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    March 4, 2010 - Business Logistics Management instructor, Dr. Edward “Steve” Eidson, has been named Albany Technical College’s 2010 Instructor of Year. The Albany Tech Foundation will present Dr. Eidson a $500 check for his excellence in teaching and devotion to his students.Dr. Eidson, of Albany, joined the ATC faculty in 2002, but was also a part-time instructor for ATC from 1991 to 1999, teaching customized customer service classes, as well as Certified Manufacturing. Prior...

Pictured (left to right): ATC President, Dr. Anthony Parker, ATC GOAL Winner, Ashley Harry, Nominating Instructor, Cathy Garmon and GOAL Coordinator, Joe Najjar. March 4, 2010 - Albany Technical College named Medical Assisting student Ashley Harry the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) College winner during an Albany Tech Faculty and Staff meeting on March 2. Harry was nominated by Medical Assisting instructor, Cathy Garmon. The GOAL program recognizes exceptional...

Mar 3, 2010 (Albany Herald) — The Albany Tech men’s basketball team led South Georgia Tech by double figures in the first half, but a late surge in the second by the Jets saw them retake the lead by four points with 2:40 left in the game. Then, ATC’s Dominique Polite took over. Polite, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the second half, including going 8-for-10 from the free-throw line down the stretch as the Titans won, 60-58, in their Region XVII Tournament opener. “We...

Feb 25, 2010 (WALB) - You may turn to your pastor for spiritual guidance or counseling, but what about advice about school? Administrators at Albany Technical College know ministers can provide all sorts of helpful information to church members. That's why they want to make sure pastors know what Albany Tech has to offer.Organizers say this luncheon grows each year. This year about 100 clergy members showed up ready to learn more about Albany Tech.Reverend Anthony Smith often encounters...

  February 23, 2010 - Albany Technical College, a Tree Campus USA, will celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, February 25, 2010, beginning at 10 a.m. on the grounds east of Prosperity Hall, Building A.Mr. Chuck Norvell, Urban Forester for the Georgia Forestry Commission, will enlighten attendees on the history of Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our environment. In addition, Ilisi Malone, City of Albany Arborist, will also speak on the importance of preserving and protecting...

February 19, 2010 – Albany Technical College honored 28 outstanding students nominated for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) on Thursday, February 18, 2010. The GOAL program recognizes exceptional technical college students, across the state, for their academic excellence and personal achievement. The program also spotlights the important role of technical training in our economy. The state winner serves as an ambassador of technical education in Georgia and is...

February 15, 2010 – This morning, Albany Technical College permanently closed its South Slappey Boulevard entrance to campus. The closure was a necessary move in order to keep construction on track for the College’s Logistics Education Center, a 38,000 square foot facility that is scheduled to open early next year.Until the new entrance is constructed at Slappey and Industry Boulevards, Albany Tech’s 4,000+ students, 200+ faculty and staff and all visitors to the College, will have...

February 11, 2010 - The winners of a home design competition held at Albany Technical College by Habitat for Humanity will have a chance to see their designs built in September.Three architectural drafting students at Albany Technical College said Thursday they cannot wait to see their designs turn into reality when Flint River Habitat for Humanity builds three homes based on their designs.Flint River Habitat for Humanity leaders viewed more than a half dozen presentations by ATC...

February 03, 2010 (WALB) -  The Albany Tech Titans won their third region game by knocking off second place South Georgia Tech 64-63 on Wednesday. The Lady Jets won the women's game 68-50 over the Lady Titans of Albany Tech.The Albany Tech men are on the road Saturday at Gordon College.By Robert HydrickRead original story HERE!

February 1, 2010 — The National Endowment for the Arts noted in 2004 that Americans interest in literary reading had sharply declined in all groups, especially among young people. The Big Read hopes to change that trend.With the support of 25 partners — including The Albany Herald — The Big Read arrives in Albany today at 6:30 p.m. with a Kick-Off Gala Celebration at the Albany Municipal Auditorium. Southern Arts Jazz Ensemble will provide the music.Albany State University, in...