University Advancement

Dr. Thomas Wells, ’90, knows the power of connecting with patients and students. After all, he is a “people” person. From the age of four, he dreamed of becoming a doctor. In the fifth grade, he wrote a book about becoming a professional football player and going to medical school. Years later, Wells’ professors at Georgia College not only solidified his career choice, but provided a nurturing learning experience for him to draw upon as an internist. “Now, I’m at a place where I feel...

Growing up, Marissa Johnsey Stewart, ’12, was fascinated with science. So much so that she wanted to work for NASA. With the education she received from Georgia College and plenty of on-the-job training, she became a contamination control engineer with NASA at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Her journey at NASA began seven years ago, when she became a scientist. “I wanted to be a scientist, because there are so many unknowns out there,” she said. “Science helps us learn...

Valedictorian and International English Honor Society member Jonesha Johnson, ’20, has a strong drive to educate others through the power of writing. The double major earned her degree in English and liberal studies in three years, with the help of dual enrollment and Georgia College faculty. Now, she is an upcoming digital entrepreneur, who wants to create her own organization for overlooked and underrepresented populations.  She would do this via YouTube called “ToMyPeople”—slated...

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...