Five from UNG selected as Fulbright finalists

UNG alumna Madelyn Beacham wants to attend graduate school in Turkey. UNG senior Candace Seabolt wants to step out of her comfort zone and into a foreign country. UNG alumnus Bernhard "Benny" Purk wants a cultural teaching experience to help determine his career path. Their dreams have turned into reality. The trio along with two alumnae Karley Mathews and Emile Phommavongsy have been selected as finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The highly competitive and prestigious program enables graduates to pursue research activities, become English Teaching Assistants, or enroll in graduate school. To learn more, read the full story on the UNG Newsroom: https://ung.edu/news/articles/2020/04/four-alumni-and-one-senior-selected-as-fulbright-finalists.php.