51�Թ�� Newsroom

Student speaker Charlotte Sims and keynote speaker Marvin Vines share a laugh at one of 51�Թ��'s two Dec. 7 commencement ceremonies. Sims earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

Fall graduates look to future with optimism

51�Թ�� awarded roughly 985 degrees and certificates to students this fall, and it honored more than 650 of those graduates in a pair of Dec. 7 commencement ceremonies.

Luncheon honors scholarship recipients

Five nontraditional female students at 51�Թ�� each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Women of 51�Թ�� on Dec. 5 at the Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.

CJ Yeager will have a solo performance with the 51�Թ�� Wind Ensemble this spring as a result of his first-place standing in the Department of Music's annual Concerto/Aria Competition. Jennifer Mandzyuk will have a solo performance with Sinfonietta in the spring.

Concerto/Aria winners earn upcoming solos

Five 51�Թ�� students placed in the annual Concerto/Aria Competition, with two earning a solo performance in an upcoming concert.

Knox takes command of Army Reserve battalion

Lt. Col. Brandon Knox, director of Cadet Recruiting at 51�Թ��, on Nov. 16 took command of the 3rd Battalion, 323rd Regiment (Basic Combat Training) in the Army Reserve.

Record 48 students earn travel grants

51�Թ��'s Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities awarded a fall-semester-record 48 travel grants to support students presenting their research at conferences.

Fall graduates look to future with optimism

51�Թ�� awarded roughly 985 degrees and certificates to students this fall, and it honored more than 650 of those graduates in a pair of Dec. 7 commencement ceremonies.

Ramirez Villarin named Fulbright-Hays recipient

Lorraine Ramirez Villarin, assistant professor of Middle Grades, Secondary and Science Education at 51�Թ��, traveled to South America as part of the Fulbright-Hays program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Luncheon honors scholarship recipients

Five nontraditional female students at 51�Թ�� each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Women of 51�Թ�� on Dec. 5 at the Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.

Concerto/Aria winner earns upcoming solo

Concerto/Aria winners earn upcoming solos

Five 51�Թ�� students placed in the annual Concerto/Aria Competition, with two earning a solo performance in an upcoming concert.

Special ed lab aids future educators

During the fall semester, future educators from 51�Թ�� took part in a special education lab in which they worked with a software tool that helped them assess students, craft education plans and receive immediate feedback.

51�Թ�� is among 'Best for Vets'

51�Թ�� ranks as the second-best public university in Georgia on the 2024 "Best for Vets: Colleges" list released Nov. 4 by Military Times.

Cadets are ready for commissioning

Eighteen 51�Թ�� cadets are scheduled to commission as officers in the Army and Army National Guard at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Convocation Center at 51�Թ��'s Dahlonega Campus.

Grads prepare for their next steps

51�Թ�� will award almost 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall, and more than 600 graduates are scheduled to take part in the Dec. 7 commencement ceremonies.

Rowland named director of government relations

Rowland is director of government relations

Jordan Rowland has been appointed as the new executive director of government relations for the University of North Georgia.

Nighthawks wrap up season in Sweet 16

The 51�Թ�� women's soccer team fell 2-0 to Columbus State University in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional championship Dec. 1.

Women's soccer team makes Sweet 16

The 51�Թ�� women's soccer team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a 1-0 victory against Lander University on Nov. 24.

51�Թ�� secures highway safety grant

51�Թ�� has received a $24,312 grant to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

Scholarships provide life-changing opportunities

Scholarships offer life-changing opportunities

Scholarships have provided life-changing opportunities for 51�Թ�� students, including performing with and learning from faculty who have performed at Carnegie Hall.

iDEA pitch challenge promotes locals, 51�Թ��

The iDEACommunity Pitch Challenge designated its first winner Nov. 7 as part of the Google Rural Communities Grant, administered by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at 51�Թ��.

Nighthawks make NCAA tournament

The 51�Թ�� women's soccer team has earned the No. 3 seed in the Southeast Region of the NCAA Division II tournament, marking its fourth consecutive postseason appearance.

Mullins, Vines will speak at commencement

Mullins, Vines to speak at commencement

Award-winning singer, songwriter-producer and recording artist Shawn Mullins '91 and 51�Թ�� Foundation Trustee Marvin Vines will serve as keynote speakers for 51�Թ��'s Dec. 7 commencement ceremonies. Tracy Amaya and Charlotte Sims will be the student speakers.

51�Թ�� honors '20 Under 40'

The Alumni Association has announced this year's '20 under 40' honorees, recognizing members of the 51�Թ�� family for their personal and professional accomplishments or their distinguished service.

Glouse receives student DAISY Award

Sydney Glouse received the first student DAISY Award given by Northeast Georgia Health System. The award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses.

