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May 2, 2026

Berry College Partners With Georgia Department Of Corrections To Bring College Courses To Walker State Prison

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Berry College is partnering with the Georgia Department of Corrections to expand access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, with a focus on rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful reentry.

April 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dan Cathy To Speak At Berry College Commencement

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Chick-fil-A Chairman and Berry College Trustee Emeritus Dan Cathy will serve as the speaker for Berry College’s Class of 2026 Commencement Celebration on Saturday, May 9th, at Valhalla Stadium.

Berry College will celebrate approximately 545 undergraduate graduates beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Class of 2026 represents 47 academic majors and includes students from 31 states.

Gates will open at 8:00 a.m., with early entry beginning at 7:30 a.m. for guests who need special assistance. Due to current lane closures on Highway 27, guests are encouraged to enter campus through the back entrance at 221 Legacy Drive Northwest.

Cathy served on the Berry College Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2016. He is chairman of Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain founded in 1946 by his father, S. Truett Cathy.

Cathy is also the founder and chief visionary at Trilith, a major film and entertainment community in Fayette County that includes one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America.

Berry graduate students will receive their degrees during a separate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8th, at the College Chapel. A Baccalaureate Service honoring graduating seniors will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th, also at the chapel.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College’s First Day Of Giving Raises Nearly $500K

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The Berry College community came together in a big way for its first-ever Day of Giving on April 8, rallying around the theme “We All Row!”

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sonny Perdue Announces Retirement As Head Of Georgia University System

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University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue has announced he will retire from his role leading the state’s public colleges and universities.

April 14, 2026

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Cisco Networking Academy Honors GNTC’s Dr. Dwight Watt For Instructional Excellence

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The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, with its 2025 Instructor Excellence Advanced Level Award for outstanding teaching and student success.

April 10, 2026

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GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

April 8, 2026

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GNTC Accepting Applications For New Scholarship For Disabled Veterans

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is now accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term under a new state scholarship designed to help disabled veterans continue their education.

April 7, 2026

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Georgia Highlands College Hosts First President’s Scholars Day for High-Achieving Seniors

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Georgia Highlands College recently welcomed high-achieving high school seniors and their families to campus for its first President’s Scholars Day, an event designed to connect prospective students with the college’s programs, opportunities, and community.

April 3, 2026

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Georgia Highlands College Hosts President’s Scholars Day To Inspire Future Students

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Georgia Highlands College recently hosted its annual President’s Scholars Day, an event designed to inspire high-achieving high school seniors and strengthen community engagement.

March 10, 2026

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GNTC Names Jason Gamel 2026 Staff Member of the Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as the college’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year.