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    Lamb leaves ‘transformational’ gift to UNG

    May 25, 2017
    Former UNG student John Lamb left his entire estate, valued at $4 million, to the UNG Foundation.

    Article By: Staff

    John Lamb attended the University of North Georgia for one year in 1946. Nearly 60 years later, he shared with UNG advancement staff Fred Link and Bruce Howerton, retired vice president for advancement, that year was the "happiest time of his life."

    Lamb died in December 2016 and left his entire estate, appraised at $4 million, to the UNG Foundation. The estate included 87 acres of land, a farm, more than 40 cattle, two donkeys, and two rabbits.

    In his Will, Lamb appointed the UNG Foundation as the executor of his estate and left all of his property to the university to be used for capital improvements, including construction of new buildings, or acquisition and/or renovation of existing buildings.

    "John’s generosity will be transformational to UNG," said Jeff Tarnowski, vice president for advancement. "The impact of his gift will be felt at UNG for generations to come."

    Lamb transferred to University of Georgia after leaving UNG and earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. After he graduated, he commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army. He served two years active duty, including a 10-month tour in Korea as a tank platoon leader. He commanded and supervised 30 men and was honorably released at the end of his active duty tour as a 1st lieutenant.

    Lamb’s post-military career included working as a livestock buyer with White Provision Packing Company in Atlanta, a sales representative for International Minerals and Chemical Corporation, and manager and operator of The Frontier Meat Company in Buford.

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    State budgets $8.3M for Military Science Center

    State budgets $8.3M for Military Science Center

    The Georgia General Assembly included $7 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for construction of UNG's Military Science Center, adding to $1.3 million in the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for design.
    First cadets study  abroad in Lithuania

    First cadets study abroad in Lithuania

    UNG cadets Andrew Garner and Ian Priour are the first participants in a military academy exchange in Lithuania, and faculty member Dr. Raluca-Viman Miller is teaching in Romania this semester.
    Four students earn  Boren scholarships

    Four students earn Boren scholarships

    UNG students Justin Heintz, Mia Libosada and Emily 'Gracie' Ragon won Boren scholarships in spring 2023 to support their language and cultural learning experiences. One student who won the Boren wishes to remain unnamed.
    Linatoc is top cadet in Army small arms event

    Linatoc is top cadet in Army small arms event

    UNG cadet Anthony Linatoc took first place in the cadet division of the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships on March 18 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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