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Civil Rights photographer Cecil J. Williams to be keynote speaker for 2026 MLK Community Celebration

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, November 3, 2025

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Cecil J. Williams, a renowned photographer known for his visual documentation of the Civil Rights Movement, will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration to be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the USCA Convocation Center.

Spring 2026 Enrollment: Walk-in Advisement and Registration Days

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, October 27, 2025

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New and readmitted students to Aiken Technical College are invited to participate in one of the upcoming Walk-in Advisement and Registration Days to enroll for the spring 2026 term.

Nominations being accepted for 2026 Human and Civil Rights Champion Awards

Nominations due December 1, 2025

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, October 27, 2025

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Steering Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Human and Civil Rights Champion awards through December 1 at 5 p.m.

Donor appreciation event highlights community impact and commitment

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, October 13, 2025

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The Aiken Technical College Foundation’s donor appreciation event drew dozens of donors and supporters to the college campus on Thursday, October 2, to celebrate community and commitment.

Local entrepreneur appointed to Aiken Technical College's governing board

Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Norman Dunagan, a local entrepreneur and investor, has been appointed to the Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education, the governing board for Aiken Technical College.

Aiken Technical College announces summer 2025 Dean's List

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, September 25, 2025

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Aiken Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term.

Aiken Tech selected to participate in Metallica Scholars Initiative for third consecutive year

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, September 22, 2025

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Aiken Technical College is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $25,000 grant aimed at providing scholarships and student support for those enrolled in the college’s cybersecurity, computer technology, and CompTIA programs.

Aiken Tech to offer tower technician training course this fall

Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Skilled, certified tower technicians are critical in supporting the telecommunications industry. As 5G, broadband, and fiber projects expand and increase, so does the need for this workforce.

To help address this workforce need, Aiken Technical College is offering a certified tower technician course from November 10-22.

Knights Corner Food Pantry Marks One Year of Impact

Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Aiken Technical College, along with Golden Harvest Food Bank and the Community Foundation for the CSRA, gathered on September 10 to celebrate the college's Knights Corner Food Pantry’s year of impact.