University Advancement

Annaleigh Jackson, ’17, is one of very few women in the beer brewing industry. She is head cellarman/assistant brewer for Cherry Street Brewing in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Ken McGill, professor of chemistry and physics at Georgia College sparked her interest in beer brewing during a study abroad field trip to the Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss Brewery in Germany. “I was standing near Dr. McGill when he asked, ‘Have you ever thought about brewing?’ I never thought about going into the brewing...

In April, 55 alumnae participated in one of 10 virtual class reunions from 1960 to 1969. The sessions proved to be lively and spirited, with participants donning Georgia College colors and mascot accessories.  Many alumnae from across Georgia and as far as California and Arizona, had not seen each other since their last reunion, which, for many, was several years ago.  “They loved it,” said Dan Lavery, “Everyone was very festive and a lot of fun. Dr. Dorman joined us for many of the...