University of North Georgia Gets Final Approval
The new school was created through the consolidation of Gainesville State College and North Georgia College and State University.
The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents officially approved the creation of the University of North Georgia (UNG) last week, along with three others that have also been in progress during the past year. UNG was created through the consolidation of North Georgia College and State University and Gainesville State College. After adopting four separate resolutions authorizing the new consolidated institutions, the regents appointed presidents of each of the institutions, including Dr. Bonita Jacobs as president of the University of North Georgia. "We are excited to have reached this stage in our consolidation and the ability to now move forward as one institution," Jacobs said. "Our goal is to provide new and enhanced pathways …
