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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.

Blythe heads to South Korea as FEA awardee

Ava Blythe, who is pursuing a degree in chemistry, was awarded the FEA scholarship to study in South Korea, making her the 14th FEA awardee at Ģ��ý.

Ģ��ý student Alexandra Soto, left, 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. She is pictured with Stephania Ortez, lecturer of communication and director of forensics.

Soto takes 2nd in state oratorical competition

Ģ��ý 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.

Students research network security

Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.

Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý excel in South Korea

Ģ��ý is producing Fulbright students teaching English in South Korea at a higher clip than any other university.

Acker reaches goal of earning degree

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

Language event hosts almost 300 students

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

Students earn awards at literary convention

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

Ģ��ý raises most funds in PBC for Make-A-Wish

Ģ��ý earns award for Make-A-Wish efforts

Ģ��ý 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.

Ģ��ý hosts international intelligence ed conference

Global intelligence ed event comes to Ģ��ý

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

Campbell named DII director for WGCA Board

Campbell is DII director for WGCA

Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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

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

Student Counseling earns international accreditation

Student Counseling gets IACS accreditation

Student Counseling at Ģ��ý has been accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Students place at national ag event

Students from Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý

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

Ģ��ý is top athletic program in PBC

The Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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

Alum presents cyber research at conference

Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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

Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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 Ģ��ý 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.

Ģ��ý honors Purcell's lifetime of service

Seventy-seven years after first arriving at Ģ��ý as a student, Anne Purcell returned to the commencement stage to receive an honorary degree.

Chandler secures Goldwater Scholarship

Ģ��ý junior Micah Chandler has won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

More than 100 students present research at ARC

More than 100 present research at ARC

More than 100 undergraduate students presented their work at Ģ��ý's Annual Research Conference held this spring at the Gainesville Campus.

Softball team bounces back into Super Regional

Softball team earns spot in Super Regional

The Ģ��ý softball team tallied four wins in a row after a loss in its NCAA tournament opener, setting up a May 21-22 home Super Regional matchup with Francis Marion.

Nanzan visit brings cultural exchange

Ģ��ý welcomed almost 20 students from Nanzan University for two weeks during the spring semester. This visit came after weeks of online meetings through a Collaborative Online International Learning partnership.

Six named Boren awardees for 2026

Six Ģ��ý students were named Boren awardees, including five scholarship winners and one fellowship winner. Two additional students were named alternates.

Softball team wins PBC, will host NCAA regional

Softball team wins PBC, will host regional

The Ģ��ý softball team secured its first Peach Belt Conference tournament title in three seasons and will be the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.

Baseball team earns NCAA tourney bid

The Ģ��ý baseball team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament and opens the event against Francis Marion at 2 p.m. May 14 in Tigerville, South Carolina.

Cadets ready to lead as officers

Ģ��ý will commission 60 second lieutenants into the Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve during a 4 p.m. May 12 ceremony in the Convocation Center at Ģ��ý's Dahlonega Campus.

Grads prepare for nursing at all levels

Ģ��ý will graduate more than 200 students this May with nursing degrees ranging from bachelor's to doctoral, showing the university's massive impact at every stage of nurses' careers.

Parodia Penha discovers passion for directing

Parodia Penha finds passion for directing

Ģ��ý senior Luiza Parodia Penha is earning a B.F.A. in theatre arts. Her time in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance helped her want to work in directing.

Garnett aims to make an impact on others

Ģ��ý men's soccer student-athlete Max Garnett seeks to set an example through showing up for others. He graduates this spring and will start his graduate studies at Ģ��ý.

Nicholson embraces opportunities at Ģ��ý

Wyatt Nicholson took advantage of the many opportunities he found at Ģ��ý and served his fellow students while preparing for his career.

Zavarce shines as leader, researcher

Albany Zavarce will graduate this week with a bachelor's degree in environmental spatial analysis. She has been an active student leader and researcher.

Sargent follows passion to earn history degree

Sargent follows heart to earn history degree

Dominik Sargent will earn his bachelor's degree in history after roughly 12 years as a Ģ��ý student, including eight years of work in the Gainesville Campus cafeteria to pay for his school.

Students shine in leadership competition

Three Ģ��ý student teams competed at the Collegiate Leadership Competition Southeast Regional, highlighted by a third-place finish from the Cottrell Leadership Fellows.

Tennis teams reach NCAA tournament

Both Ģ��ý tennis teams have earned berths in the NCAA Division II tournament. It is the women's ninth consecutive NCAA bid and the men's seventh in a row.

Baseball team rolls into PBC title series

The Ģ��ý baseball team won three games by a combined 32-4 score to start the PBC tournament and reach the best-of-three championship series May 8-9 against Lander.