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Logistics courses offer practical learning

UNG students studying supply chain and logistics management have a wide array of tools preparing them for success in the workforce once they graduate.

Rex, a 2-year-old German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix K-9, joined the UNG Police force in October. He's shown here with his handler, Officer Dustin Singleton, at UNG Public Safety headquarters in Dahlonega.

New K-9 officer joins campus police force

The UNG Police now have a K-9 officer. He joined the staff in October and will assist other agencies as needed.

Mixon, Lord inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

UNG alumni retired Lt. Gen. Benjamin "Randy" Mixon and retired Col. Gerald Lord were inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame this fall.

Seven receive LEAP grant funding

Seven UNG faculty members have received LEAP grants that will fund real-world experiences for students.

Staff Council events support nonprofits

As UNG celebrates its Sesquicentennial, it continues two community-supporting holiday events. "Helpful Harvest" was Nov. 18 on the Gainesville Campus and "Spirit of Christmas" will be Dec. 2 on the Dahlonega Campus.

Møller is first Rhodes Scholarship finalist

UNG SGA President Anna Møller is the university’s first Rhodes Scholarship finalist.

Kinesiology majors build with Habitat

UNG students and faculty gave back to Hall County through volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity build this fall.

Reece named to Military Veterans Hall of Fame

Reece named to Military Vets HOF

Retired Army Col. Frank Reece, '60, was inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 5.

New K-9 officer joins campus police force

The UNG Police now have a K-9 officer. He joined the staff in October and will assist other agencies as needed.

Logistics courses offer practical learning

UNG students studying supply chain and logistics management have a wide array of tools preparing them for success in the workforce once they graduate.

Students win awards at Annual Research Pitch

Students win awards at Research Pitch

Fourteen UNG students participated in the third Annual Research Pitch competition. This is the first time it was held on UNG's Gainesville Campus.

Ranger Challenge cadets excel at competition

UNG's Ranger Challenge team won a pair of events at the Spartan Ranger Challenge held Oct. 28-29 at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Upward Bound impact grows, grant renewed

This fall marked a five-year renewal of UNG's Upward Bound grant and a San Francisco trip to help high school students learn more about colleges.

Conference highlights research on composers

UNG hosted the sixth annual Research on Contemporary Composition (ROCC) Conference on Oct. 29-30 at its Dahlonega Campus.

GIS Day shines light on historical maps

UNG's Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis will host 'GIS Day: Mapping History' at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 to highlight historical maps of UNG and the surrounding area as part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Partnership helps students learn about science careers

Students learn about science career options

UNG and The Lab Depot are partnering to offer students a chance to job shadow and learn about the wide array of careers available in science. The company is also making a $25,000 donation to UNG's new STEM building.

Women's soccer team reaches NCAA tournament

Women's soccer team reaches NCAA tourney

The UNG women's soccer team has reached its third consecutive NCAA tournament and will play at top-seeded Columbus State at 3 p.m. Friday in the first round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

Art exhibition honors Hispanic heritage

UNG's Department of Visual Arts and the Multicultural Student Affairs office partnered for the second Hispanic Heritage Month Student Art Exhibition.

Georgia shares model for CyberStart America

The state of Georgia is sharing its successful CyberStart America recruiting model, which is led by UNG, with leaders in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and Alabama.

Students win with ideas to counter disinformation

Students craft plan to counter disinformation

In a recent competition hosted by NATO and William & Mary, UNG students created a winning plan to battle disinformation in the Russia-Ukraine War.

Students learn about teacher education

Students from local high schools learned about UNG's teacher education program from current enrollees during their visit to campus.

Basketball teams enter seasons with optimism

UNG's basketball teams tip off their seasons on the road this weekend with home openers mid-month. The UNG women are coming off a year in which they reached the NCAA Division II Final Four.

Cumming Campus expansion starts

UNG broke ground Nov. 3 on a 27,300-square-foot addition to its Cumming Campus. The new space will allow for the addition of bachelor's degrees in Cumming.

Tool offers online financial education

UNG's Student Money Management Center is partnering with iGrad to offer another financial education tool for students and staff members.

Students excel in QatarDebate event

UNG made an impressive showing at QatarDebate at Stanford University, winning three of four debates. One team member received special recognition for her speaking skills.

