Education

Convocation ceremony welcomes new USC Aiken freshman

By Staff Report · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Convocation ceremony welcomes new USC Aiken freshman

The University of South Carolina Aiken welcomed about 600 new freshman Wednesday as part of its annual convocation ceremony.

Paramedic program receives national accreditation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Paramedic program receives national accreditation

Aiken Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night Announced at GreenJackets’ game

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night Announced at GreenJackets’ game

he Third Annual Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night at SRP Park Friday, Aug. 25

Aiken Technical College receives $100,000 grant for Metallica Scholars Initiative

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College receives $100,000 grant for Metallica Scholars Initiative

Aiken Technical College received a $100,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands’ Foundation.

Johnson student creates museum dedicated to school’s history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Johnson student creates museum dedicated to school’s history

A recent A.R. Johnson Health Science Engineering Magnet School graduate paid tribute to his school by creating a museum.

Richmond County students see improvements in Georgia Milestone scores

By Staff Report · 28 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Richmond County students see improvements in Georgia Milestone scores

Richmond County students saw gains in the Georgia Milestone test for the 2022-2023 school year.

Art and science classes are side-by-side in west Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Art and science classes are side-by-side in west Augusta

With summer camps wrapping up July 21, The Painted Lady Studios and Fort STEM get ready for after school and home school programs.

In pictures: Getting ready for school in Graniteville July 22

By Mike Adams · 22 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Getting ready for school in Graniteville July 22

School starts in Aiken County July 25 and kids got some necessary supplies at the 13th Annual Fit 4 Kids event in Graniteville.

Fit 4 School events set for July 22 and Aug. 5

By Staff Report · 19 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Fit 4 School events set for July 22 and Aug. 5

Two Fit 4 School events are scheduled to distribute school supplies to area schoolchildren

First Lady Jill Biden’s visit highlights Augusta as America Workforce Hub city

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on First Lady Jill Biden’s visit highlights Augusta as America Workforce Hub city

First Lady Jill Biden paid a visit to the Garden City July 18 to highlight the American Workforce Hub initiative.

Augusta Tech adds program to transition licensed practical nurses to registered nurses

By Staff Report · 12 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech adds program to transition licensed practical nurses to registered nurses

A new program to help licensed practical nurses transition to registered nurses will begin in January 2024 at Augusta Technical College.

United Way of the CSRA accepting school supply donations for its Stuff the Bus campaign

By Staff Report · 06 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on United Way of the CSRA accepting school supply donations for its Stuff the Bus campaign

Stuff the Bus collected nearly 30,000 school supply items for area children in 2022.

Richmond County School System awarded more than $70,000 to support student achievement

By Staff Report · 03 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Richmond County School System awarded more than $70,000 to support student achievement

The Richmond County School System received $73,041 in Opportunity Grants from the Georgia Department of Education to support mathematics and advanced learning in schools.

Augusta Tech receives $1 million pledge for manufacturing and engineering technology

By Staff Report · 29 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech receives $1 million pledge for manufacturing and engineering technology

The T.R. & N. Reddy Foundation has pledged $1 million to support Augusta Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology initiatives.