UNG Newsroom

University of North Georgia President Michael P. Shannon has been advanced by the University of North Florida Presidential Search Committee as a finalist for consideration to serve as UNF’s next president.

This recognition reflects President Shannon’s leadership and the tremendous work underway across the University of North Georgia.

At this point, President Shannon remains president of UNG. The UNF search process includes additional steps before any final appointment is made, and he will continue leading UNG as that process moves forward.

We congratulate President Shannon on being selected as a finalist and will keep the UNG community informed as the UNF search process moves forward.

Grace McGill and the UNG women's soccer team are coming off a program-record 18 victories and a Peach Belt Conference regular-season title in 2025.

Fall teams set to chase lofty goals

UNG's fall athletic teams are aiming to build on their championship-level performances in 2025 as they kick off the 2026-27 athletic year.

Repelling from a tower at Camp Frank D. Merrill, the US Army Ranger training base, is just one of the opportunities afforded to FROGS during FROG Week at UNG.

About 240 FROGS set to begin cadet life

About 240 freshmen began their time as UNG cadets Aug. 2-8 during FROG Week, which was led by cadet brigade commander Grace McGill and her team.

The Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis will host a hands-on lab in the Arts & Technology building during Next Fest. It is the first of five Next Fest events scheduled for the 2026-27 academic year and can best be described as an academic festival and community open house.

Next Fest gives taste of UNG programs

UNG will host Next Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at UNG's Gainesville Campus. It can best be described as an academic festival and community open house.

Simmons takes cyber fast track thanks to UNG

Zach Simmons took advantage of multiple opportunities afforded by UNG to earn his bachelor's and master's degrees in two and a half years before entering the cyber workforce.

Meal packing offers service in honor of 9/11

UNG will use a somber day of remembrance as a reason to serve the community through Feed the Funnel, a meal-packing event set for Sept. 10.

9/11 remembrance event set for Sept. 10 at UNG

9/11 remembrance set for Sept. 10 at UNG

Col. Christian Durham, UNG's professor of military science, will serve as the keynote speaker for UNG's 9/11 remembrance ceremony. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

Mills ready to empower future entrepreneurs

Monique Mills is the new director of UNG's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Mike Cottrell College of Business. She aims to equip students with vision to accomplish their goals.

VR course provides authentic experience

Nine students in UNG's Department of Visual Arts gained valuable virtual reality design experience this summer through an immersive virtual environments course.

Students shine in Pathway to Med School

UNG students Halle Pierce and Rosalyn Sanchez gained invaluable experience this summer through the Pathway to Med School program.

UNG, GATC partner for historic preservation

UNG and the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club have partnered to archive the club's history in the Library Technology Center at the Dahlonega Campus.

Next Fest gives taste of UNG programs

UNG will host Next Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at UNG's Gainesville Campus. It can best be described as an academic festival and community open house.

Durham is new professor of military science

Durham is professor of military science

Alumnus Col. Christian Durham is the new UNG professor of military science. The 2001 graduate took over this role in June.

About 240 FROGS set to begin cadet life

About 240 freshmen began their time as UNG cadets Aug. 2-8 during FROG Week, which was led by cadet brigade commander Grace McGill and her team.

Fall teams set to chase lofty goals

UNG's fall athletic teams are aiming to build on their championship-level performances in 2025 as they kick off the 2026-27 athletic year.

Book fair amplifies literacy efforts

UNG and the Dahlonega Literary Festival will welcome readers, writers, educators, students, and community members from across the region for the North Georgia Regional Book Fair on Sept. 12.

Special education degree launches

The UNG College of Education is launching a Bachelor of Science in Education in special education this fall in collaboration with four other University System of Georgia schools.

Woofer Quartet takes top honors at festival

The UNG Woofer Quartet brought home first prize in the chamber music competition at the 23rd annual International Euphonium Tuba Festival, held June 14–20 at Emory University.

Students earn awards at literary festival

Three UNG students garnered accolades for their submissions at the 2026 Southern Literary Festival at UT Chattanooga.

Partnership invests in UNG poultry students

Industry leaders, elected officials and university supporters gathered Aug. 10 at UNG’s Gainesville Campus to celebrate plans for a new poultry instructional complex that will give students hands-on experience.

Estes shines at Air Assault School

UNG cadet Alyssa Estes earned her Air Assault wings and ruck march champion honors July 21 at The Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Van Sickle's book earns award

Dr. Eugene Van Sickle, associate provost for undergraduate programs, won the Journals, Memoirs and Letters book award as part of the 2025 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards.

Cyber teams excel at SummitCTF

Cybersecurity teams from UNG took three of the top four spots at SummitCTF at Virginia Tech in the spring.

