¶¶Òõ̽̽App named to Best for Vets list
The University of North Georgia (¶¶Òõ̽̽App) made the college list yet again. Released by the Military Times on Nov. 6, the guide helps military veterans determine the best path for their secondary education as they transition to civilian life.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App ranked fifth among Georgia universities and was the only senior military college on the 2023 list.
"Veterans and active-duty service members have consistently played an integral role in ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's educational mission revolving around leadership development. The unique perspectives and valuable experiences that these students bring to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽App community greatly enhance our organizational strength," Christy Orr, associate director of Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST), said.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App has veterans' resource lounges on the Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses, as well as the Student Veterans of America organization on ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Dahlonega Campus, whose mission is to advocate for and provide mentoring for student veterans, and the Student Veterans of North Georgia on ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Gainesville Campus.
¶¶Òõ̽̽App's many programs and opportunities are part of why veteran and ¶¶Òõ̽̽App freshman Alyssa Curtiss says it’s a great place to "pursue higher education and achieve your goals."
Currently pursuing a degree in biology, the Dawsonville, Georgia, native is a retired E-4 senior airman.
"¶¶Òõ̽̽App has a strong track record in terms of maintaining military excellence and being a supportive community for its student veterans, offering benefits and opportunities like the Veterans Resource Lounge and Veterans Success Program," Curtiss said. "These programs have helped me a lot with my organization and academic skills, and because of them I would recommend ¶¶Òõ̽̽App to any veteran who wants to pursue a degree."
These programs have helped me a lot with my organization and academic skills, and because of them I would recommend ¶¶Òõ̽̽App to any veteran who wants to pursue a degree.
Alyssa Curtiss
retired E-4 senior airman and ¶¶Òõ̽̽App freshman
Much of ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's success in aiding student veterans can be traced back to the March 2011 Military Outreach Award gifted by the University System of Georgia, which brought about programs like the Center for Adult Learners & Military and Veteran & Adult Learner Programs.
For more information on the programs available at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App, students can visit the NEST Student Veterans page.
"We are excited about our re-selection and remain committed to consistently delivering outstanding service to our esteemed men and women who have or are continuing to serve in the armed forces," Orr said.
Fulbright grantee heads to South Korea in 2027
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Grants Academy offers support for attendees
Grants Academy, hosted by ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Office of Sponsored Programs, has been supporting staff and faculty with the grant process from start to finish since at least 2014.
Students offer cyber insights to high schoolers
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Teacher training pairs with STEM projects
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