Nicole Snyder has two passions—dance and chemistry. The Marietta-based incoming freshman started dancing at age four, and, through the years, she perfected her talent, performing as the Sugarplum Fairy in the Nutcracker and in competitive dance throughout Georgia. Snyder plans to major in chemistry and minor in dance at Georgia College. “From my very first dance class, I knew I was right where I belonged,” she said. “When I’m on stage, it’s as if the world completely melts away, and...
At the age of five, Zachary Wolff, ’20, developed a passion for automobiles. He recalls sitting in the backseat of his mother’s car, where he would peer out the window and name the makes and models of the cars driving by. As he grew older, he perused automotive manufacturers’ websites to read about specific models and what made them special. Now, he will use that knowledge and what he gained at Georgia College in a prestigious Fellowship at Clemson University. At Georgia College, Wolff...
Ileana Dejesus has a heart for helping others. An experience early in life that lead her to follow her passion in education by pursing a major in special education. In elementary school, Dejesus had a best friend who was impacted by a learning disability. The two did everything together, and were often compared to each other, but her friend sometimes struggled in school. “People would always say that ‘school wasn’t for her’ and things like that,” said Dejesus. “In the tenth grade,...
As USG institutions plan for the return of face-to-face instruction this fall, there is no higher priority than the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. We ask everyone to do their part to keep our campus communities and visitors safe.
Senior political science major and SGA President Amelia Lord has a strong sense of leadership and community. She always has. From her time at Georgia College to her new role as a Venture for America (VFA) fellow, she will leave her mark in the heart of Milledgeville. Lord was one of 40 applicants selected for the fellowship out of nearly 4,000 nationwide. The adventure begins in July with a five-week training camp in Detroit, Michigan. Once Lord completes the training, she will move...
Aug 3, 2021- 11:59 a.m. Dear Georgia College Community: Thanks to all students, faculty and staff who have helped make Georgia College a truly special place to study, learn, teach and serve despite the many challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought. We know this has been a very difficult and challenging time for all throughout the pandemic. Following USG guidance, we are resuming normal campus operations, but we are also grappling with the emergence of COVID variants. To those...
May 14, 2021- 9:43 a.m. Dear Campus Community: As you may already know, yesterday the CDC has updated its guidance regarding face masks for those individuals who have been vaccinated. Effective immediately, the University System of Georgia has now asked all campuses to resume classes and other activities without the requirement to wear a mask or remain physically distant. The CDC and the Georgia Department of Public Health have affirmed the safety and effectiveness of available vaccines...
Born out of the need to maximize the Georgia College student experience, the Student Giving Society (SGS) was formed in January. Senior Class Giving transformed into the Student Giving Society to be more inclusive of its entire student body. To date, 153 students have raised more than $3,106 to support 22 various funds across campus. These include: A Seat at the Table Annual Food Scholarship—feeding students who otherwise may not be able to eat at Georgia College, as one in three...
An artist by nature, Dorothy “Dottie” Brown, ’81, was chair of Georgia College’s Art Department for 16 years, starting in 1985. However, she did so much more. Her involvement with the community speaks volumes. She continues to share her gift of art with the community and encourages others to follow suit. During her time as chair of the Art Department, Brown taught and advised students. “I just loved it," she said. “I also loved teaching. When you advise students within your department,...
Terra Gallemore Hitchcock’s, ’97, ’00, career has led her to work at Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Mercer University, Miller Middle School and now Cirrus Academy Charter School as director of the Fine Arts program. But dance had always captivated her. “Dance has always been my first love,” she said. “It was always calling me.” Her passion began at the age of five, where she would dance in front of the mirror in her mother’s bedroom, impersonating Janet Jackson,...
