Metallica Scholar: Chandhanaa Mutte

Nikasha N Dicks / Friday, June 27, 2025

1021

Chandhanaa Mutte, a 42-year-old from Augusta, Georgia, shared how returning to education through Aiken Technical College has been a transformative journey.

Metallica Scholar: Ty Doss

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, December 10, 2024

1539

Profile spotlight on Metallica Scholar Ty Doss.

Metallica Scholar: Samantha Huff

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, December 10, 2024

1549

Profile spotlight on Metallica Scholar Samantha Huff.

Metallica Scholar: Marquita Marshall

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, December 10, 2024

1689

Profile spotlight on Metallica Scholar Marquita Marshall.

Metallica Scholar: Mariah Mathews

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, December 10, 2024

1613

Profile spotlight on Metallica Scholar Mariah Mathews.

Metallica Scholar: Breonna Isaac

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, December 10, 2024

1577

Profile spotlight on Metallica Scholar Breonna Isaac.

Aiken Technical College selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative for second year

Initiative enters year 6 with the largest grant to date with $2.6M committed, totaling more than $10M invested since inception

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, July 25, 2024

3367

Aiken Technical College has been selected to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) for a second consecutive year. The college will receive $50,000 to continue supporting students enrolled in its computer technology and cybersecurity programs and courses.

Metallica Scholar: Joe Deskevich

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, April 16, 2024

1449

As a senior in high school, Joe Deskevich enrolled in the CompTIA Security+ certification course offered by Aiken Technical College’s (ATC) Continuing Education (non-credit) division. Despite being the youngest among his peers, Joe embraced the challenge with unwavering determination. The transition from self-learning to structured education was invigorating, with an instructor guiding him through the complexities of cyber defense.

Metallica Scholar: Deidra Tanks

Shakailah C Banks / Wednesday, February 21, 2024

1981

Deidra Tanks is a City of Augusta, GA employee who enrolled in and completed the CompTIA Network+ course at Aiken Technical College in fall 2023. She enrolled in the course to earn certifications to complement her recently earned bachelor’s degree.

Metallica Scholar: Kenier Falcon