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Albany Technical College Hosts the Second Induction Ceremony for Tri-Alpha Honor Society’s Iota Psi Chapter, Celebrating First-Generation Students’ Achievements Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College’s Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society welcomes its next class of inductees during a ceremony in the LEC Auditorium. The induction ceremony occurs on October 30, 2025, at 5:30 pm. The program will focus on educating the attendees about Tri-Alpha and its history and...

Medical Assistants Recognition Week Celebration Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College Medical Assisting program celebrated Medical Assistants Recognition Week, October 20-24, 2025, as designated by the American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA). Medical assistants across the country will be recognized during this special week and honored on Medical Assistants Recognition Day, October 22, 2025. In celebration of Medical Assistants Recognition Week, Albany Technical College...

Albany Technical College Renames “Mechatronics” to Automation & Robotics Technology Albany, Georgia – College faculty, staff, officials, and community stakeholders gathered Monday to unveil the strategic renaming of Albany Technical College’s Mechatronics program to Automation & Robotics Technology. The update reflects evolving industry language and training expectations across Georgia’s advanced manufacturing sector and provides clearer pathways for students and...

Albany Technical College and Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Launch Paid Internship Program for Mechatronics Students Signing Ceremony Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) and Georgia-Pacific Corrugated (GP) formally signed an internship agreement on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Logistics Education Center Board Room, Room 201. This agreement creates valuable, real-world work opportunities for students enrolled in ATC’s Mechatronics and the Industrial Systems...

Albany Tech President to hold annual State of the College Address Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College President, Dr. Emmett Griswold, will deliver the annual State of the College address on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Kirkland Conference Center. Dr. Griswold will share highlights from Academic Year 2024-2025, including graduation and job-placement results, enrollment trends, dual-enrollment growth, and student-retention data. He will also spotlight the...

Albany Technical College Hosts Second Annual Wellness Fair Promoting Integrated Wellness for Students and the Community Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) will hosted their second annual Wellness Fair, on September 17th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kirkland Conference Center. This event was designed to provide students with comprehensive resources and information to support their overall well-being. The Wellness Fair featured a variety of educational stations focused on...

New Executive Director of Adult Education at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College has appointed Lashea Dancer as its new Executive Director of Adult Education, bringing more than two decades of experience in psychology, social services, and higher education leadership to the role. Mrs. Dancer holds a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Valdosta State University. She has...

Albany Technical College Announces Leadership Changes in Women’s Basketball and Wellness Initiatives Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College announces two significant leadership updates that reflect the college’s commitment to both student athletics and overall wellness. After an impressive tenure as Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Kenneth Williams is stepping down from his coaching role following a record-breaking 20-9 season and earning the GCAA Coach of the Year honor....

Albany Technical College and Albany State University Sign MOU for Associate of Science in General Studies Program Albany, Georgia – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 — At 10:00 AM in the Logistics Education Center Boardroom, Albany Technical College (ATC) and Albany State University (ASU) will formalize a partnership designed to create new pathways for student success. Leaders from both institutions — Dr. Emmett Griswold, President of Albany Technical College; Lisa Harrell, Vice President...

Albany Technical College Opens New Wellness Center with Ribbon Cutting Celebration Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College will officially open its new Wellness Center, located in Room 103 of the Freedom Hall Building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the occasion, Wednesday August 27, at 11:00 a.m. The new facility supports the college’s commitment to student wellness by promoting a holistic balance of mind, body, and spirit. Open to students Monday through Thursday from...

Albany Technical College Welcomes Two New Leaders to Student Affairs as the Fall Semester Begins. Albany, Georgia - On the first day of the Fall 2025 Semester, Albany Technical College announces two new full-time appointments within its Student Affairs division. These strategic hires echo the College’s continued commitment to enhancing student services, strengthening enrollment management, and fostering an environment where every student can thrive. Courtney L. James has been named...

Albany Technical College to Host Second Annual Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Summit Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) will host the second annual Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement (CJLE) Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, August 13–14, 2025, at the Kirkland Conference Center and Logistics Education Center Auditorium on the ATC campus. This year’s theme, “Law & Order: Bridging the Gap Between Justice and Peace,” will guide two days of training, dialogue, and...