Alumni

Nadirah Ross Mayweather, ’08, ’10, loves making connections with fellow Bobcats. It’s something she thrives at.  In her new role as director of Alumni Relations for Georgia College & State University—she’ll mix her prior knowledge and new experiences to continue connecting alumni with campus and each other. “I love Georgia College,” she said. “I've worked in different areas on campus and learned how this institution is fashioned over the years. One of the things I love about this place...

In mid-June, Alyssa Daniel, ’23, started working for The Hershey Company as a territory sales lead. She’s responsible for 25 stores, including Kroger, Publix and Walmart—all located west of Atlanta.  Most weekdays, she builds and maintains business relationships with key decision makers, analyzes store data and develops action plans to help maximize sales. “Through those relationships,” Daniel said, “we can get the best placement of products in the store so our sales and the store’s...

In May 2022, the town of Uvalde, Texas, became known for a tragic mass school shooting. A year later, Rolling Stone covered the Mariachi team—comprised of high school students and their instructor—who used music to help alter the unsettled feeling of the residents. José Ibarra Rizo, ’14, captured it all through the lens of his camera.  His photos affirmed the pride people felt for their town and touched individuals worldwide. What makes his pictures so compelling are the people he...