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03/26/24
Dalton State College hosts April 1 comedy show, ‘Life with a Laugh Track’

Dalton State College hosts April 1 comedy show, ‘Life with a Laugh Track’ ...

03/07/24
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hosts joint investor roundtable

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a joint investor roundtable at Dalton State College on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ...

03/07/24
Dalton State is an institution on the move

Dalton State opened its doors in 1967 to 524 students enrolled at then-Dalton Junior College. Fast-forward to fall 2023, and Dalton State’s student body has grown to nearly 5,000 students. “We are an institution on the move,” President John Fuchko said. ...

01/24/24
Dalton State welcomes new leadership

Dalton State College President John Fuchko, III, recently announced two new additions to the college’s administrative leadership team. ...

01/18/24
Fall 2023 Dean's List

Dalton State announces Dean's List for fall 2023. ...

01/15/24
Dalton State College has cancelled classes for Tuesday, January 16.

Dalton State College has cancelled classes for Tuesday, January 16. ...

01/11/24
Dalton State College fall graduates add to nursing workforce

Dalton State College fall graduates add to nursing workforce. ...

12/19/23
Congratulations, class of 2023!

Congratulations, class of 2023! ...

11/27/23
Dalton State first state college in Georgia to receive accreditation for Supplemental Instruction Program

Dalton State recently became the first state college in Georgia to receive a three-year accreditation for its Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI). ...

11/17/23
Dalton State moves up in U.S. News and World Report rankings for second consecutive year

Dalton State ranked No. 11 in the 2024 Top Public Schools in the South category, jumping five spots from last year’s ranking. ...

11/08/23
Dalton State presents 'The Red Velvet Cake War'

Dalton State presents “The Red Velvet Cake War” on campus in Goodroe Auditorium, opening Friday at 7:30 p.m. The production will run Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 nightly and on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. ...

10/20/23
Dalton State Students Host Fall Family Festival for Campus and Local Community

Dalton State’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host its annual Fall Family Festival on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pope Student Center Patio. The event is free and open to the public. ...

10/18/23
Students Host Giving Day Campaign to Support Roadrunner Student Emergency Fund

Dalton State’s Student Government Association (SGA) demonstrated what it means to Lead Boldly when the group hosted a fundraiser in support of the Roadrunner Student Emergency Fund. ...

10/04/23
Dr. John Fuchko III Named President of Dalton State College

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. John Fuchko III president of Dalton State College effective Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. ...

09/28/23
Experience Music in the Moment

Dalton State will host concert pianists Julia Mortyakova and Valentin Bogdan on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. ...

09/27/23
Sole Finalist Named for Dalton State Presidency

Dr. John M. Fuchko III named sole finalist for Dalton State presidency. ...

09/21/23
Dalton State Announces 2023 Giving Day

Dalton State’s fourth annual Giving Day will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19. ...

09/13/23
Dalton State Ranked #1 in the Nation for Student Experience by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse

Dalton State was ranked number one in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. ...

09/05/23
Dalton State Hosts Independent Film Series

"Amazing Gracie," written by filmmaker and actress Sarah Wood, will set off the four-film series on Wednesday, Sept. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on campus in the Goodroe Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. ...

08/14/23
Dalton State’s positive economic impact on region exceeds $132 million

Dalton State continues to have a positive effect on the local region through its economic and labor impacts as well as producing graduates who will earn more than $1 million more in their lifetimes with their college degrees. ...

08/07/23
Dalton State Foundation announces scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year

Dalton State Foundation announces scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Special initiatives include scholarship in honor of retired president Margaret Venable. ...

08/03/23
Dalton State Honored by Junior Achievement with a U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award

Dalton State Honored by Junior Achievement with a U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award ...

07/24/23
Spring 2023 Graduation Photo Gallery

Spring 2023 Graduation Photo Gallery ...

06/22/23
Spring 2023 Dean's List

Congratulations to all who made the Spring 2023 Dean's list! ...

05/24/23
Mother’s Day Commencement Ceremony special moment for Dalton State’s Very First Graduate and Granddaughter

Mother’s Day Commencement Ceremony special moment for Dalton State’s Very First Graduate and Granddaughter ...

05/08/23
Roadrunner Student Short Film Festival – Take Four

Dalton State College is hosting its fourth Roadrunner Student Short Film Festival on Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium. ...

05/02/23
Dalton State Designated a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

Dalton State was recently named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. ...

04/17/23
Roadrunner Trail System Expands Through Volunteer Efforts

The Roadrunner Trails System (RTS) includes three interconnected trails totaling 2.5 miles for hikers of all ages. The expansion of a fourth trail will almost double the length. ...

04/05/23
Dalton State Seeks Culture of Well-being and Support for Students

Dalton State is taking a strategic approach to meet the demand for access to mental health services and promote a culture of well-being and support for students. ...

04/03/23
Legislative Budget Impacts Dalton State Faculty, Staff and Students

The Georgia State Legislature on Wednesday passed the state’s operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year. ...

03/31/23
Dalton State Presents 'The Rainmaker'

Dalton State Presents 'The Rainmaker' on campus in the Goodroe Auditorium on April 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 nightly and on April 16 at 2 p.m. ...

03/15/23
Looping Cellist to Perform at Dalton State

Chattanooga musician, Benjamin Van Winkle, will perform his eclectic music at Dalton State in the Goodroe Auditorium on Wednesday, March 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ...

03/08/23
A Not So Trivial History of Dalton State

To give you a look at Dalton State’s history through the years, we have compiled a list of insightful trivia for you to enjoy, including content from the “Dalton State trivia book.” ...

02/17/23
Dalton State’s School of Health Professions Receives More Than $370,000 in Federal Funding

Dalton State College’s School of Health Professions will receive more than $370,000 in federal funding for simulation technology upgrades, expansion and enhancements. The project proposal was submitted by Sen. Jon Ossoff. ...

02/02/23
Homecoming Court 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Court. ...

01/23/23
Collins graduates with associate degree amid battle with brain tumor

Abby Collins, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor and hydrocephalus thirteen years ago, thought she was going to have to drop out of college last semester after being hospitalized in September 2022. ...

01/18/23
Award-winning film maker Ryan Reece to screen “Illation” at Dalton State

Dalton State adjunct faculty member Ryan Reece, who teaches dual enrollment English at Northwest Whitfield High School, will screen his film “Illation” at Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium in Gignilliat Hall on January 19 at 6 p.m. ...

01/05/23
Fall 2022 Dean's List

Fall 2022 Dean's List ...

12/19/22
Fall 2022 Graduates

Dalton State awarded more than 300 degrees and certificates at its Fall 2022 commencement ceremony. ...

12/07/22
Dalton State enrollment holds steady for fall 2022

Enrollment at Dalton State College remained flat for the fall 2022 semester ...

11/14/22
Dalton State College plays host to men’s soccer national championship events

Dalton State College was selected as one of 10 hosts for the 2022 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship First and Second Rounds. ...

11/07/22
WSOB hosts Economic Roundtable

WSOB hosts Economic Roundtable ...

11/02/22
Dalton State Presents ‘Dashing through the Snow’

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Dalton State is kicking off the holiday season with a family-friendly Christmas comedy. ...

10/31/22
President Venable announces retirement from Dalton State

Margaret H. Venable, Ph.D., who has served as the fifth president of Dalton State College since January 2015, has announced she will retire in the summer of 2023. ...

10/24/22
Accounting Bootcamp prepares students for success

It was the last two weeks of summer break, and no classes were in session, but nearly thirty Dalton State students eagerly arrived on campus to attend a bootcamp – Accounting Bootcamp. ...

08/22/22
Dalton State a “positive economic impact for the region”

Dalton State College continues to have a positive economic impact in Northwest Georgia. ...

08/22/22
LAA-Mohawk scholarship “supports students on their path to graduation”

The Latin American Association (LAA), with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries, recently awarded five Dalton State students a $2,000 scholarship each through the LAA-Mohawk Scholarship program. ...

08/17/22
Students move into Mashburn Hall on move in day

Volunteers help parents and students on move in day ...

07/26/22
Dalton State Names Endowed Scholarships for Late Professors Collison and Hammontree

Dalton State Names Endowed Scholarships for Late Professors Collison and Hammontree. ...

07/05/22
Dalton State ranked among top 10% most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation

Dalton State College has been named one of the most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education. ...

06/29/22
Dalton State increases hourly wage for student workers

The hourly pay rate for Dalton State student workers will increase to $9.25 an hour. ...

06/16/22
Dalton State, Georgia College and State University agreement improves path to graduate programs in business

Aagreement between Dalton State and Georgia College and State University (GCSU) provides Dalton State graduates more affordable and efficient routes to GCSU graduate programs in business. ...

06/13/22
Dalton State unveils new Rage logos

Dalton State unveils new Rage logos ...

06/07/22
Business faculty enjoy long-awaited in-person recognition of AACSB reaccreditation

Business faculty enjoy long-awaited in-person recognition of AACSB reaccreditation. ...

06/02/22
Graduate’s path from academics to career traveled at roadrunner speed

Brett Scott, who graduated last week from Dalton State with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, knew the path he planned to follow early in his teenage years. ...

06/02/22
Dalton State hosts Veterans History Project reception

Veterans, faculty and staff gathered in Dalton State’s Derrell C. Roberts Library to celebrate the launch of the Veterans History Project at Dalton State. ...

05/24/22
Spring 2022 Graduates

Congratulations to all who graduated Spring 2022! ...

05/23/22
Dalton State Ranked in Top 10 Best Public Colleges in Georgia

Dalton State was recently ranked number 10 for Best Public Colleges in Georgia 2022 by Academic Influence and is the only state college in the top 10 and is ranked among universities including Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and Georgia State. ...

05/23/22
Spring 2022 Dean's List

Congratulations to all who made the Spring 2022 Dean's List! ...

05/19/22
University of West Georgia, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement

University of West Georgia, Dalton State College Sign Partnership Agreement. Partnership will streamline pathway for business students between two institutions. ...

05/11/22
Dalton State Foundation Awards 180 Scholarships

Donors, students, parents and friends attended Dalton State Foundation's annual Scholarship Day where nearly $300,000 dollars in scholarships were awarded to students for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. ...

05/03/22
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Inducts New Members

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society inducts new members. ...

04/28/22
Social Work Senior Cohort used Grant for Hands-on Learning

Social Work Senior Cohort used grant for hands-on learning. The grant allowed students to host an event where they collected data and connected with community members. ...

04/19/22
Lower Cost of Attendance for Dalton State Students Next Academic Year

Elimination of the Special Institutional Fee charged since 2009 will decrease the overall cost of attendance. ...

04/14/22
Dalton State Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Dalton State College announces the completion of its major fundraising campaign. The Dalton State Foundation recently raised more than $18.9 million, exceeding the goal of $16.5 million.  ...

04/12/22
Local Award-winning Author to Visit Dalton State

Book lovers and history buffs won't want to miss local award-winning author's visit to campus on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Brown Hall, room 105. ...

04/08/22
Dalton State to Host FAFSA Night

Peer Education's Financial Fitness Learning Center to host FAFSA Night on Tuesday, April 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. One-on-one assistance completing a FAFSA will be provided in English and Spanish. ...

03/28/22
Dalton State to Perform Nunsense

Department of Communication, Performing Arts and Foreign Language presents the hilarious musical, “Nunsense,” April 5 – 9 in the Goodroe Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. nightly. ...

03/21/22
“How can we help? What can we do?”: Business Students Hear First-Hand Account of War in Ukraine

Business students in Dr. Ray Smith's International Business course hear first-hand account of war in Ukraine while participating in an awareness building exercise. ...

03/03/22
Dalton State Announces Gift from Dalton Civitan Club

The Dalton State Foundation recently received a gift from the Dalton Civitan Club to support academic and athletic programs on campus. ...

02/07/22
Dalton State Names Newest Endowed Faculty Chair for James & Sis Brown

Dalton State's newest endowed faculty chair will honor James & Sis Brown ...

01/31/22
Dalton State Publications Showcase Students' Works

Afrodita Aguilar's creative work is shared with Dalton State students, faculty and staff. ...

01/15/22
Dalton State to Host Talk on Creating a Homegrown Park

Dalton State to Host Talk on Creating a Homegrown Park ...

01/05/22
Mountain Campus to Host Free Professional Workshops

Learn about starting and operating a successful small business from entrepreneurs and in a series of workshops. ...

12/21/21
Summer & Fall 2021 Dean's Lists

Congratulations to everyone who made the Summer and Fall 2021 Dean's Lists! ...

12/07/21
A Calm Presence: Grad Entering Healthcare Industry to Ease Fears

Arana is graduating with honors from Dalton State this semester with a degree in biology with a pre-health concentration. In addition to her dedication to academics, Arana has maintained a steady job as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and volunteered. ...

11/30/21
Dalton State Graduates Begin Careers as Veterinarians

Megan Preston and Summer Faith are graduates from Dalton State’s biology program who have returned to Dalton as veterinarians. ...

11/16/21
Social Work Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Service

Kristy Strawbridge spent her fall semester at Dalton State learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable. ...

11/15/21
New Student Enrollment Increases 5.2%

More new students enrolled in college courses at Dalton State this fall as the campus fully reopened for face-to-face classes and programs again. ...

11/10/21
Roberts Library to Host Book Talk on Helen Keller

An untold story about one of Helen Keller’s lifelong friendships will be presented at Dalton State next week. ...

11/08/21
Agreement with UGA Gives Dalton State Students Easier Path to Become Pharmacists

Students wishing to become a pharmacist can now do so in as little as six years thanks to an agreement that allows students to begin their college education at Dalton State and complete it through the University of Georgia (UGA). ...

11/05/21
Dalton State Library to Host Book Talk on American Chestnut Trees

Dr. Donald E. Davis, a former sociology professor, will give two presentations on the American chestnut on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Darrel C. Roberts Library on campus. ...

11/03/21
Dalton State to Perform ‘The Odd Couple’

Dalton State’s Department of Communication, Performing Arts and Foreign Language presents Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” Nov. 17-20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium on campus. ...

11/01/21
Dalton State’s Giving Day a Success

Dalton State’s second annual Giving Day recently raised a quarter of a million dollars for various initiatives that support students, academic programs and athletics. ...

10/28/21
Concerts on Campus Series Continues

Dalton State’s Concerts on Campus series continues next week with the band Gypsy At Heart, which plays several different genres. ...

10/27/21
‘A Bright Light:’ Business Professor Remembered for Positive Impact on Students

Hammontree, a lecturer in management in Dalton State’s Wright School of Business, died unexpectedly last week. ...

10/25/21
From Street Ball to College Basketball, Almonte Takes Pride in Ingle’s Legacy

Franklin Almonte grew up playing basketball on the streets in jeans and no shoes. ...

