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Kathleen Pichardo named GNTC’s 2027 EAGLE Award winner
Kathleen Pichardo, of Dalton, has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition March 8-10, 2027, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who...
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School Board Visits Etowah High School
“That’s what changes schools – from the inside, not from the top down,” School Board member Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison shared with Etowah High School’s administrative team after hearing about their efforts to further engage teachers as leaders. School Board members and Superintendent Davis regularly visit schools...
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Rome High Students Post Strong Gains Across All ACT Subjects
-News Release- Rome High School students raised the bar on the ACT this year, outperforming both state and national averages in every subject while boosting their composite score for the third consecutive year. The latest ACT results show Rome High students earned an average composite score of 21.9, a full...
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UNG Could Be Starting Its First Divine Nine Sorority
A new sorority could be coming to the University of North Georgia. It’s called Sigma Gamma Rho. To gauge interest, the Iota Zeta Sigma Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will be hosting a virtual informational session for undergraduate students on Oct. 22 at 7:22 p.m. The virtual interest meeting will allow students to learn more about the organization and how to best show their support in building a chapter at UNG. Women on all five campuses are eligible for membership and are encouraged to attend the session. Students can register on UNGConnect.
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21 GNTC students earn 32 Cisco certifications
Twenty-one Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students recently earned 32 Cisco certifications. Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at GNTC, said he administered 32 certification tests for Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) to GNTC students, and all of the students passed all of their exams. CCST certifications may be earned in Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT) Support and Networking.
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UNG Student Made, Cutting Hair and Bartending by Trade
Zach Oliver spends his nights restocking coolers, wiping down the bar and talking with strangers. To the 19-year-old University of North Georgia sophomore, that work is practice for his future career. Oliver, a marketing major with a sales emphasis at UNG’s Oconee campus, works as a bar back and bartender...
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Director of ‘The Chosen’ speaks at Berry College
The critically acclaimed creator of “The Chosen” TV series visited Berry College on Oct. 15 to chat with students and discuss his rise from crowdfunding to global fame. Dallas Jenkins spoke about his experience in Hollywood and overcoming failure to roughly 700 students, faculty, staff, and guests at Berry’s Cage Athletic Center.
Rome News-Tribune
Rome City Schools raises the SAT and ACT bars
Rome City Schools’ Class of 2026 outperformed the state and national averages on the SAT and ACT tests. “Our students are putting in the work, challenging themselves, and showing what they’re capable of doing,” said Superintendent Eric Holland. “That’s what Moving the Needle looks like, and I couldn’t be prouder of them.” Seventy-six students decided to take up the ACT challenge, a nearly 12% participation growth when compared to the previous year. Their average composite score was 21.9, compared to the state average of 20.9 and the national average of 19.2. It’s also up from the school system’s average of 20.7 last year. Students demonstrated particularly strong growth in science, where the average score climbed from 21.4 to 24.3. They also outperformed state and national averages in English, Math and Reading. Their highest average was 23.8 in STEM, compared with the national average of 19.4. Similar results came from the SAT scores. The 148 Rome High students who took the test earned an average of 1087. That’s 56 points higher than the state average and 76 points higher than the national average. It’s also 33 points higher than the average for the Class of ‘25. Additionally, 133 students were named
Marietta Daily Journal
Kennesaw Mountain educator makes an impact through sign language and football
At Kennesaw Mountain High School, Diana Jarvis serves students in three roles: American Sign Language instructor, Director of Operations for Mustangs football and interpreter for Deaf athletes. Through each role, she helps build connections, foster inclusion and ensure every student can succeed. Jarvis joined Cobb County School District six years ago through its HOPE (Helping Outstanding People Everyday) Program, which supports students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing or have visual or orthopedic impairments. After four years at Kennesaw Mountain, she began teaching ASL this school year, bringing hearing and Deaf students together through a shared language. Her connection to Mustangs football began when she interpreted for a Deaf senior during his final season. Wanting to continue supporting the team, she approached Head Coach Caleb Carmean, who helped her find a role in the program. Today, as Director of Operations, Jarvis helps manage daily responsibilities so coaches can focus on developing their players. “She is a tireless worker and has a positive attitude in everything she does,” Carmean said. “Her impact on the daily operations of our program is immeasurable.” One of Jarvis’ most meaningful contributions is supporting sophomore linebacker Larenzo Parker, helping him communicate with coaches and teammates
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UNG Senior Dean of Students Named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40
Glen Harris, Senior Dean of Students at the University of North Georgia, has been named one of Georgia Trend’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees, recognizing his leadership at UNG and his work helping students navigate college life. Harris, 35, was selected for the magazine’s 30 anniversary class of 40...