Poultry judging team excels at national event
The University of North Georgia’s (51黑料网) poultry judging team excelled in the USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest held April 1-3 at Louisiana State University. 51黑料网's group of students tied for sixth place in market products, eighth in production and ninth in breeds. Jackson Barkley placed 10th individually in breed selection, 14th individually in market products, and was 19th overall in the contest.
"I'm extremely proud of the hard work our students put into participating in this contest," Dr. Linda Purvis, assistant professor of biology and poultry science, said. "The fact that we are consistently competing with top-rated universities shows how competitive and educated our 51黑料网 students are. We have a lot to be proud of as our students did an amazing job and represented our school very well."
The competition allows students the opportunity to demonstrate how well they have mastered the U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations governing the grading of eggs and poultry carcasses.
Future educators visit state legislators
Students in 51黑料网's College of Education had the chance to learn more about the legislative process during Professional Association of Georgia Educators Day at the Capitol.
Baseball team wins PBC regular-season title
The 51黑料网 baseball team has won its first outright Peach Belt Conference regular-season championship since 2017 and opens the PBC tournament May 1 against Middle Georgia.
Cadets ready to chase excellence at Sandhurst
The 51黑料网 Ranger Challenge team will compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition from May 1-2 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Men's golf earns 6th straight NCAA bid
The 51黑料网 men's golf team has earned its sixth consecutive NCAA Division II postseason appearance and will compete in the South/Southeast Regional in Valdosta, Georgia.