UNG welcomes representatives from German universities

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The University of North Georgia (UNG) recently welcomed presidents of ten German universities and other education officials to their Dahlonega campus.

“We know that education is critical to the development of community and civic leaders, who in turn support strong economies, and so our institutions provide access to university education for students within a regional area,” said UNG President Bonita Jacobs. “To accomplish our mission, we must work hand-in-hand with businesses, industry and service partners with special focus given to our regional emphasis. And, we must balance our regional responsibilities with the need help our students to find their place in the international economy and to develop into leaders for a diverse and global society.”

In recent years, UNG created new exchange partnerships with three schools in Germany – Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universtät der Bundeswher München and the NATO School in Oberammergau. UNG also has partnerships with colleges and universities around the globe, including institutions in South Korea, China, Canada, Latvia, Italy, Turkey, Brazil, Oman, Morocco and Peru.

– Jim Lichtenwalter

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