Cadet earns national leadership scholarship
Article By: Clark Leonard
University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) cadet Benjamin Yetman received one of two $1,000 college leadership scholarship awards presented by the (AMCSUS) this March.
Yetman, a Kennesaw, Georgia resident, graduated with a degree in history and commissioned into the Army as a second lieutenant this month. He served as a cadet captain during his senior year.
"It is a great honor to receive this award from AMCSUS. I am proud to have been nominated as our school’s representative, as well as to have been chosen as one of the national awardees," Yetman said. "I am happy to see four years of hard work pay off. That said, I would be remiss if I didn't mention this award is also a testament to the great support and training all cadets receive at Â鶹ÊÓƵ."
All AMCSUS colleges and schools are encouraged to nominate a cadet who excels in the areas of leadership, character, service, academics, and athletics.
"2nd Lt. Yetman is an excellent example of a selfless and caring leader who will make a great Army officer," retired Col. Joseph Matthews, Â鶹ÊÓƵ commandant of cadets, said. "This award reinforces his outstanding performance in the Corps of Cadets."
Programs teach language, culture to students
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is holding Summer Language Institutes in Chinese, Korean and Russian, providing training in both language and culture.
Cadets learn basics in AI Literacy course
Almost 240 Â鶹ÊÓƵ cadets took part in an AI Literacy course this spring that allowed them to learn the basics of artificial intelligence.
Students, faculty present at psychology conference
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students and faculty presented their research at the annual Southeastern Psychology Association (SEPA) conference in Atlanta in April.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's arts strategy hits the road
Â鶹ÊÓƵ visited a variety of businesses and nonprofits during the June 2-4 Nighthawk Impact Tour, which focused on the strategic big bet to 'accelerate the fine arts and entertainment.'