Payne helps coach U.S. to third-place cyber finish
University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) faculty member Dr. Bryson Payne helped coach the U.S. Cyber Team to a third-place finish in the inaugural International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) held June 14-17 in Athens, Greece. Payne, a professor of computer science and coordinator of student cyber programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, served as one of multiple coaches for the U.S.
The U.S. team tallied 7,765 points, finishing behind first-place Europe and second-place Asia and ahead of teams from Oceania, Canada, Latin America, and Africa.
"It was a tough competition among the top cyber athletes from countries around the world, and it was an amazing experience to see our team compete at that level in Athens, Greece," Payne said. "We're looking forward to hosting the ICC in the United States next year, and we want every cyber student in the country to participate in the season 2 U.S. Cyber Open this July 8-17 for a shot at next year's team."
Students can sign up to participate in the U.S. Cyber Open on the .
Experiences prepared cadets to commission
Almost 40 members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Corps of Cadets are commissioning as second lieutenants in the active-duty Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve in a Dec. 9 ceremony.
Grads prepare to step into workforce
Students will earn more than 1,000 degrees and certificates this fall from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, and the university will celebrate these milestones in the Dec. 9-10 commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Dahlonega Campus.
Students receive record 4 DoD cyber scholarships
A team led by Dr. Bryson Payne, director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Institute for Cyber Operations, has been awarded $199,674 in Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy funding for four undergraduate cyber scholarships.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ honors scholarship recipients in Blue Ridge
The Tomato Sandwich Supper held Nov. 6 at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Blue Ridge Campus celebrated 24 scholarship recipients and showcased the transformational power of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's work.