Category: 2025 | Central Georgia Technical College

Chemistry Instructor, Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Named 2025 Rick Perkins Award Winner for Excellence in Technical Instruction

Posted on January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Ph.D., a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. She was selected as CGTC’s Instructor of the Year after a multistep interview process following her nomination by peers for this prestigious award.
A native of Uzbekistan, Mirzakulova, is affectionately known as Dr. Kate amongst her students and peers. She began her academic journey when she learned that a professor from the United States was recruiting students from a neighboring country for a graduate program at Bowling Green State University. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Announces Campus Closure Ahead of Winter Storm

Posted on January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – In response to the projections for inclement winter weather across North and Central Georgia on Friday from the National Weather Service (NWS), Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), and the Governor’s Office, all Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) campuses and centers will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.
Earlier this week, the Governor’s Office directed state agencies to close buildings and halt operations in Macon-Bibb County and north within the state, prompting College leadership to close Friday.
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CGTC Explores International Education Partnerships During Ghana Visit Alongside Hilltop Global Group

Posted on December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) representatives returned from Ghana in November, where they explored opportunities for international collaboration in technical education and student mobility. The visit, funded in part by grant funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program, aimed to develop and expand study abroad programs, aimed to assess opportunity in Ghana for future Titans.
The visit aligns with CGTC’s mission to expand global learning initiatives and foster workforce development through strategic partnerships. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Celebrates the Legacy of Adult Education VP Brenda Brown

Posted on December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) bids a heartfelt farewell to Mrs. Brenda Brown, Vice President for Adult Education, who is retiring this December after an illustrious 32-year career at the College.
Over three decades, Mrs. Brown has shaped adult education and literacy efforts in Central Georgia earning recognition as a compassionate educator, relentless advocate, and inspiring leader.
“The work she has done is speaking for her,” said Dorothy Ferguson, director of Operations for CGTC’s Adult Education Division. Read More

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CGTC Recognized as One of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2025

Posted on December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

New York, NY. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recognized as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2025 by Newsweek.
This prestigious ranking highlights CGTC’s commitment to delivering high-quality educational opportunities that prioritize student success and affordability. The America’s Top Online Colleges 2025 ranking highlights the nation’s top colleges and universities that offer online degree programs to learners who want to obtain an academic degree, including hybrid programs with online and offline courses or exams. Read More

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