10/19/21
Mountain Campus to Host Open House

Dalton State’s Mountain Campus in Ellijay is hosting an open house next week for the community can learn all the campus has to offer. ...

10/12/21
Concerts on Campus Returns to Dalton State

Yuman Lee, baritone, and Jerico Vasquez, piano, will perform “Gagok and Songs of Travel” on Monday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. on campus in the Goodroe Auditorium. ...

10/12/21
Dalton State to Host Second Annual Giving Day

Friends of the college are asked to show their support during the second annual Giving Day, on Thursday, Oct. 21. ...

10/07/21
Agreement Creates Direct Path to Graduate School for Business Students

Students in Dalton State’s Wright School of Business will have an easier path to advanced degrees after an agreement was signed with the University of North Alabama (UNA) recently. ...

10/07/21
Wright School of Business to Host Entrepreneurship Panel

Dalton State’s Wright School of Business is hosting the Women Entrepreneurship Week Panel on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 4:45 to 6 p.m. on campus in Gignilliat Hall’s BizHub. ...

10/06/21
Dalton State Hosts Fresh Check Day for Students

Fresh Check Day will be open to students on Tuesday, Oct. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. on campus at the quad. ...

10/06/21
Dalton State to Screen ‘Hocus Pocus’

The movie night will be Thursday, Oct. 21 beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the quad on campus. The Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” will be shown at 8 p.m. ...

10/05/21
Federal $4.2 Million Grant Increases STEM Experiences at Dalton State

STEM students at Dalton State will soon have more opportunities to participate in hands-on learning such as internships and undergraduate research thanks to a $4.2 million federal grant. ...

10/04/21
Dalton State Recognized as Top Bachelor’s College in Georgia

Dalton State College was once again recognized for preparing students for success and civic engagement after graduation while providing a quality education at a great value. ...

09/27/21
Dalton State to Host Graduate School Fair

Dalton State College’s Career and Professional Development will host its annual graduate school fair on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Gignilliat Hall on campus. ...

09/23/21
Dalton State Remains Among Top Schools in South by U.S. News and World Report

Dalton State is ranked among the top 27 public schools in the South, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges report. ...

09/22/21
Dalton State Successfully Hatches Sixth Endangered Turtle Species

Dalton State’s Turtle Assurance Colony (TAC) is now home to three new Beal’s eyed turtle hatchlings. ...

09/20/21
Dalton State to Host COVID-19, Flu Vaccine Clinic

Dalton State College will host a COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic Monday, Sept. 27 on campus. ...

09/20/21
Dalton High School Grad First Recipient of Tony Ingle Scholarship

Franklin Almonte, a freshman basketball player at Dalton State, is the first recipient of a scholarship in memory of legendary basketball coach Tony Ingle. ...

09/13/21
Dalton State Uses Grant to Enhance Tutoring Services for Students

During the pandemic virtual services became a necessity, and funds from a federal grant were used to deliver high quality tutoring to students remotely. ...

09/07/21
Finance Lab Provides Real-Time Business Information for Students

The finance lab, housed in Gignilliat Hall, opened this semester featuring monitors playing Bloomberg TV with stock ticker information, world clocks and individual computers for students. ...

09/03/21
Dalton State Scholarship Benefits Dalton Police Officers, Firefighters

Police officers and firefighters who work for the City of Dalton, as well as their dependents, are now eligible for a scholarship to attend Dalton State College thanks to funds from the Roman Open Charities’ annual golf tournament. ...

09/01/21
Dalton State Student Succeeds in Prestigious Research Experience

Jarrod Sitton landed the prestigious opportunity through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, which is awarded to a small percentage of college students each year. ...

08/30/21
Dalton State Launches $16.5 Million Campaign

Dalton State College launched the public phase of a major fundraising campaign this week. The campaign goal is $16.5 million, and $15.2 million toward that goal has already been raised. ...

08/24/21
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomed three new faculty members when fall semester began this month. ...

08/17/21
Associate Degree in Business Administration Fills Community Need

Students considering a career in business will now have more options to obtain a degree through Dalton State’s Wright School of Business. ...

08/16/21
Dalton State Library and Bandy Heritage Center to Host Open House

Dalton State’s Derrell C. Roberts Library and Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia are both open to the public again following renovations. ...

08/03/21
Agreement Creates Pathway to Bachelor's Degree at Dalton State for GNTC Students

Students with associate degrees related to engineering technology or information technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) can now transfer into a related bachelor’s degree program at Dalton State more seamlessly. ...

08/02/21
‘My Greatest Encourager:’ Chemistry Professor Remembered, Scholarship Created in his Memory

Dr. Richard Collison, who was instrumental in beginning the chemistry degree program at Dalton State, died last week. He was 65. ...

07/28/21
Dalton State Graduates Earn More Throughout Careers

A student who graduated from Dalton State with a bachelor’s degree in 2020 is estimated to earn approximately $1.2 million more over a lifetime than an individual with a high school diploma alone. ...

07/26/21
‘An Invaluable Experience:’ Dalton State Students Teach at Kid City

Working with a diverse group of students at Kid City has given Lexi Holmes insight on how to relate to children on an individual level. ...

07/20/21
Employers Invited to Participate in Internship Fair at Dalton State

Area employers who have internships, part-time or full-time positions to fill are invited to participate in the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

07/19/21
Spring 2021 Graduates

Congratulations to all who graduated Spring 2021! ...

07/14/21
Dalton State to Fully Open for Fall Semester

Classes begin Aug. 9, which will be the first time since March 2020 the campus will be fully open. ...

06/30/21
Dalton State to Co-Host Latino Night at Off the Rails Concert Series

Dalton State is co-hosting Latino Night on Friday, July 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Burr Park along with Believe Greater Dalton. The event is free and open to the public. ...

06/23/21
Wright School of Business Increases Global Opportunities for Students

Business students will now have another opportunity to increase their global knowledge following an agreement between Dalton State’s Wright School of Business and the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administracion (IESA). ...

06/21/21
Dalton State Successfully Hatches Another Endangered Turtle Species

Dalton State College’s Turtle Assurance Colony (TAC) has successfully bred another endangered turtle species. ...

06/21/21
Camp to Allow Middle School Students to Experience College

Area middle schoolers will soon have the opportunity to experience a taste of college life. ...

06/17/21
Summer Camp Provides Experience for Teacher Candidates, Helps Children with Literacy

Teacher candidates at Dalton State are getting their first opportunity at planning lessons and managing their own classrooms at a literacy camp for elementary school-aged children this summer. ...

06/03/21
Lugthart Named Shaw Industries Chair in STEM at Dalton State

With the extraordinary integration of community service into his teaching, Lugthart was named the Shaw Industries Chair in STEM at Dalton State. ...

05/27/21
Scholarship Program to Help Prepare STEM Teachers

Dalton State will receive approximately $1.2 million over the next five years as part of the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. ...

05/26/21
Men’s Golf Team Clinches National Championship

Ben Rebne's successful putt gave the Roadrunners their first ever national championship in golf. ...

05/20/21
Bandy Gym Renovation Project to Move Forward

The college will receive $8.3 million in state funds to renovate the Bandy Gymnasium. ...

05/20/21
Spring 2021 Dean's List

Congratulations to everyone who made the Spring 2021 Dean's List! ...

05/18/21
Teaching Fish to Limbo: Recent Graduate Led Betta Fish Research

An average lab day in Dr. Elizabeth Dunaway’s psychology course in learning and behavior at Dalton State last semester meant training betta fish to do tricks, such as the limbo, swimming through hoops or pushing a small ball into a net. ...

05/12/21
‘Dalton State has given me an identity’

Carolina Hernandez will soon graduate from Dalton State with a bachelor’s in biology. ...

05/10/21
Partnership Allows Middle Schoolers to Experience Dalton State

Thousands of middle school students in Northwest Georgia will get a taste of college life thanks to a partnership between Dalton State and Junior Achievement. ...

04/30/21
Synovus Gift Supports Wright School of Business Students 

Synovus Bank recently contributed a gift in support of the Wright School of Business at Dalton State.  ...

04/28/21
International Agreement Provides Students with Global Business Experience

To help introduce students to the world of international business, Dalton State has signed a long-term agreement with the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, a private university in Lima, Peru. ...

04/27/21
Dalton State Faculty and Staff Recognized with Foundation Awards

Dalton State faculty and staff were recently recognized with Foundation Awards. ...

04/20/21
Legendary Coach Tony Ingle Remembered with Scholarship, Road Naming

Dalton State College partnered with the city of Dalton to host a celebration of Ingle’s memory. ...

04/13/21
Regents Approve No Tuition Increase Next School Year

Dalton State students will not see an increase in tuition or fees for the 2021-2022 school year. ...

04/12/21
A Year Later: International Student Reflects on Global Pandemic

International student Fredrik Ackander reflected on his experience at Dalton State through the global pandemic. ...

04/07/21
Dalton State, City of Dalton to Honor the Legacy of Tony Ingle

There will be an event to honor his memory and celebrate his life on Monday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Dalton Convention Center. ...

03/30/21
Dalton State Freshman to Make Directorial Debut with ‘Steel Magnolias’

Freshman Levi Witt will have the chance to share his passion for theatre with audiences this spring when the Dalton State Department of Communication and Performing Arts brings “Steel Magnolias” to the stage. ...

03/25/21
Campus Closing at 3:30 Today, March 25

Campus closing at 3:30 today, March 25 due to the threat of inclement weather. ...

03/10/21
Wright School of Business Offers Path to CPA Certification

The Wright School of Business offers a range of courses open to the public, as well as Dalton State students, that will help individuals become certified public accountants. ...

03/04/21
Dalton State Honors Collaboration with Shaw by Creating Endowed Chair in STEM

Dalton State College’s School of Arts and Sciences will now have an endowed Shaw Industries Chair in STEM thanks to ongoing support from Shaw. ...

03/03/21
A Leader in the Making

Though he has only played a single season as a Roadrunner, Bora Certel’s work ethic and dedication to improving have already made a notable impact on the team. ...

02/25/21
Nursing Students Help Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

Nursing students, associate in nursing (ASN) and licensed practical nursing (LPN), have assisted both Whitfield and Murray counties with the vaccination. Students have also assisted with vaccines in Gilmer and Pickens counties. ...

02/16/21
Business Students Gain Hands-on Tax Prep Experience

Student volunteers will be offering free tax prep services at the Georgia United Credit Union through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. ...

02/15/21
Peeples Remembered for Investment in ‘Power of Education’

Shelby Peeples, a longtime friend and benefactor of the college and greater Dalton area, died Wednesday. ...

02/15/21
Dalton State virtual until 10 a.m. on Feb., 16; In person rest of day

Both campuses of Dalton State College will operate virtually until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to the threat of inclement weather. ...

02/01/21
Dalton State Website Can be Translated into Other Languages

Dalton State’s website can now be translated into five other languages besides English to better support students and their families.   ...

02/01/21
Classes to Meet Virtually at Gilmer Campus on Tuesday, Feb. 2

Classes will meet virtually on the Gilmer Campus on Tuesday, Feb. 2 ...

01/28/21
Wright School of Business to Host Third Annual Alumni Networking Event

Dalton State’s Wright School of Business will host its third annual alumni networking event during a Roadrunners basketball game, but due to the pandemic, it will be held virtually this year. ...

01/26/21
Partnership Provides Wright School of Business Students Pathway to Master’s Programs

Students graduating from Dalton State’s Wright School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration can easily transition into one of three online master’s programs offered through Clayton State University. ...

01/19/21
Ingle Remembered for Impact on and off the Court

The legendary Coach Tony Ingle, who led Dalton State’s basketball team to a 2015 national championship, didn’t just give his players the tools to succeed on the court, but to succeed in life. ...

01/15/21
Smitherman Named 2020-2021 USG Leadership Fellow

The University System of Georgia (USG) has named Dr. Marina Smitherman, chair of the Department of Life Science and faculty developer at Dalton State College, a 2020-2021 USG Leadership Fellow. ...

01/13/21
Hays Recognized by State for Dedication to Teaching and Learning

Dr. Kim Hays is among the winners of the recently announced Regents’ Excellence in Teaching and Learning Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. ...

12/21/20
WSOB Students Assist the Chatsworth DDA in Community Building

Several WSOB students recently had the opportunity to apply their skillsets to help build their community. ...

12/17/20
Fall 2020 Graduates

Congratulations to all who graduated this semester! ...

12/09/20
Fall 2020 Dean's List

Congratulations to all who made the Fall 2020 Dean's List! ...

12/08/20
Becoming ‘Mr. Dalton State’

Diego Alvarado watched from an apartment in a foreign country as life seemingly moved on without him. ...

12/07/20
Grant Provides Opportunity to Assess Hispanic Needs

Dalton State has received a $35,000 research grant from the Latin American Association that will allow researchers to assess the needs of Dalton's Hispanic community. ...

11/24/20
From Film Studies Student to Entrepreneur

Jennifer Cruz's passion for film and photography led her to Dalton State. Now, it is inspiring her to launch her own video and photography business. ...

11/23/20
Dalton State Graduates Earn More, Impact Local Economy

Dalton State graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $1.2 million more over their lifetime than those with a high school diploma alone, a recent study shows. ...

11/13/20
Dalton State Graduation Climbs Despite Pandemic

Dalton State’s graduation rate continues to climb, up 8.4%, even through the pandemic and a slight dip in enrollment. ...

11/09/20
Dalton State Receives Gift from Synovus

The Dalton State Foundation recently received a generous gift from Synovus Financial Corporation supporting areas such as undergraduate research and faculty development. ...

11/05/20
Haig Mill Lake Provides Hands-on Learning

Dalton State students in a freshwater ecology class are getting to observe this firsthand at various waterways in Dalton thanks in part to outdoor classrooms at parks operated by Dalton Parks and Recreation. ...

11/03/20
Dalton State to Perform Original Comedy

Theatre students at Dalton State are providing a much-needed break from the stress of 2020 with a performance of an original comedy this month. ...

11/02/20
School of Education to Host Book Fair

The School of Education is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair to raise money for its emergency student fund.  ...

10/28/20
Inaugural Giving Day Big Success

Nearly $200,000 was raised from 400 donors on Dalton State’s first-ever giving day on Tuesday. ...

10/22/20
Dalton State Changes Spring Calendar Due to Pandemic

In an ongoing effort to remain face-to-face for classes during the pandemic, Dalton State is adjusting the academic calendar for spring semester. ...

10/22/20
Finding Fulfillment: Alumna Excited for Involvement in Society ‘63

For Shannon Bearfield, joining Society ’63 means an opportunity to give back to the college that helped her build a career and develop life-long relationships along the way. ...

10/21/20
Professor’s Play Parodies Reality TV

Dr. Barbara Tucker penned a new play, "The Foark River Tanning Salon and Baitshop," which will be performed at Dalton State. ...

