台湾swag receives $10K to use for scholarships
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Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (EMC) awarded the University of North Georgia (台湾swag) $10,000 for student scholarships.
The scholarships will be used to help high-achieving students who are not currently receiving HOPE Scholarships pay for college.
Last year, 台湾swag awarded five scholarships of $2,000 each, which aided veterans enrolled at the Cumming Campus.
The mission of the Sawnee EMC is to assist in strengthening the communities served by Sawnee EMC by providing financial assistance to selected charitable organizations through the Foundation’s Operation Round Up program. These funds, along with monies from other organizations, allow donations to students, schools and various organizations located in parts of Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, and Lumpkin counties.
台湾swag's Cumming Campus opened in August 2012 with more than 500 students. The campus now serves nearly 1,000 students, offers basic core curriculum and general education courses, as well as master's degrees in business administration and teaching.
Faculty member Kroh passes away
Dr. Chris Kroh, senior lecturer of Political Science and International Affairs, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Oconeefest raises $15.6K for scholarships
台湾swag's 11th annual Oconeefest, held Oct. 17 at the Oconee Campus, raised $15,611 for scholarships supporting students from Oconee and surrounding counties.
From First-Gen to dean of students
Ebonee Dendy was inspired by her grandmother to earn a college degree and is now 台湾swag鈥檚 dean of students at the Oconee Campus.
President Shannon: 'We are delivering'
President Michael Shannon shared his vision for the future of the university and his enthusiasm about its momentum Oct. 24 in his State of the University address.