Przybyla publishes research article

UNG professor Dr. Andrzej Przybyla co-authored an article examining the relationship of reaction times with hand dominance to gain insight into how to aid in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.

Alumnus John Belser accepted to JAG Corps

Alumnus accepted to JAG Corps

UNG alumnus 2nd Lt. John Belser will serve the nation and advocate for justice as a military lawyer in the JAG Corps.

Ethics Week focuses on culture of excellence

Ethics Week focuses on excellence

The University of North Georgia is participating in the University System of Georgia’s Ethics Week initiative Nov. 7-13. This year's theme is "Promoting a Culture of Excellence."

American Bar CEO, education leader to address graduates

Leaders of ABA, SACS to address grads

UNG will honor graduates in two commencement ceremonies Dec. 17. Jack L. Rives, CEO of the American Bar Association, and Dr. Belle Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, will serve as the keynote speakers.

Celebrations will honor veterans

UNG will host events Nov. 7-11 to show appreciation for veterans and highlight first-generation college student veterans. The Corps of Cadets will participate in events honoring veterans.

Celebrations will honor first-generation students

Celebrations will honor first-gen students

UNG will recognize first-generation college student success Nov. 7-11 with events on each campus.

PT faculty share research with high school students

PT faculty shed light on research process

UNG's physical therapy faculty hosted high school students from Hall County and Hawaii to help them better understand university research opportunities.

Nanzan partnership grows with exchange

UNG and Nanzan University are accelerating their partnership with a study abroad exchange that provides students language and cultural learning.

Dragon boat team wins gold on Lanier

UNG's dragon boat team finished first in the collegiate division of the 200-meter race at the annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

Eleven are Distinguished Military Graduates

11 are Distinguished Military Graduates

Eleven UNG cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates for the 2022-23 academic year.

Four Taiwanese cadets at UNG for four years

For the first time, UNG has four Taiwanese cadets enrolled as four-year degree seeking students. All four are cadets and are full-time members of the Corps of Cadets.

Student designs Gold Rush shirt artwork

UNG junior Gracie Weems designed artwork that was chosen for the official Gold Rush Days Festival T-shirt. Gold Rush Days is an annual event celebrating the first U.S. gold discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Weekend shows big picture of cadet life

UNG's National Leadership Challenge, set for Nov. 4-6, will help students learn about the Corps of Cadets and challenge themselves physically.

MSA announces leadership team

Dr. Andrew Johnson is the new director of Multicultural Student Affairs, and Kyle Murphy is the associate director of MSA.

Youth athletes show propensity for entrepreneurship

Youth athletes show propensity for business

UNG finance faculty member Dr. Kirill Pervun recently published a research article revealing that people who participated in youth sports are more likely to become entrepreneurs.

College of Education earns Murray recognition

College of Education earns clean review

UNG's College of Education was one of 32 programs nationally to earn the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement in 2021-22.

Pierce named GTA artistic director

Zechariah Pierce is the new artistic director of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance.

PCE marks renovations with ribbon-cutting

UNG's Professional and Continuing Education office celebrated its recent renovations in Dahlonega, which were made possible by generous support from the Swanson family.

Gala honors history and philanthropy

UNG's annual gala highlighted philanthropy, scholarship and the leadership of President Bonita Jacobs.

Faculty active in Dahlonega Science Cafe

Faculty active in Science Cafe

UNG faculty members across a wide variety of disciplines are serving as monthly speakers at the Dahlonega Science Cafe during the 2022-23 academic year.

Lambert promoted to brigadier general

Brig. Gen. Kevin Lambert became the latest UNG graduate to ascend to the rank of general. UNG has produced 60 flag officers.

Transfer students celebrated at UNG

UNG will celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them during National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 17-21.

Public Safety Academy partners with Forsyth

A partnership between UNG and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will increase the number of law enforcement officers with advanced training. The first class of officers began training on Oct. 3.

Stuckey, Hiles headline Cottrell Speaker Series

Stephanie Stuckey and Andy Hiles will serve as the leaders featured in this month's Cottrell Speaker Series hosted by the Mike Cottrell College of Business.

Programs mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Programs mark Breast Cancer Month

UNG is supporting cancer survivors this fall with a specialized fitness program on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses and a Breast Cancer Awareness Month expert speaker panel.