10/21/20
Dalton State to Host Drive-Through Tours, Drive-in Movie

Drive-in Movie Night will be Friday, Nov. 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with drive-through campus tours. The movie Jumanji will begin at 7:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. ...

10/13/20
Dalton State to Host Inaugural Giving Day

Friends of the college will be asked to show their support during the college’s inaugural Giving Day on Tuesday, Oct. 27. ...

10/12/20
Dalton State to Participate in Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup

Dalton State partners with Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful for the 26th Annual Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. ...

09/29/20
Dalton State Launches Alumni Association

Society ’63, named for the year Dalton State was chartered, is open to all former students, including those who attended Dalton Junior College or those who did not complete their degrees. ...

09/17/20
Hispanic-Serving Institution Status Provides Opportunities for Students

Mayor David Pennington recently recognized the college for its status as Georgia’s first and only HSI with a proclamation in honor of National HSI Week. ...

09/16/20
Dalton State Ranked Among Top Schools in South by U.S. News and World Report

Dalton State received three rankings from the annual U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges report, including a place among Top Public Schools in the South. ...

09/14/20
Dalton State Ranked Nationally for Contribution to ‘Public Good’

Dalton State ranked No. 51 nationally among 248 “Bachelor’s Colleges” and was listed among 157 institutions across the nation as one of “America’s Best Colleges for Student Voting.” ...

09/14/20
Dalton State Honored as ‘Great College to Work For’

Dalton State has been recognized as one of 79 colleges that are a “Great College to Work For.” ...

09/10/20
Speakers Share Realities of Sex Trafficking

Debbie Crumbly, CEO and director of women’s care for End Slavery Georgia, and Danielle Mullen, director of survivor care for End Slavery Georgia, recently spoke in Johnson’s sex trafficking course about their work in the state. ...

09/09/20
Fourth Endangered Turtle Species Successfully Hatches at Dalton State

The Southeast Asian box turtle is the fourth endangered species to successfully breed in captivity at the college. ...

09/08/20
WSOB Student Uses Classroom Lessons to Build New Business

Wilbanks, a senior supply chain and logistics management major, says Dalton State provided him with the information he needed to be successful as an entrepreneur. ...

09/02/20
Enrollment Open for Second Session of Classes this Fall

It is not too late to enroll in classes at Dalton State this fall. ...

09/01/20
Dalton State Waives Test Score Requirement for Admission

Dalton State will not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying for spring, summer or fall 2021. ...

08/31/20
Dedicated to Student Achievement: Dalton State Uses Grant to Expand Programs

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction received funds last year from a federal Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand the program by adding more tutors and software to allow for distance learning. ...

08/26/20
Dalton State Recognized by Business Insider for Being Solid Investment

Students receiving a degree from Dalton State are making a sound investment according to Business Insider. ...

08/19/20
Respiratory Program Recognized for Ongoing Success

Dalton State's respiratory therapy program was recently recognized for its continued success and commitment to providing students real-world experience. ...

08/18/20
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes nine new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

07/30/20
USG Receives PPEs, Supplies from GEMA

The University System of Georgia (USG), which includes Dalton State, has received additional personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). ...

07/07/20
Dalton State Requires Masks Inside Campus Buildings

The University System of Georgia (USG), which includes Dalton State College, has updated plans for the return to face-to-face instruction, requiring face masks when indoors with few exceptions. ...

06/23/20
Dalton State Plans to Resume Face-to-Face Instruction Fall Semester

Dalton State is preparing to return to campus for face-to-face instruction for fall semester, which begins in August. ...

06/17/20
Another Endangered Turtle Species Hatches at Dalton State

An elongated tortoise, Indotestudo elongata, hatched this week making it the third species to successfully breed in captivity at the college. ...

05/21/20
Forty-fifth Annual Honors Convocation Recognizes Students

Dalton State wasn’t able to host an in-person Honors Convocation this year due to the pandemic, but honors students were still recognized and awards were sent through the mail. ...

05/21/20
Spring 2020 Graduates

Congratulations to all those who graduated this semester! ...

05/19/20
Spring 2020 Dean's List

Congratulations to all who made the dean's list for Spring 2020! ...

05/18/20
Veteran Student Maintains Positive Outlook

Michael Scherzer believes connecting and caring are ways everyone can all be there for each other. ...

05/14/20
Graduate Faces Pandemic in First Year as a Nurse

Tory Corley graduated last week from Dalton State with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) having previously earned her Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) also from Dalton State. ...

05/06/20
WSOB Student Provides Support Through Pandemic

Kristy Hewitt, an accounting major in Dalton State’s Wright School of Business expected to graduate this week, has been praised for going above and beyond right now. ...

04/30/20
Dalton State Uses CARES Relief to Assist Students

Dalton State has begun disbursing relief funds received through the CARES Act directly to eligible students to assist with financial challenges they may be facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ...

04/30/20
Marshall Honored as Rising Star in the WSOB

Dr. Victor Marshall’s ability to bridge the classroom to the business world and create meaningful relationships with his students are reasons why he is this year’s recipient of the Barbara Shiffler ’76 Award for Business Teaching. ...

04/29/20
Mesco Honored with Service Award

Dr. Jacquelyn Mesco, an associate professor of education, is this year’s Dalton State Foundation Excellence in Service Award recipient for all she does on campus and in the Northwest Georgia area. ...

04/28/20
Randall Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Jennifer Randall, an associate professor of English, is the recipient of the Dalton State Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award for this year. ...

04/28/20
Moso Receives Recognition for Dedication

Rosalva Moso, who completed her 10th year at Dalton State in the fall, is this year’s recipient of the Dalton State Foundation’s Beth Burdick Service Excellence Award ...

04/27/20
Grants to Benefit Dalton State Students

Two grants recently awarded to Dalton State’s Dean of Students Office will mean more assistance with basic needs and more services for students. ...

04/27/20
Garcia Earns Scholarship, Professional Development Award

Dr. Fernando Garcia, an assistant professor of management in the Wright School of Business, is the Dalton State Foundation’s Excellence in Scholarship and Professional Development Award recipient for this year. ...

04/20/20
LPN Student Makes, Donates 100 Masks to Hamilton Medical Center

Janet Gonzalez, who will soon be graduating from the LPN program, donated 100 masks to Hamilton Medical Center. ...

04/14/20
Acting and Reacting: Two Actors Find Passion in Acting Through Children’s Theatre

Children’s theatre invites college theatre enthusiasts to combine their skills in set design, acting and versatility. ...

04/14/20
Regents Approve No Tuition Increase Next School Year

Dalton State’s tuition and fees will remain the same for the 2020-2021 school year. ...

04/10/20
Dalton State Foundation Creates Emergency Fund for Students

The Dalton State Foundation is collecting contributions to the newly created Roadrunner Student Emergency Fund in response to hardships students are currently facing due to the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). ...

04/09/20
Dalton State Loans, Donates Needed Medical Supplies

Dalton State’s School of Health Professions and the Ken White Student Health Center donated several medical supplies and loaned four ventilators to local healthcare facilities recently in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19). ...

04/08/20
Simulation Lab Experience Continues Virtually

Nursing faculty and staff have created a virtual experience of the sim lab so students can complete clinical hours and supplement nursing skills. ...

04/02/20
Remote Learning to Continue Through Summer

Dalton State, in addition to the other University System of Georgia institutions, will continue to deliver instruction remotely through the summer semester. ...

03/30/20
Bandy Remembered as ‘Icon’ in Northwest Georgia

Bandy, the benefactor of the Bandy Heritage Center of Northwest Georgia at Dalton State, died Sunday following a brief hospitalization at Emory Hospital in Atlanta after being diagnosed with COVID-19 last week. ...

03/26/20
Dalton State Summer Camps Canceled

As part of ongoing safety precautions regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all summer camps scheduled for children this summer have been canceled. ...

03/26/20
Dalton State Temporarily Waives SAT and ACT Requirement

Prospective first-year students may apply to Dalton State for Summer or Fall 2020 admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores. ...

03/25/20
Endangered Turtle Care Continues

Even with the regulations to move to remote learning this semester due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the endangered turtles still need care. ...

03/18/20
Dalton State Spring Commencement Ceremony Canceled

One of the most important preventative measures is to avoid gatherings of large groups as advised by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the CDC. We are canceling all public events planned for spring semester, including our commencement ceremony. ...

03/16/20
Dalton State Moves to Online Instruction for Remainder of Semester

The University System of Georgia  has decided all 26 institutions, which includes Dalton State, will move to online instruction for all courses for the remainder of the semester. ...

03/13/20
Dalton State Suspends Face-to-Face Classes; Moves to Remote Instruction Monday, March 23

Dalton State will suspend instruction for face-to-face classes the week of March 16 and begin remote instruction on Monday, March 23. Current online courses will continue without interruption. ...

03/12/20
Dalton State Suspends Classes Due to Coronavirus Threat

Both campuses of Dalton State College will temporarily suspend on-campus instruction for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16. ...

03/11/20
Dalton State to Host Short Film Festival

Dalton State is hosting an inaugural short film festival, showcasing student work and presentations by industry professionals. ...

03/04/20
Music Program Encourages Student to Release Acoustic Album

Music has given one Dalton State student the confidence to compose and publish original music on one of the largest streaming services today. ...

03/02/20
Skills Workshop: Learning to Navigate Political Conversations

A workshop to learn how to navigate political conversations will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m in Gignilliat Memorial Hall, room 101A. ...

02/26/20
Wrights Recognized for ‘Changing Lives’ at Dalton State

The Wrights received the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award. ...

02/25/20
Smitherman Receives State Teaching Award

Dr. Marina Smitherman, a professor of biology and the chair of the Department of Life Sciences at Dalton State College, recently received the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. ...

02/14/20
Dalton State Observes Black History Month with Speaker

The Black History Month speaker series at Dalton State continues this year with a talk focused on the relationship between American culture and superheroes. ...

02/13/20
Dalton State Nursing Student Balances her Dream with her Passion

Nursing student Keyle Snyder is pursuing her nursing career through Dalton State but wasn't ready to give up her passion, soccer. ...

02/12/20
Chasing Dreams: How Two Rivals Became Teammates

Kingston Frazier and C.J. Perry are teammates for the first time in their basketball careers. ...

02/10/20
Dalton State Continues Concert Series with Piano Recital

Dalton State’s concert series is returning to campus with a piano recital inspired by Beethoven’s 250th birthday. ...

02/04/20
Dalton State Nursing Program Expands to Meet Healthcare Needs

Changes to Dalton State’s nursing program will mean more graduates each year. ...

02/03/20
WSOB to Host Second Annual Alumni Event at Basketball Game

The Wright School of Business will once again open its doors to former students and faculty for the second annual alumni event at a basketball game. ...

01/30/20
Dalton State’s WSOB Continues Prestigious Accreditation

The accreditation of the Dalton State Wright School of Business by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has been extended for another five years. ...

01/28/20
Organizations Invited to Register for Career Fair

Businesses and organizations in Northwest Georgia are invited to register for Dalton State’s upcoming career fairs to help connect employers with students. ...

01/22/20
‘Compete Passionately:’ Serbian Native an Asset to No. 6 Roadrunners

The 6’7 forward and sophomore Roadrunner from Serbia has contributed significantly to the No. 6-ranked basketball team’s 18-1 season. ...

01/21/20
Council Brings Experience, Opportunities to WSOB

Students at Dalton State are being further introduced to the local business world through a program that connects them with professionals who are bringing new opportunities to learn and gain real-world experience to campus. ...

01/16/20
Dalton State Seeks Community Input

Dalton State College is seeking community input on the mission, vision, values and goals of the college during an open forum this month. ...

01/15/20
Dalton State to ‘Roar into the 20’s’ for Homecoming 2020

Dalton State will soon kick off Homecoming 2020 “The Roaring 20’s” with events later this month. ...

01/13/20
Joslyn Earns Industry Certification as WSOB Student

Zach Joslyn not only graduated from Dalton State with a degree in business management last month, but he is also the first to have earned a project management certification while still a student. ...

01/07/20
Dalton State to Host 3rd Annual Fill the Feeder Basketball Game

To replenish the food pantry, Dalton State’s Athletic Department will host the third annual Fill the Feeder basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. ...

12/19/19
Fall 2019 Graduates

Congratulations to all who graduated this semester! ...

12/18/19
Fall 2019 Dean's List

Congratulations to those who made the Dean's List this semester. ...

12/18/19
Dr. Bruno Hicks named VPAA at Dalton State

Dr. Bruno Hicks has been named the next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Dalton State effective Feb. 1, 2020. ...

12/18/19
Dalton State Positions Students for Political Careers

Ashley Langston and Laura Alton’s journeys began differently, but their paths converged at the local office of U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger. ...

12/12/19
Saving an Endangered Species: Dalton State Adds Second Turtle Conservation Program

Dalton State partnered with SAFE, which has similar goals to TAC but also includes a survival plan to reintroduce turtles to their natural habitats. ...

12/11/19
School of Education Graduate Provided ‘Opportunities to Grow’

Christian Johnson is graduating this semester from Dalton State with a degree in early childhood education. Her passion for teaching and mentoring to small children has grown through the years as she has gained more experience both abroad and stateside. ...

12/04/19
Dalton State Hosts Panel on Underage Drinking

Dalton State will soon host a panel exploring underage drinking, efforts to prevent it, and the damage to communities it can cause. ...

11/26/19
Criminal Justice Class Develops Empathy for Positive Impact

Dr. Natalie Johnson’s upper level criminal justice course, Advanced Criminological Theory, explores why people commit crimes and what drives legislation. ...

11/25/19
Dalton State Named Golden Campus After Student Voting Rate Challenge

Dalton State received a gold seal for achieving a student voting rate between 40 percent and 49 percent during a ceremony honoring collegiate voting engagement. ...

11/21/19
Dalton State Celebrates First-Generation College Students

For Alvaro Cortez, and many other students at Dalton State, attending college means he’ll have opportunities his parents didn’t. ...

11/14/19
Dalton State’s Graduation Rate up 4%

Dalton State’s graduation rate continues to grow, up 4 percent from last year, and it’s expected to continue increasing. ...

11/12/19
Dalton State to Perform ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The Dalton State Department of Communication and Theater will perform the hit musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on Nov. 20-23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium. ...

11/11/19
Expert Panel to Provide Education and Resources on Human Trafficking

Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the criminal justice student organization at Dalton State College, hosts a panel to discuss human trafficking and warning signs on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Gignilliat Memorial Hall, room 146. ...

11/05/19
Social Work Students Lend Hand, Make a Difference

Social work students are given the opportunity to collaborate on a community service project every year for the United Way of Northwest Georgia’s Make a Difference Day. ...

