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Albany Technical College Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Silver Designation Albany, Ga. - Albany Technical College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver designation and has also been recognized as a 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The college is listed in the Small Community College category on its Military Friendly® profile. The recognition reflects Albany Technical College's work to support veterans, active-duty service members,...

Albany Technical College Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony ALBANY, Ga. - Albany Technical College celebrated the accomplishments of its Spring 2026 graduates during one commencement ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany, Georgia. Candidates for technical certificates of credit, diplomas, associate degrees, Career Plus HSE, Adult Education, Dual Enrollment, and the Dual Achievement Program were recognized for...

Albany Technical College Cybersecurity Program Listed No. 2 Among Georgia Associate Degree Programs Albany, Ga. - Albany Technical College's Cybersecurity associate degree program was listed by Programs.com as the No. 2 cybersecurity associate degree program in Georgia for 2026, recognizing the program's role in preparing students for one of today's fastest-growing and most critical career fields. Programs.com states that its rankings consider factors such as affordability, curriculum...

Albany Technical College Marks Oral Cancer Awareness with Campus Proclamation Presentation ALBANY, Ga. - Albany Technical College held an Oral Cancer Awareness Proclamation Presentation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the LEC Auditorium, bringing together college leadership, faculty, students, and community participants for a program centered on prevention, education, and early detection. During the event, Dr. Emmett Griswold, President of Albany Technical College, presented a...

Albany Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc. Supports Albany Tech Foundation with Gift for New VECTR Center Albany, GA – Albany Technical College hosted a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Logistics Education Center (LEC) Board Room to recognizing a generous donation from Albany Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc. to the Albany Tech Foundation in support of the new Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR)...

Albany Technical College Students Capture 5 Gold and 5 Silver Medals at SkillsUSA Georgia State Conference Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College students earned 5 Gold Medals and 5 Silver Medals at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February 19 - 21 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Nearly 40 Albany Tech students competed this year, representing more than 15 academic programs offered at the College. Students demonstrated their technical...

Albany Technical College to Host Engineering Week for K–12 Students Hands-On STEM Experiences Scheduled for February 24–26, 2026 Albany, GA — Albany Technical College (ATC) announces Engineering Week 2026, a three-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), taking place February 24-26, 2026, on the ATC campus. The event will welcome K-12 students from across the region for engaging, hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire curiosity, creativity,...

Special Guests: Frank Wilson, Former Executive Director of the Albany Civil Rights Institute, and Miss Rutha Harris, Original Freedom Singer/Retired Educator TEAAMS Session at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College announces the upcoming TEAAMS Monthly Empowerment Session on February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Logistics Education Center. The featured speaker for this session will be Frank Wilson. As part of the college’s Teaching, Empowering,...

Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College recognized outstanding students, instructors, and staff during the 2026 Awards Ceremony held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Kirkland Conference Center. The event celebrated honorees for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of the Year, Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and Albany Tech...

Albany Technical College Launches Women In Technology (WIT) Presence to Expand Pathways for Women in Tech Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) is expanding opportunities for women pursuing technology careers by launching a campus presence with Women In Technology (WIT), a Georgia-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting girls and women across the tech pipeline, this initiative focuses on helping college students gain the skills and connections needed to thrive in STEM careers....

Electric Vehicle Training Courses Beginning Spring Semester at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College will launch new Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Training courses beginning Spring Semester 2026 as part of its Automotive Technology program. Classes for the Spring term begin January 12, 2026. Prospective students interested in working with the next generation of automotive technology can visit albanytech.edu to begin the application process online and...

Albany Technical College Announces Community-Funded Phase I/ VECTR Center; Previews State-Funded Phase II Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement/ VECTR Center Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) announced local philanthropic and community partner donations to the Albany Tech Foundation to establish the Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center on ATC’s campus. The announcement took place at 9:00 a.m. in the Logistics Education Center (LEC) Board Room with...