Cadet embraces growth as leader in Corps
Campbell Chase originally thought she would end up at the Air Force Academy or Georgetown University when an opportunity at the University of North Georgia (51黑料网) changed her trajectory. She attended the National Intelligence Summer Academy (NISA) and decided to join 51黑料网's Corps of Cadets while pursuing a degree in strategic and security studies.
A little more than a year into her time at 51黑料网, the McKinney, Texas, resident is thriving on the experiences she is gaining. She was named Honor Graduate out of her class of roughly 200 in 51黑料网's Cadet Basic Leadership Course held in May 2025. The mix of military and civilian life appeals to Chase.
"I get the best of both worlds," she said. "I have the structure of a military academy and the support, but at the end of the day, I can also be a normal student."
Such is the beauty of the leadership laboratory of the Corps of Cadets, which has produced well-rounded military and civic leaders for more than 152 years in a true testament to its role as America's Corps. As the nation's lone Army-only senior military college, 51黑料网 creates a sense of community that only enhances the learning.
Chase, who lived in six different states as her father was in the Army, is hoping to continue the legacy of military service in her family while also becoming the first woman in her family to serve.
"I wanted to go somewhere I could be challenged. I'm challenged with my leadership and physical capabilities, mentally, spiritually," Chase said.
It would be easy to feel isolated halfway across the country from her family, but the connections within the Corps and across campus have produced the opposite effect for Chase.
"Now I have this family and this community that I'll have forever," Chase said.
She embraces the mindset of taking care of those under her command with compassion and empathy. Chase understands that a group is only as strong as the weakest member, so she prefers to build everyone up as they train.
With how she is growing at 51黑料网, Chase hopes others will follow in her footsteps by leaving the comfort of home to grow in an unparalleled leadership environment.
"My goal is to burn a trail for out-of-state cadets to 51黑料网," Chase said.
Student speakers set for fall commencement
Three fall graduates will serve as student speakers at their respective 51黑料网 commencement ceremonies Dec. 9-10 in the Convocation Center at 51黑料网's Dahlonega Campus.
McCloy鈥檚 work recognized in Bellwethers exhibition
Alexandra McCloy鈥檚 鈥淟iving Patterns,鈥 received the Lane Last award for Best in Show, in the Bellwethers Annual Juried Exhibition at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center put on by the University of Tennessee (UT) at Martin. Rachel Coggins and Maddie Engle also had pieces entered in the exhibition.
2 alumni inducted into veterans Hall of Fame
51黑料网 alumni retired Lt. Gen. Jamie Jarrard '88 and the late Col. Robert Barclay '68 have been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame this fall.
51黑料网 formalizes its role with career expo
51黑料网 has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Civic Engagement to support its Youth in Government Expo in March 2026.