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    Komlan Sogah

    When Komlan Sogah was 10 years old, he and his family moved to the United States from the West African country of Togo. More than a decade later, the alumnus from Lawrenceville, Georgia, is setting an example for his younger siblings as a graduate of the University of North Georgia (UNG).

    "I'm the first of my family to go to college," said Sogah, who didn't know how he would pay for college. "In my junior year of high school, I realized that college was pretty expensive."

    A friend pointed Sogah to the Georgia Army National Guard and its scholarship opportunities. Sogah enlisted and won a University of North Georgia Military Scholarship. He commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation in May 2022.

    Sogah, who is pursued a degree in cybersecurity, plans to uses his computer training and language skills to serve his country. He developed his computer knowledge as a member of the cyber unit in UNG's Corps of Cadets and a member of the CyberHawks. He is adding French to his resume, which already includes proficiency in English and his native language of Togo.

    Sogah talked about his language prowess and computer experience in an essay for the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The grant program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad and gain skills critical to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness.

    "In my essay I showed them my character and who I want to be," Sogah said.

    He won the Gilman scholarship in addition to the Ty Cobb Scholarship to fund a study abroad trip.

    Sogah credits UNG's faculty and the Corps of Cadets with his success. While faculty members have taught him about cybersecurity and languages, the Corps developed his military and leadership skills. Sogah was a member of the combat shooting team and serves as an executive office for Alpha Company.

    "The environment here at UNG challenges me to better myself," he said. "The people and the constant focus on leadership allow me to develop myself and continue pursuing excellence."

    Chase Strickland

    Chase Strickland

    2nd Lt. Chase Strickland, who commissioned and graduated from UNG in May 2015, was ranked the top ROTC cadet in the nation his senior year.
    Rosaria Meek

    Rosaria Meek

    As a teacher of Spanish at the University of North Georgia (UNG), Dr. Rosaria Meek likes to blend compassion and a joy of learning into the classroom and in leadership.
    Katayoun  Mobasher

    Katayoun Mobasher

    Dr. Katayoun Mobasher enjoys interdisciplinary studies where she can combine her background and knowledge of geology, GIS, and remote sensing technologies in health-related fields.
    Rebecca Rose

    Rebecca Rose

    Rebecca Rose says connecting students and faculty to library resources and promoting information literacy is the ultimate thrill in her job.
    Allison Galloup

    Allison Galloup

    In her role as the special collections and digital initiatives librarian, Allison Galloup feels that she's bridging UNG's past with its future.
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