UNG recognizes donors for their support

DAHLONEGA - More than 200 people gathered recently for the University of North Georgia's (UNG) President's Circle Reception, an annual donor recognition event, which included an update on the university and its newly merged philanthropic foundation.<br /> <br /> "Our future is bright. We're one of the few institutions in Georgia that's growing, and we are increasing our scholarship opportunities for students," UNG President Bonita Jacobs said. "I know that your support of UNG today inspires future generations to continue to support a legacy. We are and I am incredibly grateful."<br /> <br /> Jacobs thanked the trustees of the UNG Foundation Inc. for their work and support of the university, noting that UNG is the only one of the four consolidated institutions in the University System of Georgia to combine its foundations.<br /> <br /> "I think we've done very well and I'm so excited about the leadership within our foundation and the work that they've done," she said. "There is a strong focus on supporting students who are motivated to go to college regardless of their financial ability, and we are very passionate about that."<br /> <br /> The foundation is led by two alumni of the university

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