Poultry judging team excels at national event
The University of North Georgia’s (¶¶Òõ̽̽App) poultry judging team excelled in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest held April 1-3 at Louisiana State University. ¶¶Òõ̽̽App'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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
Reaves named national softball Player of Year
¶¶Òõ̽̽App senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.
Education students publish book reviews
Five students in ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's College of Education were featured in the Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates FOCUS Newsletter for spring 2026.
Courtney researches Oval Office décor
Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.