Oboho commands 75th Ranger Regiment

Col. Kitefre Oboho, a 2002 51�Թ�� alumnus, has taken command of the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, the Army's premier direction-action raid force.

51�Թ�� holds Blue Ridge beam-signing

51�Թ�� held a beam-signing Nov. 7 in anticipation of the upcoming completion of David E. Ralston Hall on 51�Թ��'s Blue Ridge Campus.

Future educators learn about teaching

51�Թ��'s College of Education co-sponsored Future Georgia Educators Day Oct. 31 to identify, recruit, prepare, and retain the next generation of Georgia's teachers.

Corps wins Most Active Company award

51�Թ��'s Corps of Cadets won the Association of the United States Army Most Active ROTC Company Award for 2024.

24 are Distinguished Military Graduates

Twenty-four cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates for the 2024-25 academic year, including five who are in the top 70 out of more than 5,000 in the national ROTC class.

Akin inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Alumnus retired Maj. Gen. Jere Akin was recently inducted into the Army ROTC National Hall of Fame, giving 51�Թ��'s Corps of Cadets 12 total inductees since the Hall of Fame started in 2016.

Public Safety wins 3rd GOHS award

The 51�Թ�� Department of Public Safety has earned first place in the annual Governor's Office of Highway Safety Governor's Challenge in the Colleges and Universities category for the third time.

Blue Ridge students earn scholarships

51�Թ�� honored 28 of its Blue Ridge Campus students with almost $15,000 of scholarships and celebrated the philanthropy that made those scholarships possible at the Tomato Sandwich Supper on Nov. 7.

Cumming library named for McGruders

51�Թ��'s renovated Cumming Campus library was dedicated Nov. 5 as the John and Mary Helen McGruder Library thanks to their lifetime of support to the University of North Georgia and the Cumming Campus.

Faculty member Kroh passes away

Dr. Chris Kroh, senior lecturer of Political Science and International Affairs, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

GIS Day helps students explore careers

51�Թ��'s Geospatial Alliance Club will be hosting its annual GIS Day event on Nov. 20 at 51�Թ��'s Gainesville Campus.

Oconeefest raises $15.6K for scholarships

51�Թ��'s 11th annual Oconeefest, held Oct. 17 at the Oconee Campus, raised $15,611 for scholarships supporting students from Oconee and surrounding counties.

Five alumni selected for veterans HOF

Five 51�Թ�� alumni are part of the 14-member class of 2024 inductees into the Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame.

Students research threatened fish

Three students are working with Dr. Andrew Taylor, a professor of biology, on research helping restore habitat connectivity for a federally-threatened fish species.

From First-Gen to dean of students

Ebonee Dendy was inspired by her grandmother to earn a college degree and is now 51�Թ��’s dean of students at the Oconee Campus.

First-Gen student pursues degree one course at a time

First-Gen student pursues degree course at a time

First-Generation student Sally Gillespie is earning her degree one class at a time, relying on professors, classmates and a tutor.

NSLT paves the way for First-Gen student

First-Generation senior Evelynn Holmes offers tips she has used to navigate college.

Professor shares First-Gen experience

Dr. Efren Velazquez, associate professor of psychology at 51�Թ��, shares his experience and some advice for potential First-Generation students.

Grad student wins DOD Cyber Scholarship

A graduate student in computer science has won the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year.

Veterans honored for their service, sacrifice

Veterans will be honored by the 51�Թ�� community Nov. 11-15. Veterans Appreciation Week recognizes individuals who have served in the six branches of the U.S. military.

Cadets help assemble 'Wall That Heals'

Cadets were part of the group of volunteers who helped assemble 'The Wall That Heals' traveling Vietnam War memorial at 51�Թ��'s Dahlonega Campus on Oct. 30.

Students take part in research experiences

Students from 51�Թ�� took part in a wide variety of National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates and similar programs this summer.

President Shannon: 'We are delivering'

President Michael Shannon shared his vision for the future of the university and his enthusiasm about its momentum Oct. 24 in his State of the University address.

Basketball teams aim high in 2024-25

The 51�Թ�� men’s and women’s basketball teams tip off their seasons in early November. Both teams return all-conference performers as they aim for national and PBC supremacy.

Chancellor launches Ethics Week 

51�Թ�� will host the annual Ethics Awareness Week from Nov. 4-10, starting with a virtual panel hosted by USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue.  

Alumni to be honored on Vietnam memorial

Twenty-nine 51�Թ�� alumni killed in action during the Vietnam War will be honored on a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that will be on campus Oct. 29 through Nov. 3.

Student, faculty member create bridge rendering

A student and a faculty member in 51�Թ��'s Department of Visual Arts have partnered with the City of Dahlonega to create a rendering of a pedestrian bridge that will be built soon.