Georgia Highlands College recently honored the late mathematics professor Tracy Kight with the Wesley C. Walraven Faculty Award. Kight passed away in June 2024, but her influence on students is still remembered. GHC President Mike Hobbs praised her unmatched dedication to student success. The Walraven Award is given annually to a faculty member who goes above and beyond for their students and was established to honor Wesley C. Walraven, a past academic dean at the college. Kight’s family accepted the award on her behalf. Hobbs noted that she created a supportive learning environment and often stayed late to help students. Kight began her journey at GHC as a student in the 1990s and earned her master’s degree in Mathematics Education in 2006. She joined the faculty in 2016. Hobbs emphasized that Kight chose to serve her local community and made a transformative impact on many students’ lives, leaving a lasting legacy.