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Dr. Jermaine Whirl selected as the Recipient of Georgia Southern University's 2024 George and Lucy Armstrong Award

Congratulations Dr. Whirl!

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Dr. Jermaine Whirl selected as the Recipient of Georgia Southern
University's 2024 George and Lucy Armstrong Award

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Augusta, GA - April 18, 2024

Augusta Technical College proudly announces College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the distinguished recipient of Georgia Southern University's 2024 George and Lucy Armstrong Alumni Award.

Dr. Whirl earned his second master’s degree in adult education and community leadership from Armstrong State University which
merged with Georgia Southern University in 2018. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon an Armstrong alumnus/alumna who
epitomizes the University's fundamental values, including collaboration, academic excellence, discovery and innovation, integrity, openness and inclusion, and sustainability.

Dr. Whirl has been selected from an esteemed pool of candidates for his remarkable contributions and commitment to advancing these core values. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his exemplary leadership, sets him apart as an outstanding representative of our alumni community.

"I’m humbled to be selected for this prestigious award provided by the Georgia Southern Alumni Association. My experiences there had an indelible mark on my higher education career," stated Dr. Whirl.

With over 147,000 alumni, Dr. Whirl's recognition as one of the best underscores the impact of his outstanding work. His tireless efforts have not only elevated the reputation of the University and Augusta Technical College but have also made a profound difference in the lives of many.

Please join the Augusta Technical College community in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Whirl and celebrating his extraordinary accomplishments for this well-deserved honor as the 2024 recipient of the George and Lucy Armstrong Alumni Award.

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About Augusta Technical College

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.

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