11/05/19
Bethel to Highlight Ethics System, Community

“Ethics and Textiles” is a topic that will be explored further when Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charles “Charlie” Bethel speaks at Dalton State on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. as part of the University System of Georgia’s Ethics Awareness Week. ...

10/31/19
Inspired to Teach: Dalton State Alumnus Recognized for Mentoring Students

Miguel Gonzalez was recently awarded the Northwest Georgia 2019 Mentor Teacher of the Year by Georgia's P-20 Collaborative for his work mentoring teacher candidates enrolled in Dalton State’s School of Education. ...

10/29/19
Dalton State to Host Conservation Film Screening

Dalton State’s School of Science, Technology and Mathematics hosts a free screening of the documentary “Hidden Rivers” on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Brown Center room 205. ...

10/28/19
Dalton State Recognized for Increase in Voter Participation

The student voting rate on campus at Dalton State more than doubled in last year’s election, increasing to 47 percent in 2018 from a rate of 18 percent in 2014. ...

10/24/19
Dalton State Professor to Speak About Latest Novel

Barbara Tucker, chair of the Department of Communication, will speak about her latest novel, "Long Lost Promise," on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 12:15 p.m. in Roberts Library room 201. ...

10/24/19
Dalton State to Host Fall Family Festival

The Fall Family Festival will be Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. on the bell tower quad. ...

10/11/19
$2.1 Million Grant to Benefit Student Experience at Dalton State

A substantial federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education will benefit students at Dalton State by enhancing the academic advising program, expanding tutoring and supplemental instruction and improving technology. ...

10/11/19
Harcros Chemicals Creates Endowment at Dalton State

Students majoring in chemistry at Dalton State will have more access to financial assistance thanks to an endowment created by Harcros Chemicals. ...

10/07/19
Dalton State to Participate in Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup

Dalton State partners with Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful to participate in the annual Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup. This year the cleanup is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at various sites along the Conasauga. ...

10/04/19
WSOB Benefactor Remembered for Being Role Model to Students

Ann Wright, 77, died this week, but not before she left a lasting impact, not only on those who knew her, but the entire community. ...

10/03/19
Dalton State Partners with Dalton Innovation Accelerator for PitchDIA Competition

This year’s PitchDIA Competition is Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Stage 123 in downtown Dalton. ...

09/30/19
Dalton State College and Creative Arts Guild to Host ‘Mercury Orkestar’

Mercury Orkestar will perform at the Creative Arts Guild on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Dalton State’s concert series this semester. ...

09/26/19
Dalton State Recognized for Commitment to Teaching by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges List: WSOB Also Earns Recognition

Dalton State ranked 15 on the list of Best Undergraduate Teaching programs, among 124 in Regional Colleges in the South. Also, the Wright School of Business was listed in the Best Undergraduate Business Programs Rankings. ...

09/19/19
Dalton State Adds Financial Technology Minor

Students at Dalton State can now be better positioned to enter the workforce by adding a minor in financial technology. ...

09/19/19
Dalton State to Co-Host Conservation Symposium

The first-ever International Conservation Symposium will be Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 105 of the Brown Center on Dalton State College’s campus. ...

09/18/19
DSC Professor to Speak on His Book About Florida’s Involvement in Civil War

Dr. Seth Weitz, an associate professor of history at Dalton State College, will discuss another side to the Civil War during a talk on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in Health Professions room 107. ...

09/17/19
Students Join Nationwide Conservation Effort, Help Local Ecosystems

Neeley Keeton and Stuart Duncan are interns participating in a national effort to assess culverts to help improve water connectivity and local habitats. ...

09/16/19
Dalton Native Standout on Roadrunner Soccer Team

The goalkeeper for the Dalton State Roadrunners men’s soccer team (5-1-1) this season is a Dalton native and was on Dalton High School’s team for their 2015 state championship win and for multiple region titles. ...

09/11/19
First Hispanic Woman Elected to Georgia General Assembly to Speak at Dalton State

Brenda Lopez will share her story Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in Brown 105. ...

09/10/19
Dalton State Adds Engineering Technology Degree

The state Board of Regents approved a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology on Tuesday. ...

09/05/19
WSOB Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Gignilliat Memorial Hall

Lamar Wright, and his wife Ann, were honored Thursday during a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening ceremony for Gignilliat Memorial Hall, which was renovated and expanded thanks to a $5 million gift from the couple. ...

09/03/19
WSOB Grand Opening to Proceed as Planned

The WSOB grand opening will proceed as planned after Ann Wright suffered a fall over the weekend. ...

08/29/19
Dalton State Hosts USG Strategic Planning Forum

The University System of Georgia is hosting several public forums throughout the state as part of the system’s strategic planning effort. ...

08/28/19
New Mural Features Different Paths a Student May Take

A new mural hanging on the exterior wall of Roberts Library serves as a reminder that Dalton State is a gateway to any path a student chooses. ...

08/23/19
Dalton State Contributes More Than $135 Million to Local Economy

The college is responsible for more than $135 million being pumped into the region and for creating more than 1,500 jobs. ...

08/21/19
Wells Fargo Gift Supports Dalton State Scholarships

Thanks to a recent gift from Wells Fargo Bank, Dalton State students will have more access to financial assistance. ...

08/20/19
WSOB to Host Financial Literacy Series

A financial literacy series will cover topics such as personal budgets, credit cards, insurance and more. ...

08/13/19
Summer 2019 Dean's List

Congratulations to all those who made the dean's list. ...

08/09/19
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes 16 new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

08/07/19
‘A Path to a Greater Future:’ Dalton State Hosts Grand Re-Opening Celebration of Gignilliat Memorial Hall

Dalton State College is hosting a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. ...

07/30/19
Summer Camps Expose Students to Engineering, Science

Dalton State hosts STEM camps each summer to expose area elementary- and middle-school aged children to new experiences. ...

07/22/19
Dalton State’s WSOB Gives Graduate Confidence for Position at Deloitte

Ivan Delgado wasn’t ready to leave home straight out of high school. But thanks to Dalton State, Delgado the confidence to leave Northwest Georgia for a consulting position at Deloitte in New York City. ...

07/15/19
Gift Provides Scholarships to Students in Manufacturing-Related Programs

Dalton State students studying a manufacturing-related field will have more opportunities to financial assistance thanks to a gift from the Georgia Association of Manufacturers’ Manufacturers Education Foundation. ...

07/09/19
WSOB Professor Brings Africa Experience to the Classroom

Culp, an associate professor of economics at Dalton State’s Wright School of Business, visited South Africa and several surrounding countries to learn more about the application of economic principles in this region. ...

06/17/19
Summer Camp Gives Teacher Candidates Experience, Helps Children with Literacy

More than 80 Dalton State teacher candidates are gaining experience in the classroom while spending their summer helping school-aged children improve literacy skills. ...

06/03/19
Dalton State Hosts Active Shooter Training

Dalton State College recently hosted an active shooter response training for College Public Safety officers and other members of local law enforcement . ...

05/21/19
Students Participate in Job Shadowing at State Capitol

Sixteen Dalton State students participating in the Government Relations Job Shadowing Program had the opportunity to see state government in action first-hand during this year’s General Assembly. ...

05/15/19
Spring 2019 Graduates

Congratulations to our Spring 2019 graduates! It was the largest Dalton State graduating class yet. ...

05/14/19
Spring 2019 Dean's List

Congratulations to all those who made this semester's dean's list. ...

05/07/19
Dalton State Student Finds Path to Graduation

Katlyn Richardson had grown to resent higher education and wasn’t sure college was where she belonged. Dalton State changed that. ...

04/30/19
Professor Emeritus George L. Jones Remembered

Professor Emeritus of History Dr. George L. Jones died in his native Newberry, South Carolina, at the age of 76. ...

04/29/19
Faculty and Staff Presented with Service Awards

Faculty and staff recently received Excellence Awards. ...

04/25/19
Dalton State Recognizes Outstanding Student Leaders

Dalton State recently celebrated our student leaders, as well as outstanding faculty, staff, and student organizations, with the 9th Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet. ...

04/22/19
Health Professions Students Participate in Interprofessional Scholars Program

Students can participate in the Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center’s Scholars Program, which centers around interprofessional education. ...

04/16/19
Regents Approve 2.5% Tuition Increase for Dalton State

The Georgia Board of Regents approved a 2.5 percent tuition increase for Dalton State College for fiscal year 2020. ...

04/10/19
Dalton State to Host Day of Giving

Dalton State is hosting a Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 17 to raise funds for six projects geared toward helping students be more successful in the classroom. ...

04/08/19
Dalton State Gilmer Campus Celebrates 10 Years

The Gilmer Campus, in downtown Ellijay, celebrated 10 years on Monday with a short program and refreshments. ...

04/08/19
Roberts Library to Host Art Exhibit

More than 40 pieces of art will be on display in the Derrell C. Roberts Library during a spring art exhibit. ...

04/04/19
Dalton State to Perform Barefoot in the Park

Dalton State’s Department of Communication and Theatre will perform the romantic comedy Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Artistic Civic Theater. ...

04/04/19
Students Gain Real-World Experience at Dalton Innovation Accelerator

Thirteen business students are in an entrepreneurship class working in the recently opened Dalton Innovation Accelerator downtown this semester. ...

04/02/19
Dalton State Receives Gift from Bank of America

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently made a gift to the Dalton State Foundation in support of student scholarships. ...

03/29/19
Roadrunner Trail System to Expand

The Roadrunner Trail System at Dalton State is expanding. ...

03/27/19
Gilmer Campus to Celebrate 10 Years

The Gilmer Campus will celebrate 10 years on Monday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilmer Campus, at 103 Dalton Street, Ellijay. ...

03/26/19
Dalton State, UTC Sign Agreement to Help Students Complete an Engineering Degree

Dalton State signed an agreement with UTC to help students complete an engineering degree close to home. ...

03/21/19
Dalton State Receives Gift from Wacker Chemicals

Wacker Chemicals made a gift in support of scholarships at Dalton State College. ...

03/19/19
Dalton State Recognized as ‘Voter Friendly Campus’

Dalton State College was recently named a “Voter Friendly Campus” for its civic engagement and learning initiatives. ...

03/14/19
Ireland Named Head Basketball Coach

Alex Ireland shed the title of interim basketball coach, making him the third head coach in Roadrunner history, the Athletic Department announced Thursday. ...

03/13/19
Testing Center a Resource for the Community

People needing to take tests required for professional licensure or for graduate school no longer have to travel outside the Northwest Georgia area to take them. ...

03/12/19
Children’s Theater Performs Original Play Written by Students

Jake Baker joined with his friend and fellow student, Nick Loboda, to write an original play that’s more adaptable for the Dalton State Theater for Young People. ...

03/05/19
Dalton State Summer Camps Open for Registration

The College is hosting seven STEM-themed camps this year. ...

02/25/19
Dalton State Recognized for Health Initiatives

Dalton State College recently received the first-ever University System of Georgia Well-Being Award for having a high participation rate in the system’s health initiative program. ...

02/25/19
Roberts Library Hosts Talk on Cuba

Librarian Amy Burger will share her travel experiences during “Lunch and Learn: Travel Cuba” on Tuesday, March 5 from 12:15-1:15 in room 201 of the library. ...

02/14/19
Learning to Think as Researchers: Students Clone, Genetically Modify Plants to Clean Environmental Contaminants

As the research progresses, the team expects to have a strain of tobacco that is highly resistant to mercury. ...

02/11/19
‘Feel Like Family:’ WSOB Celebrates 20 Years of Bachelor’s Degrees

Approximately 40 plus their guests turned out for the basketball game. It was the first alumni event of its kind for the school. ...

02/07/19
Dalton State to Host Black History Month Speaker

There was a time when historically black colleges and universities provided refuge from oppression and were integral hubs of activity for fighting that oppression. ...

01/30/19
Nursing Program Hosts Accreditation Forum

Dalton State College’s Department of Nursing will host a site review public forum for its accreditation on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Health Professions building, room 265. ...

01/28/19
Dalton State Closed Tuesday, Jan. 29

Both campuses of Dalton State College will be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to inclement weather. ...

01/22/19
Wright School of Business to Host Alumni Event

Dalton State’s Wright School of Business is inviting all former students and faculty members back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first bachelor’s degrees offered by the school. ...

01/18/19
Career Fair Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for businesses wanting to participate in this year’s career fair at Dalton State. ...

01/17/19
Roadrunner Recognized for Program Aimed at Curbing Violence

After his cousin was shot and killed, Dalton State basketball player Kingston Frazier wanted to make a change in his hometown of Opelika, Ala. He wanted the gun violence to end. ...

01/16/19
Dalton State Library to Host Turtle Talk

The College’s Roberts Library will host “Lunch and Learn: Turtle Talk” on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m. in room 201 of the library for those interested in learning more about TAC. ...

01/10/19
Dalton State to Host “Unmasque Your Pride” Homecoming 2019

Dalton State will soon kick off Homecoming 2019, “Unmasque Your Pride.” ...

01/09/19
Local Author Watts to Speak at Dalton State

Watts will read excerpts from her new children's book and discuss it on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Dalton State College’s Roberts Library, room 201. ...

01/07/19
Dalton State Athletics to Host Fill the Feeder Basketball Game

To help replenish the not-for-profit food pantry, Dalton State Athletics is hosting a Fill the Feeder basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. ...

12/19/18
Fall 2018 Graduates

Congratulations to all our new graduates of Dalton State College! ...

12/19/18
Dalton State Hires Chief of Staff and Director of Government and External Relations

Two newly created positions involving external relations have been filled at Dalton State. ...

12/17/18
Dalton State Student Receives Ruby Falls Scholarship

Dalton State biology student Ashley Brotherton was one of three outstanding employees at Ruby Falls honored with a scholarship recently. ...

12/17/18
Fall 2018 Dean's List

Congratulations to all those named to this semester's Dean's List. ...

12/13/18
Dalton State’s School of STM Partners with MFG Chemical

Dalton State College’s School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics has received a major gift from MFG Chemical as part of a multi-year partnership with the company. ...

12/11/18
‘Hard but Rewarding:’ Nursing Graduate Pushes Through Disability to Succeed

Robin Bruno completed the RN to BSN program, which is an online program designed to help those already working as nurses to complete a bachelor’s degree. ...

12/10/18
Dalton State to Open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11

Dalton State's main campus and Gilmer campus will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. ...

11/15/18
Dalton State Soccer Coach Resigns

Kerem Daser, director of soccer for Dalton State since the program was launched four years ago, has announced his resignation effective Nov. 30. ...

11/14/18
Dalton State Celebrates First-Generation Students

Dalton State recently celebrated all the first-generation college students, as well as members of the faculty and staff who were the first in their family to graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree. ...

