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Sigma Kappa sisters gathered at Animals for Alz.

Sigma Kappa Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund

Madison Pruitt, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

On Oct. 22, Sigma Kappa hosted Animals for Alz on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus. Sigma Kappa’s Director of Philanthropy and Service, Jayda Braithwaite, organized the event. Animals...

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Cadets March Into the Future With New Wynne-Mathews Military Science Center

Elizabeth Boyles October 21, 2025

Rising above the drill field with a view of the gold steeple, the future Wynne-Mathews Military Science Center will soon stand as a landmark of both tradition and transformation at the University of North...

People from near and far gathered on one of Dahlonega’s streets browsing booths.

Dahlonega Celebrates 71st Annual Gold Rush Days Festival

Madison Pruitt, Student Writer October 21, 2025

On Oct. 18 and 19, Dahlonega hosted their 71st annual Gold Rush Days Festival in the historic square. The streets were lined with over 300 art and craft booths, food vendors, live music, gold panning,...

Student receiving flu vaccination at flu shot clinic in the Gainesville Student Center.

Shot or Snot: Staying Healthy During the Flu Season

MaryJo Dunham, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

According to the CDC, flu season reaches its peak between December and February, but is active throughout the fall and winter. To counteract this, the University of North Georgia staff from Gainesville...

Where the Mountains Meet Memories: Student Life at UNG Dahlonega

Phoenix Borrego October 14, 2025

From rugged overnight backpacking trips to late-night showdowns under the intramural lights, the University of North Georgia has a way of turning ordinary moments into lifelong memories.   Though...

UNG Students Spreading Awareness About Hunger in the United States

UNG Students Spreading Awareness About Hunger in the United States

Jayda Braithwaite October 7, 2025

People in 100% of countries in the world struggle with hunger. According to Feeding America, in the United States alone, 47 million people are experiencing food insecurity, and 1 in 5 children do not have...

Ally Freigh, Panhellenic President, and Makenzie Burge, VP of Philanthropy and Scholarship, promoting and collecting donations for Circle of Sisterhood.

Philanthrofest: Women Supporting Women Through Philanthropy Education

Madison Pruitt, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

The University of North Georgia’s Panhellenic Council hosted Philanthrofest on Friday, October 3rd. This event brought UNG’s 6 sororities together to raise awareness for each of their philanthropies....

W-O-O-S-H: Lumpkin Literacy Spelling Bee Fundraiser Takes Flight after 6 Years of Waiting

Kyrsten Pluta September 30, 2025

Lumpkin Literacy, short for Lumpkin County Literacy Coalition, is buzzing into focus as they prepare for the return of their Spelling Bee & Variety Show that will be in the University of North Georgia’s...

From Fairways to Flour: UNG Student Brings Baking to Farmers Market

From Fairways to Flour: UNG Student Brings Baking to Farmers Market

Liu Chien Yu September 25, 2025

On a sunny Saturday morning at Hancock Park’s side road, vendors quietly prepared their booths for the weekly Dahlonega Farmers Market, held every weekend from May through October. Among the stands,...

The Vickery House in Dahlonega.

A House With Deep Roots: The Appalachian Studies Center

Hannarose Schiano, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

The Vickery House, home to the Appalachian Studies Center, has planted roots in any way that it can. The ASC serves as Georgia's sole Appalachian center, an umbrella organization dedicated to educating,...

UNG Corps of Cadets artifact display case in the 1873 Shop

1873 Shop Opens on Dahlonega Campus

Jayda Braithwaite September 23, 2025

The 1873 Shop is now open on the University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus. The shop had its grand opening Sept. 20, with a ceremony led by President Dr. Michael P. Shannon and Lt. Gen. (Ret.)...

Annual Pop Up Market Brings 49 Vendors to Campus

Annual Pop Up Market Brings 49 Vendors to Campus

Daysha Pandolph September 23, 2025

Women of UNG will host its fourth annual pop up market on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of North Georgia’s Dining Hall Veranda in Dahlonega. Guests can browse the tables...

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