Ennis Hall has such heart-felt significance to Seth, ’14, ’15 and Kristina Patterson, ’15, that they named their business “Ennis Park” after the structure.  As a student, Kristina appreciated the building’s beauty before it underwent renovation. She was fascinated by the architecture. “Even though it was empty at the time, I wanted to see the inside,” she said. “When Ennis Hall opened, it was so exciting for me to tour it and take courses there. I'm sure students who get to do even...

Meet the 2022 spring commencement speakers: Dr. Lionel Brown, ’94, ’98, ’07, superintendent of Peach County Schools and Chris Clark, ’96, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Both spoke about the importance of serving others. Brown spoke at the graduate commencement May 6 about how students should give back to the community. “Their degree should open up more opportunities for them,” he said. “Not only for advancing their careers with greater payoff or even upward mobility...

As we celebrate National Women’s History Month, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the impact of women’s contributions to philanthropy. It is estimated that women account for over 60 percent of all charitable monetary giving. Historically, philanthropy has been expressed through the giving of monetary donations. However, today philanthropic acts are demonstrated in the giving of a person’s resources in diverse ways, which may include their time, skills and expertise for the betterment...

Debra White Minor, ’88, is president of the African American Alumni Council (AAAC). She’s also a registered nurse assisting the elderly and disabled population to live safely in their home or community as long as possible. Minor enjoys staying connected with Georgia College. She’s accomplished quite a bit since serving as president since AAAC’s inception in 2019.  “Simply put, I love to serve,” Minor said.  Through her leadership, Minor led her team to create scholarship funds, engage...

Robert “Rob” Abbott, ’19 and Raasha Gutierrez Abbott, ’20, met their junior year at Georgia College in September 2018. Although they majored in different fields and have different personality traits, they complement each other. Raasha’s major was art and Rob’s literature. However, they were both artists with similar creative sensibilities and passions. So much so, the couple published in the same issue of “The Peacock’s Feet.”  Raasha’s and Rob’s personality qualities drew them together...