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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The top students, faculty and staff members were honored on Wednesday night at Darton State College’s 45th annual Honors Awards Ceremony.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Darton State College officials announced that Nancy Beamon has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Dwight J. Ham Memorial Award from the Southeastern Area Blood Bankers.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; To culminate this year's faculty and staff conference, Albany State University held a community carnival and business expo.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The head of the state’s university system visited Albany Wednesday, addressing a crowd on the first of a three-day faculty and staff conference at Albany State University where he spoke about making education affordable and spiking enrollments.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Henry “Hank” Huckaby, the new chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will visit Albany State University to discuss goals for the new academic year.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  In a 4-3 vote, the Dougherty County School System passed the Fiscal Year 2012 budget, but had to make sacrifices.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Dr. Joshua Murfree sits down for an exclusive interview with FOX 31 News.

Monday, August 09, 2010  ASU hosted its faculty and staff conference Monday.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  The Dougherty County Board of Education honors different groups for their accomplishments and service to the schools system.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  The University of Georgia says a former law school dean will head the university's program for complying with NCAA academic regulations and requirements for student-athletes.

Thursday, September 03, 2009  College in Michigan cancels classes after professors go on strike over pay increases, hiring

Tuesday, May 19, 2009  Georgia State University says it is eliminating 300 positions in a move to make up for cuts in state funding to save about $9 million.  No faculty positions were eliminated.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  University of West Georgia officials have notified nearly 1,300 students and faculty members that their personal information was on a laptop stolen from a professor traveling in Italy.