TIFTON – Regent Tom Bradbury has a record as a successful businessman in Georgia. So, it should come as no surprise that he used professional metaphors to describe his feelings about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College during a recent visit. “I compare students to clients,” he said. “And just like a business, we want those students … Read more
Mahaska County Master Gardeners In 2022, they celebrated the anniversary of their activities on January 10. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many members and their spouses/guests. After completing the initial training, members provide 40 hours of volunteer service. In the year They officially welcomed five new apprentices who completed initial training in 2022. To … Read more
When Abigail Shannon joined the CareerTech program, she followed in the footsteps of her brother and two sisters. All have benefited from vocational training programs at their local technology centers. Shannon was connected to CareerTech at Perkin-Tryon Schools when she was in the eighth grade so she wouldn’t be ostracized by her siblings. That’s when … Read more
The Charles B. Wang Center’s new cultural programs highlight the importance of bamboo in Japanese arts, crafts and horticulture, as well as philosophy. “Please be sure to visit the Wang Center and see the beauty of bamboo baskets and their positive presence in modern society. We hope that this season’s exhibitions, workshops, lectures, performances and … Read more
The Georgia Northwest Technical College (GNTC) Foundation awarded $24,100 to 35 students for the spring semester of 2023. Each scholarship includes an award of between $350 and $1,000 to pay for the spring semester at GNTC. “We commend these outstanding students for their academic excellence,” said GNTC President Heidi Popham. “We are grateful to the … Read more
Bemidji State University Local residents earned degrees from Bemidji State University in the 2021-2022 academic year. Local graduates: good thunder – Chelsea Mead-Borrell, Certificate in Ojibwe Language Education. Mankato – Melanie Klimpel, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies; Amy Lutmers, Bachelor of Science in Individual Studies; Jonathon Pribil, Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Engineering; … Read more
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Smith County is hosting two conferences for professionals and the general public on Friday, January 13, at Crossbrand Cowboy Church, 11915 FM 2015. The East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Conference is open to the general public. Registration begins at 8 a.m., but can be completed online prior … Read more
Appreciation at the University of Amsterdam With recreational cannabis legal in 21 states and Washington, DC, it’s time to visit the Cannabis College, Amsterdam University (OU). “One thing all of our students have in common is a passion for the industry and a desire to learn more about their place in this growing industry,” said … Read more
Appreciation at the University of Amsterdam With recreational cannabis legal in 21 states and Washington, DC, it’s time to visit the Cannabis College, Amsterdam University (OU). “One thing all of our students have in common is a passion for the industry and a desire to learn more about their place in this growing industry,” said … Read more
Years of hard work paid off for members of the Student Solar Club at Irving Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Representatives from Norman Public Schools and OG&E attended along with prominent community members to break ground on the school’s new solar garden, which will be built over the next two months. The groundbreaking marks the … Read more