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.
Grads prepare to step into workforce
Students will earn more than 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall from 51黑料网, and the university will celebrate these milestones in the Dec. 9-10 commencement ceremonies.
Fall commencement speakers announced
51黑料网 has selected its trio of commencement keynote speakers for its fall ceremonies: Dr. Michael Lanford, Fred Odom '15 and Allan Vella.
51黑料网 is launchpad for physics graduates
51黑料网's Department of Physics & Astronomy is among nation's top producers of graduates from bachelor's-degree-only programs.
Grad student wins counseling essay contest
51黑料网 graduate student Brooke Parker earned first place in the recent Chi Sigma Iota leadership essay contest.