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�鶹��Ƶ launches vision for future of STEM

�鶹��Ƶ held a groundbreaking July 7 for the STEM Excellence Center, which is scheduled to open in spring 2028 and will prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Mary Casillas, a �鶹��Ƶ senior, works with eighth-grade students during Summer Scholars STEM Institute.

Teacher training pairs with STEM projects

Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this year for pre-service teachers and also inspired rising fourth-graders through eighth-graders with hands-on learning.

Tara Crow earned the Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society 2026 David Cowan Scholarship. She is pictured with Dr. Heath Harllee, assistant professor of health informatics and administration.

Crow earns health informatics scholarship

Recent �鶹��Ƶ graduate Tara Crow earned the Georgia HIMSS 2026 David Cowan Scholarship to support further education as she pursues a health informatics career.

Fulbright grantee heads to South Korea in 2027

Three �鶹��Ƶ students were selected as Fulbright U.S. Student grantees. One has accepted the opportunity and will teach English in South Korea.

Students, professors collaborate on research

Nine research collaborations are part of this year's Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement program. Participants will present their work July 23 in the Hoag Student Center.

Students achieve language proficiency in 7 weeks

Students gain language proficiency in 7 weeks

Students are spending seven weeks this summer to achieve basic language proficiency in Chinese and Russian through �鶹��Ƶ's Summer Language Institutes.

Athletics names 2026 Hall of Fame class

The �鶹��Ƶ Department of Athletics and the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee have unveiled the class of 2026, which is set to be inducted Sept. 24.

Students get taste of logistics industry

Twenty high school students gained a crash course in logistics during Camp Logistics, held June 1-5 at �鶹��Ƶ's Gainesville Campus.

�鶹��Ƶ launches bold vision for future of STEM

�鶹��Ƶ launches vision for future of STEM

Grants Academy offers support for attendees

Grants Academy, hosted by �鶹��Ƶ's Office of Sponsored Programs, has been supporting staff and faculty with the grant process from start to finish since at least 2014.

Bennett honored for service to students

Kristin Bennett, nurse practitioner for Student Health Services at �鶹��Ƶ's Dahlonega Campus, recently earned the Unsung Hero Award from the University System of Georgia.

Cyber camps assist workforce development

Cyber camps help develop workforce

�鶹��Ƶ hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at �鶹��Ƶ's Dahlonega Campus.

Students offer cyber insights to high schoolers

Students offer insights to high schoolers

Four �鶹��Ƶ students helped high school students learn more about cybersecurity and other government jobs at the ENGAGE Youth in Government Expo.

Marketing team takes fourth at AMA event

A team of �鶹��Ƶ students finished in fourth place at the Kennesaw State University Regional American Marketing Association Conference and Case Competition this spring.

Biology students win awards for research

Biology research teams from �鶹��Ƶ presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two �鶹��Ƶ groups earning awards.

Sales students excel in spring competitions

Sales students at �鶹��Ƶ made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.

Teacher training pairs with STEM projects

Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this year for pre-service teachers and also inspired rising fourth-graders through eighth-graders with hands-on learning.

Students present, perform at String Band Summit

Students participate in String Band Summit

Four �鶹��Ƶ students from the Department of Music presented a workshop at the fifth annual String Band Summit at East Tennessee State University Center.

Nilsson lands STEM fellowship, grant

�鶹��Ƶ student Helene Nilsson has been selected for the STEM NetX Fellowship and earned a grant from the fellowship to support her research with Dr. Amber Ignatius.

Students research network security

Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a �鶹��Ƶ professor of computer science and cybersecurity, on the application of machine learning algorithms to network security research projects.

S2C alums give back as teaching assistants

Two previous attendees of Steps to College at �鶹��Ƶ gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.

Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

�鶹��Ƶ took nine nursing students and four faculty members to Peru on a study abroad during spring break to offer screenings and women's health services to local communities.

Donors provide path for healthcare students

Scholarships funded by donors are changing the trajectory of University of North Georgia students' lives and preparing them to meet the state's healthcare needs.

Fulbrighters from �鶹��Ƶ excel in South Korea

�鶹��Ƶ is producing Fulbright students teaching English in South Korea at a higher clip than any other university, and they are embracing the communities they serve.

Acker reaches goal of earning degree

About two decades after first starting college, Laura Acker earned her bachelor's degree in political science from �鶹��Ƶ.

Language event hosts almost 300 students

�鶹��Ƶ's 49th annual Modern Language Day welcomed almost 300 students from 11 high schools for competitions and other activities April 23 at �鶹��Ƶ's Dahlonega Campus.

