Outstanding Female Student Leaders Recognized By Women Of UNG

"Driven," holistic," "model," "servant," "action oriented," "champion of diversity," "dedicated," and "outstanding" are some of the words.

In Oconee Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Oconee County.

Released Data Shed Light On COVID-19 At Oconee County Schools

Just less than a third of the positive tests have been for faculty and staff.

Education Tax Referendum Receives Overwhelming Support

Turnout was very low, but support was higher than in recent school tax referendums.

Early Voting Turnout Light For Education Sales Tax Referendum

In-person voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

REACH Day To Connect Scholars With University Students And Staff

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020, Sandy Ott2 would meet with her Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen3 (REACH).

School Attorney Rejects Legal Clinic Request For Live Streaming

Attorney Phillip Hartley said the Georgia Open Meetings Act does not require the Board to change its policy on live streaming of meetings.

New STEM Scholarship Helps Two Oconee Students

In the 2019-20 academic year, thousands of institutional scholarships2 were awarded to University of North Georgia (UNG) students.

Voters Asked To Approve Sales Tax For Middle School Construction

Early voting starts Monday for new Education Local Option Sales Tax.

REACH Day To Connect Scholars With University Students And Staff, N. Georgia

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020, Sandy Ott2 would meet with her Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen3 (REACH).

Title IX Policy Changes Affect Internal Procedures

Originally passed as a federal civil rights law to include women's sports at educational institutions, Title IX has evolved into legislation

Librarian Receives Award From Georgia Library Association

Virginia "Ginny" Feher retired as librarian of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus after 33 years in higher education.

Second Round Of CARES Funds Disperses Feb. 14-19

Funds are for the U. of N. Georgia

Contemporary Antisemitism To Be Discussed In Hoag Lecture Series, U. of N. Georgia

Exposing students to contemporary issues with historical significance followed by a discussion is one purpose of the Hoag Lecture Series.

Parent Asks School Board To Provide Oversight Of Administration

John Phillips made his recommendation based on research he did on communication from the superintendent with the Board.

University Legal Clinic Calls On School Board To Change Policies

The legal team says the School Board needs to guarantee access to meetings and protect free speech rights of community members.

School Board Launches Tax Referendum In Time Of Controversy

The tax would fund a large number of school capital projects. The controversy is over masks during the pandemic.

NE Health District Adds 10 COVID-19 Deaths, 447 New Cases

Area long-term care facilities experiencing an outbreak of the disease.

Parent Says Oconee School Board Not Responding To Her Requests

Andrea Wellnitz spoke before the Board of Education at the last meeting in December and has followed up with a letter.

Fall Commencement Full Of Firsts For Graduates

University of North Georgia (UNG) student David Esteban Loarca always knew he would go to college.

Press Plans To Launch Three Books In Four Months

Just like a military group ready to launch, the University of North Georgia (UNG) Press2 has calculated the optimum time to publish 3 books.

Eight Nontraditional Students Receive Scholarships From Women Of UNG

As a mother of five, University of North Georgia (UNG) student Renee Clement knows the importance of education and the value of a dollar.

Senior Psychology Student Wins Inaugural Research Pitch Contest

When University of North Georgia (UNG) senior Madison Rodriguez heard about the inaugural Research Pitch2 competition, she was hesitant.

$1.4 Million Federal Grant Will Be Used To Boost Appalachian Region

The University of North Georgia has been awarded a $1,450,719 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor2 to provide workforce development.

Adjustments Made To Instruction And Spring Break For Next Semester

The University of N. Georgia (UNG) continues efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and enhance the academic experience for its students.

Food Pantry To Provide Thanksgiving Meals To Campus Community

University of North Georgia (UNG) students, faculty and staff have the chance to receive a holiday box full of all the fixings.

Student Counseling Has Tips For Stressful Week Of Finals, UNG

Being a college student can be filled with stressful experiences such as maintaining good grades or working to fund one's education.

Enrollment Numbers Grow Moderately, Nearing 20,000

Enrollment for fall 2020 at the University of North Georgia (UNG) hit a new record with 19,793 students on its five campuses.

Food And Culture Featured During The 2020 International Education Week, UNG

As a child, Dr. Alvaro Torres-Calderon watched his grandmother cook in their home in Lima, Peru.

Fall Commencement Experience Set For Dec. 5-6

Nearly 800 Univ. of N. Georgia students are scheduled to participate in the university's revamped and socially distanced commencement.

Cherokee To Share Stories Of 1800s For Native American Heritage Month At UNG

As a Cherokee, Robert RedHawk Eldridge travels across the country to share stories about his Native American ancestors and culture.

Digital Town Hall To Focus On Spring Semester Changes, UNG

To center on spring term modality, health, and safety on campus.

Annual Research Symposium Shifts To Virtual Venue At UNG

On Nov. 6, Allison Galloup, associate professor, will present her research project in a new way.

Algebra 'Boot Camp' Bolsters Students' Confidence At UNG

Aspiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus benefit.

Oconee School Board Decides Against Live Streaming Meetings

Two of four candidates for Board seats in Nov. 3 election, Laura Ormes and Joan Parker, pledge to promote live streaming.

Oconeefest Raises More Than $9,300 To Support Student Scholarships

This year's virtual Oconeefest fundraiser2 has raised more than $9,300 for University of North Georgia (UNG) student scholarships.

Green Zone Program Helps Student Veterans, UNG

After serving for five active years in the U.S. Army, Magnum Brock said enrolling at the University of North Georgia (UNG) was a struggle.

Assistant Professor Of Sociology To Examine Students' Social Ties At UNG

When most people hear the words "social network," they think of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Nonprofits Seek Volunteers At UNG Annual Fair

More than 270 UNG students have volunteered for the fair over the past two years.

Three Students And Two Faculty, UNG, Publish Paper In Chemistry Journal

University of North Georgia (UNG) faculty members Dr. Eric Huddleston and Dr. Jim Konzelman had a simple idea.