Senior studies in D.C. for spring 2021 semester
University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) senior Bradley Booth gained valuable experience this spring through the Fund for American Studies' (TFAS) .
The cadet, who is pursuing a degree in international affairs with a European concentration, was one of 14 students from across the U.S. to take part in the program.
He worked an internship with military intelligence contractor Praescient Analytics and took courses on the American presidency, the presidency and the media, and international economics through George Mason University and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
"I am thankful for being part of the program," Booth said. "They went above and beyond to help me network with D.C. professionals and show me the best ways to move forward as I start my career."
The resident of Johns Creek, Georgia, previously studied abroad in the United Kingdom and Canada. He is a founding member of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Phi Delta Theta chapter and is scheduled to graduate in August. He hopes to work in international affairs or national security.
Booth is on the National Service Leadership Track, which provides valuable leadership training to cadets who do not plan to commission as military officers. He plans to enlist in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves in military intelligence.
McGill takes reins as brigade commander
Grace McGill has been named Corps of Cadets brigade commander for 2026-27. She is also a captain on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ women's soccer team.
Cadets ready to lead as officers
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Dahlonega Campus.
Ranger Challenge team competes at Sandhurst
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.
Model UN Conference brings accolades
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Model United Nations Conference was held in March. This was the ninth conference, and 67 students, pursuing 15 different degrees, represented 21 countries.