Students earn awards at literary convention

Eight �鶹��Ƶ students and three alumni attended the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention in New Orleans.

�鶹��Ƶ raises most funds in PBC for Make-A-Wish

�鶹��Ƶ earns award for Make-A-Wish efforts

�鶹��Ƶ earned the LeeAnn Noble Make-A-Wish Award for the most funds raised in 2025-26 during the Peach Belt Conference's annual Make-A-Wish initiative.

�鶹��Ƶ hosts international intelligence ed conference

Global intelligence ed event comes to �鶹��Ƶ

�鶹��Ƶ brought together some of the world's top minds on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence, and global security when it hosted the International Association for Intelligence Education Annual Global Conference.

Students excel in Japanese Speech Contest

Students excel in speech contest

Students from �鶹��Ƶ made a strong showing in the annual Japanese Speech Contest in Atlanta, Georgia, this spring. A first-place finish was one of four top-three results.

Campbell named DII director for WGCA Board

Campbell is DII director for WGCA

�鶹��Ƶ women's golf head coach Sierra Campbell has been selected to serve as the Division II director on the Women's Golf Coaches Association Board of Directors for 2026-27.

Esports team takes second place in nation

The �鶹��Ƶ Esports team finished off a decorated 2025-26 academic year with a second-place finish in the National Esports Collegiate Conference Marvel Rivals tournament.

Research looks at impact of grad school framing

Research examines grad school framing

A �鶹��Ƶ alumna and student partnered with their psychology mentor to publish a research article on the importance of framing in students' perceptions of graduate school.

O'Clery earns PT residency at Duke

Dr. Lily O'Clery is jumping into her physical therapy career with an acute care residency at Duke University during the 2026-27 academic year.

Students create mural piece by piece

Thirteen �鶹��Ƶ students painted mural cloth panels that made up a 44-foot-long mural that was later installed at the Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Federal funds support healthcare education

�鶹��Ƶ will receive $700,000 of federal funding to expand clinical training capacity through new patient simulators and clinical education supplies at �鶹��Ƶ's Dahlonega and Blue Ridge campuses.

Student Counseling earns international accreditation

Student Counseling gets IACS accreditation

Student Counseling at �鶹��Ƶ has been accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Students place at national ag event

Students from �鶹��Ƶ turned in a litany of strong performances at the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization Conference in Branson, Missouri.

Crow earns Georgia health informatics scholarship

Crow earns health informatics scholarship

Recent �鶹��Ƶ graduate Tara Crow earned the Georgia HIMSS 2026 David Cowan Scholarship to support further education as she pursues a health informatics career.

First-Gen researchers earn grants from �鶹��Ƶ

�鶹��Ƶ's Division of Student Engagement and Success has selected the four inaugural recipients of First-Generation college student research grants.

�鶹��Ƶ is top athletic program in PBC

The �鶹��Ƶ Athletic Department set the standard for excellence in the Peach Belt Conference in 2025-26, earning the David R. Brunk Commissioner's Cup for the second time in three years.

Students present at regional biology event

Four �鶹��Ƶ students and six faculty members presented their research at the March 25-28 Association of Southeastern Biologists meeting in Mobile, Alabama.

Soto takes second in state oratorical competition

Soto takes 2nd in state oratorical competition

�鶹��Ƶ student Alexandra Soto finished in second place in the virtual Georgia Interstate Oratorical Association competition before taking part in the 152nd annual IOA competition at the University of Florida.

Alum presents cyber research at conference

�鶹��Ƶ alumnus Kian Esmaeili took his Honors Program thesis to the next level and presented it at IEEE SoutheastCon in Huntsville, Alabama.

Softball team finishes in top six nationally

The �鶹��Ƶ softball team earned one victory at the NCAA Division II championship to finish among the nation's final six teams.

Reaves named national softball Player of Year

�鶹��Ƶ senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.

Courtney researches Oval Office décor

Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at �鶹��Ƶ included the opportunity to visit the nation's capital and present at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.

Nighthawks advance to NCAA championship

The �鶹��Ƶ softball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II championship for the fifth time in six seasons. It opens the event at 6:30 p.m. May 28 against McKendree.

McGill takes reins as brigade commander

Grace McGill has been named Corps of Cadets brigade commander for 2026-27. She is also a captain on the �鶹��Ƶ women's soccer team.

Win sets up South Korea opportunity

Anna Shelley's win in the Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest earned her a full-tuition scholarship and dormitory support to attend the Dankook University International Summer School.

Ellis becomes pro bodybuilder

Tough times taught Sierra Ellis determination, dedication and fortitude. They also gave her the strength to earn her pro card as a professional bodybuilder.