Strategic Bet: Design and Build a Leadership Foundry

UNG is designated as a state leadership institution by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia — a designation we need to supercharge for our students, staff, and faculty. Leaders are made, not born. Like a “foundry”, where precious metals are transformed within a crucible, our leadership foundry will transform our students through the crucible of a leadership journey. 

Leading the charge to implement this strategic bet as its "Champion" is Anastasia Lin, Ph.D.

Anastasia Lin
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Assistant VP for Academic Affairs & Dean of Honors

Phone706-867-3234

Office locationDunlap Hall, 108A, Dahlonega

Launch of Leadership Foundry Series

Implementing Leadership

Case, Hines earn first publication

Case, Hines earn first publication

A recent alumnus and a senior have earned their first peer-reviewed publication for a piece studying political rhetoric surrounding the Ukraine-Russia war.
Public Safety wins 3rd GOHS award

Public Safety wins 3rd GOHS award

The UNG Department of Public Safety has earned first place in the annual Governor's Office of Highway Safety Governor's Challenge in the Colleges and Universities category for the third time.

Dragon Boat team repeats first place

Dragon Boat team repeats first place

UNG earned its 11th win in the collegiate division of the 200-meter race in the Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, Georgia, on Sept. 9.
Edwards selected as fellow to DC program

Edwards selected as fellow to DC program

UNG junior William Edwards is the school's presidential fellow to the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress for 2024-25.

Cadet earns award for volunteer service

Cadet earns award for volunteer service

Senior Jack Curry earned a President's Volunteer Service Award at the bronze level for his 180 hours of community service in 2024.
Events to reflect on, remember Sept. 11

Events to reflect on, remember Sept. 11

UNG will hold several events to reflect on and remember the significance of Sept. 11, 2001.
High school leadership summit held in Blue Ridge

High school leadership summit held in Blue Ridge

High school students from the Blue Ridge region of north Georgia attended the pilot BOLD Leadership Summit at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus.

Shannon lays out bold vision for UNG

Shannon lays out bold vision for UNG

UNG President Michael Shannon laid out his bold vision for the university's future at 'Reveille,' launching a series of 'moonshot' goals aimed at relevance in a time of turbulence in higher education.
Ed.D. students excel in research efforts

Ed.D. students excel in research efforts

UNG's Doctor of Education students are having exemplary success with finding avenues to publish and present their research.
Legacy of leadership at Summer Honors

Legacy of leadership at Summer Honors

Kelly West, UNG's Summer Honors Program director, found herself at the helm of the 2024 event with program alumnae Dr. Catrina May and Anna Cronan.

Chinese Flagship continues its impact

Chinese Flagship continues its impact

UNG's Chinese Flagship Program has been renewed through 2028. It has impacted students' lives since UNG was first awarded its Chinese Language Flagship in 2011.

Paul, Leyba part of USG leadership cohort

Paul, Leyba part of USG leadership cohort

Dr. Alyson Paul and Dr. John Leyba graduated recently as part of the University System of Georgia's 2023-24 Executive Leadership Institute cohort.
Presidential Awards fund 17 projects

Presidential Awards fund 17 projects

UNG President Michael Shannon has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Presidential Awards, which total $195,000 of support for faculty and staff projects.
Crossroads topics relevant 30 years later

Crossroads topics relevant 30 years later

UNG's Political Science Student Association and Crossroads, its discussion group, turned 30 this year and celebrated by reuniting past and current members. Dr. Carl Cavalli has been faculty adviser since
Slemons named Fulbright UKSI scholar

Slemons named Fulbright UKSI scholar

Sophomore Emilyn Slemons has been named a 2024 Fulbright UK Summer Institute scholar. In addition, she was named a 2024-25 Newman Civic Fellow.

