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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College officially signed two Pathways Program agreements with Valdosta State University on Tuesday that will allow students to smoothly transition between the two institutions to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Albany Technical College is leading the state in technical college graduates but President Dr. Anthony Parker says the current graduation rate isn't high enough.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dozens of people gathered at the Porterfield United Methodist Church for a Relay for Life survivor dinner on Friday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; Albany community leaders were invited to Albany Technical College on Wednesday as part of the college's Achieving the Dream Initiative.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Albany Technical College has received a $2,500 grant from State Farm that will help young drivers stay safe on the road.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Technical College held a press conference Thursday morning to officially announce the start of their new Registered Nurse (RN) associate degree program.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has recognized Albany Technical College for being one of three finalists for the board’s Perdue Award for the Technical College of the Year for 2012.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Technical College has received a boost to it's scholarship fund courtesy of a donation from American Protein.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Technical College Foundation was presented with a $3,000 scholarship donation check today,

Monday, May 07, 2012  Albany Technical College has promoted two staff members to positions working directly under President Dr. Anthony Parker.

Friday, April 13, 2012  FOX 31 has learned that the President of Albany Technical College is battling a serious health issue.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Updated with video; As the state moves into a phase of job recovery, officials believe better days are in sight.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Updated with video; New graduates are the school’s first group of students to earn a degree under the semester system that was implemented back in August.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Updated with video; Students attending a technical college and accepting grants from the Georgia lottery are facing some changes.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Updated with video; The board also made a decision that's set up to make communication easier for law enforcement.