UNG : Women Of UNG Award Scholarships To Students

Oconee GA

06 December, 2021

10:36 AM

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Press release from University of North Georgia: J.K. Devine December 6, 2021 University of North Georgia (UNG) alumna Renee Clement knows every dollar can make a difference to students as they balance school, work and home. During her time at UNG, the mother of five received a handful of scholarships, including the Women's Education Scholarship. "I was thrilled to receive this scholarship because it is specifically for non-traditional female students like myself," Clement, a May 2021 graduate, said. "I was honored to be part of this group of nontraditional women scholars who put their lives on hold to go back to school and balance everything." Clement shared the impact of the scholarship at the Women of UNG Holiday Scholarship luncheon. She was the keynote speaker from 2020, but the luncheon was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clement, who delivered it virtually last year, was asked to speak at the in-person event this month. "Renee's story is so incredible that we needed to highlight it again," Karen Frost, founding chairwoman of the Women of UNG, said. "I'm like a triage nurse for students' academic pursuits," Clement said. "I assess the situation and get the students to the correct department or the right resources." Now, she helps students find their path. "I found my second career opportunity here," Clement said. This press release was produced by University of North Georgia. The views expressed here are the author's own.