Valdosta, GA — May 12th, 2026 — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce a new articulation agreement with the University of Phoenix, creating expanded opportunities for students to seamlessly continue their education from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree program. This partnership is designed to provide Wiregrass students with a clear and efficient transfer pathway, ensuring that the coursework they complete at the associate level is recognized and applied...

DOUGLAS, GA — Seniors at Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (WRCCA) are graduating with significant college and career momentum through dual enrollment with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC). The Class of 2026, made up of 72 seniors, earned a combined 1,722 college credit hours and 133 Technical Certificates of Credit while still completing their high school education. Through dual enrollment, students saved an estimated $184,254 in tuition costs, easing the...

VALDOSTA, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 39 scholarships totaling $25,000 this semester to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. These scholarships were made possible through the generosity of college supporters and will assist with tuition, fees, books, and other program-related expenses. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants were required to complete an application and provide letters of support. The...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held its Fall 2025 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, December 11. A total of 812 students were awarded an associate degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, including 173 Dual Enrollment or high school students who earned a college credential. Among the graduates, the college conferred 123 associate degrees, 93 diplomas, and 1,044 technical certificates of credit. The ceremony was held at the University of Georgia Tifton...

Valdosta, Ga., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce that the college’s academy has been approved to award high school diplomas through its Cognia-accredited Career Plus High School Diploma (HSD) program. This approval follows a rigorous review by Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive...

Valdosta, GA — The High School Services team at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted area high school counselors and CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) directors on the college’s Valdosta Campus. The purpose of the event was to bring educational leaders together for a day focused on collaboration, connection, and student success. The conference highlighted the strong partnerships between Wiregrass and local school systems, showcasing the many pathways...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Fall Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the Fall Semester 2025. The following students are on the President’s List for Fall Semester 2025 and are listed by county: Atkinson:...

Valdosta, GA — Practical Nursing students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College received their nursing pins during a recent pinning ceremony held on the Valdosta Campus. The nursing pin is more than a symbol of accomplishment — it represents each student’s dedication, compassion, and their official transition into the nursing profession. The pinning ceremony is a long-standing nursing tradition that celebrates the challenges students have overcome through rigorous coursework and...

Valdosta, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently held a renaming ceremony to honor the Taylor family for their generous contributions and investment in Wiregrass’ future workforce. The clinic has been officially renamed the “Student Health Clinic, generously donated by the Taylor Family.” The Taylor family, owners of Taylor Insurance Services, has been deeply involved in South Georgia for nearly fifty years through their service, investment, and unwavering commitment...

Fitzgerald, GA — The Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program on the Ben Hill–Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted its first pinning ceremony. The college launched the award-winning RN program in Fall Semester 2024, and now the inaugural cohort is ready to graduate. The program is a competitive admissions track in which graduates earn a two-year associate degree. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements welcomed the crowd of family, friends, and students...

Valdosta, GA — The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted its first pinning ceremony. The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program began in Fall Semester 2024, and now the inaugural cohort is ready to graduate. This Associate of Science degree program prepares students to perform medical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified pathologist and/or medical laboratory scientist. Wiregrass Medical Laboratory...

Adel, Ga. — It has been seven years since Amber Brown walked across the graduation stage to earn her Cosmetology degree from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Since graduation, she has been working as a Master Cosmetologist and is currently employed at Root 102 Salon in Nashville, Georgia. Amber credits the education and training she received at Wiregrass’s Cook Campus for her success. “Having hands-on training and being able to work with clients from the public helped prepare me...