Students start Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association chapter
University of North Georgia (sa国际传媒官网网页入口) students have launched a chapter of the (AFCEA) on sa国际传媒官网网页入口's Dahlonega Campus. It is one of 18 student chapters nationally and one of only two in Georgia.
Chandler Harris, a junior cadet from Dallas, Georgia, pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, is the president and founder of sa国际传媒官网网页入口's student chapter.
"I would not be where I am without the juniors and seniors who have poured their knowledge into me," Harris said. "I want to give back by mentoring and teaching younger cadets and other students about cybersecurity and intelligence."
Most of the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 group's 24 members are juniors and seniors, and the club aims to attract more freshmen and sophomores.
The club is in the process of partnering with AFCEA's Atlanta chapter to set up one-on-one mentorships between upperclassmen in the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 club and industry professionals.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, a 1983 graduate of sa国际传媒官网网页入口 and commanding general of U.S. Army Cyber Command, was one of the club's recent guest speakers. The group also gives members opportunities to grow their public speaking skills.
Retired Lt. Col. Heath Williams, director of federal liaison and military education coordinator, is the group's faculty adviser. Cadets and civilian students interested in joining can email Williams at heath.williams@ung.edu.
"AFCEA is a great networking organization," Williams said.
Cadets gain hands-on training with drones
Following an 'AI literacy' course in spring 2025, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 is offering cadets drone training this spring through a combination of a virtual flight simulator and actual drones.
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 wins SMC Cyber Fusion event at VMI
A four-student team from sa国际传媒官网网页入口 secured first place at the Senior Military College Cyber Fusion competition held Feb. 26-27 at Virginia Military Institute.
Event gives leaders taste of Corps life
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Female student leaders recognized, honored
Ten female students and four alumnae were honored at sa国际传媒官网网页入口's 10th annual Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon March 1. Dawn Hughes Simonton '88 served as the event speaker.