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    Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions

    February 1, 2023
    The UNG Corps of Cadets raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the Courageous Challenge pushup competition.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    The University of North Georgia (UNG) Corps of Cadets raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the Courageous Challenge pushup competition Sept. 17, shattering its goal of $25,000.

    The cadets brought in $32,243 from 376 donors.

    "The Courageous Challenge is another way cadets are showing service to others and campus leadership," retired Col. Joseph Matthews, UNG commandant of cadets, said. "I am very proud of their amazing hard work and caring for others."

    Alpha Company raised the most money with $8,268 and Charlie Company did the most pushups. Cadets raised money by asking for donations to support their participation in the event.

    Armed Forces Mission, led by UNG alumnus Lt. Col. Ken Koon, conducts suicide interventions and teaches first responders and military members to do the same. The Courageous Challenge also offered training to UNG cadets to know how to help if a friend or loved one is considering suicide.

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    Georgia Military Service Scholarship available

    Georgia Military Service Scholarship available

    Worth more than $85,000, the Georgia Military Service Scholarship is open for applicants hoping to attend UNG as a member of the Corps of Cadets.
    Corps hits 50 years since first women

    Corps hits 50 years since first women

    Sept. 16 will mark the 50th anniversary of when UNG became the first of the nation's six senior military colleges to have women in its Corps of Cadets.
    Meal packing part of 9/11 remembrance

    Meal packing part of 9/11 remembrance

    UNG has received a $41,500 military college grant to support a food packing event on Sept. 7 in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks.
    FROG Week welcomes 184 new cadets

    FROG Week welcomes 184 new cadets

    The UNG Corps of Cadets welcomed 184 new cadets during FROG Week, which was held Aug. 13-19 and included students from 31 states plus five international cadets.

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