Alumni

Donald “Trey” Cherry, ’10, and Whitney McCullough Cherry, ’10, believe in something bigger than themselves—the power of giving back to their community and Georgia College students.  Years ago, they met in Parkhurst Hall at Georgia College. The couple started dating their freshman year and have been married for 10 years. They worked together at Phone-a-thon, calling Georgia College alumni to generate donations for the university. Whitney was involved in the campus chapter of the Nonprofit...

May’s eConnection readership survey yielded some interesting results. Here’s what respondents prefer to see in their monthly newsletter:   Most loved stories:     o   Dr. Whipple     o   Milo Morris     o   Georgia College    o   Where alumni are now    o   History of dormitories   Respondents want to learn more about:     o   Art, athletics, campus organizations, Flannery O’Connor and other historical sites and people, how GC is making a positive impact in Milledgeville, Georgia,...

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...

Amber Bennett Brannon, ’09, ’10, Evan Karanovich, ’12, and Zach Mullins, ’11, have taken ownership of what they say is their responsibility to Georgia College. They know the power behind helping students in need through their scholarships, but they also invest their time and energy in their alma mater.  All three have done service on the Alumni Board. Brannon currently serves on the College of Business Leadership Board. Karanovich and Mullins serve on the Alumni Board. And Karanovich...

Tre’ Johnson, assistant director, Awards, Collaborations and Reunions, expects Homecoming attendance to be one of the highest ever. The event takes place Feb. 25 - 26, 2022. “Since Homecoming 2020 was the last major alumni event held before the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown, and Homecoming 2021 was virtual—this has only fueled the fire for many alumni to be back on campus,” he said. “The biggest benefit of attending Homecoming is alumni reconnecting with their alma mater.”  Georgia College...

The Georgia College Young Alumni Council has created a community through LinkedIn, where young alumni and students can engage with each other. It may even lead to job prospects.  “We are creating a mutually beneficial space for networking, collaborating and linking GC students with GC young alumni,” said Sarah Rose Harrill, ’14, ’18, president, Young Alumni Council. “The intended benefits for young alumni are either to deepen their connection to or re-engage with Georgia College.”...