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Ranger Challenge team advances to Sandhurst

�ǿմ�ý's Ranger Challenge team is returning to the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition for the first time in four years after a second-place finish at 6th Brigade Titan Ranger Challenge.

�ǿմ�ý third in Division 1 of NSA cyber event

Cybersecurity students, faculty and alumni from �ǿմ�ý finished third in the nation in Division 1 of the NSA Codebreaker Challenge that ran from Sept. 24-Jan. 14.

Luncheon shines light on scholarship winners

Six nontraditional female students at �ǿմ�ý each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Women of �ǿմ�ý and other supporters and were honored Dec. 4 at the Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.

Ranger Challenge team advances to Sandhurst

�ǿմ�ý's Ranger Challenge team is returning to the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition for the first time in four years after a second-place finish at 6th Brigade Titan Ranger Challenge.

Psychology students share research on campus

Psychology students share research at event

More than 40 students had an opportunity to present their psychology research in an event at �ǿմ�ý's Gainesville Campus on Nov. 21.

GTA kicks off spring with comedy production

GTA kicks off spring with comedy play

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance will start its spring season Feb. 13-21 with 'The Play That Goes Wrong.'

Efforts increased to support, engage vets

With over 500 student veterans currently enrolled at �ǿմ�ý, significant strides have been made for their engagement and support while they manage coursework, home life and employment.

Paralympic medalist to share insights at �ǿմ�ý

Attendees will hear from Paralympic gold medalist and keynote speaker McKenzie Coan at the Student Conference on Leadership on Feb. 7 at �ǿմ�ý's Gainesville Campus.

�ǿմ�ý third in Division 1 of NSA cyber event

Cybersecurity students, faculty and alumni from �ǿմ�ý finished third in the nation in Division 1 of the NSA Codebreaker Challenge that ran from Sept. 24-Jan. 14.

Luncheon shines light on scholarship recipients

Luncheon shines light on scholarship winners

Jones heading to Taiwan thanks to FEA scholarship

Jones heads to Taiwan on FEA scholarship

A FEA scholarship changes the life of a nontraditional student with an opportunity to study in Taiwan this spring.

Spring teams aim to maintain high standards

Spring teams aim to uphold high standards

�ǿմ�ý's spring sports teams are gearing up for another season competing at the highest levels both in the Peach Belt Conference and nationally.

Students offer free tax preparation

Students pursuing bachelor's and master's accounting degrees at �ǿմ�ý are providing free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the IRS.

Appalachian Studies Center celebrates 20 years

Appalachian Studies Center marks 20 years

�ǿմ�ý's Appalachian Studies Center, the only center of its kind in Georgia, celebrated its 20th anniversary during the fall semester.

Course offers hands-on marketing experience

Students in a digital marketing class in the fall at �ǿմ�ý created social media plans for a small business and a nonprofit organization.

Students excel in fall cyber competitions

Students from �ǿմ�ý excelled in a pair of competitions in the fall: Cyber Siege and the National Cyber League.

�ǿմ�ý partners with Intel on AI certificate

Supported by Intel AI Digital Readiness Programs, �ǿմ�ý is launching 'AI for Georgia Professionals,' a certificate that includes self-paced online learning and a synchronous online or in-person format.

Language faculty lead study abroad trips

�ǿմ�ý students have access to opportunities this summer to strengthen their language skills and experience international culture through faculty-led study abroad programs in Italy, Peru and Spain.

Alumna's art captures plaza dedication

Alumna Kayleigh Riker painted a portrait of the Nov. 3 dedication of the Major General James E. Livingston Plaza, which honored the �ǿմ�ý alumnus who is one of 61 living Medal of Honor recipients.

Advancement team wins state excellence award

Advancement team wins excellence award

The �ǿմ�ý Advancement team earned the Overall Institutional Excellence in Advancement Award from the Georgia Education Advancement Council in November.

STEMS scholars share research on campus

�ǿմ�ý hosted an undergraduate research conference for its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholars Program students and some of their collaborators Nov. 14.

Interns document �ǿմ�ý art collection

Two �ǿմ�ý students have intertwining internships creating a catalog of information of each piece within the �ǿմ�ý art collection.

Faculty member helps discover new fish species

Faculty member helps discover fish species

Dr. Andrew Taylor, a �ǿմ�ý assistant professor, was part of a team that completed the formal scientific descriptions for two new species of black bass.

Mental health grad assistant program starts

Grad assistants offer mental health help

Two �ǿմ�ý students in the Master of Science in counseling program are serving as mental health graduate assistants for the Athletic Department, and one is serving in the same capacity for the Corps of Cadets.

Experiences prepared cadets to commission

Almost 40 members of �ǿմ�ý's Corps of Cadets are commissioning as second lieutenants in the active-duty Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve in a Dec. 9 ceremony.

Grads prepare to step into workforce

Students will earn more than 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall from �ǿմ�ý, and the university will celebrate these milestones in the Dec. 9-10 commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center at �ǿմ�ý's Dahlonega Campus.

Fall commencement speakers announced

�ǿմ�ý has selected its trio of commencement keynote speakers for its fall ceremonies: Dr. Michael Lanford, Fred Odom '15 and Allan Vella.

