Students start Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter
University of North Georgia (UNG) students have launched a chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. It is one of 18 student chapters nationally and one of only two in Georgia.
Chandler Harris, a junior cadet from Dallas, Georgia, pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, is the president and founder of UNG's student chapter.
"I would not be where I am without the juniors and seniors who have poured their knowledge into me," Harris said. "I want to give back by mentoring and teaching younger cadets and other students about cybersecurity and intelligence."
Most of the UNG group's 24 members are juniors and seniors, and the club aims to attract more freshmen and sophomores.
The club is in the process of partnering with AFCEA's Atlanta chapter to set up one-on-one mentorships between upperclassmen in the UNG club and industry professionals.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, a 1983 graduate of UNG and commanding general of U.S. Army Cyber Command, was one of the club's recent guest speakers. The group also gives members opportunities to grow their public speaking skills.
Retired Lt. Col. Heath Williams, director of federal liaison and military education coordinator, is the group's faculty adviser. Cadets and civilian students interested in joining can email Williams at heath.williams@ung.edu.
"AFCEA is a great networking organization," Williams said.
Cadets ready to lead as officers
UNG will commission 60 second lieutenants into the Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve during a 4 p.m. May 12 ceremony in the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Ranger Challenge team competes at Sandhurst
The UNG Ranger Challenge team finished ninth among ROTC teams and 21st among U.S. teams while coming in 37th out of 48 teams overall in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition held May 1-2.
Cadets ready to chase excellence at Sandhurst
The UNG Ranger Challenge team will compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition from May 1-2 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Cyber students take national title in D.C.
An eight-student team from UNG earned a national championship in the Department of War Chief Information Officers Cyber Workforce Competition at the National Defense University in late March.