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January 2012
- Two MGTC Basketball Players Named GCAA Players of the Week
- Thursday, January 26, 2012
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Ashley West and Dess Culpepper, both basketball players at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, were named Athletes of the Week by the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) for the week of January 23.Read More
- Association for Information Technology Professionals First Annual Regional Competition
- Tuesday, January 24, 2012
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) club at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host the first annual regional competition for college and university AITP clubs in Middle Georgia. Colleges expected to participate include Macon State College, Georgia College and State University, Central Georgia Technical College, Gwinnett Technical College, Atlanta Technical College, and MGTC.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical basketball making noise
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012
By mbrown@sunmulti.com (Matthew Brown) - It's a season of transition for the still fledgling Middle Georgia Technical College basketball program.Read More
December 2011
- Central Georgia Tech, Macon State College, and Middle Georgia Tech Begin Historic Partnership
- Friday, December 02, 2011
By no-reply@maconstate.edu (Macon State College) - Thanks to milestone agreements, students who complete information technology programs at Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia Technical College will soon be able to seamlessly transfer to Macon State College to work on their bachelor’s degrees in IT.Read More
- Nine MGTC Students Nominated for GOAL Award
- Friday, December 02, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Instructors at Middle Georgia Technical College have nominated nine outstanding students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) award, according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program.Read More
November 2011
- MGTC Cosmetology Program Presents Strands for the Cure Donation
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students and instructors in the Cosmetology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently presented a check to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of the Strands for Cure program. Stephanie Steinbart, executive director of Susan G. Komen Central Georgia, accepted the donation.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Ranked as the 6th Fastest Growing Community College in the Nation
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - According to the November 28th edition of Community College Week Magazine, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has been ranked as the 6th fastest growing community college in the nation by the national publication. This ranking is among colleges with enrollments of 2,500 to 4,999. MGTC is the highest ranked Georgia institution on the list.Read More
October 2011
- 78th Air Base Wing Commander Visits Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, October 27, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Colonel Mitchel H. Butikofer, commander of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, visited Middle Georgia Technical College Wednesday, October 26, to become familiar with the services offered by MGTC, including the co-op partnership between Robins AFB and the College.Read More
- Mother, Daughter Support Breast Cancer Awareness at MGTC
- Thursday, October 27, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For MGTC student Tonya McFarling and her daughter Madeline Roller, the battle against breast cancer hits close to home.Read More
- MGTC Receives Share of $23.5 Million in U.S. DOE Grants
- Wednesday, October 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The U.S. Department of Education has announced that nine TCSG colleges will share in $23.5 million from two federal grants.Read More
- MGTC Cosmetology to Participate in Strands for the Cure
- Wednesday, October 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - MGTC has partnered with Susan G. Komen Central Georgia to go pink for October, which is breast cancer awareness month.Read More
September 2011
- Houston Healthcare Partners with MGTC for PCT Program
- Wednesday, September 07, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Houston Healthcare and Middle Georgia Technical College have partnered to train students in preparation for potential employment as Patient Care Technicians (PCT) at Houston Medical Center and Perry Hospital.Read More
August 2011
- TCSG, Mercer University Sign Articulation Agreement
- Monday, August 22, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The leadership of the Technical College System of Georgia and Mercer University have signed an articulation agreement that creates new education opportunities for TCSG students who graduate with an associate's degree from any of the 19 TCSG colleges that are accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).Read More
- Three Community Leaders Join MGTC Board of Directors
- Monday, August 22, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Three new board members were sworn in at the recent Middle Georgia Technical College Board of Directors meeting in August.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical Colleges Offers New Opportunities to Students
- Thursday, August 18, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical Colleges Offers New Opportunities to StudentsRead More
- Students Enjoy First Day of Pre-K at MGTC Child Development Center
