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where scholarship, service, and storytelling converge.

Capturing Influence, Crafting Excellence.

Peer-reviewed titles and counting

Our intentionally crafted catalog focuses on helping authors share impactful scholarship with classrooms and communities worldwide.

Innovative Scholarship

We publish peer-reviewed works that challenge, inspire, and elevate learning—across disciplines and beyond the classroom. Our titles advance research and support evolving pedagogies in our specialty genres.

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Accessible Learning

As Georgia’s leading Open Educational Resources (OER) publisher, we’re committed to removing barriers to education. Our open-access textbooks and academic resources serve thousands of students and educators nationwide, saving students over $1 million every year in textbook costs.

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Public Service through Publishing

Rooted in the University of North Georgia mission, we support the public good by amplifying voices, expanding access to knowledge, and fostering academic excellence for our local and regional communities.

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Explore standout works from our growing catalog—peer-reviewed books that reflect our commitment to innovative scholarship, accessible learning, and impactful storytelling. From open textbooks to regional fiction and military history, these titles showcase the range and reach of UNG Press.

At the University of North Georgia Press, we do more than publish books—we foster scholarship, support learning, and serve communities. As a university-affiliated, peer-reviewed press, we offer the professionalism of a traditional academic publisher with a forward-thinking approach to access and impact.

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Notions is the UNG Press blog featuring new book releases, author interviews, and insights into the ever-evolving world of publishing. Discover the stories behind the stories—and what’s next in academic and independent publishing.

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