Gathering of Generals

President's Gathering of Generals

Join us as we Deliver the Corps of the Future!

April 16-17, 2026

Join President Shannon for a time of fellowship, celebration, interacting with our cadets, brainstorming, and strategic thinking. President Shannon is excited for all us to work together and solidify the future of this incredible university and our Cadet Leadership Academy.

Your spouse/partner is welcome to join our concurrent programming for them. 

RSVP

Register by March 20 to president@ung.edu or (706)-864-1993

Military Ball

You are also invited to join us the night before for the annual Military Ball on Wednesday, April 15.

For more information or to register, contact Alex Hovious at athovious@ung.edu or at (708)-269-6337

Alumni Weekend

Join in on a variety of events including class reunions, military ceremonies, and social gatherings designed to reconnect graduates with their alma mater and celebrate the UNG community on April 17–19. Find more details on the Alumni Association page.

2026 Gathering of Generals Schedule

April 16, Thursday
Time Activity Information Participants

12:00

Welcome Lunch

  • Convocation Center, Multipurpose room
  • Casual Attire

General Officers & Spouses

13:15

State of the University: Creating a University that Doesn't Exist 

  • President Shannon

General Officers & Spouses

14:15

University Strategy

  • Interactive Sessions
  • More details on topics and speakers will be added when announced  

General Officers & Spouses

16:30

Adjourn

  • Break and transition to dinner

17:30

Reception

  • UNG Observatory
  • Casual Attire
  • Shuttle Services will be provided

General Officers & Spouses

18:30

Dinner

  • UNG Observatory

General Officers & Spouses

20:00

Dinner Concludes

  • Shuttle Services back to hotels
April 17, Friday
Time Activity Information Participants

6:30

Optional - Observe Courageous Challenge

  • Nighthawk Ridge Resiliency Center

General Officers & Spouses Welcomed

8:00

Breakfast

  • Cottrell Ballroom

General Officers & Spouses 

8:30

Spouses Depart for Separate Itinerary

8:30

Deliver the Coprps of the Future Strategy

  • LTG (R) James Terry
  • Cottrell Ballroom

 General Officers

9:30

Working Group Breakouts: Day One Ready

General Officers 

11:30

Working Group Back Briefs

  • Lead: LTG (R) Terry)

General Officers 

12:00

Lunch with Cadets

  • Cottrell Ballroom

General Officers 

13:00

IPP / H2F Walk Through

General Officers 

14:15

Spouses Return

General Officers 

14:15

Tour Military District

General Officers & Spouses

15:30

Closing Event

  • East Gates Plaza

General Officers & Spouses 

16:00

Retreat

  • Followed by Photos
  • East Gates Plaza

General Officers & Spouses 
Spouse's Itinerary - April 17, Friday
Time Activity Information

8:30

Bus to Gainesville

9:45

Tour Performing Arts/Theater

10:15

Film Screening

10:45

Travel to Film Studios

11:00

Behind the Scenes at Film Studios

11:30

Transition to Visual Arts Building

11:45

Lunch with Cadet Leadership Prepatory Program (CLPP) Students

  • Visual Arts Building

12:45

Tour of Visual Arts Building

13:15

Load Bus for Driving Tour of Campus and Return to Dahlonega

14:15

Rejoin General Officer's Itinerary

Lodging Accommodations

Smith House

  • Phone: 706-725-8148
    • Reserve under 'UNG Gathering of the Generals'

Holiday Inn Express

Comfort Inn 

Mountain Top Lodge