2017 Faculty Staff Convocation Presentation - A Year of Success
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O.U.R.S. campaign celebrates diversity & UNG values
Third UNG student in as many years wins the prestigious National Institutes of Health Scholarship
UNG hosts Japan-America Summit & celebrates new Japanese program, partnerships
New programs in public relations, digital arts, MBA, technology, strategic studies
Forbes’ list of Best Colleges for second-year straight, #24 in U.S. News’ ranking of public universities in the south, 1 of 3 public universities in Georgia on Kiplinger’s list of Best College Values
College of Education launches online doctoral degree; bachelor’s degree grads ace GACE tests
Chines Flagship program $1.2 million grant renewed
Blue Ridge Scholars Program supports first-time freshmen
UNG one of the top affordable online colleges in Georgia
Professional & Continuing Education earns Leader Excellence & Development Awards
ILSS hosts Economic Security Symposium on trade
Staff members honored with Presidential Excellence Awards
Sandy Ott, Chancellor’s Outstanding Service Award
Miriam Segura-Totten, Regent’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Oconeefest strengthens UNG student scholarships
Eight UNG cadets ranked in the top 10% of more than 5,000 cadets in the U.S.
UNG opens first 3D printer MakerBot Innovation Center in Georgia
UNG wins 2017 NCAA D2 Award of Excellence & Peach Belt Commissioner’s Cup
UNG teaches 12 languages, supported by international partnerships & programs
Gainesville Theatre Alliance puts on another spectacular season
Since 2013, the Presidential Awards Initiative has awarded nearly $800,000 to support meaningful research and scholarly and creative activities
National transfer student conference celebrates 15 years
UNG expands graduate-level programs, including state’s first graduate degree in human services
3 alumnae selected for internships with Department of Energy
UNG national leader in NCAA DII for Make-A-Wish Initiative
AASCB-accredited Cottrell MBA named in top 5 public programs in Georgia
463 participants in USG HealthTrails challenge logged almost 23,000 miles
$40,000 in textbook transformation grants from USG
Rifle team wins championship in first year of SoCon play
Gala celebrates $1.7 million in student scholarships
UNG earns Tree Campus USA designation
Christian Ramos recognized as Newman Civic Fellow
UNG designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense; hosts Cyber Warrior Academy
Academic Advising services expand to help students stay on track for graduation
Debate, Enactus teams earn national recognition
UNG scores record 9 Fulbright Scholars in 2017, placing it among the top in the nation
UNG center adds ‘pith challenge’ for students, community to Start It Up conference
Hundreds participate in 22nd Annual Research Conference
Alumnus John Lamb leaves ‘transformational gift to UNG
Alumnus Bob Matthews recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle as a 2017 Most Admired CEO
7th annual L3 Summit hones leadership skills
Lauren C. Johnson, Governor’s Teaching Fellow
Summer Food Program & Upward Bound: Grants, partners help UNG change students’ lives across region
IESA designated National Center of Academic Excellence & earns $600,000 federal grant to expand programs
UNG confers more than 3,000 degrees during 2016-2017 academic year
UNG commissioned more than 100 cadets as military officers this academic year, a new record for the Corps of Cadets
Students participate in internships, study, research & service projects locally and around the world
UNG baseball competes in NCAA DII national championship, Tom Cantrell named 2017 NCAA DII Southeast Coach of the Year
UNG celebrates progress of Convocation Center with Topping Out ceremony
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