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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...

Residential Halls offer students many opportunities to experience the campus culture

Corvias Campus Living – USG files for bankruptcy, what this means for students at the University of North Georgia

Riley Hansen, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

Corvias Campus Living – USG, the managing company for student housing that the University System of Georgia currently holds a public-private partnership with filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings...

HOAG Student Center

The Heart of HOAG: The People Who Make it Special

Lorilei Fowler September 18, 2025

Located at the center of the Dahlonega Campus, HOAG Student Center is where many students gather to eat, game, study and hang out throughout the semester. So it’s no wonder students recognize certain...

Students participating in worship together at The Living Room in Browns Bridge Church.

Christian Ministries Are Available on Campus

Madison Pruitt, Student Writer September 18, 2025

Community is important for college students. For students wanting to prioritize their faith, the University of North Georgia has several ministries for different denominations. Within these ministries,...

FALLing in Love with Dahlonega: Students Share Autumnal Faves

FALLing in Love with Dahlonega: Students Share Autumnal Faves

September 16, 2025

Say goodbye to the summer heat and hello to the autumn breeze. Students at the University of North Georgia are preparing for their favorite fall activities in Dahlonega.  Jenna Kate Welch, a senior...

Critters and Blooms: A New Appalachian Studies Center Program Brings Nature Awareness to Campus

Critters and Blooms: A New Appalachian Studies Center Program Brings Nature Awareness to Campus

Daysha Pandolph September 16, 2025

Over the summer, the University of North Georgia’s Appalachian Studies Center launched Critters and Blooms, a new initiative designed to connect students with the natural world through local wildlife...

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