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Ashley Fish is in her third year as a Fulbright scholar in South Korea and helped secure funding for her students to take SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests.

Fulbrighters from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App excel in South Korea

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.

Nilsson lands STEM fellowship, grant

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
Biology research teams from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two ¶¶Òõ̽̽App groups earning awards. Casey Torgesen won the Poster Presentation Competition for his work with Dr. Evan Lampert.

Biology students win awards for research

Biology research teams from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two ¶¶Òõ̽̽App groups earning awards.
Athletics names 2026 Hall of Fame class

Athletics names 2026 Hall of Fame class

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Students get taste of logistics industry

Twenty high school students gained a crash course in logistics during Camp Logistics, held June 1-5 at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Gainesville Campus.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App launches bold vision for future of STEM

¶¶Òõ̽̽App launches vision for future of STEM

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
Grants Academy offers support for attendees

Grants Academy offers support for attendees

Grants Academy, hosted by ¶¶Òõ̽̽App'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

Bennett honored for service to students

Kristin Bennett, nurse practitioner for Student Health Services at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App'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

¶¶Òõ̽̽App hosted 26 high school students and 21 teachers for cybersecurity camps from June 8-12 at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Dahlonega Campus.
Students offer cyber insights to high schoolers

Students offer insights to high schoolers

Four ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Marketing team takes fourth at AMA event

A team of ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 students win awards for research

Biology research teams from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App presented their work on 12 projects at the Georgia Academy of Science meeting, with two ¶¶Òõ̽̽App groups earning awards.
Sales students excel in spring competitions

Sales students excel in spring competitions

Sales students at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App made strong showings in multiple sales competitions during the spring semester.

Teacher training pairs with STEM projects

Teacher training pairs with STEM projects

Summer Scholars STEM Institute served as a pivotal experience this summer 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Nilsson lands STEM fellowship, grant

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Students research network security

Five students partnered with Dr. Ahmad Ghafarian, a ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

S2C alums give back as teaching assistants

Two previous attendees of Steps to College at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App gave back this summer to the program that helped shape them by serving as a teaching assistants.
Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

Nursing study abroad offers service in Peru

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 health care students

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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App excel in South Korea

Fulbrighters from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App excel in South Korea

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Acker reaches goal of earning degree

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

Language event hosts almost 300 students

Language event hosts almost 300 students

¶¶Òõ̽̽App's 49th annual Modern Language Day welcomed almost 300 students from 11 high schools for competitions and other activities April 23 at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Dahlonega Campus.
Students earn awards at literary convention

Students earn awards at literary convention

Eight ¶¶Òõ̽̽App students and three alumni attended the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention in New Orleans.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App raises most funds in PBC for Make-A-Wish

¶¶Òõ̽̽App earns award for Make-A-Wish efforts

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App hosts international intelligence ed conference

Global intelligence ed event comes to ¶¶Òõ̽̽App

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Esports team takes second place in nation

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

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

Students create mural piece by piece

Thirteen ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Federal funds support healthcare education

¶¶Òõ̽̽App will receive $700,000 of federal funding to expand clinical training capacity through new patient simulators and clinical education supplies at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Dahlonega and Blue Ridge campuses.
Student Counseling earns international accreditation

Student Counseling gets IACS accreditation

Student Counseling at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App has been accredited by International Accreditation of Counseling Services.
Students place at national ag event

Students place at national ag event

Students from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App

First-Gen researchers earn grants from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App

¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Division of Student Engagement and Success has selected the four inaugural recipients of First-Generation college student research grants.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App is top athletic program in PBC

¶¶Òõ̽̽App is top athletic program in PBC

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Students present at regional biology event

Four ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Alum presents cyber research at conference

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Softball team finishes in top six nationally

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

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.
Courtney researches Oval Office décor

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

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.
McGill takes reins as brigade commander

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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App women's soccer team.
Contest win sets up South Korea opportunity

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

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.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App honors Purcell's lifetime of service

¶¶Òõ̽̽App honors Purcell's lifetime of service

Seventy-seven years after first arriving at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App as a student, Anne Purcell returned to the commencement stage to receive an honorary degree.
Chandler secures Goldwater Scholarship

Chandler secures Goldwater Scholarship

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App'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 ¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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

Nanzan visit brings cultural exchange

¶¶Òõ̽̽App 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.
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