News

Gainesville, Ga—During Lanier Technical College’s Fall 2026 semester, twenty-nine students have been recognized as “Tim McDonald Scholars” in reference to Lanier Technical College’s Eighth President, Tim McDonald. This is the third cohort of students who have been awarded tuition-based scholarships based on Grade Point Average (GPA), academic progression, and county of residency. Every division within…

Gainesville, Ga—Lanier Technical College’s Adult Education program is the leading provider of literacy education, high school equivalency courses, English language acquisition/citizenship preparation, and adult education tutoring services within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The adult education program is also known for leading the State of Georgia in High School Equivalency (HSE) degrees, with…

Gainesville, Ga—Lanier Technical College has received a gracious donation from Power Services Group, Inc. (PSG) to fund an additional Instructor for Lanier Tech’s Precision Machining & Manufacturing program. The intended purpose of this donation is to give back to and grow the Precision Machining profession while expanding the number of students that Lanier Tech’s Machining…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College has officially “cut the ribbon” on its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Studio. Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Members, Local Industry Leaders, Educational Dignitaries and Lanier Tech Faculty/Staff were all present to celebrate the occasion. This studio, funded by the Georgia Artificial Intelligence (AIM) in Manufacturing Grant, provides Lanier…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program annually holds their pinning ceremony at the end of each summer semester. Today’s festivities signify that these graduates have firmly planted their passion into their profession and have passed all the requirements needed to become an LPN. The following names are the graduates who were…

Gainesville, Ga—During Lanier Technical College’s Summer 2026 semester, seven students have now been appointed as “Tim McDonald Scholars” in reference to Lanier Technical College’s Eighth President, Tim McDonald. This second cohort of students were awarded tuition-based scholarships based on Grade Point Average (GPA), academic progression, and county of residency. Funding for the Tim McDonald Scholarship…

Gainesville, GA— Lanier Technical College’s  Georgia Post-Secondary State SkillsUSA Competitions gold-medal winners competed at the SkillsUSA National competitions during the week of June 1, 2026. Competitors from around the United States of America met at the Georgia World Congress Center to compete in many of the high-demand career-based academic programs offered by the Technical College…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College has appointed a new Vice President of Academic Affairs, Melinda “Mindy” Glander, to serve a vital role in the college’s Leadership Team. Glander, an accomplished higher education leader, has more than 25 years of experience in academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, curriculum development, and strategic planning. In her new role…

Starting May 14, there will be a temporary change to the way traffic flows on campus for the next few months. If you’re driving in, here’s what you need to know: After turning onto Lanier Tech Drive, all traffic will be routed in front of Deal Hall. What this means for you: You’ll follow a…