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ABAC’s Garcia awarded Georgia Power scholarship
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College junior Stephanie Garcia, a nursing student from Cairo, was the selected recipient for the Georgia Power Foundation Scholarship for the Spring 2024 semester. The scholarship is designated for a full-time ABAC student from an underrepresented population with financial need. Garcia has a goal to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing…
Read MoreAnnual ABAC Jazz Festival scheduled for April 18
TIFTON—The annual Jazz Festival at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is scheduled for April 18. High school bands from across the state will gather to perform mini-concerts on ABAC’s campus from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The community is invited to attend at no charge. Sponsored by the Department of Fine Arts and the ABAC Arts Connection,…
Read MoreABAC celebrates rare solar eclipse
TIFTON—Students, faculty and staff at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College gathered Monday in the center of campus and joined a sunglass-wearing nation to gaze skyward at a rare natural phenomenon. More than 250 people attended the College’s Solar Eclipse Party, which was organized by Dr. Michael Maw, associate professor of agronomy at ABAC’s School…
Read MoreBerrien fourth graders go back in time at the GMA
TIFTON—Berrien County Elementary’s 4th grade students were taken on a trip back in time with the Visit to the Past workshop at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture. This hands-on workshop included educational and fun-filled activities, some of which included operating the hand press at the printshop, grinding corn into meal and…
Read MoreGee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo set for April 5-6
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present its annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo as a part of Homecoming Week 2024 from April 5-6. “We always look forward to the rodeo,” said Randi Hickman, Development Officer for ABAC. “We always have great competitors from across the southeast at this event. You’ll see some great professional…
Read MoreAkropolis Reed Quintet to perform for ABAC Presents! April 4
TIFTON—Fans of both classical and jazz music will delight in the April 4 concert by the Akropolis Reed Quintet, performing as part of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s ABAC Presents! Concert series. Detroit-based Akropolis, which is celebrating its 15th year as a group, has performed around the globe, furthering the performers’ passion to “make music…
Read MoreABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture hosts Folklife Festival April 6
TIFTON—Visitors can enjoy a celebration of the rich, rural heritage of South Georgia during the annual Folklife Festival on April 6 at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Showcasing South Georgia’s history and culture, the event runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with interactive activities for both children and adults.…
Read MoreABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture offers Camp Wiregrass for Kids This Summer
TIFTON—Meeting livestock, discovering compasses, and making slime are a few of the activities that children can enjoy during Camp Wiregrass sessions this summer at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Children from 5 to 12 years old can experience these and many more adventures when they explore agriculture, history, natural resources,…
Read MoreABAC’s Baldwin Players present Shakespeare adaptation for spring production
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Baldwin Players will present “Never Runs Smooth… Shakespeare on Love,” an original play written by ABAC professor Dr. Brian Ray, on March 28-30. Ray said he originally wrote the play in 2006, but has since updated, added, and adapted his original work for the spring production. The play looks at…
Read MorePublic Health and ABAC Host Second Annual Health Equity Summit
TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) proudly hosted the second annual Health Equity Summit on March 11, at the ABAC Campus. The event’s focus was to increase awareness and understanding of the significance of health equity and the necessity of accessible healthcare for all…
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