Keyatta Priester named Aiken Chamber Woman of the Year Keyatta Priester named Aiken Chamber Woman of the Year Shakailah C Banks / Monday, February 23, 2026 288 Congratulations to Keyatta Priester on being named Woman of the Year at the 108th Annual Dinner of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce! Read more
Aiken Tech Employees recognized as SCTEA Educators of the Year Aiken Tech Employees recognized as SCTEA Educators of the Year Shakailah C Banks / Thursday, February 12, 2026 1436 Aiken Technical College employees were recognized as Educators of the Year at the 2026 South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) Conference. Read more
Aiken Tech’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting students participate in Give Kids A Smile Day Aiken Tech’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting students participate in Give Kids A Smile Day Shakailah C Banks / Tuesday, February 10, 2026 174 Aiken Tech’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting students and faculty celebrated Give Kids a Smile Day by visiting Learning on Main Daycare! Read more
Kelly Lynn Retires after 16 years Kelly Lynn Retires after 16 years Shakailah C Banks / Friday, January 30, 2026 153 After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Kelly Lynn is retiring from Aiken Technical College. Read more
Aiken Technical College brings holiday hope to students and families Aiken Technical College brings holiday hope to students and families Shakailah C Banks / Thursday, January 22, 2026 557 Aiken Technical College spread holiday cheer through its Angel Tree and Adopt-A-Family projects, expanding support to 70 students and family members with help from faculty, staff, and the college foundation. The initiatives provided essential items, financial relief, and a strong reminder of the college’s commitment to a caring campus community. Read more
Aiken Technical College Earns 2025 PEBA Partner Award Shakailah C Banks / Wednesday, January 21, 2026 568 Aiken Technical College received a 2025 PEBA Partner Award in the Higher Education category, continuing a strong history of recognition for workplace well-being. The award, presented by the Public Employee Benefit Authority, honors the college’s ongoing commitment to supporting a physically, emotionally, and financially healthy workforce. Read more
Aiken Technical College Employees recognized as the 2024-2025 SCTEA Educators of the Year Aiken Technical College Employees recognized as the 2024-2025 SCTEA Educators of the Year Shakailah C Banks / Thursday, January 2, 2025 3238 Three Aiken Technical College employees were recognized as Educators of the Year during the 2024 South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) conference. The employers are among SCTEA's Educators of the Year, an honor awarded to employees in the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) who have contributed to furthering the System’s mission and have done outstanding work in their roles at their colleges. Read more
Aiken Technical College EMS Alum makes a difference around the country Aiken Technical College EMS Alum makes a difference around the country Shakailah C Banks / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 2953 Aiken Technical College alumnus Austen Heider balanced school and a full-time job in an ambulance with his academic and clinical duties. He now has the opportunity to travel and provide paramedicine at various locations nationwide and also acts as an adjunct EMT instructor at the college. Read more
Metallica Scholar: Bill Thomas Metallica Scholar: Bill Thomas Shakailah C Banks / Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2426 Bill Thomas, an Aiken Tech networking student, wants to thank Metallica from the bottom of his heart. For him, Metallica has opened doors for his future. Thomas is in the Associate in Applied Science Computer Technology: Emphasis in Networking program. Read more
Class of 2023 Graduate Highlight: Daisy Gonzalez Class of 2023 Graduate Highlight: Daisy Gonzalez Shakailah C Banks / Thursday, July 27, 2023 3119 Aiken Technical College dual enrollment graduate Daisy Gonzalez is a soon to be Harvard student. Read more