- Tuesday, August 09, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in Ms. Donna O'Bear's Pre-K class at the Middle Georgia Technical College Child Development Center enjoyed their first day of class Thursday, August 4.Read More
- Move On When Ready Helps High School Students Get a Head Start on College
- Friday, August 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For two Houston County students, the Move on When Ready (MOWR) program is already paying dividends. Abby Burnette and Katlyn Britt just graduated from high school in June, but they have already completed one year of their college careers. Britt and Burnette are the first two students to take advantage of the Move on When Ready program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warne Robins.Read More
- MGTC to Host Governor's Workforce Development Town Hall on Soft Skills in Education
- Friday, August 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College will host the Governor's Office of Workforce Development Town Hall on Soft Skills in Education Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m.Read More
- Kimberly Ogburn Wins Great Clips Challenge at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Friday, August 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Local Great Clips salon owners, John and Brenda Page, recently hosted the Great Clips Challenge for Cosmetology students at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins.Read More
July 2011
- Margaret Yawn Wins Great Clips Challenge at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Monday, July 25, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Local Great Clips salon owners, John and Brenda Page, recently hosted the "Great Clips Challenge" for Cosmetology students at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins. Margaret Yawn of Perry emerged as the top finisher in the competition and received a $100 cash prize.Read More
- MGTC's Kristie Kunkel Receives National Scholarship
- Monday, July 25, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Kristie Kunkel, a student in the Business Administrative Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins was recently presented with a $1,000 Phi Beta Lambda-National Technical Honor Society Scholarship at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida in June.Read More
- MGTC Student Awarded for Perfect Attendance, GPA
- Monday, July 25, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Lauren Reilly of Bonaire was recently recognized as an outstanding student at Middle Georgia Technical College for having a perfect GPA and perfect attendance.Read More
- Middle Georgia Tech Students Wire Habitat House
- Monday, July 25, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - During the Spring Quarter, students in the Industrial Systems Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins assisted Houston County Habitat for Humanity with wiring the organization's newest house on Orchard Way.Read More
- MGTC Awards iPod to Veronica Williams of Fort Valley
- Wednesday, July 20, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Veronica Williams, a student in the Early Childhood Care and Education program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warne Robins, was recently selected as the winner of a brand new iPod Nano. Williams is from Fort Valley and is working toward her diploma at MGTC.Read More
- Georgia Bob's Supports MGTC's American Heart Association Campaign
- Wednesday, July 20, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Georgia Bob Evans and partner, Jennifer Cox, of Georgia Bob's BBQ recently presented the Middle Georgia Technical College Student Clubs Heart Walk team with a check for $1,000 in support of the American Heart Association. Georgia Bob's solicited donations by selling hearts at their restaurants in Warner Robins, Byron, and Macon to support the team's efforts.Read More
- MGTC Saddened by the Death of President Emeritus Billy Edenfield
- Tuesday, July 05, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Administrators, faculty, and staff at Middle Georgia Technical College were saddened to learn of the recent passing of President Emeritus, Colonel Billy G. Edenfield.Read More
June 2011
- Middle Georgia Technical College Ranked Nationally in Community College Week Magazine
- Thursday, June 16, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the fourth year in a row, Middle Georgia Technical College is ranked among the top 100 producing two-year colleges for one-year certificates by Community College Week (CCW) Magazine.Read More
- TCSG Rescinds GED® Test Fee Increase
- Monday, June 13, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The state board that oversees the Technical College System of Georgia and its Office of Adult Education (OAE) has voted to rescind a planned increase in the GED test fees for Georgia's adult learners.Read More
- MGTC Men's Basketball Team Recognized for Highest Team GPA, State Championship
- Friday, June 10, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College men's basketball team, the Titans. recently celebrated a historic season as they were recognized at a ring presentation ceremony, not only for capturing the state championship title, but also for having the highest team GPA in the conference.Read More
- MGTC Dedicates Bookstore in Memory of Tim DuPree
- Thursday, June 09, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College recently honored the memory of long-time friend and supporter Tim DuPree of Byron by naming the College's bookstore in his memory. Friends and family of the late businessman were on hand to help celebrate the occasion.Read More
- MGTC Graduation to be Streamed Live
