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    Alumni named to state boards

    November 6, 2019
    Will Wade and Dr. Jennifer Sheffield-Wade were named to state boards by Gov. Brian Kemp.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a wife and husband who are University of North Georgia (UNG) alumni to two state boards.

    Dr. Jennifer Sheffield-Wade, the special education lead administrator at Lumpkin County Middle School, was named to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC). She has worked in the Lumpkin County school system since 2001. The commission establishes guidelines and oversees the preparation, certification, professional conduct, and recruitment support of certified personnel employed in Georgia schools. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education in 2001 and her master's degree in early childhood education in 2004 from UNG.

    "Since being in elementary school, I've always admired and thought of education as being the most profound and impactful profession in society," Sheffield-Wade said. "Having an opportunity to be on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission is an ultimate honor for me."

    Will Wade, senior vice president of commercial banking, real estate and commercial lending for Southern Bank & Trust, has been appointed to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. A lifelong resident of Dawson County, he has spent his entire 21-year career as a community banker. He has served on the Dawson County school board for 15 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and accounting in 2001.

    "This is the perfect marriage of my interests and experience," Wade said. "I hope to ensure the HOPE and REACH scholarships continue to aid students at UNG and across the state."

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    Three alumni named to Veterans’ HOF

    Three alumni named to Veterans’ HOF

    Three UNG alumni were inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Nov. 4 in Columbus, Georgia. Twenty-two alumni are now among the 177 inductees in the Hall of Fame's 11-year history.
    Night at the Braves returns Sept. 9

    Night at the Braves returns Sept. 9

    The third UNG Night at the Atlanta Braves, sponsored by the Alumni Association, will take place on Sept. 9.
    UNG Night at the Braves is Sept. 17

    UNG Night at the Braves is Sept. 17

    The second UNG Night at the Atlanta Braves, sponsored by the Alumni Association, is on Sept. 17 with discounted tickets.
    Alumni, parents gather for fun, remembrance

    Alumni, parents gather for fun, remembrance

    Hundreds attended the annual Parent-Alumni Weekend, gathering for fun and a chance to make new memories. A color run was added to the usual events and numerous awards were bestowed on alumni and students.

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