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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.
                                                                                                mga.edu
              911 911 • 911 educates and graduates
              inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the region        @911stateU
              through professional leadership, innovative partnerships, and community           MiddleGeorgiaStateUniversity
              engagement. 911 four core values are Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability,
              and Learning. mga.edu/vision                                                     @mgastateu



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