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CGTC Appoints Brittany Lucas to Vice President of Adult Education

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Brittany Lucas, PhD., as the new vice president for Adult Education.
Lucas, a native of Cochran, Ga., brings over 18 years of experience in adult education, workforce development, and intergovernmental program management to her new role where she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support adult learners in the region.
Lucas takes leadership over one of the historically largest Adult Education programs in the Technical College System of Georgia. Read More

January 14, 2025

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

Posted on 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

January 11, 2025

Central Georgia Technical College Announces Campus Closure Ahead of Winter Storm

Posted on 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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January 9, 2025

CGTC Explores International Education Partnerships During Ghana Visit Alongside Hilltop Global Group 

Posted on 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

December 27, 2024

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

Posted on 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

December 16, 2024

Titans Volunteer Abroad Honduras Opens Enrollment 

Posted on by Jordyn Riedmiller

Warner Robins, Ga. – Join CGTC’s Office of Global Initiatives during Spring Break 2025 to embrace the Titan Spirit while serving and volunteering abroad in Honduras. The program, running, March 29-April 5, 2024, is now open for enrollment.   Following a site visit and discussions this fall, the College is opening its first Titans Volunteer Abroad program thanks to a connection with Orphanage Emmanuel, in Guiamaca, Honduras.   The Orphanage has a longstanding connection to local and regional faith-based organizations, Read More

December 12, 2024

Brooklynn McDowell of Bleckley County Chosen as CGTC’s GOAL Winner

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Brooklynn McDowell, a Dental Hygiene student from Bleckley County at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for the College.
The announcement was made during CGTC’s annual GOAL Awards Ceremony in December 2024, where McDowell was honored for his outstanding academic achievements and leadership qualities. In recognition of this distinction, she will receive a monetary award from the CGTC Foundation and a reserved parking space on campus for the remainder of her studies. Read More

December 10, 2024

Central Georgia Technical College Announces 2025 GOAL Finalists

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has named its four student finalists for the 2025 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) program. These outstanding students were selected for their academic achievements and leadership potential in their respective fields.
The finalists are:

Alyssa Adkins, Dental Hygiene, nominated by Lindsey Evans
 

Debra Boyland, General Studies, nominated by Muhammad Samat
 

Brooklyn McDowell, Dental Hygiene, nominated by Dr. Ekaterina Mirzukalova
 

Skylar Reed, Cardiovascular Technology, nominated by Pamela Jordan
 
Each of these students was nominated by their instructors during the fall semester as part of the rigorous selection process. Read More

December 5, 2024

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

Posted on 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

December 3, 2024

Five Central Georgia Technical College Instructors Named Semi-Finalists for 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction

Posted on by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Macon, GA — Five exceptional instructors from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) have been named as semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. These instructors will advance to the next round of judging, scheduled for December 2025.
The semi-finalists selected for this year’s Instructor of the Year award include:
Deryk Stoops, AI Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology Aerospace, Trade & Industry.
Brian Wynne, Mathematics Instructor, General Education.
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Read More

November 28, 2024