08/10/2026
๐ฐ๐'๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐!
๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ'๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป' ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐๐ผ๐ป!
We're changing things up this year. Instead of a full week of daily events, we're giving all ATC students one action-packed day, ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฒ, filled with campus resources, food, exciting competitions, and our highlight event - ๐น๐๐๐๐๐' ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐: ๐จ๐ ๐ด๐ฑ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. Be sure to stick around for our afternoon wind-down finale - a first-time ATC screening of Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.
Whether you'll be ripping the runway in MJ-inspired fashion, showcasing your MJ-inspired artistic talent, or performing some of his greatest hits, this year's event will offer students the opportunity to engage, unwind, have fun, and compete with fellow Titans while showing off their talents.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช'๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ก๐, ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐จ, ๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ฅ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐, ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก ๐จ๐ฃ ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐๐๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ค๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐!
๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ:
- ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก - ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐
Auditions held on August 19. To register, visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAHO0Efq9fw/t7-ykdAeNAkL9CASMZCJUg/edit
- ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
To register, visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAHO0D7yK4E/3iBrsps6CtzswhJ1zyxxZg/edit
- ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
To register, visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAHO1LOHfXs/q4Czi-zct7d-RdL8xkk3bw/edit
- ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฃ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
To register, visit
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHO5MQt4dY/JERdTVGdW7ZTWfolFXT4yg/edit
- ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ, ๐ง๐จ๐ก๐, & ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
To register, visit
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHO5abHA6g/d0HbDDorMvVk4741pyuiRA/edit
๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ: ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ
*๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐ข ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐*
*๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ *
*๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ.*
๐ฏ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฌ ๐ธ๐ผ๐ฌ๐บ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐บ? Contact Tiffany Lee at [email protected]
08/05/2026
๐๐ผ๐๐ & ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐
Recently, Albany Tech had the privilege of hosting a campus tour for approximately 20 enthusiastic participants and chaperones from the ๐๐ผ๐๐ & ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐'๐ youth ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ. While the group initially came to explore Albany Techโs ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป program and our state-of-the-art ๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ center, they walked away with a wealth of knowledge thanks to the dedication of our Computer Information Systems (CIS) faculty and Mr. Kenneth Williams.
Mrs. Cassandra Henderson and Mrs. Gwendolyn Thomas provided the visitors with an inspiring overview of the evolution of technology and a comprehensive look into our ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป related programs. They highlighted our diverse academic pathways, including certificate, diploma, and associate degree options designed to prepare students for the modern workforce. The students were also treated to an engaging, interactive demonstration that included exciting news about our upcoming ๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ (AI) certificate program.
The impact of the visit was immediate. ๐ ๐ฟ. ๐๐๐ป๐พ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป-๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ, Lead, was so impressed by the caliber of information, the strength of our programs, and the Titan Cafe's exceptional customer service that he is already planning a return tour. The next visit will expand to highlight our LLC and Automotive Technology programs, with a special focus on the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry. We look forward to continuing this partnership and inspiring the next generation of technology leaders!
๐ฐ๐'๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐!
08/05/2026
๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ
What a perfect way to end the semester!
A huge thank you to Hank Vinson Meat House for welcoming our Culinary Arts students and sharing the craftsmanship behind meat smoking, fabrication, and charcuterie. Your longstanding legacy in the Albany community made this an unforgettable learning experience.
Back in the lab, our students paired the specialty meats with artisan cheeses, homemade pickles they prepared weeks ago, and a variety of accompaniments to create beautiful charcuterie boards while exploring the art of flavor pairing.
Thank you for investing in the next generation of culinary professionals!
08/04/2026
๐ฃ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ด, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ
A Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony was held Tuesday, July 28, at the Phoebe Living and Learning Community.
A pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a student's official transition from learner to healthcare professional. It celebrates the successful completion of rigorous clinical training and academic requirements, marking their readiness to enter the field. While a traditional graduation confers degrees or diplomas, the pinning ceremony is a more intimate and symbolic rite of passage. The ceremony highlights the compassion, responsibility, and foundational knowledge required to ensure patient comfort. In addition to being pinned, students often recite an oath or pledge affirming their commitment to ethical practice, patient care, and professional excellence.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐:
๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ, ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ
Mrs. Teresa Darity was born to Samuel H. Joyce and Susan E. Bryant in Suffolk, Virginia. She lived there until relocating to Albany, Georgia, in 1995. After graduating from Dougherty Comprehensive High School, she attended Albany State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. During this time, she also married her husband, with whom she has shared more than 20 years of marriage.
Mrs. Darity began her nursing career in June 2005 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Women's and Children's Services. While working full-time, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2009. Although she transitioned into nursing education in 2011, she continues to serve her community through part-time nursing practice at Phoebe, maintaining her passion for patient care.
