Alumni

The idea of #GCUnited launched March 20—just a few days following the closure of schools and businesses due to COVID-19. The initiative, founded by the Alumni Association and the Foundation, allows alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the university the opportunity to virtually connect with Georgia College (GC) and Milledgeville during the pandemic.  “We want to ensure alumni, faculty, staff and community members have a safe virtual place to gather and engage with their...

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 designed...

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, as we walk...

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” program, which spotlights...

Growing up an extreme introvert didn’t stop Joy Warren Antone, ’97, ’00, ’02, from following her dreams of becoming an educational leader. She’s been in the field 23 years, currently as assistant principal for eighth grade at Samuel M. Inman Middle School. She was named Assistant Principal of the Year with Atlanta Public Schools in October. “I will say that growing up, I always dreamed of becoming a teacher,” she said.  Being an educator came naturally to Antone, who comes from a long...

In celebration of Black History Month, Georgia College reflects on the determination of five individuals, who were of paramount importance in helping to move the university toward embracing ethnic diversity. These pioneers were recognized during Alumni Weekend 2019 with the Georgia College African-American Alumni Council's (AAAC) “Keepers of the Promise” Award: Professor Emeritus Dr. Lucretia Coleman, ’69, ’71, Cellestine Hill Hunt, ’68, Joyce Hill Vasser, Dr. Thelmon Larkin, ’70,...

Candra Clason Garrett, ’12, is ambitious. As a first-generation college student, she took advantage of all that Georgia College had to offer, so she could get the most out of her four-year experience, while managing a 4.0 GPA in her major. Today, that same initiative is paying off, as she applies what she learned from the classroom and leadership programs to her profession.  As a senior user experience (UX) designer with Launch XD, Garrett thrives in her career. She performs company...

Just over a year ago, Gracie Joy Nobles was born with Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart. It was her fight for life that inspired her parents Erin Nobles, ’06, ’13, and David Nobles, ’06, to use their leadership skills to push a House Bill (HB) bearing their daughter’s name through state legislation. If this bill becomes a law, it would enable Georgians with disabilities to be placed on the organ transplant list. After Gracie was born, she developed congestive heart failure and...