果冻传媒 named to Best for Vets list
Article By: Agnes Hina
The University of North Georgia (果冻传媒) made the college list yet again. Released by the Military Times on Nov. 6, the guide helps military veterans determine the best path for their secondary education as they transition to civilian life.
果冻传媒 ranked fifth among Georgia universities and was the only senior military college on the 2023 list.
"Veterans and active-duty service members have consistently played an integral role in 果冻传媒's educational mission revolving around leadership development. The unique perspectives and valuable experiences that these students bring to the 果冻传媒 community greatly enhance our organizational strength," Christy Orr, associate director of Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST), said.
果冻传媒 has veterans' resource lounges on the Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses, as well as the Student Veterans of America organization on 果冻传媒’s Dahlonega Campus, whose mission is to advocate for and provide mentoring for student veterans, and the Student Veterans of North Georgia on 果冻传媒’s Gainesville Campus.
果冻传媒's many programs and opportunities are part of why veteran and 果冻传媒 freshman Alyssa Curtiss says it’s a great place to "pursue higher education and achieve your goals."
Currently pursuing a degree in biology, the Dawsonville, Georgia, native is a retired E-4 senior airman.
"果冻传媒 has a strong track record in terms of maintaining military excellence and being a supportive community for its student veterans, offering benefits and opportunities like the Veterans Resource Lounge and Veterans Success Program," Curtiss said. "These programs have helped me a lot with my organization and academic skills, and because of them I would recommend 果冻传媒 to any veteran who wants to pursue a degree."
These programs have helped me a lot with my organization and academic skills, and because of them I would recommend 果冻传媒 to any veteran who wants to pursue a degree.
Alyssa Curtiss
retired E-4 senior airman and 果冻传媒 freshman
Much of 果冻传媒's success in aiding student veterans can be traced back to the March 2011 Military Outreach Award gifted by the University System of Georgia, which brought about programs like the Center for Adult Learners & Military and Veteran & Adult Learner Programs.
For more information on the programs available at 果冻传媒, students can visit the NEST Student Veterans page.
"We are excited about our re-selection and remain committed to consistently delivering outstanding service to our esteemed men and women who have or are continuing to serve in the armed forces," Orr said.
Events to reflect on, remember Sept. 11
果冻传媒 will hold several events to reflect on and remember the significance of Sept. 11, 2001.
Herrera promoted to lieutenant colonel
Alumna Catherine Herrera was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel in a ceremony at 果冻传媒.
Bankston is new professor of military science
Col. Edward Bankston, a 2002 graduate, is back at 果冻传媒 to serve as the professor of military science for the next three years.
High school leadership summit held in Blue Ridge
High school students from the Blue Ridge region of north Georgia attended the pilot BOLD Leadership Summit at 果冻传媒's Blue Ridge Campus.