A team effort
FROG Week marks the transition of incoming freshmen in the Corps of Cadets from civilians to cadets at UNG, one of six senior military colleges in the nation.
University enrollment hits new record
With 19,722 students enrolled across its five campuses and online in fall 2018, UNG grew 5% over fall 2017.
UNG’s $620 million economic impact boosts regional growth
UNG had a $620 million economic impact and an employment impact of 6,769 jobs in northeast Georgia during fiscal year 2017, according to an annual study produced for the University System of Georgia.
Nighthawks crack NSA Codebreaker Challenge
In the National Security Agency (NSA) Codebreaker Challenge — a highly competitive, 100-day, nationwide cyber contest with 377 schools — UNG placed third, just behind Oregon State and Georgia Tech.
Veteran wins national ACE Student of the Year
UNG senior Brendyn Melugin, a former U.S. Army paratrooper majoring in psychology, was named the national American Council on Education (ACE) Student of the Year, which is presented to an adult learner who has used ACE credit recommendations to earn a college degree or advance a career.
White House interns deem experience ‘unforgettable’
Mitchell Fariss, a 2017 UNG graduate, and Evan Setter, a sophomore majoring in political science, interned at the White House during fall 2018.
Hardee leads College of Education as new dean
Dr. Sheri Hardee is the new dean of UNG’s College of Education, but it is not a new setting for her.
Mendoza to lead diversity and inclusion efforts across campuses
Dr. Pablo Mendoza, UNG’s first director of diversity and inclusion, has a big charge: promote diversity and inclusion efforts that inform and enrich the university’s teaching, learning and work.
Stars align for new observatory
A new state-of-the-art facility will replace UNG’s 20-year-old North Georgia Astronomical Observatory and will feature two new telescopes that will allow students to see deeper into space.
Oconeefest raises nearly $16,000 for scholarships
UNG scholarship recipients from Oconee County thanked the community for bolstering their dreams of a college education at the fifth annual Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser in October.