In December 2011, Mrs. Darity joined Albany Technical College as an instructor in the Evening Practical Nursing Program. Her dedication to student success and excellence in nursing education led her to become a faculty member in the college's newly established Associate of Science in Nursing Program. She has also taught in the Nurse Aide Program and now proudly serves as Chair of the Practical Nursing Program.
As Chair, Mrs. Darity has demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Under her guidance, the Practical Nursing Program achieved its initial accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in 2021, a milestone that reflects the high standards she and her faculty uphold. She has also been instrumental in maintaining the program's reputation for excellence, helping it earn recognition as one of the top Practical Nursing programs in the state for several consecutive years.
Mrs. Darity is passionate about educating the next generation of nurses and believes in empowering students to recognize their potential, embrace lifelong learning, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care. She is deeply committed to mentoring future nurses and preparing graduates who will make meaningful contributions to the healthcare profession.
Above all, Mrs. Darity treasures her faith, her family, and the opportunity to serve others through both nursing and education. Her life's work reflects a commitment to excellence, service, and leadershipโqualities that have inspired countless students who have walked through the doors of Albany Technical
College.
Congratulations to all!
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐? ๐ญ๐ด๐ฐ, ๐๐๐๐๐ https://www.albanytech.edu/college-catalog/current/colleges/healthcare/nursing
08/04/2026
๐ฃ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐
๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ต, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ
A Pinning Ceremony for Associate of Science in Nursing was held Wednesday, July 29, on the Albany Technical College main campus in the Kirkland Conference Center.
A pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a student's official transition from learner to healthcare professional. It celebrates the successful completion of rigorous clinical training and academic requirements, marking their readiness to enter the field. While a traditional graduation confers degrees or diplomas, the pinning ceremony is a more intimate and symbolic rite of passage. The ceremony highlights the compassion, responsibility, and foundational knowledge required to ensure patient comfort. In addition to being pinned, students often recite an oath or pledge affirming their commitment to ethical practice, patient care, and professional excellence.
๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐:
๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐พ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ
Dr. Dominique Jones is a native of Bainbridge, Georgia, the daughter of Mr. Steven Jones and Mrs. Verlisa Moten, and the sister of six siblings. Dr. Jones is the proud mother of two children, DJ and Daylen. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2004 with a dual diploma and certification as a Certified Nursing
Assistant, which marked the beginning of her nursing journey. As a child, Dr. Jones dreamed of becoming a medical doctor; however, she soon realized she was called into the profession of nursing. Nursing is more than a careerโit is a calling that blends the science of healthcare with the art of compassion. Nurses serve on the front lines of patient care, advocating for individuals, promoting and restoring health, and providing comfort during lifeโs most vulnerable moments. This calling inspired Dr. Jones to dedicate her life to nursing, where she continues to impact lives through service, leadership, and education. Immediately after completing high school, Dr. Jones enrolled at Bainbridge College and graduated in 2006 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She later continued her education at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama, where she earned her Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) in 2012. Dr. Jones went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2014, her Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) in 2016, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2022, all from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Jones is a member of Priestly Praise Ministries in Bainbridge, Georgia, where Apostle Lee Lyons serves as pastor. She is also a business owner who provides educational resources and certifications for healthcare professionals. In addition, she founded a nonprofit organization called โIdentity,โ which is dedicated to mentoring and empowering young females between the ages of 10 and 21. Dr. Jones has been a nurse for 20 years and
considers it a true blessing to have her career and passion intertwined each day as she continues to serve, lead, and educate within the nursing profession. Guided by faith and a heart for service, Dr. Jones remains dedicated to using her gifts to impact lives, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.
Congratulations to all!
๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐จ๐บ๐ต? ๐ญ๐ด๐ฐ, ๐๐๐๐๐ https://www.albanytech.edu/college-catalog/current/colleges/healthcare/nursing
08/03/2026
Albany Technical College Adult Education is proud to celebrate ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, the ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ!
Our Adult Education fiscal year began ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ, and runs through ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฌ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ณ, making Caleb our very first GED graduate of the yearโa milestone worth celebrating!
Caleb didn't stop thereโhe also completed our ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด (๐๐๐ง) ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ program and is now taking the next step by transitioning into the ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ at Albany Technical College.
Caleb is an all-around great guy, a dedicated student, and a hard worker. His determination and positive attitude have set the stage for a bright future, and we couldn't be prouder of all he has accomplished.
Pictured with Caleb are ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐น๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ and ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฟ, who have supported and encouraged him throughout his journey.
Congratulations, Caleb! We are incredibly proud of you and excited to celebrate many more graduates throughout this fiscal year as our students continue reaching their educational and career goals. The future is bright!
๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (๐ฏ๐บ๐ฌ/๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ซ)? Let Albany Technical College Adult Education help you take the first step toward a brighter future. ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ต-๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฌ-๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ฑ!