- Thursday, June 09, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the second year in a row, Middle Georgia Technical College will stream its June 17th graduation ceremony live on its website, middlegatech.edu, allowing friends and family of graduates anywhere in the world to view the ceremony. Cabiness Video Productions of Macon will handle the production of the event.Read More
- GED Pursuit a Bonding Experience for Grandmother, Granddaughter
- Wednesday, June 08, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For grandmother and granddaughter, Barbara and Ashley Craft of Haynesville, the pursuit of a GED has been an experience that has not only brought them closer together, but has given them both the invaluable possession of education.Read More
- MGTC Foundation Awards Over $8,400 in Scholarships
- Monday, June 06, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded over $8,400 in scholarships to 21 students at the Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in June at the MGTC Auditorium. Students will use the awards to help with costs associated with furthering their education, including tuition, books, fees, and supplies.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Tech
- Monday, June 06, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Practical Nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or "boards," to become a licensed practical nurse, or LPN.Read More
- Radiology Technology Graduates Pinned at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Monday, June 06, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Radiology Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Radiology Technology program and is eligible to sit for the certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered technologists.Read More
- MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- Monday, June 06, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 37 new members. The induction ceremony was held during the Spring Quarter Awards Day Ceremony in the Auditorium at MGTC's campus in Warner Robins.Read More
May 2011
- MGTC Foundation Awards Over $10,000 in Scholarships
- Friday, May 20, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded over $10,000 in scholarships to 28 students at the Winter Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in March at the MGTC Auditorium. Students will use the awards to help with costs associated with furthering their education, including tuition, books, fees, and supplies.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Tech
- Friday, May 20, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Winter Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Announces Winter Quarter President's Honor Roll
- Monday, May 16, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, announced recently that the following area students were named to the Middle Georgia Technical College President's Honor Roll for Winter Quarter 2011.Read More
- MGTC, TCSG Announce New HOPE Information Website
- Monday, May 16, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) unveiled a new website today that's loaded with information about the recent changes to Georgia's HOPE Grant and Scholarship program.Read More
April 2011
- MGTC Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Golf Tournament
- Thursday, April 28, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation hosted its 6th annual Golf Tournament Friday, April 1 at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry. Over 20 teams participated in the event to raise funds to support scholarships for students at Middle Georgia Technical College.Read More
- MGTC PBL Students Win Big at State Competition
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College was represented by 17 students at the recent Georgia Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference recently. The College came away from the competition with 41 awards and 16 students eligible for the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida in June.Read More
- MGTC Students Place at Skills USA State Competition
- Friday, April 22, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students from Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins recently brought home four medals, including two gold medals, from the SkillsUSA state competition. Gold medal winners are now eligible to compete at the SkillsUSA National Championships in June in Kansas City, Missouri.Read More
- Jeff Smith Automotive Donates New KIA Optima to Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, April 14, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the second year in a row, Jeff Smith, owner of several local automotive dealerships, including Jeff Smith KIA in Perry, made the generous donation of a brand new KIA to the Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation. Smith presented Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, with the keys to the 2011 KIA Optima LX at the 6th annual MGTC Foundation Golf Tournament held at Houston Lake Country Club April 1st.Read More
- GED Testing Fees Set to Increase in July
- Monday, April 11, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Georgia's adult learners who want to earn their General Educational Development (GED®) diploma will soon have to pay more for the test following changes to the fee structure by the national administrator of the GED Testing Service.Read More
March 2011
- Michele Boone Named Instructor of the Year at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, March 31, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Michele Boone, Business Administrative Technology program chair, has been named Instructor of the Year for Middle Georgia Technical College. She recently represented MGTC in the Central Region competition held at Heart of Georgia Technical College in Dublin in pursuit of the title of Rick Perkins Award winner for the state of Georgia.Read More