Students observe Court of Appeals session

Students observe Court of Appeals session

The Court of Appeals of Georgia heard oral arguments during an off-site session this spring at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

UNG hosts seventh annual Model UN Conference

UNG hosts seventh annual Model UN Conference

The Model United Nations clubs on the Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses jointly organized the seventh annual Model United Nations Conference at UNG's Gainesville Campus.
Ethics Bowl hones civility for students

Ethics Bowl hones civility for students

UNG's Ethics Bowl team was one of 36 teams to compete at the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl nationals.
Student wins award in D.C. program

Student wins award in D.C. program

Student Marshall VandenOever capped off his time as the 2023-24 UNG Presidential Fellow for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress by winning a writing award.
100 students present research at conference

100 students present research at conference

The 29th Annual Research Conference was held at UNG's Gainesville Campus on March 29 in the Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building.
Campaign aims to raise $97,000

Campaign aims to raise $97,000

The #ONEUNG – Bold Forward Giving Campaign has returned this spring from April 1-30 in the hopes of raising $97,000 for 21 projects.
UNG hosts state Honors conference

UNG hosts state Honors conference

Students and faculty with UNG's Honors Program hosted the Georgia Collegiate Honors Conference from Feb. 23-24 at UNG's Dahlonega Campus, and one student won a research award.
13 female leaders honored at luncheon

13 female leaders honored at luncheon

Ten female students and three alumnae were honored for their leadership by the Women of UNG on March 3. UNG first lady Jessica Shannon, luncheon speaker, shared her remarks.
Santillan first UNG PPIA JSI recipient

Santillan first UNG PPIA JSI recipient

Junior Fatima Santillan is UNG's first Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute fellow. The award will allow her to attend a rigorous seven-week fellowship at the University of California,
UNG named Fulbright top producer

UNG named Fulbright top producer

UNG has been named the top producer of Fulbright students in its category nationwide with nine Fulbright U.S. Student Program selections for 2023-24.

Two new shows from GTA this spring

Two new shows from GTA this spring

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance will perform 'The Crucible' and 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' this spring.
Five earn research opportunities in Canada

Five secure funding for research in Canada 

Five UNG students have earned selection for the Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink program for summer 2024. The program provides sophomores and juniors a chance to conduct 10-12 weeks of fully-funded research
Five selected for Gilman Scholarships

Five selected for Gilman Scholarships

Five UNG students earned Gilman Scholarships in December to support study abroad experiences.
Conference develops leadership of students

Conference develops leadership of students

UNG's 16th annual Student Conference on Leadership is Feb. 3 at the Gainesville Campus. The theme for the free event is 'Level Up Your Leadership.'
Alumnae win Gilman  Changemaker Award 

Alumnae win Gilman  Changemaker Award 

UNG alumnae Melissa Silva and Nataly Morales Villa have earned one of six inaugural Gilman Alumni Changemaker Awards. 
Woods receives award for teaching excellence

Woods receives award for teaching excellence

Dr. Juanita Woods is the 2023 recipient of the Project Management Institute's Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award.
Ethics Bowl team earns nationals spot

Ethics Bowl team earns nationals spot 

UNG's Ethics Bowl team has earned a spot at the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl national competition for the second year in a row.  
Professor, alumna publish work on motor behavior

Professor, alumna publish work on motor behavior

UNG professor Dr. Andrzej Przybyla and alumna Virginie Eyraud, '21 & '22, published an article on interlimb asymmetries found in novice archery training.
UNG named to Best for Vets list

UNG named to Best for Vets list

UNG has once again made the Military Times' Best for Vets college list for the university's efforts to provide a dedicated environment for military veterans to achieve their goals.
Shannon updates Big Bets strategy

Shannon updates Big Bets strategy

UNG President Michael P. Shannon gave an update on his Bold Forward white paper strategy 'Big Bets' in a virtual town hall meeting Nov. 29.

Business students gain leadership skills

Business students gain leadership skills

UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business has launched a new program this fall to help students grow their leadership and workforce skills. Ten students are part of the initial cohort of the Cottrell Leadership
Refugees, migrants focus of COE PDLC

Refugees, migrants focus of COE PDLC

UNG faculty members Dr. Annmarie Jackson and Dr. Sarah Williams are leading a professional development learning community to meet the needs of refugee and migrant students.
Ethics Week set for Nov. 6-12

Ethics Week set for Nov. 6-12

The University System of Georgia will promote Ethics Week from Nov. 6-12 with UNG offering various events focused on ethical awareness.
Week celebrates first-gen students

Week celebrates first-gen students

From Nov. 6-8, UNG's First Gen mentoring program will celebrate first-generation college students with a series of events for Proud to Be First Gen Week.
Olivo Sandoval named Newman Civic Fellow

Olivo Sandoval named Newman Civic Fellow

Junior Susana Olivo Sandoval was selected as UNG's Newman Civic Fellow for 2023-24. The opportunity allows students to network and gain access to training and resources that nurture their assets and passions.

Bold Forward Presidential Updates