UNG Student Impact Initiatives

UNG Student Impact Initiatives NEST works with veterans and adult learners at UNG in multiple ways. Here are a few examples:

*Have a question? Don’t know who or where to go to ask? Ask NEST.

SII is committed to expanding access to higher education and enhancing student success across our campuses focusing on increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation rates among first-generation, Hispanic, veterans, and adult learners. If we don’t know the answer we will find out for you.

*What does NEST stand for? Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions

*Need help with advising and can’t

get in touch with your advisor? Call or email NEST and they can help with advising and scheduling.

*Thinking of taking a CLEP exam? Don’t want to pay for CLEP study guide? NEST has a study guide for all CLEP exams offered here at UNG.

*Have work experience that fits in with your degree? Talk to NEST about getting college credit for prior learning.

*Have military experience? Talk to NEST and see what military courses and occupations can transfer over to college credit.

*Need a quiet place to study? NEST has created resource centers on the Gainesville and Dahlonega campus just for you. Adult Learner Resource Center is located on the Gainesville campus inside the student Center. Military Resource Center is located on the Gainesville campus inside the Dunlap/Mathis Building room 119. Veteran Resource Center is located on the Dahlonega campus inside the Hoag Student Center Room 319.

*Have a question about financial aid or military benefits? Ask NEST.

*Need tutoring for a specific subject? Ask NEST and they will find someone for you.

We are incredibly grateful to North Georgia Veterans Helping Veterans for their generous $1,000 donation to our Veteran ...
09/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful to North Georgia Veterans Helping Veterans for their generous $1,000 donation to our Veteran Resilience Fund!

This fund provides emergency assistance to help our student veterans navigate unexpected challenges and stay on track toward their goals.

Thank you for helping us take care of those who have served!

Pictured: John Herzler, NGVHV giving check to Laura Russell, Program Coordinator, Military-Connected and Adult Learner Programs.

Congratulations, Patrice Johnston! We're so proud of you - thank you for sharing your journey with us :)
05/13/2026

Congratulations, Patrice Johnston! We're so proud of you - thank you for sharing your journey with us :)

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Patrice Johnston, a PEAKS participant who is taking classes at UNG. 🎓

Patrice was inducted into UNG’s honor society—an amazing achievement that reflects hard work, dedication, and determination!

Moments like these remind us what’s possible. Patrice is truly one of our own rising above, and we hope this milestone inspires others in the PEAKS community to keep pursuing their goals and dreams.

Please join us in congratulating Patrice on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏💙💛

05/01/2026
Drive and Thrive was a hit! Literally! Thanks to Paddy Higgins for coaching the student veterans on their golf swing. ...
04/17/2026

Drive and Thrive was a hit! Literally! Thanks to Paddy Higgins for coaching the student veterans on their golf swing. More exciting things to come. Stay tuned!

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