11/07/18
Dalton State to Perform The Curious Savage

The Curious Savage by John Patrick is a comedy about a widow who has been left a hefty sum and her grown stepchildren’s effort to claim that money. ...

10/31/18
More than an Athlete: Cranney Excels on Court and in Class

Sean Cranney isn’t just the 6-foot-1-inch point guard emerging as a natural leader on Dalton State’s basketball court this season. ...

10/29/18
USG Presidents, Chancellor Visit Dalton State

University System of Georgia presidents and the chancellor recently visited Dalton State. ...

10/26/18
‘Fake News’ is Rooted in American History

Dalton State recently hosted two panels aimed at helping people discern the credibility of news. ...

10/25/18
Dalton State Host Family-Friendly Fall Events

Dalton State will soon host its annual Fall Family Festival and an inaugural Day of the Dead celebration with family-friendly activities planned at both events. ...

10/18/18
Dalton State to Host Panel Discussions on News Credibility

Navigating through the noise of so much news and learning how best to separate truth from fiction will be the focus of two panel discussions hosted by Dalton State College. ...

10/18/18
Dalton State Introduces Program to Engage, Help New Students

Dalton State has developed a new initiative directed at helping students transition to college. ...

10/15/18
Wright School of Business Opens Office in Downtown Accelerator

Dalton State's Wright School of Business now has space in the new Dalton Innovation Accelerator. ...

10/10/18
Carpet Industry Leader’s Experience a Teaching Tool for Dalton State, Other Institutions

Dr. Ralph Boe’s experience had already become a teaching tool for students at Dalton State. Now, it’s a teaching tool for a much wider audience. ...

10/09/18
Professor Emerita Releases Poetry Collection

Dalton State professor emerita and published author Marsha Mathews will soon release her first full collection of poetry. ...

09/24/18
Social Work Students Leading Make a Difference Day Projects

Three projects proposed by social work students were chosen for Make a Difference Day. ...

09/19/18
Former Congressmen Share Experiences, Encourage Students to Get Involved

Two former congressmen wanted students at Dalton State to know they have a voice. ...

09/13/18
Dalton State Library Hosts Book Talk and Signing

An author of novels and short story collections that have appeared in publications such as The New Yorker will host a discussion and signing at Dalton State next week. ...

09/11/18
Dalton State to Host Voter Education Events

Voters will have two opportunities to learn more about roles of elected officials and candidates running for offices at events hosted by Dalton State next week. ...

09/05/18
Fall Classes Still Available at Dalton State

Dalton State is still accepting applications for students wishing to enroll in eCore, an online education program where students can complete many core classes without having to drive to campus. ...

09/04/18
Bandy Heritage Center to Exhibit Historic Arts Guild Photos

The Bandy Heritage Center will exhibit historic photographs from the first 30 years of the Creative Arts Guild’s history as part of the Guild’s Festival 2018 celebration. ...

08/22/18
Ireland to Remain Interim Coach Through Basketball Season

Dalton State Athletics is excited to announce Ireland has agreed to remain interim head coach through the 2018-2019 season. ...

08/16/18
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes 18 new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

08/14/18
Dalton State Adds Sustainability Degree

A bachelor’s degree in environmental and sustainability studies was approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents. It is Dalton State’s 25th four-year degree. ...

08/08/18
Dalton State to Screen Local Film

Dalton State will screen the film “Down and Yonder,” which features a Dalton State student and was filmed entirely in Northwest Georgia. ...

08/07/18
Dalton State Library Completes First Phase of Renovation

The newly renovated space on the first floor of the library contains collaborative areas, a new computer lab, media stations, and resources for students, faculty, and staff, as well as the public. ...

08/02/18
‘Living and Breathing Science:’ Biology Students Land Prestigious Research Opportunities

Cody Beavers and Kaytlin Pepper are biology students at Dalton State College who landed a spots in one of the National Science Foundation’s exclusive Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs. ...

08/01/18
Summer 2018 Dean's List

Congratulations to all those named to this semester's Dean's List. ...

07/31/18
Carpet Capital Cuts Another Rug

The video, a 40-second response to the internet’s “In My Feelings” dance challenge, features Dalton State students and administrators, as well as Dalton business owners and community leaders. ...

07/30/18
Tony Ingle Announces Retirement as Roadrunner Coach

Nearly six years to the day since he was named to the position Tony Ingle is stepping down as head coach of the Dalton State Roadrunners basketball team. His retirement is effective Aug. 1. ...

07/16/18
Project Management Course Prepares Students for Professional Certification

Project management certifications are not required but are highly valued in the business world. ...

07/11/18
Inland Port Expected to Benefit Dalton State Grads

The Appalachian Regional Port in Murray County is expected to make a huge impact on the local economy when it opens next month. It should also benefit Dalton State’s students and graduates. ...

07/02/18
Camp Helps Engage Girls in STEM

The camp aims to engage girls in STEM subjects through experiments in fields of microbiology, engineering, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and mathematics. ...

06/25/18
Ware Ready to Tell ‘Our Story’ of Northwest Georgia

The longer Dr. Adam Ware worked on preserving central Florida’s history, the more he wished someone would preserve Northwest Georgia’s. ...

06/20/18
Andy Baker to Lead Dalton State Chorus

Dr. W. Anderson (Andy) Baker, longtime choral director at Dalton High School, will join Dalton State College as choral director. ...

06/18/18
Summer Camp Designed to Improve Literacy

Dalton State’s School of Education partnered with Dug Gap Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School in the Whitfield County School System to run two literacy camps for kindergarten through middle school. ...

06/05/18
A Nontraditional Approach to a Traditional Class

Dr. Jennifer Randall, an associate professor of English, doesn’t exactly do things the traditional way in the classroom. ...

05/30/18
Preparing for Literacy Camp

Students in Dalton State’s School of Education spend time reviewing books and planning age-appropriate lessons for a literacy skills summer camp that begins next week. ...

05/16/18
Spring 2018 Dean's List

We could not be more thrilled to announce our Spring 2018 dean's list. ...

05/16/18
Spring 2018 Graduates

Click to view our complete list of Spring 2018 Graduates ...

05/15/18
Dalton State Adds Health and Wellness Degree

With the approval of a Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Wellness by the Board of Regents on Tuesday, Dalton State now offers 24 degrees. ...

05/08/18
‘Engaged and Energized:’ Colombian Achieves Dream, Graduates from Dalton State Saturday

Sanchez will be graduating Saturday with two majors – management information systems and logistics and supply chain management – and a minor in business analytics. ...

05/03/18
Dalton State Recognizes Outstanding Student Leaders

Dalton State student leaders took time out recently to celebrate outstanding leadership among students, faculty, staff, and student organizations at the 8th Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet. ...

05/02/18
Top Faculty, Staff Receive Service Awards at Dalton State

Four professors and one staff member recently received top honors at Dalton State’s annual Faculty-Staff Service Awards presentation. ...

04/27/18
Dalton State's TAC Honored

Dalton State’s Turtle Assurance Colony caretaker team was recently recognized at the Ecumenical Earth Day celebration. ...

04/27/18
Dalton State Celebrates HSI Status

Margaret Venable, president of Dalton State College, overcame bad weather, happy tears, and language challenges to welcome guests to Dalton State’s recent campus celebration in both Spanish and English. ...

04/26/18
Dalton State Honors Students for Academic Excellence

Dalton State took time out recently to honor its best and brightest students at the College’s annual Honors Convocation. ...

04/20/18
Beta Gamma Sigma Inducts New Members

Dalton State's Wright School of Business recently inducted new members into Beta Gamma Sigma. ...

04/18/18
All Invited to Dalton State HSI Celebration

The College is now officially recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. It’s an achievement to celebrate, and the community is invited to help the College do just that on Thursday, April 26 at 3:30. ...

04/18/18
First Bank of Dalton Employs Seven Students, Grads of Dalton State

The First Bank of Dalton has hired seven students and graduates from Dalton State. ...

04/18/18
Regents Approve 0% Tuition Increase for Next Academic Year

Dalton State students will pay the same tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year as the current 2017-2018 year following a vote for a zero percent tuition increase yesterday by The Georgia Board of Regents. ...

04/16/18
Birdfeeder Food Pantry Helps Curb Student Hunger

Then she learned about the Birdfeeder, a food pantry on campus that’s open to all students. Students can visit the Birdfeeder once a week to pick up groceries and hygiene items. ...

04/11/18
Dalton State Presents ‘Godspell’

'Godspell' will run nightly at 8 from Friday – Sunday April, 20-22 in the upper level of Dalton State’s Pope Student Center. ...

04/04/18
Dalton State Partners with Industry to Solve Real-World Math Problems

Math students at Dalton State are partnering with local industry to solve real-world math problems. ...

04/02/18
Book Festival Returns to Dalton State Library

Dalton State’s Derrell C. Roberts Library will host its ninth annual Book Festival next week featuring three local authors. ...

03/29/18
Dalton State Partners with GNTC on Program Pathway

Students who have earned an associate of applied science in health information management technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College can transfer seamlessly into Dalton State’s bachelor of science in health information management program. ...

03/28/18
Zell Miller’s Legacy Impacts Dalton State

Two decades later, Diego Alvarado Ruiz benefits from that vision as a HOPE Scholarship recipient at Dalton State. ...

03/21/18
Coming Home: Adam Ware to Direct Bandy Heritage Center

Dr. Adam Ware, a sixth generation native of Northwest Georgia with roots stretching back to 1840, is returning to his hometown from Orlando, Fla. to lead Dalton State’s Bandy Heritage Center of Northwest Georgia as its new director. ...

03/19/18
Campus to Close at 7:30 p.m. Today

Dalton State will close at 7:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 19, due to the threat of inclement weather. ...

03/19/18
Dalton State to Host Dada Manifesto Reading

Yambor, an associate professor of communication at Dalton State, will read from her Dada manifesto, “The Spirit of ’16: A Dada Manifesto in Support of Subversive Supremacy,” on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Derrell C. Roberts Library’s media lab. ...

03/13/18
Dalton State to House Bruner Scholarship Endowment

The scholarship endowment fund generated by The Run for John’s proceeds over the years will be moved to Dalton State College. ...

03/08/18
‘Silent Confidence:’ Freshman Emerges as Key Basketball Player in Quest for National Championship

The Roadrunners face University of the Cumberlands (Kentucky) in the first round of the NAIA National Championship on Thursday, March 15 at 9 a.m. CDT in Kansas City, Mo. ...

03/07/18
Saving Turtles: Students Receive Hands-on Experience with Endangered Species

Many endangered turtles are not often successfully bred in captivity, but during the last four years since TAC began, researchers at Dalton State have made strides in hatching turtles. ...

03/06/18
Dalton State to Host STEM Banquet for High School Students

There will be a free STEM Banquet Tuesday, March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the College’s Pope Student Center for high school juniors and seniors interested in STEM fields. ...

02/28/18
Success as a Student: Tutoring Can Help

Tutors are students who can relate to the stresses of college. They are trained on how to tutor their peers, how to recognize their needs and learning styles, and how to meet those needs. ...

02/28/18
Jazz Quintet to Perform

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Faculty Jazz Quintet will return to perform in Dalton at the Creative Arts Guild Saturday evening at 7:30. ...

02/20/18
Dalton State's Theatre for Young People Performs for Area Schools

Dalton State’s Theatre for Young People has taken a production of a children’s play on the road to local area elementary schools. ...

02/19/18
Dalton State Hosts Trombone Concert

Two trombonists will come together to perform a variety of music including contemporary brass compositions and impressionistic style pieces on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Guild. ...

02/15/18
Dalton State Summer Camps Open for Registration

Registration is now open for all camps, including the popular Creek Critters and Stream Stomp, World of Science, and Nature Exploration at Lakeshore Park. ...

02/14/18
Dalton State Receives Gift from Wacker Chemicals

Wacker’s first gift in support of scholarships will sustain two scholarships in the College’s School of Science, Technology and Mathematics in the 2018-2019 academic year. ...

02/05/18
Dalton State Continues Black History Month Commemoration

Curtis Rivers will speak on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the James E. Brown Center on campus. ...

01/29/18
Dalton State School of Education Receives Literacy Grants

Two state literacy grants awarded to Dalton State College’s School of Education will mean more books in the hands of young readers in the community. ...

01/24/18
Dalton State to Host Black History Month Speaker

The Black History Month Speaker Series at Dalton State will kick off this year with a focus on Atlanta as a “the black Mecca.” ...

01/23/18
Dalton State Golfer’s Championship Rings Recovered After Fire

After a fire destroyed Dalton State golfer Dalton Johnson’s apartment, he feared his championship rings were lost forever. ...

01/19/18
Dalton State to Host Presentation on Social Media Affecting Employment

Learn more about the lasting consequences of such posts at “Social Media: How will it Affect My Employment Search?” on Jan. 31 from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 105 of the James E. Brown Center at Dalton State. ...

01/18/18
Dalton State Main Campus to Open at Noon; Gilmer Campus to Remain Closed, Thursday, Jan. 18

Dalton State's main campus will open at noon, Thursday, Jan. 18. Gilmer campus will remain closed. ...

01/17/18
Dalton State to Open at Noon, Thursday Jan. 18

Both campuses of Dalton State College will open at noon Thursday, Jan. 18. ...

01/16/18
Dalton State Closed Wednesday, Jan. 17

Both campuses of Dalton State College are closed Wednesday, Jan. 17. ...

01/15/18
Dalton State Closed Tuesday, Jan. 16

Both campuses of Dalton State College will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16. ...

01/11/18
Dalton State Recognized for Voter Participation

The College was recently recognized in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge national awards program with a bronze seal for increasing student voter participation. ...

01/10/18
Dalton State to Host “Out of this World” Homecoming 2018

This year’s public festivities kick off Jan. 24 and wrap up at the 2018 homecoming basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. against Martin Methodist College. ...

01/08/18
Dalton State Closed Monday, Jan. 8

Both campuses of Dalton State will remain closed Monday, Jan. 8. ...

01/04/18
Dalton State to Host MLK Day Event

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dalton State will host a discussion and viewing of a documentary that showcases a black man who makes friends with members of the Ku Klux Klan. ...

12/15/17
Fall 2017 Graduates

We're proud of our graduates! For a complete list of Fall 2017 graduates, click here. ...

12/15/17
Fall 2017 Dean's List

Wondering if you made the Fall 2017 dean's list? Click here to find out. ...

12/14/17
Student Health Center Named for White

A reception was recently held in his honor where it was announced that the health center would bear Ken White’s name. ...

12/14/17
Free Admission to Be Given to Fans with Canned Food Donation

Fans of the Roadrunner basketball team can get free admission to the Jan. 6 game for helping a worthy cause. ...

12/13/17
Schwenn’s Portrait Unveiled

Dr. John Schwenn's official presidential portrait was unveiled in Westcott. ...

