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ABAC receives scholarship from Southern Hunting Alliance
TIFTON—The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) was recently presented with a generous donation, along with the creation of the Southern Hunting Alliance Terry Peavy Memorial Scholarship, courtesy of their Flint River Chapter. The Southern Hunting Alliance (SHA) Flint River Chapter includes William Bowie (President), Lan Skalla (Treasurer), Buzz…
Read MoreA One-Woman Exhibition Featuring New Works by Local Artist Jennifer Buckley McCall Opens at ABAC’s Museum Gallery
TIFTON—Choosing to take the long way home often guarantees the most meaningful trip. A new exhibit opening at the Gallery of ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture aims to prove that. “Jennifer Buckley McCall: The Long Way Home” is a stunning showcase of rural scenes, landscapes, and animals, all captured in exquisite detail and using oil…
Read MoreABAC receives Office of Highway Safety grant
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was recently awarded an $11,310 grant to fund several safety programs throughout the year. The grant was awarded by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety with federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to be used between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Lt. Todd Daunhauer, ABAC…
Read More“An ABAC Christmas” concert scheduled for Dec. 5-6
TIFTON—Sounds of the season will ring throughout the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 when the Department of Fine Arts presents its annual Holiday Music Christmas Celebration. Dr. Jennifer Huang, Head of the Department of Fine Arts, said the concert, featuring students, faculty, and community musicians, will begin at…
Read MoreABAC Awarded Grant to Integrate Drone Technology into Natural Resource Management Program
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s (ABAC) Department of Forest Resources has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to integrate drone training in its natural resource management baccalaureate degree program. “This initiative is a significant leap forward in the department’s efforts to provide students with learning opportunities and skills,…
Read MoreNorth Pole Express Tickets Available Nov. 12 at ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture
TIFTON—Children of all ages can ride the North Pole Express to see Santa Claus on Dec 4 – Dec. 7 and Dec. 11 – Dec. 14 at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture. North Pole Express tickets will be available beginning Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. online at link.abac.edu/North-Pole-Express Tickets are $20…
Read MoreABAC biology professor receives grant for veterinarian pipeline program
TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Dr. Jenny Harper, Professor of Biology, received a $30,000 Capacity Building Grant for Non-Land-grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) Program for her project “Planning a Georgia Veterinary Science Pipeline: Preparing Students for Careers in Veterinary Medicine in the Underserved Region of Rural South Georgia”. NLGCA grants function to expand and maintain institutions…
Read MoreWhodunit? ABAC School of Arts and Sciences hosts Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser November 8
TIFTON—Mystery lovers and theater aficionados are invited to join the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s School of Arts and Sciences for an evening of intrigue and suspense. On Friday, November 8 the “School of Arts & Sciences Murder Mystery Dinner – A Death on Campus” fundraiser promises an unforgettable experience filled with delicious food, interactive entertainment,…
Read MoreABAC Tribute series opening with 70’s Rock Revival: The Troubadour Project on Oct. 22
TIFTON—The ABAC Tribute series will open on Tuesday, October 22 with 70s Rock Revival: The Troubadour Project at Howard Auditorium. Hailing from Atlanta, 70s Rock Revival: The Troubadour Project performs favorites by Carole King, The Eagles, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Foreigner, Queen, the Rolling Stones, and more. The six-person band, made up of…
Read MoreServant Leadership subject of first Usher Lecture on October 24
TIFTON—Tatyana Pashnyak, a business lecturer at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, will kick off the college’s acclaimed Jess Usher Lecture Series on October 24. “Servant leadership is important because it fosters an environment where people feel valued and supported, leading to higher levels of trust, engagement, and collaboration,” said Pashnyak. “The best leaders are those who…
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