Strategic Bet: Get in the National Security Game

We live in a complex world with numerous threats to U.S. national security. The University of North Georgia has a long tradition of strengthening America by delivering functional experts who are leaders in multiple domains. In addition to being one of six senior military colleges, UNG offers degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, strategic languages, criminal justice, international affairs, public administration, security and strategic studies, logistics, and spatial data and information science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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

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Implementing National Security

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.

Professor earns data security patent

Faculty member Dr. Murthy Rallapalli is the lead investigator on a cutting-edge data security solution that recently received a patent.

Grad student wins DOD Cyber Scholarship

A graduate student in computer science has won the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year.

Agent engagement offered by academy

For the third year, UNG provided high school students a glimpse into the field of intelligence through the eyes of former and current agents.

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.

Students gain skills in language, culture

Students from across the country are gaining extensive language and cultural training in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian through Summer Language Institutes at UNG.

Amaya gains insight into Foreign Service

Senior Tracy Amaya took part in the competitive Meridian-Cox Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Washington, D.C., from June 23-29.

Tour connects UNG with industries

Leaders from UNG met with an array of local business representatives during the Nighthawk Impact Tour with the goal of deepening relationships with the companies and ensuring alignment of talent development

Cyber students excel in research, contests

UNG cybersecurity students excelled in competitions this spring and in having their research presented at conferences.

Summer camp job lands internship

Senior Natalie Pippin received an internship at the United States Department of State through the connections she made at UNG's National Intelligence Summer Academy. High school students have a chance

Students excel in Model UN event

UNG had multiple students from its Dahlonega and Gainesville Model United Nations teams contribute a strong performance at the Southeast Regional Model United Nations conference.

UNG second in NSA Codebreaker Challenge

UNG finished second out of 448 colleges and universities in the 2023 NSA Codebreaker Challenge. It was also the top senior military college in the event.  

Alumnus Ly wins Rangel Fellowship

UNG alumnus 2nd Lt. Phillip Ly has earned the Rangel Fellowship, which awards up to $42,000 annually for two years to help him earn a master's degree and begin a career in the Foreign Service.

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.

UNG in 2nd midway through NSA event

Roughly midway through this year's NSA Codebreaker Challenge, UNG's students and faculty are in second place in the nationwide cybersecurity competition.