who turn into undergraduate researchers, national scholarship winners, and professionals at the top of their field.

Nigel Cares: Healthy Friendships

Making sure your friendships are healthy and stay healthy can make a big difference in your college experience. So, how do you tell the difference? Who is a friend and who is not really a friend?

Wilson earns Chinese Flagship certificate

UNG student Rachel Wilson has achieved the highest level of Chinese language proficiency of any student in its Chinese Language Flagship program, which started in 2011.

Speaker series brings business perspectives

The executive team of Syfan Logistics and UNG accounting alumnus and actor Allen Earls will be part of the fall 2021 Cottrell Speaker Series hosted by UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business. In a pair of events, they will speak about strategic management and business and Hollywood.

Music lab gets a tech upgrade

The keyboard lab on UNG's Gainesville Campus received an upgrade this summer. Renamed the multimedia music technology lab, the room is furnished with top-of-the-line pianos and equipment for recording and editing audio and video.

Chemistry faculty help train high school teachers

Faculty help train science teachers

Area high school teachers start their fall courses armed with first-hand knowledge about advancing technologies thanks to a professional development workshop hosted by UNG and the Georgia BioEd Institute.

Grange, Terry inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Retired Brig. Gen. David Grange and retired Lt. Gen. James Terry, both UNG alumni, were inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame in 2021.

Tomlinson gains third NSF grant for research

Chemistry professor earns NSF grant

Dr. Aimee Tomlinson, professor of chemistry, received a third grant from the National Science Foundation for research on deep blue organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The grant totals $140,000 over four years.

Gille shares lessons learned in higher education book

Gille writes chapter in higher ed book

Dr. Chaudron Gille contributed a chapter in the book "Thriving as a Woman in Leadership in Higher Education: Stories and Strategies from Your Peers."

Nigel Cares: Taking care of yourself

When we're in balance, things are working well, our body and our minds are in sync with the world, and we are moving through our day accomplishing our goals. These five strategies will help you achieve that balance.

Huerta to headline Hispanic Heritage Month

Huerta to speak as part of Heritage Month

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, one of the founders of United Farm Workers, will serve as UNG's Hispanic Heritage Month keynote speaker.

New spaces add to student experience

UNG's Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation is less than a year from opening, and new spaces on the Cumming, Dahlonega and Oconee campuses will help students feel more at home at UNG.

UNG among U.S. News' Best Universities in South

UNG among Best Universities in South

UNG tied for 16th among regional public universities in the South on the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Colleges list. UNG is also the top public university in Georgia on the Best Value Schools list and earned high marks for its service to veterans and its business education programs.

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Oconeefest raises funds for students

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