Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies

The Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies (ILSS) was formed in September, 2015 on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. The vision of the Institute is to make the Corps of Cadets a nationally-recognized program of choice for students pursuing careers as successful leaders in the U.S. Army, government and non-government agencies, and corporations with global interests, in support of U.S. national security. Graduates of the Corps of Cadets are highly sought after.

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Five cadets study in Taiwan this spring

UNG cadets Maren Cooper, Eve Harris, Cassidy Hofer, Brandon Clark, and Jaden Davidson are studying in Taiwan for the spring 2022 semester.

Pate is distinguished honor grad at Ranger School

Pate is distinguished grad at Ranger School

2nd Lt. Jared Pate, a 2020 UNG alumnus, was the distinguished honor graduate of his Ranger School class that wrapped up in January.

Merrill's Marauders film to premiere at UNG March 3

WWII documentary to premiere at UNG

UNG will host the March 3 premiere of the documentary "They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders," a film created by Tim Gray and narrated by Tom Brokaw.

Cadets begin leadership journey with FROG Week

FROG Week an intro to Corps of Cadets

Thirty-one freshmen completed FROG Week this January, navigating a series of physical challenges and learning activities that allowed them to transition to a military lifestyle in UNG's Corps of Cadets.

12 students receive Gilman scholarships to study abroad

12 students win study abroad scholarships

Twelve UNG students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Dec. 8. The nationally competitive scholarship enables Pell-grant-eligible students to study or intern abroad.

One Gift - male cadet commissioning

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We can make a tremendous impact in the lives of UNG cadets. Let's create new opportunities one gift at a time. Let's show our strength by contributing as #OneUNG.

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