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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…

Gainesville, Ga—According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, “the estimated number of Nurses needed to meet the U.S. demand by 2030 is roughly 20%.” That is nearly a one in five shortfall in the nursing workforce, and because of this extreme shortage of Nurses in the U.S. and the State of Georgia, Lanier…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College held its 60th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 8, 2026 at the college’s Hall County campus quadrangle. Following another record-breaking academic year of enrollment, 459 graduates walked in the ceremony to receive their certificate, diploma or degree from Lanier Technical College President, Tim McDonald. College Leadership, Board Members, Community Leaders,…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College’s Allied Health Division and Interior Design program annually holds ceremonies for its students to signify that they are ready to enter the workforce. The Allied Healthcare pinnings and programs vary between fall and spring semesters. The Interior Design Portfolio Show occurs once annually in the spring. Join us in congratulating…

Gainesville, Ga— Lanier Technical College and Brenau University have signed an articulation agreement to seamlessly transfer course credits from Lanier Tech’s Associate of Science in Nursing program to Brenau’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This articulation agreement was designed to offer a career-defining pathway for nursing students to continue their education and to aid…

Gainesville, GA— Annually, Lanier Technical College’s best and brightest compete in the Georgia Post-Secondary State SkillsUSA Competitions. During the week of February 16, 2026, competitors from around the State of Georgia met at the Georgia World Congress Center to compete in many of the high-demand career-based academic programs offered by the Technical College System of…

Gainesville, Ga—During Lanier Technical College’s Spring 2026 semester, 13 students have now been appointed as “Tim McDonald Scholars” in reference to Lanier Technical College’s Eighth President, Tim McDonald. This inaugural group of students was 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, a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), annually announces an Exceptional Adult Georgian in Adult Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of the Year and an Outstanding Teacher of the Year. These awards are based on leadership, academic excellence, belief in adult education, and a passion for bettering oneself or…