Esports team takes second place in nation
The University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Esports team finished off a decorated 2025-26 academic year with a second-place finish in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Marvel Rivals tournament held May 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas.
"It feels good to know that a grassroots program like us can compete on the national stage," said Branyan Daniel, a senior from McDonough, Georgia, pursuing a degree in finance.
This spring's strong showing came on the heels of Â鶹ÊÓƵ winning the Peach Belt Conference championship and taking second in the nation in the Marvel Rivals game in the fall.
Brayden Bryant, a sophomore from Watkinsville, Georgia, who is also pursuing a degree in finance, said NECC "was the biggest stage I've ever competed on." He said Â鶹ÊÓƵ's players are invested in each other.
"I've made some great friends along the way," Bryant said. "I've been able to learn a lot from my teammates, grow as a player and get better at the game because of them."
Matthew Vue, a senior from Winder, Georgia, pursuing a degree in accounting, says Â鶹ÊÓƵ's team competed well against more well-funded teams thanks to a competitive edge.
"Our whole team has a drive to win," Vue said.
Nathaniel Hehl, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Esports coach, was grateful to see his players finish their season on a high note.
"This was a massive success for our program after a very strong school year," Hehl said.
These are the latest in a long line of recent successes for Â鶹ÊÓƵ after a Halo national title in fall 2024 and a second-place national finish at NECC in spring 2025.
Music experience changes lives, recruits students
An opportunity for high school students to experience life as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ music major has shown an impressive increase in enrollment of music majors since its inception in 2022.
There's music in the air this fall at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
The Department of Music will host several events this fall, including its traditional events featuring students and faculty.
Two students attend national forensic program
A PSA student spent time at UT Martin gaining work experience and earning college credit toward a criminal justice degree. A second Â鶹ÊÓƵ student also attended.
Mund takes lead of alumni relations
Jordan Mund, a 2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate, started her new role as executive director of alumni relations Sept. 1.