Fitzgerald, GA — The Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program on the Ben Hill–Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted its first pinning ceremony. The college launched the award-winning RN program in Fall Semester 2024, and now the inaugural cohort is ready to graduate. The program is a competitive admissions track in which graduates earn a two-year associate degree. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements welcomed the crowd of family, friends, and students...

Valdosta, GA — The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted its first pinning ceremony. The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program began in Fall Semester 2024, and now the inaugural cohort is ready to graduate. This Associate of Science degree program prepares students to perform medical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified pathologist and/or medical laboratory scientist. Wiregrass Medical Laboratory...

Adel, Ga. — It has been seven years since Amber Brown walked across the graduation stage to earn her Cosmetology degree from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Since graduation, she has been working as a Master Cosmetologist and is currently employed at Root 102 Salon in Nashville, Georgia. Amber credits the education and training she received at Wiregrass’s Cook Campus for her success. “Having hands-on training and being able to work with clients from the public helped prepare me...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College hosted a pinning ceremony recognizing outstanding students in the Surgical Technology program from the Valdosta Campus. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements opened the event with a welcome. Surgical Technology Program Director Rhonda Price introduced the graduates before a crowd of their family and friends. She shared that the pinning ceremony celebrates the dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments of the graduates as they prepare...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held an award ceremony recognizing outstanding students in the Radiologic Technology program. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements opened the event with a warm welcome. Radiologic Technology Program Director Terri Trowell introduced the graduates and shared, “In less than a month, you will be sitting for your national registry exam. Remember that you are prepared, capable, and ready! Welcome to the profession of Radiologic Technology,...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President, DeAnnia Clements, announced Practical Nursing Instructor Jill Kenbeek as the college’s 2026 Rick Perkins Award winner. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is the Technical College System of Georgia’s Instructor of the Year program. The Rick Perkins Award program is designed to recognize and honor instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and...

Valdosta, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce the renaming of the Valdosta Campus Pharmacy Technology classroom, Chancy Drugs, in recognition of the generous donation and support of the program. The Chancy family has been a dedicated supporter of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Pharmacy Technology Program since its inception over 25 years ago. From the very beginning, they have played a vital role in providing hands-on clinical experience for Pharmacy...

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to welcome Garrett Grizzard as the instructor for the college’s new Electrical Lineworker Program on the Ben Hill–Irwin Campus. The program launches January 12, and enrollment is open now. As part of No Fee November, the application fee is waived through November 30. Grizzard brings years of experience in the electric utility field. His passion for the work began early. “I’ve always been drawn to hands-on work and careers that make a...

Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced today that all High School Diploma Programs at the 12 participating colleges are now fully accredited by Cognia, further strengthening the system’s ability to provide high-quality, flexible pathways for Georgia students to complete their education. Cognia accreditation is required for colleges to teach high school–level coursework and award high school diplomas through TCSG’s Dual Achievement Program (DAP) and...

Valdosta, GA – Harry Dunmire, an Automotive Technology student on the Valdosta Campus, has been named the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. GOAL honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students and is a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia. Local GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 22 technical colleges and one Board of Regents college with a...

Valdosta, GA - Thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new careers. "At Whitehead, we salute the modern tradesman and strongly believe in acknowledging their hard work and achievements. Skilled labor is essential for attracting new industries to our region....

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills for the Fall Semester. Recipients from the Coffee Campus were awarded a scholarship made possible by generous college supporters. The scholarships will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants had to complete an application and provide letters of...