Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions
The University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Corps of Cadets raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the pushup competition Sept. 17, shattering its goal of $25,000.
The cadets brought in $32,243 from 376 donors.
"The Courageous Challenge is another way cadets are showing service to others and campus leadership," retired Col. Joseph Matthews, Â鶹ÊÓƵ commandant of cadets, said. "I am very proud of their amazing hard work and caring for others."
Alpha Company raised the most money with $8,268 and Charlie Company did the most pushups. Cadets raised money by asking for donations to support their participation in the event.
Armed Forces Mission, led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus Lt. Col. Ken Koon, conducts suicide interventions and teaches first responders and military members to do the same. The Courageous Challenge also offered training to Â鶹ÊÓƵ cadets to know how to help if a friend or loved one is considering suicide.
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.
Cadets ready to chase excellence at Sandhurst
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Ranger Challenge team will compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition from May 1-2 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.