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Free Speech on Gainesville Campus Leads Student to Defend Her Faith

Free Speech on Gainesville Campus Leads Student to Defend Her Faith

Haley Lopez October 14, 2025

At the University of North Georgia, each campus has designated space for what it calls "expressive activity." On Sept. 22 in Gainesville, a speaker was exercising his constitutional right to free speech,...

A Battle on UNG's Bulletin Boards: How Removing Flyers Violates Free Speech

A Battle on UNG’s Bulletin Boards: How Removing Flyers Violates Free Speech

Daysha Pandolph October 7, 2025

As First Amendment controversies make national news, the University of North Georgia faces its own set of free speech challenges. Since the start of the semester, several student organizations have reported...

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Take a Mental Break with Art at Dahlonega Campus

Jayda Braithwaite October 7, 2025

Each Thursday, UNG Peer Health Education hosts a “Mental Break with Art” where students are able to unwind with a few hours of relaxation by making art. The event has been held since 2023, and Caydence...

Photo via Sigma Tau Delta

English Honor Society Wants You to Check Out Little Free Libraries in Gainesville

Haley Lopez October 7, 2025

To encourage community and increase a love for reading, the Gainesville chapter of Sigma Tau Delta runs three Little Free Libraries around campus. In 2016, Sigma Tau Delta wanted to leave a lasting...

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...

Running for a Cause

Running for a Cause

Brandon Ferraro October 7, 2025

The University of North Georgia’s Delta Zeta sorority hosted a 5K fundraiser on Saturday, Sep. 27, at Yahoola Creek Park in Dahlonega. The event raised $7572.00 and had over 200 people sign up to support....

SWING attendees pose for photo after a range day last spring.

Supporting Women in Networking & Golf: University of North Georgia Program Tees Off

Lily McCarn October 2, 2025

Business deals are not just struck in the boardroom, they are often sealed on the golf course. At the University of North Georgia, a new program is making sure women have a spot on the green during business...

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Coop and the Jazz Cats: Jazz Combos’ First Performance of the Semester

Jayda Braithwaite October 2, 2025

“Damn, those guys can play.” That's the impression Jazz Combos member Cooper Sadefur is hoping to make with the University of North Georgia's Jazz Combos group. Jazz Combos had its first...

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.)...

UNG Celebrates Constitution Day

UNG Celebrates Constitution Day

Hannah Stevens September 23, 2025

On Sept. 17, the University of North Georgia welcomed students from all five campuses to a panel discussion of their First Amendment rights. The event was live on the Dahlonega Campus and was broadcasted...

Study Abroad in Peru

Beyond Borders: How Education Abroad Shapes Students at UNG

Lorilei Fowler September 18, 2025

The University of North Georgia offers many education abroad opportunities. From Peru to Taiwan, students can personalize their experiences through academics, internship or domestic travel study. Education...

Paddle Boarding at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega.

Go, Lead, Explore: UNG’s Outdoor Adventures Program

Hannah Stevens September 18, 2025

The University of North Georgia’s Outdoor Adventures Program, previously known as “Outdoor Pursuits,” provides students with rentable camping resources, climbing instruction and planned adventure...

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