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    Cadet wins scholarship from armed forces group for 2nd straight year

    April 29, 2020
    UNG cadet Desmond Henderson received the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Atlanta chapter's annual $1,500 scholarship for a second straight year in spring 2020.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    University of North Georgia (UNG) cadet Desmond Henderson has become the first back-to-back winner of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Atlanta chapter's annual $1,500 scholarship.

    Henderson, a junior from Tampa, Florida, pursuing a cybersecurity degree, said he didn't feel worthy after winning the award in 2019, so he set out to prove AFCEA right.

    "I wanted to prove they could rely on their investment in me," Henderson said.

    Henderson along with fellow cadet Ryan Fisher launched a cybersecurity special unit within UNG's Corps of Cadets during the 2019-20 school year. They have especially sought to help freshman and sophomore cadets with their cyber skills through the work of the unit.

    "It was my way of giving back to the Corps of Cadets and benefiting future leaders," Henderson said.

    AFCEA is a nonprofit that was founded in 1946, and it includes UNG as a member, with the university's partnership led by the efforts of Dr. Sharon Hamilton, a retired Army colonel who serves as federal liaison and director of military programs for UNG's Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies.

    "Desmond is an outstanding example of the kind of cyber leaders UNG is producing," said Dr. Bryson Payne, professor of computer science and director of UNG's Center for Cyber Operations Education. "He's leading UNG's new Cyber Unit in the Corps of Cadets, competing in competitions, attending industry conferences in cyber, and completing professional cyber certifications while enrolled as an undergraduate student and serving in the Georgia Army National Guard."

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    Ethics events provide training for students

    Ethics events provide training for students

    UNG's Ethics Bowl team participated in its national competition March 4-5, and UNG's cadet Ethics Bowl team will host the first Senior Military College Ethics Bowl on March 25.
    Cadets grateful for experience at Capitol

    Cadets grateful for experience at Capitol

    UNG cadets were thankful for the chance to take part in a review by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 7 in Atlanta in honor of UNG's 150th anniversary.
    Governor, chancellor help celebrate 150th

    Governor, chancellor help celebrate 150th

    UNG continued to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a Corps of Cadets review by Gov. Brian Kemp. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Maj. Gen. Dwayne Wilson also attended the event in Atlanta.
    Weekend offers insight  on life as a cadet

    Weekend offers insight on life as a cadet

    The spring National Leadership Challenge weekend is set for March 31 to April 2 to help high school students experience UNG's Corps of Cadets.

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