12/12/17
Tennessee Students Eligible for In-State Tuition at Dalton State

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved Dalton State to extend in-state tuition to eligible residents of Tennessee beginning with the spring 2018 semester. ...

12/07/17
From Destruction to Diploma: Haitian Earthquake Survivor Graduating from Dalton State

Thirty-five seconds. That’s all it took for Handel Estivene’s world to crumble around him. ...

12/06/17
Scholarship Established for Beloved Professor

The family of the late Dr. Kris Barton establish a scholarship in his memory. ...

12/05/17
College Observatory to Be Site for Meteor Shower Viewing

The Dalton State Observatory will be the site of a public viewing of the Dec. 13 Geminid Meteor Shower, an annual celestial event in which hundreds of meteors are visible streaking across the night sky. ...

12/04/17
Impact of Hydrofracking Discussed at Dalton State

Hydrofracking, the method of injecting pressurized water, chemicals, and sand into underground shale for the purpose of extracting trapped natural gas, can cause a host of environmental problems if not properly regulated. ...

11/30/17
Soaring Toward Success: Class Prepares Students to be Entrepreneurs with Cutthroat Competition

Five groups in Dr. Allen Curreri’s class participated in a competition proposing business ideas such as a nightclub, an entertainment lounge, and a binge-watching café. ...

11/29/17
Concentration Helps Students Enter Film Industry

The partnership between Dalton State and Georgia Film Academy allows him to stay near family while still pursuing a career in the film industry. ...

11/28/17
Professors Awarded Grants to Help Affordability

Once again Dalton State faculty members are helping hold down education costs by developing low cost and no cost alternatives to costly textbooks. ...

11/22/17
Impact of Hydrofracking to Be Topic of Public Program

The impact of hydrofracking for the extraction of natural gas will be the topic of a public program hosted by the League of Women Voters and Dalton State College Wednesday, Nov. 29 beginning at 7 p.m. ...

11/21/17
Dalton State Presents Final Concerts for Fall 2017

With the end of the fall semester in sight, Dalton State concerts are wrapping up with two final performances. ...

11/20/17
Criminal Justice Professor Honored for Domestic Violence Education

Natalie Johnson, associate professor of criminal justice at Dalton State, was recently awarded the Betty Higgins Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Award for the work she does in the community. ...

11/16/17
Wright School of Business Celebrates Groundbreaking on Renovation, Expansion

The Wrights gathered with approximately 200 members of Roadrunner Nation on Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the renovation and expansion of Gignilliat Memorial Hall, which will house the Wright School of Business. ...

11/13/17
Dalton State to Break Ground on New Wright School of Business

Dalton State will break ground on a new building for the Wright School of Business Thursday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. ...

11/13/17
Simulation Lab Prepares Health Professions Students for Jobs

The simulation lab is designed to prepare health professions students for just about any situation they may face in clinical practice, and later, in the workplace. ...

11/09/17
Dalton State to Present Classic Romantic Comedy

The play "Bus Stop" will run nightly Wednesday to Saturday, Nov. 15 to 18, at 7:30 in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

11/09/17
Gilmer Center Offers Students Positive Atmosphere

The Gilmer Center, located in the heart of downtown Ellijay, provides a way for students in Gilmer, Fannin, Pickens, and surrounding counties to take core classes close to home. ...

11/08/17
Venable Named to HACU Governing Board

Dr. Margaret H. Venable, president of Dalton State College, has been named to the governing board of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. ...

11/06/17
A Challenging Transition: Veterans Find Safe Space to Learn

Despite the challenges veterans often face after leaving the service, they say Dalton State provides them with a safe environment to learn and grow. ...

11/03/17
Dalton State Hispanic Enrollment Tops 25%

After hovering around the 25 percent mark for the last several semesters, Dalton State’s enrollment of Hispanic students vaulted to 26.8 percent this fall, qualifying the College for Hispanic Serving Institution. ...

11/03/17
Mobile Vet Center Coming to Dalton State

Dalton State College will host a Mobile Vet Center, an outreach of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

11/02/17
Wright School of Business Discusses Big Data

The latest edition of Dalton State’s Wright School of Business’ Business Analytics is now available. ...

11/02/17
Band to Perform Pops Concert

The Dalton/Whitfield Community Band will perform Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Northwest Whitefield High School. It is free and open to the public. ...

11/01/17
‘Adding to the Scholarly Conversation:’ Journal Publishes Students’ Research on English Language

Two English students were recently published in a peer-reviewed journal. ...

10/26/17
Dalton State Receives Scholarship from Residents of Royal Oaks

Dalton State College students have some new donors behind them thanks to a series of recent gifts from residents of the Royal Oaks Retirement Community. ...

10/26/17
Dalton State to Host Contest to Celebrate Trivia Book Publication

You are invited to assemble a team and enter the Dalton State trivia contest to be held Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in Pope Student Center to celebrate the publication of “The Dalton State Trivia Book.” ...

10/25/17
DSC Professor to Speak on Lingering Impact of Vietnam War

America’s relationship with the Vietnam War, both during and after the conflict, is a complicated one and will be discussed by Dr. Susan Eastman in a book talk Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the College’s Roberts Library. ...

10/20/17
Dalton State to Host Fall Activities

Join Dalton State College this month for spooky fun for the whole family with the Fall Family Festival and Literary Spooktacular. ...

10/18/17
Dalton State to host “Flora, Fauna, and Flute” Concert

“Flora, Fauna, and Flute” will be Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the College’s Goodroe Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. ...

10/11/17
Roberts Library to Host Book Talk with Local Author

A book talk featuring Janie Dempsey Watts is Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in Dalton State’s Roberts Library. ...

10/05/17
Dalton State to Host Meet the Candidates Event

The public has a chance to meet those running in the upcoming local election during Dalton State College’s Meet the Candidates Event in the Pope Student Center on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m. ...

10/04/17
Dalton State Music Faculty to Perform

Dalton State’s experienced and accomplished music faculty will perform in concert for the public next week. ...

10/02/17
‘Spread Kindness:’ English Class Adopts Houston School Hit by Hurricane

Christy Ayars adopted a class at East Early College High School in Houston, Texas, which was under approximately one foot of water following the hurricane. ...

09/28/17
Dalton State Receives Gift from Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Bank recently made a $10,000 gift to the Dalton State Foundation in support of student scholarships. ...

09/28/17
Dalton State to Host Inland Port Presentation

The public is invited to attend the free, hour-long session on the inland port on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. in Goodroe Auditorium. ...

09/27/17
Charter Faculty Pose for Photo

Monday night six of those original faculty and staff members came back together to commemorate the College’s 50th year during a celebration of that anniversary. ...

09/26/17
‘Part of the Family:’ Dalton State Celebrates 50 Years

It was a night of reminiscing, enjoying the present, and looking to the future at Dalton State Monday as the College celebrated its 50th year as an institution. ...

09/21/17
Dalton State Adds More Courses to Fall Semester

It’s not too late to sign up for fall classes at Dalton State. ...

09/21/17
Then and Now: Faculty and Staff Recreate Original Photo

When Dalton State opened in the fall of 1967, the charter faculty and staff gathered for a photo to commemorate the occasion outside the upper level of the Pope Student Center. ...

09/20/17
Dalton State Hosts ACE Fellow

A high quality education at an affordable rate is one reason Dr. Brian Lucas chose to spend his professional fellowship at Dalton State College. ...

09/15/17
Dalton State to Host Horn and Piano Concert

“A Time and Place,” will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. ...

09/15/17
Dalton State to Celebrate 50th with Food, Fun, Fireworks

Put on your bellbottoms and tie dye and join Dalton State as it celebrates its first half century with food, fun, and fireworks Monday, Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. on the bell tower quad. ...

09/14/17
National Leadership Honor Society Chartered

Dalton State recently chartered a chapter of national leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa, with 62 members. ...

09/13/17
Dalton State’s 2016 Regional Economic Impact Up 13%; Tops $136 Million

For the second straight year Dalton State College posted double digit growth in its economic impact on Northwest Georgia. ...

09/13/17
Dalton State Hosts Constitution Day

The complex issue of immigration and the responsibilities and privilege of U.S. citizenship will be explored in a documentary screening and panel discussion at Dalton State College, Tuesday, Sept. 19. ...

09/07/17
Dalton State Professor Wins Georgia Author of the Year Award

Dr. Marsha Mathews, a professor of English at Dalton State College, recently won the Georgia Author of the Year Award for her poetry collection, “Growing Up with Pigtails.” ...

09/07/17
Marilyn Helms Named Dalton State Business Dean

Dr. Marilyn Helms, a professor of supply chain management at Dalton State, has been named dean of the College’s Wright School of Business. ...

08/29/17
Spoken Word Artist and Musician to Perform at Dalton State

Poet and musician, Christian Collier will perform at Dalton State’s Roberts Library, on, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. ...

08/29/17
Preserving History

Several retirees, and a few current longtime employees, are gathering periodically in Robert’s Library to go through the nostalgic task of identifying who is photographed and what event was captured. ...

08/25/17
Solar Express Roars into Englewood, Tennessee

On Monday, Dalton State’s Solar Express rolled into Englewood, swelling the tiny Tennessee town’s population by 10 percent as students, faculty, staff, and townsfolk enjoyed Englewood’s front row seat to the Great American Eclipse. ...

08/24/17
Dalton State Among First Worldwide to Successfully Breed Rare Tortoise Species

Serrated hinge-back tortoises were bred successfully at Dalton State, one of the first times that has happened in captivity with this species. ...

08/24/17
‘Dalton Gets a College:’ Historians to Speak on Early Days of Dalton State

Dr. Jim Burran, along with Dr. John Hutcheson, will give a lecture titled “Dalton Gets a College” on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. in room 105 of the James E. Brown Center. ...

08/22/17
‘The College was a Gift:’ Colleagues Remember Original Faculty Member

Dr. Terry Christie wasn’t just one of the first hires at a brand new college in the 1960s. He quickly became a pillar of Dalton State College. ...

08/16/17
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes 17 new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

08/09/17
Dalton State Receives Gift from Bank of America

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has made a gift to the Dalton State Foundation in support of student scholarships. ...

08/03/17
Dalton State Turns 50 Years Old

Though the name and many other things about Dalton State College have changed in the last 50 years, the core values have not. ...

07/31/17
Dalton State Plans Solar Eclipse Program, Field Trip

Dalton State has planned an educational program as well as a field trip to see the eclipse live and in person. ...

07/19/17
Dalton State Receives New Scholarship Endowment from Alumna

The Barbara ’76 and Ron Shiffler Scholarship in Accounting and Finance has been established for students majoring in the two disciplines in Dalton State’s Wright School of Business. ...

07/17/17
Dalton State Golfer Earns Exemption for PGA Tournament

In only his freshman year, Lee will play in the Barbasol Championship in Alabama, which is a stop on the PGA Tour. ...

07/12/17
Inland Port Discussed by Wright School of Business

The inland port is the focus of a recent special edition of Dalton State’s Wright School of Business’ Business Analytics. ...

07/10/17
Dalton State Remembers Sis Brown

Dalton State has lost a special friend, champion, and benefactor with the July 8 passing of Mary M. “Sis” Brown. ...

06/20/17
School of Education Recognized for Literacy Work

Dalton State College’s School of Education was recently recognized for the school’s work in promoting literacy in the community. ...

06/14/17
Dalton State Foundation Establishes Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Local Broadcaster

The Dalton State Foundation recently established a scholarship endowment in memory of the late Ron Arnold, a local media personality. ...

06/01/17
Dalton State Golfer Receives Jack Nicklaus Award

SM Lee was one of only a handful of college golfers named a 2017 recipient of the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award. ...

05/30/17
Dalton State Receives Gift from Cohutta Banking Company

The Cohutta Banking Company has made a gift to the Dalton State Foundation in support of student scholarships. ...

05/25/17
Phi Alpha Inducts New Members

The social work honor society, Phi Alpha, recently inducted several students. ...

05/24/17
Open Source Textbooks Contribute to College Affordability

One key way faculty members contribute is by collaborating to create open educational resources for their students allowing them to avoid buying costly textbooks for some classes. ...

05/24/17
Roberts Library Hosts Summer of Geeky Fun

If you long to live in the Shire or attend Hogwarts or you’d volunteer as tribute, Dalton State’s LibraryCon is the place to be this summer. ...

05/22/17
Spring 2017 Dean's List

Did you make the Spring 2017 Dean's List? ...

05/22/17
Beta Chi Nu Inducts New Members

Beta Chi Nu inducted new members recently. ...

05/17/17
Dalton State Graduates Largest Class

More than 450 students graduated. ...

05/09/17
‘A Whirlwind:’ England to Graduate as Triple Major

Max England didn’t attend Dalton State with plans to stay more than a year, much less become Student Government Association president and graduate as a triple major. ...

05/08/17
Phi Alpha Theta Holds Induction

Dalton State history students were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, ...

05/05/17
Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards

Faculty and staff receive this year's Foundation Excellence Awards ...

05/03/17
Dalton State Recognized Outstanding Student Leaders

Dalton State student leaders took time out recently to celebrate outstanding leadership among students, faculty, staff, and student organizations at the 7th Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet. ...

05/03/17
Dalton State Foundation Awards 178 Scholarships

The Dalton State Foundation awarded 178 scholarships at its annual Scholarship Day recently. ...

04/28/17
EPA Chemist Speaks at Dalton State

Dr. Ann Richard, a computational chemist researcher with the Environmental Protection Agency, spent several hours at Dalton State recently telling industry leaders and science students about her work with the EPA. ...

04/25/17
Dalton State Honors Students for Academic Excellence

Dalton State took time out recently to honor its best and brightest students at the College’s 42nd annual Honors Convocation. ...

04/20/17
Mashburn Hall Suites, Rooms Available for Rent

Dalton State could be an ideal location for camps or conferences looking for overnight accommodations. ...

04/19/17
Regents Approve 2% Tuition Increase for Dalton State

The Georgia Board of Regents Tuesday approved a 2 percent tuition increase for Dalton State College for fiscal year 2018. ...

04/14/17
School of Business Namesake Honored

Lamar Wright was inducted as this year’s honorary member of Beta Gamma Sigma at Dalton State. ...

04/13/17
Beta Gamma Sigma Inducts New Members

Dalton State's School of Business recently inducted new members into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society that provides the highest recognition for business students around the world. ...

04/12/17
Dalton/Whitfield Community Band to Perform

The concert will be Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Northwest Whitfield High School. ...

04/11/17
Honeybees Make Dalton State Home

Dalton State College is home to upwards of 14,000 new residents after two honeybee hives were colonized on campus this week. ...

04/10/17
Jaudon Named Dalton State Athletic Director

Nine months after being brought on board to shepherd Dalton State’s athletic program through a period of transition and reorganization, Jon Jaudon has been named the permanent athletic director. ...