- MGTC Phi Beta Lambda Members Shine at District Competitions
- Thursday, March 31, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members recently competed in the South District Leadership Conference held at Heart of Georgia Technical College in Dublin. Of the 19 MGTC students who competed, all students placed in their events, including 14 first place awards, six second place wins, and seven third place finishes. Overall, MGTC brought home a total of 31 awards.Read More
- MGTC Student Curtis Towers Wins Nintendo Wii
- Thursday, March 31, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Curtis Towers of Warner Robins, a Computer Support Specialist student at Middle Georgia Technical College, was named the winner of a brand new Nintendo Wii game system after his name was drawn in a raffle held by the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Club. AITP members hosted the raffle to support club projects and help sponsor the club's trip to national competition in Orlando, Fla.Read More
- Mark Craddock Chosen as Middle Georgia Technical College GOAL Winner
- Monday, March 28, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Mark Craddock, a Radiologic Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College from Warner Robins, has been named as MGTC's winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).Read More
- Student Course Surveys
- Thursday, March 17, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Course surveys are currently available on the MGTC survey website (www.survey.middlegatech.edu) and will remain available until March 22nd.Read More
- MGTC Titans Win TCSGAA State Championship in Overtime
- Thursday, March 10, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Warner Robins - In only their third season, the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Titans have earned the title of Technical College System of Georgia Athletic Association(TCSGAA) Tournament Champions.Read More
- Valley Industrial Products, Quick Start, MGTC partner for job creation
- Tuesday, March 08, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Valley Industrial Products, LLC recently announced a training partnership with Georgia Quick Start and Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins in support of their new manufacturing venture in Fort Valley.Read More
- MGTC Titans Finish 8-0 in Conference Play
- Wednesday, March 02, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Even though their win streak came to an end, the Middle Georgia Technical College Titans finished the season undefeated in conference play and are headed into the Technical College System of Georgia Athletic Association's (TCSGAA) tournament as the number one seed. The Tournament is scheduled for March 3-5 at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Names Finalists for GOAL Award
- Wednesday, March 02, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Warner Robins - Four Middle Georgia Technical College students have been selected as the college's finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the MGTC's GOAL program. These four students will now move on to the final round of judging to become MGTC's GOAL winner, or Student of the Year.Read More
- MGTC Foundation Set to Host 6th Annual Golf Tournament
- Wednesday, March 02, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation is set to host their 6th annual Golf Tournament to support student scholarships at MGTC. The event will take place April 1st at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry.Read More
February 2011
- CPR/AED Heart Saver
- Monday, February 21, 2011
By deppler@middlegatech.edu (Diane Eppler) - CPR/AED Heart Saver $47 (4 hour, max 8 students): March 10th 08:00-12:00. Call to Register: (478) 988-6852Read More
- Introduction To Personal Computers
- Monday, February 21, 2011
By deppler@middlegatech.edu (Diane Eppler) - Introduction to Personal Computers, Windows 7 Edition $65 (8 hour, max 10 students) 08:00-5:00 March 8th. Call to Register: (478) 988-6852Read More
- MGTC's Keturah Felder Among 30 Adult Learners Honored by TCSG
- Friday, February 11, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently paid tribute to 30 adult learners, including Middle Georgia Technical College's Keturah Felder of Vienna, for their outstanding achievement in the state's adult education program.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Nominates 14 Students for GOAL Award
- Friday, February 11, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Instructors at Middle Georgia Technical College have nominated 14 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the college's GOAL program.Read More
- MGTC Triumphs Over GNTC Bobcats
- Wednesday, February 09, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - MGTC Titans' fans got a double dose of victories this past Saturday. Both the lady's and men's teams added a notch in the win column over the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Bobcats.Read More
- Refund Checks for Students Receiving PELL Grant Have Been Mailed.
- Thursday, February 03, 2011
By mclough@middlegatech.edu (Michael Clough) - Refund Checks for Students Receiving PELL Grant Have Been Mailed. The refund has been mailed to the student's current address listed in Bannerweb.Read More
- MGTC Titans Looking to Remain Undefeated in Conference Play
- Thursday, February 03, 2011
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Titans are looking to extend their current winning streak to remain undefeated in the Technical College System of Georgia Athletic Association (TCSGAA) conference play. After a successful start to the year, the Titans currently hold a seven game winning streak.Read More