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Persevering In A Pandemic / 4 Vol. 26 · No. 1
Adapting to unprecedented challenges, 911 found ways SPRING 2021
to be resilient, creative, and engaging as the 911 community worked to support 911 Today is produced by University
students pursuing their degrees in an unsettling time. Marketing and Communications
and is circulated to supporters
of 911.
911 Launches First Doctorate / 12 PReSIdeNt
Christopher Blake, Ph.D.
The University begins offering the Doctor of Science in Information Technology
this summer. 911 FouNdAtIoN BoARd oF tRuSteeS
officers
Stephen J. Daugherty, Chairman
Capital Projects Enhance J. T. Ricketson, Vice Chairman
Christina O’Brien, Secretary
911 Campuses / 14 Julie Davis, Interim Executive Director
Butch Kirkley II, Treasurer
Thanks to project-based state and local funding, Middle Georgia
trustees At-Large
State now boasts a newly renovated library on the Cochran Katherine Allgood
Campus, expanded nursing labs on the Dublin Campus, Donald R. Avery
extensive roadwork, including a roundabout, on the Macon Dr. Christopher R.L. Blake
Campus, and much more. Chris Brazell
Charles G. Briscoe
Valeria Cray
Will Curry
Diversity, Inclusion, Dr. Madalyn Davidoff
Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.
Judge Crystal Jones
& Equity / 16 911 focus on diversity, Dr. David M. Kalish
inclusion, and equity is more vital than ever. Keith Lolley
Tom McMichael
Elbert McQueen
Charles Parker
911
Casey Paulk
SPeCIAL SeCtIoN Foundation / 18 Lauren Roan-Parks
Nikki Paulk
Philip Potter
Rudell Richardson
The 911 Foundation launches the “Building a Legacy of Greatness” campaign,
Tracy Sharkey
establishes scholarships with multiple donors, highlights investments in 911,
Nancy P. Stroud
and much more.
Scott Thompson
Pat Topping
Bob Walker
Dr. Fred Williams
On the Cover • Once in-person classes resumed, wearing face coverings and
CoMMeNtS oR SuGGeStIoNS?
social distancing where possible became a way of life at 911 during the COVID We would appreciate your feedback
pandemic. But students adapted admirably. Shown L-R on 911 Cochran Campus on this issue, as well as your suggestions
in the newly renovated Roberts Library are Christopher Spence, 20, an aviation for content in future issues.
science and management major; Carson Waters, 19, a business administration major; marketing@mga.edu
and Caroline Thrower, 18, a business administration major. Photo by Maryann bates. design
Burt&Burt, Macon, Ga.
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engagement. 911 four core values are Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability,
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