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Annalee Harlan Sams (left), mayor of the City of Dalton, and Bárbara Rivera Holmes (right), commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, will serve as keynote speakers during Dalton State College’s 2025 Spring commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 14, at the Dalton Convention Center.

Dalton State College announces commencement speakers for May 14 ceremonies

Annalee Harlan Sams, mayor of the City of Dalton, and Barbara Rivera Holmes, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, will serve as keynote speakers during Dalton State College's 2025 Spring commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 14, at the D...
May 5, 2025, 1:29pm EDT
From left are Matthew Hipps, associate professor of political science; John Davis, who won the individual debate championship and a $3,000 scholarship in the University System of Georgia’s (USG) second annual Regents Cup Debate Series on April 17; Seth Weitz, associate professor of history; and John Fuchko, president of Dalton State. Hipps and Weitz served as coaches for Dalton State's first debate team.

Dalton State student takes first place in Regents Cup Debate Series

Dalton State College's John Davis won the individual debate championship and a $3,000 scholarship in the University System of Georgia's (USG) second annual Regents Cup Debate Series on April 17. Davis, a senior majoring in history whose family encourag...
Apr 23, 2025, 5:44pm EDT
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Taylor Wimpey and Ella Pattison get into character during play rehearsal for Dalton State Theater's upcoming production of "The Mousetrap."

Dalton State College presents classic Christie mystery, 'The Mousetrap'

Dalton State College will present Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" in March and April in the Goodroe Auditorium. Performances are scheduled for March 28-29 at 7:30 p.m., March 30 at 2 p.m., and April 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. Known for its brilliant surprise ...
Mar 17, 2025, 5:02pm EDT
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Three exceptional Dalton State College alumni were recognized as the inaugural Alumni Association Awards recipients during a celebration on February 22 that was part of the college’s annual homecoming festivities. Congratulations. Mark Millican (center) received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Sandra Whaley Derrick (left) received the Dalton Junior College Legacy Award. Caroline Frost received the Young Alumni Service Award.

Dalton State College announces inaugural alumni awards recipients

Three exceptional Dalton State College alumni were recognized as the inaugural Alumni Association Awards recipients during a celebration on February 22 that was part of the college's annual homecoming festivities. "Our mission is to cultivate graduate...
Mar 3, 2025, 2:24pm EST
Dalton State College and Murray County Schools (MCS) have created a new partnership to enhance the region's teacher workforce pipeline. Dalton State President John Fuchko, seated at left, and MCS Superintendent Tim Wright, seated at right, signed the partnership agreement in a ceremony Feb. 25. Pictured standing from left are Gina Kertulis-Tartar, provost and vice president for academic affairs for Dalton State; Michael Tuck, MCS director of administration; and Sharon Hixon, dean of the Dalton State School of Education.

New partnership between Dalton State College, Murray County Schools streamlines region's educator workforce pipeline

Dalton State College and Murray County Schools (MCS) have created a new partnership aimed at enhancing the region's teacher workforce pipeline. The partnership guarantees all Dalton State education majors from Murray County student-teacher placement w...
Feb 28, 2025, 10:27am EST
Three exceptional Dalton State College alumni were recognized as the inaugural Alumni Association Awards recipients during a celebration on February 22 that was part of the college’s annual homecoming festivities. Congratulations. Mark Millican (center) received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Sandra Whaley Derrick (left) received the Dalton Junior College Legacy Award. Caroline Frost received the Young Alumni Service Award.

Dalton State College announces inaugural alumni awards recipients

Three exceptional Dalton State College alumni were recognized as the inaugural Alumni Association Awards recipients during a celebration on February 22 that was part of the college's annual homecoming festivities. "Our mission is to cultivate graduate...
Feb 25, 2025, 1:55pm EST
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LEARNING Foundation of Georgia announces plans for K-12 charter school in collaboration with Dalton State College

The newly established LEARNING Foundation of Georgia, in partnership with Dalton State College, is taking steps to open a new public charter school that, if approved, will open in fall 2026. While the school will serve students in kindergarten through ...
Feb 17, 2025, 12:54pm EST
Students from Dalton State College's School of Health Professions pose for a photo during last year's Homecoming Parade in Downtown Dalton.

Dalton State invites community to join in Homecoming celebrations

Dalton State College is gearing up for its annual Homecoming celebration, featuring three days of exciting events open to the community from Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22. "With a packed schedule of activities leading up to coronation an...
Feb 13, 2025, 11:38am EST
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Kertulis-Tartar appointed as Dalton State Provost

Gina Kertulis-Tartar has been selected as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State College, after serving in the interim role since June 2024. In this role, Kertulis-Tartar serves as the chief academic officer responsible for th...
Feb 3, 2025, 1:53pm EST
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Jaudon announces retirement from Dalton State

Jon Jaudon, executive director of athletics, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2025, closing out a collegiate athletic career spanning more than four decades. Jaudon joined Dalton State as athletic director in 2016, after serving in ...
Jan 29, 2025, 1:08pm EST
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