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    Red Cross awards UNG student for life-saving action

    July 24, 2018
    The American Red Cross of Augusta gave University of North Georgia student Kele Howerton the Water Rescue Hero award June 19 at the seventh annual Heroes Breakfast in Augusta, Georgia. The rising senior majoring in information systems at UNG helped rescue an unidentified man from drowning in the Rhine River near Strasbourg, France, while on her study abroad program in July 2017.

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    Kele Howerton doesn't believe she is a hero, but the American Red Cross does.

    The organization that helps residents prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies recognized the University of North Georgia (UNG) student for her life-saving action. The American Red Cross of Augusta bestowed on Howerton the Water Rescue Hero award June 19 at the seventh annual Heroes Breakfast in Augusta, Georgia.

    The rising senior majoring in information systems at UNG helped rescue an unidentified man from drowning in the Rhine River near Strasbourg, France, while on her study abroad program in July 2017.

    "I was just there at the right place at the right time but I’m definitely appreciative of the award," Howerton told the Augusta Chronicle on the day of the awards' breakfast.

    Last fall, UNG's Department of Public Safety recognized Howerton for her efforts. At that time she modestly accepted the award.

    "I didn't think of it as such a heroic move," she said last fall. "I thought of it as something you should do, something anybody should do."

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    First Lithuanian cadets spend semester at UNG

    First Lithuanian cadets spend semester at UNG

    Two Lithuanian cadets are attending UNG for a semester for the first time. For the second consecutive year, there are four full-time Taiwanese cadets and three additional cadets as part of the Military Semester Exchange Program this fall.
    Olivo Sandoval named  Newman Civic Fellow

    Olivo Sandoval named Newman Civic Fellow

    Junior Susana Olivo Sandoval was selected as UNG's Newman Civic Fellow for 2023-24. The opportunity allows students to network and gain access to training and resources that nurture their assets and passions.
    Faculty lead summer learning experiences

    Faculty lead summer learning experiences

    UNG students gained valuable learning through both study abroad and study away experiences this summer, including 10 faculty-led programs.
    Japan Expo offers cultural learning

    Japan Expo offers cultural learning

    UNG will host its first Japan Expo on April 4 at the Dahlonega Campus. The event will feature an industry panel, a tea ceremony, a koto instrumental performance, and refreshments.

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