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Dalton State adds to teacher workforce with 61% increase in grads
Dalton State College awarded degrees to 437 students at its spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on May 14. At a time when teachers are in high-demand, the college saw a 61% year-over-year increase in graduates with education degrees, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, and it graduated its largest-ever spring-term cohort with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Secondary Certification in Education.
Chandler Dillard, who graduated among this spring’s history education cohort, said his passion for education grew from the impact his late grandfather had in the education field.
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Alumna-owned company awarded historic contract
While University of West Georgia alumna Ameka Coleman ’16 transformed an initial investment of $3,500 into a flourishing seven-figure company, it’s still the little things that she takes pride in the most.
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GSW unveils cutting-edge, specialized IT curriculum
Georgia Southwestern State University is excited to announce the launch of a revamped curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of the tech industry and provide students with targeted skills for today’s job market.
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Student chosen for august Rangel Summer Program
Cheick Kouyate, an undergraduate political science major, is among 15 applicants selected for a spot in this year’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program.
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