�ǿմ�ý is launchpad for physics graduates

�ǿմ�ý's Department of Physics & Astronomy is among the nation's top producers of graduates from bachelor's-degree-only programs in physics.

Student speakers set for fall commencement

Three fall graduates will serve as student speakers at their respective �ǿմ�ý commencement ceremonies Dec. 9-10 in the Convocation Center at �ǿմ�ý's Dahlonega Campus.

McCloy’s work recognized in Bellwethers exhibition

Alexandra McCloy's 'Living Patterns' received the Lane Last Award for Best in Show in the Bellwethers Annual Juried Exhibition at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center.

Nighthawks set record with 18 victories

The �ǿմ�ý women's soccer team set a program record with 18 victories before finishing its season in the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament.

Faculty member named Fulbright scholar

�ǿմ�ý faculty member Dr. Murthy Rallapalli will serve as a Fulbright faculty scholar for the spring semester at Cyber University of Uzbekistan.

2 alumni inducted into veterans Hall of Fame

�ǿմ�ý alumni retired Lt. Gen. Jamie Jarrard '88 and the late Col. Robert Barclay '68 were inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame in the fall.

�ǿմ�ý formalizes its role with career expo

�ǿմ�ý has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Civic Engagement to support its Youth in Government Expo in March 2026.

Women's soccer team punches NCAA ticket

The �ǿմ�ý women's soccer team, which has tied a program record with 17 victories, hosts Anderson at 3 p.m. Nov. 21 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Feeser stands out, blazes path for others

�ǿմ�ý senior Kira Feeser is the No. 1 cadet to commission into the Army Nurse Corps from the nation's senior and junior military colleges for 2025-26.

Students receive record 4 DoD cyber scholarships

4 students receive DoD cyber scholarships

A team led by Dr. Bryson Payne, director of �ǿմ�ý's Institute for Cyber Operations, has been awarded $199,674 in Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy funding for four undergraduate cyber scholarships.

�ǿմ�ý raising the bar with Corps facilities

�ǿմ�ý's Corps of Cadets celebrated the topping out of the Wynne-Mathews Military Science Center, set to open in fall 2026, with a beam-signing Nov. 7.

�ǿմ�ý receives highway safety grant

�ǿմ�ý has received a $20,085.40 grant to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for 2025-26.

Oconeefest raises almost $17K for scholarships

Event raises almost $17K for scholarships

�ǿմ�ý raised almost $17,000 for student scholarships at the 12th annual Oconeefest fundraiser held Oct. 16 at �ǿմ�ý's Oconee Campus.

�ǿմ�ý honors scholarship recipients in Blue Ridge

�ǿմ�ý honors Blue Ridge scholarship recipients

The Tomato Sandwich Supper held Nov. 6 at �ǿմ�ý's Blue Ridge Campus celebrated 24 scholarship recipients and showcased the transformational power of �ǿմ�ý's work.

�ǿմ�ý dedicates Livingston Plaza

�ǿմ�ý has named a plaza overlooking the Gen. William 'Lipp' Livsey Drill Field in honor of retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, one of 61 living Medal of Honor recipients.

�ǿմ�ý to host Conference on the Americas

Conference on the Americas set for �ǿմ�ý

The Conference on the Americas is returning to �ǿմ�ý from Feb. 20-21, and submissions of abstracts are due by Nov. 18.

�ǿմ�ý honors alumni on '20 Under 40' list

The �ǿմ�ý Alumni Association has announced the 2025 honorees for its fourth annual '20 Under 40' program.

�ǿմ�ý hosts its largest Future Georgia Educators Day

�ǿմ�ý hosts Future Georgia Educators Day

�ǿմ�ý's College of Education partnered with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators to host Future Georgia Educators Day for more than 300 high school students.

Men's soccer team secures PBC title

The �ǿմ�ý men's soccer team has won its first-ever Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship and will have a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed in the PBC tournament.

Women's soccer team is regular-season champ

Women's soccer team earns PBC title

The �ǿմ�ý women's soccer team has earned the Peach Belt Conference regular-season title for the second time in three years, pulling off the feat with a perfect 10-0 PBC record.

Micro-budget feature film lab launches

�ǿմ�ý's School of Communication, Film & Theatre is launching the Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab for 2026-27. Applications for the first cohort opened Nov. 1.

GIS Day brings games, fun and learning

The Geospatial Alliance Club will sponsor GIS Day with games, presentations and guest speakers to celebrate International GIS Day Nov. 18 in the Arts & Technology building at �ǿմ�ý's Gainesville Campus.

Student-athletes receive WHOOP wearables

Student-athletes get WHOOP wearables

�ǿմ�ý is expanding its bold investment in human performance by issuing WHOOP wearables to 54 student-athletes this fall.

�ǿմ�ý signs MOU with Georgia Tech-Europe

�ǿմ�ý has entered a memorandum of understanding with Georgia Tech-Europe that will provide students international learning experience in Metz, France.

Lunch honors Cumming scholarship recipients

�ǿմ�ý's Cumming Campus held a lunch Oct. 8 to celebrate scholarship recipients and thank the donors who make the scholarships possible.

Celebrating First-Gens on all five campuses

Proud to be First Week will run Nov. 3-7 and will include events, activities and programs planned across all five campuses to recognize students who are the first in their families to earn a college degree.