Employees earn awards for innovative projects

Sixteen UNG faculty and staff research projects received funding for their work through the 2026-27 Presidential Awards.

Students present at international SI event

Three Supplemental Instruction facilitators and three SI staff members presented research at the 14th International Conference on Supplemental Instruction.

Welcome events offer students opportunities

Weeks of Welcome, set for Aug. 6-21, offers opportunities to meet other students, faculty and staff and learn about UNG’s resources and expectations.

Military Science Center serves as leader launchpad

Military Science Center serves as launchpad

UNG on July 31 celebrated the opening of the Wynne-Mathews Military Science Center, which sets the stage for its Corps of Cadets to produce military officers for generations to come.

Course helps students transition to UNG

This fall, UNG is expanding UNG 1101 offerings to help first-year students take advantage of the opportunities available in college while developing the skills needed for success.

Two take part in NGMC research internship

A recent UNG alumnus and a senior took part in the six-week Northeast Georgia Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Summer Research Internship in May and June.

Academy allows PT students to serve

Students, faculty and staff of UNG are providing a free program this summer that offers structured training for 95 youth athletes ranging in age from 7 to 12.

Future educators boost representation in library books

COE interns promote inclusion in books

UNG College of Education interns participated in a grant-funded project to increase the representation of individuals with disabilities in books in school libraries.

Three from UNG selected for Fulbright

Three UNG students were selected as Fulbright U.S. Student grantees. One has accepted the opportunity and will teach English in South Korea.

Students, professors collaborate on research

Nine research collaborations are part of this year's Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement program. Participants will present their work July 23 in the Hoag Student Center.

Students achieve basic proficiency in 7 weeks

Students gain basic proficiency in 7 weeks

Students are spending seven weeks this summer to achieve basic language proficiency in Chinese and Russian through UNG's Summer Language Institutes.

Athletics names 2026 Hall of Fame class

The UNG Department of Athletics and the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee have unveiled the class of 2026, which is set to be inducted Sept. 24.

Students get taste of logistics industry

Twenty high school students gained a crash course in logistics during Camp Logistics, held June 1-5 at UNG's Gainesville Campus.

UNG launches bold vision for future of STEM

UNG launches vision for future of STEM

UNG held a groundbreaking July 7 for the STEM Excellence Center, which is scheduled to open in spring 2028 and will prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Grants Academy offers support for attendees

Grants Academy, hosted by UNG's Office of Sponsored Programs, has been supporting staff and faculty with the grant process from start to finish since at least 2014.

Bennett honored for service to students

Kristin Bennett, nurse practitioner for Student Health Services at UNG's Dahlonega Campus, recently earned the Unsung Hero Award from the University System of Georgia.

Cyber camps assist workforce development

Cyber camps help develop workforce

UNG hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Students offer cyber insights to high schoolers

Students offer insights to high schoolers

Four UNG students helped high school students learn more about cybersecurity and other government jobs at the ENGAGE Youth in Government Expo.

Marketing team takes fourth at AMA event

A team of UNG students finished in fourth place at the Kennesaw State University Regional American Marketing Association Conference and Case Competition this spring.

Biology students win awards for research

Biology research teams from UNG presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two UNG groups earning awards.

Sales students excel in spring competitions

Sales students at UNG made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.

Teacher training pairs with STEM projects

Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this year for pre-service teachers and also inspired rising fourth-graders through eighth-graders with hands-on learning.

Students present, perform at String Band Summit

Students participate in String Band Summit

Four UNG students from the Department of Music presented a workshop at the fifth annual String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University Center.

Nilsson lands STEM fellowship, grant

UNG student Helene Nilsson has been selected for the STEM NetX Fellowship and earned a grant from the fellowship to support her research with Dr. Amber Ignatius.

Students research network security

Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a UNG professor of computer science and cybersecurity, on the application of machine learning algorithms to network security research projects.

S2C alums give back as teaching assistants

Two previous attendees of Steps to College at UNG gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.

Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

UNG took nine nursing students and four faculty members to Peru on a study abroad during spring break to offer screenings and women's health services to local communities.

Donors provide path for healthcare students

Scholarships funded by donors are changing the trajectory of University of North Georgia students' lives and preparing them to meet the state's healthcare needs.

Fulbrighters from UNG excel in South Korea

UNG is producing Fulbright students teaching English in South Korea at a higher clip than any other university, and they are embracing the communities they serve.

Acker reaches goal of earning degree

About two decades after first starting college, Laura Acker earned her bachelor's degree in political science from UNG.

Language event hosts almost 300 students

UNG's 49th annual Modern Language Day welcomed almost 300 students from 11 high schools for competitions and other activities April 23 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.