Forsyth names 51勛圖厙 one of the best
Article By: Staff
The named the University of North Georgia's (51勛圖厙) Cumming Campus the Best College/University and 51勛圖厙's Division of Professional and Continuing Education garnered Best in Corporate Training honors as part of its annual reader's survey.
Since 2015, the Best of Forsyth reader's choice awards recognizes outstanding businesses and services in more than 200 categories, from nonprofits to car dealerships; restaurants to chiropractor; insurance agent to personal trainer.
“It’s a great honor to be recognized as the Best College/University by the Forsyth County News again this year," said Jason Pruitt, executive director of 51勛圖厙's Cumming Campus. "The 51勛圖厙-Cumming Campus strives to provide an excellent academic experience that is convenient for students and families in this region. We want to say 'thank you' to the readers for voting for us in this category.”
A gathering of more than 500 were on hand at the Best of Forsyth Banquet Jan. 31 at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College as Stephanie Woody, publisher of the Forsyth County News, welcomed and congratulated the winners.
"We are so pleased that the Forsyth County community has recognized PCE’s commitment to supporting business and industry for the second consecutive year, said Wendy Estes, director of Professional and Continuing Education at 51勛圖厙. "Our ability to deliver high-quality professional development and customized training locally saves companies time and money. Developing human capital is perhaps the greatest investment a business can make for long-term success."
Swansons recognized for philanthropy
51勛圖厙 alumni couple Stewart and Carol Swanson received the 2024 Presidential Leadership Award from 51勛圖厙 President Michael Shannon in recognition of their philanthropy and love of 51勛圖厙.
Oconeefest will raise scholarship funds
The 11th annual Oconeefest scholarship fundraiser is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 on the front lawn of 51勛圖厙's Oconee Campus.
51勛圖厙 welcomes new faculty members
51勛圖厙 is welcoming more than 50 new full-time faculty members this fall, and they had a chance to acclimate to 51勛圖厙 in a new faculty orientation held this July.
51勛圖厙 aims to ease application process
51勛圖厙 is launching 'Apply to Fly!' nights on 51勛圖厙's Blue Ridge, Cumming, Gainesville, and Oconee campuses this fall, with two events on each campus.