Fifteen individuals participated in a virtual seminar titled “Medical Professionals and Life During COVID-19” in September. The event, hosted by the Georgia College Nursing Alumni Council, was conducted by a panel of health care leaders, who shared their thoughts on staying protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah Parker Tarr, ’05, is a full-time lecturer of nursing, including lab and clinical, at Belmont University and secretary of the Georgia College Nursing Alumni Council...

Caroline Snider, ’19, is used to a hectic schedule. As a former student-athlete at Georgia College, it was crucial to have efficient time-management skills in her studies and on the ball field. Since mid-July, she has applied a similar skillset to her new role, as the education and outreach specialist at the Georgia Cotton Commission. Her Georgia College experience began while she was enrolled in the Bridge Scholars program—a transitional support program for first-year students...

Georgia College’s Virtual Alumni Week (VAW) slated for Nov. 2 through 8 will have back-to-back events, ensuring a fun, interactive and lively time for all.  “Alumni will get a unique experience during Alumni Week,” said Tre’ Juan “Tre” Johnson, assistant director of alumni awards, collaborations and reunions. “They will participate in virtual tours of our beautiful campus landmarks, engage in networking events with fellow alumni and get a glimpse of our student experience,...

The African-American Alumni Council’s (AAAC) Promise Keepers scholarship was established for African-Americans enrolled at Georgia College. The opportunity is offered by an anonymous donor, who wanted a scholarship to mirror the AAAC Keepers of the Promise Award presented during Alumni Weekend. This special award is given by the AAA Council, recognizing minority alumni or minority friends of Georgia College for their outstanding commitment to creating educational and social opportunities...

Allison Brown Wilkinson, ’09, has applied what she learned from Georgia College to shine as Delta Zeta’s “35 Under 35” honoree, as well as an international pageant winner. In August, this wife and mother of two won the title of “International Beauty of the Nations.” Wilkinson received the highest cumulative score for all categories and age groups at the Omaha, Nebraska  competition.  She also was nationally recognized in July as one of Delta Zeta’s “35 Under 35”...