Poultry judging team excels at national event
The University of North Georgia’s (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) poultry judging team excelled in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest held April 1-3 at Louisiana State University. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's group of students tied for sixth place in market products, eighth in production and ninth in breeds. Jackson Barkley placed 10th individually in breed selection, 14th individually in market products, and was 19th overall in the contest.
"I'm extremely proud of the hard work our students put into participating in this contest," Dr. Linda Purvis, assistant professor of biology and poultry science, said. "The fact that we are consistently competing with top-rated universities shows how competitive and educated our Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are. We have a lot to be proud of as our students did an amazing job and represented our school very well."
The competition allows students the opportunity to demonstrate how well they have mastered the U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations governing the grading of eggs and poultry carcasses.
GTA offers fresh take on Robin Hood
The Gainesville Theatre Alliance will perform the 'Heart of Robin Hood' from Nov. 6-14 in the Ed Cabell Theatre at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Gainesville Campus.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ names Lloyd interim provost
Dr. Steven Lloyd will serve as interim provost of Â鶹ÊÓƵ, effective Nov. 1 until a permanent president is announced. He has served as vice provost since January 2019.
Alum equipped to lead with 'no playbook'
Bernex Richardson said his experiences at Â鶹ÊÓƵ have equipped him for a wide-ranging career path in which he takes the lead in times of uncertainty.
28 cadets earn DMS recognition
Twenty-eight Â鶹ÊÓƵ cadets have earned recognition as Distinguished Military Students for the 2026-27 academic year.