04/06/17
Coach Ingle Named Coach of the Year

Dalton State's Tony Ingle is the 2017 recipient of the Don Meyer Coach of the Year award. ...

04/05/17
Dalton State Receives Gift from Dalton Civitan Club

The Dalton Civitan Club made a gift to the Dalton State Foundation in support of student scholarships recently. ...

04/05/17
Funding Approved for Sequoya Hall Renovation

After nearly 50 years, Dalton State’s oldest classroom building will get a facelift. ...

03/29/17
Dalton State Continues American Chestnut Conservation Efforts

Dalton State is the home to 10 new American chestnut trees after volunteers planted them along College Drive this week. ...

03/28/17
Dalton State Presents Local, Original Civil War Play

A tale centering around the Battle Above the Clouds in the Civil War is the subject of Dalton State College’s spring play. ...

03/27/17
Concert Series Continues with Trio Performance

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. ...

03/27/17
Health Initiative Under Way

In an attempt to maintain a positive well-being and encourage healthy habits, the college’s employees are participating in the University of Georgia’s HealthTrails Challenge. ...

03/23/17
Ruffin Honored for Academic Success

Ruffin was named a 2016-2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete by the NAIA. ...

03/14/17
Dalton State Website to Stream NAIA Tournament

Dalton State will be live-streaming the NAIA National Championship tournament via the NAIA Network at daltonstate.edu. ...

03/13/17
Romance Writer, Local Poet to Be Featured at Book Festival

Dalton State welcomes two female authors, one a poet and the other a bestselling writer of contemporary romance, as featured artists at this year’s Eighth Annual Book Festival to be observed at Roberts Library April 3 and 4. ...

03/06/17
Rally Round the Roadrunners

There will be a bonfire pep rally to build excitement and cheer the basketball team on on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Mashburn Hall on Dalton State’s campus. ...

02/24/17
First Deep Space Images Received from New Observatory

Dalton State has begun collecting images of this nebula through the 24-inch reflecting telescope recently installed in the College’s observatory. ...

02/20/17
Vanquishing the Darkness: Student Aspires to be a Light to Campus

Gregory Printup stands on the corner of Memorial near the student center during times it’s busiest with students walking. He greets students, shakes their hands, waves, asks their names, and encourages them. ...

02/20/17
Piano and Winds Concert Planned at Dalton State

Two pieces will be the focus of the Expedition Chamber Winds concert on Wednesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium at Dalton State. ...

02/15/17
STEM Students to Receive a GPA Boost

Beginning fall semester there will be more incentive for students who take rigorous science, technology, pre-engineering, and mathematics classes at Dalton State. ...

02/14/17
Dalton State to Host African-American Trivia Night

All are invited to test their knowledge of African-American history, culture, entertainment, and sports in a trivia competition at Dalton State Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the College’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

01/31/17
Dalton State to Commemorate Black History Month

“The National Political Impact of Physician L.A. Nixon” is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium on campus. ...

01/26/17
Dalton State Athletics Announces Reorganization Plan

Dalton State College will cut four NAIA-sponsored sports teams, the cheerleading program, add one sport, and scale back two others as it reorganizes its intercollegiate athletics program into one it can afford to maintain. ...

01/25/17
Contemporary Pianist to Perform at Dalton State

Pianist Kris Carlisle will perform preludes from contemporary composers on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Goodroe Auditorium. ...

01/11/17
Dalton State Adds High-Demand Logistics Degree

With the approval of the Bachelor in Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management by the Board of Regents on Wednesday, Dalton State now offers 23 bachelor degrees. ...

01/10/17
Dalton State Invites Community to ‘Paint Town Blue and Silver'

Homecoming activities are the first of a yearlong schedule of events commemorating Dalton State’s 50th anniversary. ...

01/05/17
Fall 2016 Dean's List

Wondering if you made the Fall 2016 dean's list? Click here to find out. ...

12/16/16
Fall 2016 Graduates

We're proud of our graduates! For a complete list of Fall 2016 graduates, click here. ...

12/15/16
Local artist paints new Dalton State mural downtown

The mural, sponsored by Dalton State College Athletics, depicts athletes playing tennis, soccer, basketball, cross country, golf, and volleyball and cheerleading. ...

12/14/16
DSC Students Do Well by Doing Good

Dalton State students are doing well by doing good, and in the process are learning to be productive, contributing members of a global society. ...

12/14/16
Athlete Recognized for Academic Success

Cole Thornton is only a sophomore but he’s pulling ahead as a role model in athletics and in the classroom. ...

12/13/16
Dalton State Graduate Found Sense of Belonging in School

Nubia Ruiz graduates Thursday with her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. ...

12/05/16
Residential Life Director Remembered for Compassion, Encouragement

Natalie Bates, 32, lost her battle with leukemia ...

11/22/16
Industrial Chemistry Program Prepares Students for Local Workforce

With the help and input from local industry, Dalton State has created an industrial chemistry program within the chemistry major that focuses on making sure students are job-ready when they graduate. ...

11/21/16
Psi Chi Inducts New Members

Psi Chi is open to psychology majors and minors. ...

11/14/16
‘The Heart of a Nurse:’ Nursing Student Called to NICU

Seth Owen, a nurse in the NICU at Hamilton Medical Center, will graduate with his bachelor’s of science degree in nursing from Dalton State in ...

11/11/16
Dalton State Continues Fall Concert Series with ‘Classics with a Jazz Tinge’

“Classics with a Jazz Tinge” is on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Guild. ...

11/09/16
Dalton State Enrollment Continues to Rise

For the second consecutive year and the fourth consecutive semester, enrollment at Dalton State has continued to rise. ...

11/03/16
Dalton State to Offer Autism Endorsement

Dalton State's School of Education will now offer an autism spectrum disorder endorsement. ...

10/27/16
Brass Quintet to Serenade Dalton

The Midtown Brass Quintet will perform, “Brass Menagerie,” a free concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Dalton on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. ...

10/26/16
Dalton State to present ‘Christmas Belles’

Performances of 'Christmas Belles' are Nov. 16-19 at 7 nightly in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

10/21/16
Venable Inaugurated as Fifth President of Dalton State

Dr. Margaret Venable received the presidential medallion investing in her the power of the presidency of Dalton State College. ...

10/20/16
Health Professions Celebrates Grand Opening

The School of Health Professions celebrated the grand opening of its new space Wednesday afternoon. ...

10/17/16
Radiologic Technology Program Mourns Loss

Cindy Fisher, the clinical coordinator and lecturer in radiologic technology, passed away Friday. ...

10/12/16
Dalton State’s School of Business Named for Donor and Alumnus

C. Lamar Wright and his wife, Ann, have donated $5 million to the School of Business which is now named for them. ...

10/11/16
Margaret Venable to Be Inaugurated as Dalton State’s Fifth President

The public is invited to attend a special ceremony in the history of Dalton State College where Dr. Margaret Venable will officially be inaugurated as the fifth president of the College. ...

10/07/16
Dalton State Athletics Seeks Financial Sustainability

Dalton State College will scale back its Intercollegiate Athletics program due to budget shortfalls, cutting two to four sports teams. ...

09/29/16
A Split-Second Decision: Criminal Justice Majors Experience Police Simulation

Students in Dr. Natalie Johnson’s Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice class visited the police department to learn more about the use of force and when deadly force is warranted and lawful. ...

09/22/16
Dalton State Named School with Lowest Student Loan Debt

Most students who graduate from Dalton State do so with little or no student loan debt. The website lendedu.com recently named Dalton State as leaving students with the lowest student loan debt. ...

09/20/16
Telling Untold Stories: Project Focuses on Black Veterans

A partnership between an education class at Dalton State, a class at Morris Innovative High School, and the Emery Center will document local black veterans' stories. ...

09/15/16
Student Center Renovation Complete

In the last year, the student center has undergone a renovation to make the space more usable and more conducive to students’ needs. ...

09/13/16
Prejudice or Progress to be the Topic of Constitution Day

Matt Hipps, associate professor of political science at Dalton State, will speak on “The Racial State of America: Prejudice or Progress” on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

09/12/16
Solo Pianist to Perform at Dalton State

Pianist Jerico Vasquez will perform on campus Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium. ...

09/09/16
New York Times Bestselling Author Speaks to Class at Dalton State

Susan Dennard, a Dalton author and former marine biologist, spoke to an advanced creative writing course at Dalton State this week. ...

09/06/16
Professor Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and a ‘Funasium’

A conference room was was dedicated to Dr. Kris Barton's memory. ...

08/22/16
‘High Impact Practices’ Translate to Student Success

Five Dalton State faculty and staff members recently attended the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ High Impact Practices Institute on the campus at UCLA. ...

08/18/16
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes 14 new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

08/17/16
‘Reptiles Stole My Heart:’ Dalton State Grad Lands Job at Tennessee Aquarium

Mathis, who graduated from Dalton State in the fall of 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in biology, now works at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tenn., where she cares for nearly 200 reptiles and amphibians. ...

08/16/16
Dalton State Continues Efforts at Lakeshore Wetland

After five years of turtle surveys at Lakeshore Park, researchers believe they have enough data to begin making educated estimates of the turtle population there. ...

08/12/16
Dance Video Turns Lemons into Lemonade

What started with Dalton’s inclusion on a list of America’s Most Stressed-Out Cities has ended with a viral video that has the manufacturing town getting down to the beat of Justin Timberlake. ...

08/12/16
Dalton State Unveils Refreshed Bell Tower Logo

Dalton State College has unveiled a new brand mark that will soon begin appearing on materials promoting the College. ...

08/10/16
Carpet Capital Cuts a Rug

Dalton State’s Office of Marketing and Communications produced a video, the Dalton Community LIFT Project, which will launch around 11 a.m. Thursday on Facebook. ...

07/28/16
Dalton State Remains One of Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation

For the sixth consecutive year, Dalton State has been named one of the most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education. ...

07/11/16
Dalton State Trail System Named

The hiking trails at Dalton State College have been an asset to the community for several years. And now, they have a name. ...

07/05/16
Dalton State Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Residence Hall

There will be a ribbon cutting and open house for Mashburn Hall on Thursday, July 21 at 10 a.m. This will provide all members of Roadrunner Nation and the Dalton community a chance to tour the new building. ...

06/30/16
‘A Godsend:’ Dalton State Graduate Continues to Improve Community

Malisa Cawood's background at the College and her time in Ethiopia contribute to the success she has had now as a fifth-grade teacher at City Park Elementary in Dalton Public Schools. ...

06/09/16
Dalton State Names Interim Athletic Director

Jon Jaudon, a senior professional and executive with 30 years’ experience, has been named interim athletic director for Dalton State effect ...

06/07/16
Observatory Should be Complete This Year

On Monday night, a contract was signed by the Whitfield County School System to allow Dalton State to build an observatory on property at Beaverdale Elementary. ...

06/02/16
Dalton State to Host Adult Learner Open House

Adult learners interested in going back to college to earn a degree started years ago, or maybe never at all, are invited to attend Dalton State’s Adult Learner Open House Thursday, June 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

06/02/16
Roberts Library Hosts a ‘Summer of Mystery’

Local fans of mysteries and thrillers are invited to participate in Dalton State’s “Summer of Mystery” featuring a series of book talks by librarians and faculty members and culminating with a murder mystery at the library. ...

05/24/16
Dalton State Website Wins Awards

Not only has Dalton State’s new website streamlined how Roadrunners find information, but it has been recognized three times now for the sleek redesign. ...

05/23/16
Spring 2016 Dean's List

Did you make the 2016 Dean's List? Click to find out who all made the cut. ...

05/17/16
Approximately 450 Graduate from Dalton State

Dalton State College awarded approximately 450 degrees and certificates at the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony. ...

05/12/16
Dalton State Foundation Receives Endowment Gift from American Legion Post 112

The Dalton State Foundation received a gift in support of the Foundation’s endowment from the local American Legion Post 112. ...

05/12/16
Dalton State’s 2015 Regional Economic Impact Up 12%; Tops $120 Million

Dalton State College remains a significant economic driver for Northwest Georgia, pumping more than $120 million into the regional economy last year and supporting more than 1,400 jobs. ...

05/10/16
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Approved by Board of Regents

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today approved Dalton State College’s application to offer a bachelor of arts degree in communication, bringing to 22 the number of four-year degrees offered by the College. ...

05/06/16
Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards

Faculty and staff members were given excellence awards from the Dalton State Foundation. ...

05/06/16
‘A Tremendous Influence:’ Beloved Professor Remembered for Positive Impact

Dr. Kris Barton died unexpectedly this week, leaving the Roadrunner community in mourning just days before graduation. ...

05/05/16
Dalton State’s Showcase Features Student Work

The College’s Fourth Annual Student Scholarship Showcase featured students representing the College’s Schools of Liberal Arts, Business, Health Professions, Education, and Science, Technology, and Mathematics. ...

05/04/16
Different Paths, Same Destination: Graduation is Here

They are five students whose paths converged at Dalton State College. Each will receive a degree at the College’s Commencement ceremony Saturday morning. ...

05/02/16
Dr. Patricia Chute Named VPAA at Dalton State

Dr. Patricia Chute, dean of the School of Health Professions at New York Institute of Technology, has been named vice president for Academic Affairs at Dalton State College effective July 25. ...

04/29/16
Dalton State Awards Exemplary Students, Faculty, and Staff

Twenty-six of Dalton State’s students, faculty, staff, and student organizations were recently honored with awards at the Sixth Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet. ...

04/27/16
Dalton State Honors Students’ Academic Achievements

Dalton State’s top students were recently honored at the College’s 41st Annual Honors Convocation. ...

04/19/16
Beta Gamma Sigma Inducts New Members

Beta Gamma Sigma recently inducted new members. ...

04/14/16
Saving The Earth with Dalton State

In coordination with the worldwide celebration of Earth Day, Dalton State’s Environmental Club invites all fellow humans to engage in learning about the earth. ...

04/13/16
Tuition at Dalton State to Remain the Same

Students at Dalton State will see no increase in tuition from this year to the 2016-2017 academic year. ...

04/08/16
Dalton State presents Musical Programs This Spring

The Dalton/Whifield Community Band performs on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Northwest Whitfield High School. ...

04/05/16
Part of His Being: Jose Gonzales Has Unlimited Compassion

Jose Gonzales gives many children what is missing from their lives – a positive male role model and a chance to be a kid. ...

04/01/16
Athletic Director Waugh to Leave Dalton State

Derek Waugh, the first full-time athletic director at Dalton State College, has accepted a position to serve as president and CEO of a state-wide organization in athletics. ...

03/29/16
Magical Comedian to Perform at Dalton State

Dalton State will host Michael Kent, comedian and magician, on Monday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. ...

