Trio attends intelligence education conference
A faculty member, a recent alumna, and a staff member from the University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) attended the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) Conference from June 19-22 in Treviso, Italy. The conference theme was "Working Wicked Intelligence Challenges."
Dr. Edward Mienie, professor and executive director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's bachelor's degree in strategic and security studies, presented on a counterintelligence framework for cybersecurity education as part of a counterintelligence panel.
Noelle Heineman, a former student of Mienie and a December 2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate with a degree in strategic and security studies with a concentration in intelligence, attended the conference to gain further exposure to the intelligence and intelligence education career fields. She plans to attend George Washington University in the fall to pursue a master's degree in security policy studies.
Retired Lt. Col. Heath Williams, Â鶹ÊÓƵ director of federal liaison and military education coordinator, sought to develop partnerships, internships and exchange opportunities for Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
IAFIE aims to provide a forum for the communication and exchange of ideas and information, advance the intelligence profession, foster relationships, and cultivate cooperation between intelligence professionals and scholars.
Officers grew thanks to opportunities at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Jaden Clark-Davidson and Brandon Clark-Davidson were two of the 20 Â鶹ÊÓƵ cadets who commissioned Sept. 10 as second lieutenants in the Army and Georgia Army National Guard.
Alum gets paid to 'dig in the dirt'
Samson Larsen, a 2025 graduate, uses his history degree and anthropology minor to 'dig in the dirt' and discover artifacts, skills he gained in archaeological field school while he was a student.
Students sharpen skills on Peru study abroad
Eight Â鶹ÊÓƵ students took part in a five-week study abroad to Peru this summer, gaining both language and cultural experience.
Historic battle viewed in tapestry replica
Â鶹ÊÓƵ hosts the only full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings, Sept. 12 and Sept. 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Convocation Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Dahlonega Campus.