03/29/16
Rock the Block with Dalton State

It’s Spring Fling at Dalton State College, and the community is invited to come and enjoy the Rock the Block Music Festival Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. ...

03/21/16
Dalton State presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

'Much Ado About Nothing' performed by Dalton State students on campus in the Goodroe Auditorium from Wednesday, March 30 to Saturday, April 2. ...

03/17/16
Dalton State Hosts Summer Camp Fun for Kids

Exciting new activities for kids who are interested in exploring science, mathematics, technology, literature, and art will be offered at Dalton State this summer. ...

03/16/16
‘Our Time to Shine:’ Dalton State Expands Astronomy Program

With the forthcoming observatory and new telescopes being added to Dalton State’s School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, students will soon have the opportunity to experience astronomy in a whole new way. ...

03/14/16
Author Ashley Callahan Featured at Annual Book Festival

Ashley Callahan is the featured author for the annual Dalton State College Book Festival on March 23 at Roberts Library. She will discuss her book at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ...

03/01/16
Ambassadors a Gateway for New Students

Student ambassadors give tours to prospective students. ...

02/24/16
Students Volunteer to Help People with Taxes

Dalton State students are volunteering to help people prepare their taxes for free. ...

02/18/16
Dalton State to Screen ‘The Anonymous People’

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Dalton State College will host a free screening of the 2013 documentary film, “The Anonymous People” about the daily walk of recovery. ...

02/18/16
‘A Great Fit for Dalton State:’ Deshawn Ruffin Shines on and off Basketball Court

Deshawn Ruffin is the one on the bus with the light on reading while the team is traveling back to campus late at night from a game. He’s the one that stays in the library longer than the team’s required hours. ...

02/15/16
Dalton State Hosts Basketball Fundraiser as Part of Homecoming Week

The game between Dalton State alumni and faculty/staff will be on Saturday, February 20, at 1 p.m. in Bandy Gymnasium on campus. ...

02/15/16
Janie Watts Book Talk at Dalton State

Janie Watts, a first place winning writer, will speak on her newest novel ‘Return to Taylor’s Crossing’ Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Derrell C. Roberts Library at Dalton State College. ...

02/12/16
Dalton State Hosts 3rd Annual Roadrunner Runaround

The 5K Roadrunner Runaround, scheduled for April 2 at 9 a.m. at Dalton State, benefits a cross country scholarship. ...

02/11/16
Dalton State School of Business Maintains Elite Accreditation

Dalton State’s School of Business was recently reaccredited by the AACSB International. ...

02/10/16
Dalton State to Open at 10 a.m. Wednesday

Both campuses of Dalton State will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday due to road conditions ...

02/10/16
Final Beam Placed on Mashburn Hall

With the placement of the final beam, Winter Construction topped out the new residence hall scheduled to open in 2016 at Dalton State College. ...

02/09/16
Dalton State Hosts Flute and Tuba Concert

Ronda Benson Ford, on flute, and Bill Pritchard, on tuba, will perform on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

02/09/16
Dalton State Closing at 6 p.m. Tuesday

Dalton State is closing at 6 p.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather ...

02/08/16
Dalton State to Host Valentine’s Date Night

There will be a free concert and dessert Valentine’s date night at Dalton State on Thursday evening. ...

01/28/16
‘Birth of Cool’ Jazz Concert to be Performed

The 'Birth of Cool' Jazz concert, co-hosted by the Creative Arts Guild and Dalton State College, is on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Guild. ...

01/22/16
Dalton State to Close at Noon Friday

Both the main campus and Gilmer campus of Dalton State College will close at noon today (Friday). ...

01/21/16
Dalton State Hosts Black History Month Events

Speakers will explore different aspects of black history each Tuesday in February at 7 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium of Dalton State. ...

01/19/16
UPDATE: Gilmer Campus Opens at 10 Thursday; Main Campus Operating on Regular Schedule

Gilmer campus opens at 10 Thursday; Main campus operating on regular schedule ...

01/15/16
Fall 2015 Deans List

Did you make the list? Click here to see all of your fellow Roadrunners who made the Fall 2015 Dean's List. ...

01/14/16
More than 300 Graduate from Dalton State

Dalton State College awarded more than 300 degrees and certificates at the Fall 2015 Commencement ceremony. Those receiving their degree and certificate for fall and summer semesters were..... ...

01/11/16
Endangered Turtles Reproduce at Dalton State

An endangered turtle in Dalton State's Turtle Assurance Colony laid five eggs last week. ...

01/06/16
Renovations Underway at Student Center

Renovations are underway at Dalton State’s Pope Student Center, bringing the vintage 1975 interior into the 21st century. ...

12/16/15
Casino Gambling, Anti-Branding Explored in Business Newsletter

The impact of proposed legislation to legalize casino gambling is just one of several topics explored in the Fall 2015 issue of Business Analytics, a semi-annual publication from Dalton State’s Center for Economic Research and Entrepreneurship. ...

12/15/15
"Dalton State Chose Me"

Larry Smith, a 25-year-old Dalton State student, has learned his life is about the journey and the impact he can make while traveling whatever road he may cross. ...

11/20/15
Dalton State Singers to Perform Dec. 1

The Dalton State Singers will perform Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. ...

11/19/15
Living a Dream: Dalton State Nursing Student Works for LIFE FORCE

Dalton State nursing student Joey Bartenfield is living out his dream as a flight nurse for LIFE FORCE. ...

11/16/15
“The Birth of Roadrunner Nation” Screened Twice Thursday

A documentary following the team’s road journey to the National Championship, “The Birth of Roadrunner Nation: The Movie,” will be screened twice on Thursday. ...

11/02/15
Dalton State Social Work Students Help Make a Difference

Dalton State Social Work students helped 'Make a Difference' at the Murray County Developmental Center. ...

10/28/15
Dalton State to Perform Historical Play

'The White Rose' will be performed at Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium Nov. 11-14 at 7 nightly. ...

10/27/15
Dalton State’s Birdfeeder Food Pantry Wins Service Award

For contributing to a nurturing environment, which in turn helps students be more successful, the Birdfeeder was recently awarded the Chancellor’s Service Excellence Gold Service Award for Outstanding Student Improvement. ...

10/22/15
Impacting the Lives of Students

What hasn’t changed is the fact that we still offer one of the most affordable, high quality college educations available. Nevertheless, many of our students still need financial assistance. ...

10/20/15
Dalton State’s Waugh to Participate in Leadership Georgia

Dalton State Athletic Director Derek Waugh was recently selected to participate in Leadership Georgia. ...

10/19/15
Dalton State Hosts Shape Note Singing Event

Dalton State hosts an evening of shape note singing Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ...

10/16/15
‘Supplying a Trained Workforce:’ Dalton State’s New Degree Reflects Collaboration

The College’s 21st bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Scientific Technology with a concentration in chemistry, should help meet the needs of local businesses and industry. ...

10/14/15
Stylist to Biologist: Dalton State Student Changed by College

MaryAnn McBrayer's life was transformed at Dalton State ...

10/13/15
L’Abri String Ensemble to Perform at Dalton State

The L’Abri String Ensemble will play Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodroe Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. ...

10/13/15
Southern Author Selleck to Speak at Dalton State

Southern author Cassie Dandridge Selleck will speak about her book, “The Pecan Man,” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Roberts Library. ...

10/06/15
Delta Chi Fraternity Organizes at Dalton State

A Dalton State chapter of the national fraternity Delta Chi was recently organized. The fraternity promotes friendship, develops character, advances justice, and assists in the acquisition of a sound education. ...

10/01/15
Countertenor, Dalton Native to Perform at Dalton State

Adrin Akins, a Dalton native and countertenor, returns home for a concert at Dalton State Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ...

09/23/15
Dalton State Receives Seashell Collection

The School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics recently received several thousands of shells, as well as other nautical items such as a glass sponge, that students and faculty can utilize for research. ...

09/17/15
Dalton State’s Mothman: James Adams Shares His Passion for Moths

James Adams shares his passion for moths at Dalton State. ...

09/16/15
‘A Perfect Fit:’ Venable Becomes Fifth President of Dalton State

The Roadrunner Nation welcomes Dr. Margaret Venable as the fifth president of Dalton State. ...

09/15/15
Dr. Margaret Venable Named President of Dalton State College

Dr. Margaret Venable has been named the fifth president of Dalton State. ...

09/14/15
Dalton State Greek Life | AOII Bid Day

Have you ever wondered what the atmosphere is like on AOII bid day? Wonder no more after checking out this video. Go Roadrunners! ...

09/09/15
‘#AllLivesMatter’ Social Movement Focus of Constitution Day at Dalton State

Matt Hipps will lead the discussion, “#AllLivesMatter: Race, Gender and Orientation in America” on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Dalton State’s Goodroe Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public. ...

09/04/15
Dalton State Social Work Hosts Film Series on Social Injustic

Each documentary in the Social Work film series follows the lives of real people and shows flaws in systems designed to address social injustice. ...

09/02/15
Dalton State Enrollment Rises to More Than 5,000

Enrollment at Dalton State is on the rise again with more than 5,000 students enrolled for the first time in several years. ...

08/31/15
‘Dalton State of Mind’ Concert Scheduled for Sept. 21

The concert, featuring several music groups from around North Georgia, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. on the Burran Bell Tower quad in the heart of the Dalton State Campus. It is free and open to the public. ...

08/26/15
Excitement Building for Dalton State Soccer

“Dalton is a soccer town. We have state championship high school teams, several really good soccer leagues, and now we have it at the collegiate level. It’s something to be excited about.” ...

08/21/15
RAGE Days | Greatness Is In You | Extended Freshman Orientation

Check out this highlight video of Dalton State's extended freshman orientation program (RAGE Days) from Fall 2015. ...

08/20/15
Dalton State | Move In Day Fall 2015

A short video of Dalton State Residential Life's move in day 2015. Go Roadrunners! ...

08/20/15
Time-Lapse Video Shows Construction Progress of Mashburn Hall

A time-lapse video feed has been added to the Residential Life section of the new website. ...

08/19/15
Dalton State Athletes Recognized for Academic Achievements

Eight Dalton State Athletes were recognized for their academic achievements. ...

08/17/15
Dalton State Welcomes New Faculty

Dalton State welcomes 10 new faculty members to campus this fall. ...

08/17/15
State of the College Is Strong

The state of our College is strong with important key indicators including enrollment, new programs, and construction projects all trending up. ...

08/13/15
Dalton State Adds New Business Degree

Dalton State now has 20 bachelor degrees available for students after the Board of Regents approved adding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Applied Economics. ...

08/12/15
Dalton State’s Residence Hall Named for Mashburn

Dalton State’s first residence hall in the Roadrunner Place complex may not be complete yet, but it has a name. ...

08/05/15
Students Named to Summer 2015 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the students named to Dalton State’s Dean’s List for the summer 2015 session. ...

08/03/15
Dalton State Launches New Website

Dalton State has launched a new sleek, mobile-responsive website this week to better meet the needs of those seeking news and information about the College. ...

07/22/15
Dalton State’s Alpha Omicron Pi Chapter Honored

Dalton State’s chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, Lambda Delta, was recently recognized in several areas during the fraternity’s Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, Calif. ...

07/20/15
Grants Help Cut Student Costs at Dalton State

Dalton State faculty members have applied for and received grants that help eliminate the need for costly conventional textbooks in their classes. ...

07/20/15
Dalton State’s Tucker Releases Fifth Novel, “Bringing Abundance Back”

In this book, Barbara Tucker forays into new territory: Southern living, women’s lives, small town politics, and cooking. ...

07/14/15
Dixie Highway Exhibit on Display at Dalton State

The Bandy Heritage Center’s photo exhibit, “Gateway to the South: Remembering the Dixie Highway,” is currently on display through Sept. 30 at Dalton State’s Derrell C. Roberts Library. ...

07/07/15
Dalton State School of Education Takes Literacy Program to Community

Dalton State’s School of Education is spending a portion of the summer reading to children and leading literacy-related activities with them. ...

07/02/15
Dalton State Remains One of Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation

For the fifth consecutive year, Dalton State has been named one of the most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation. ...

06/10/15
Endangered Turtles Hatch at Dalton State

The three hatchlings are Home’s Hingeback Tortoises (Kinixys homeana), which is a species native to central Africa. ...

06/09/15
LPN Program Praised

Dalton State’s licensed practical nursing program was recently noted as being in the top five in the state for license testing pass rates. ...

06/08/15
Dalton State Adds Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management

Beginning this fall, students will have one more bachelor degree option at Dalton State. ...

06/04/15
Not Just Lab Coats: Dalton State Professor Breaking Scientist Stereotypes

Dr. Christopher Wozny can teach you to make “Gack” or construct a projectile launcher. But he maintains that while these projects are fun, there are intricate and fascinating scientific processes behind them. ...

06/02/15
Dalton State Partners with Georgia Highlands to Streamline Transfers

Recently the two colleges in the University System of agreed to make it even easier for students to start college at Georgia Highlands and finish at Dalton State. ...

06/01/15
Project SEARCH Interns Succeed at Dalton State

Just a few months ago Amie Goolsby wouldn’t have had the confidence to get up in front of a crowd of people and speak. ...

05/28/15
‘A State of Arrested Development:’ Dalton State Professor Turns Love of Show into Book

Dr. Kris Barton became so hooked on one show, he binge-watched 21 episodes within a 24-hour period. ...

05/28/15
Dalton State Foundation Presents Excellence Awards to Faculty and Staff

Dr. Kimberly Hays quickly got the attention of the Dalton State community. In only three years as an assistant professor of biology, she has demonstrated her extensive knowledge and how deeply she cares about her students. ...

04/27/15
‘My Degree Prepared Me for This’: Dalton State Offers New Online Degree

People across the state will now have that opportunity as a bachelor’s degree in science in criminal justice will now be offered completely online by Dalton State through the University System of Georgia’s eMajor program. ...

04/09/15
‘An Appreciation of the Human Body’: Dalton State Biology Students Work with Human Cadaver

Dalton State has one of the few undergraduate cadaver labs. ...

04/02/15
Dalton State Helps Adult Learners Return to College and Graduate

As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire over the next few years, jobs that require college degrees will be opening up. ...

03/30/15
Technology in Manufacturing Focus of Luncheon

With the world of manufacturing constantly changing, it’s important to stay up to date on new ways to streamline production.. ...

03/02/15
Dual Enrollment Gives Students a Head Start to College

Thanks to the dual enrollment program – where high school students can take college courses and receive credit for both – it’s possible for students to successfully graduate high school with an associate’s degree. Or they can graduate high school and ente ...

02/27/15
Cross Country Race

Racers contend for a prize! ...

07/09/14
Dalton State Remains One of the Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation

Dalton State College continues to be one of the most affordable four-year colleges in the nation. ...