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Drake State awarded $1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges grant by U.S. Department of Labor

Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a $1,514,520 grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant, emphasizing the college’s position as a leader in workforce development and innovation in the State.

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Drake State Names Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s List

🎉 Congratulations to our Fall 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List students! Your academic performance truly deserves a spotlight. To qualify for the President’s List, students must attain a perfect semester GPA of 4.00 while being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of college-level work. For the Dean’s List, students must maintain a GPA between 3.50-3.99, also with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cheers to your hard work, dedication, and success! 👏

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The Value of Industry & Community Insight

This fall semester, Drake State Community & Technical College proudly hosted its Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board Meetings night on campus. These meetings, held for each of our CTE programs, serve as a vital connection between the college and industry leaders, ensuring our programs remain aligned with the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.

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Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

Drake State Community & Technical College hosted its annual Fall 2024 Health Sciences Pinning and White Coat Ceremony at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom on Friday, Dec. 13. Over 50 graduates were recognized for their dedication to healthcare excellence, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys.

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Drake State: A Spark That Lights Lifelong Journeys

Life’s journey is rarely a straight road; instead, it’s a path filled with twists, turns, and moments that shape who we are. For Sanitha Douglas, earning her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) was not just a personal achievement but a celebration of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of education—a journey that began with Drake State Community & Technical College.

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Drake State to receive $1.75 million donation from Leidos

Leidos has announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with complex technical and manufacturing projects. In recognition of this gift, Drake State will name its new advanced manufacturing facility the Leidos Advanced Training Complex.

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Drake State Joins NJCAA and ACCC

Drake State Community and Technical College has been accepted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), marking the start of its athletic journey.

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Drake State Faculty Accepted into ACCS CTE Externship Program

Drake State Community & Technical College is proud to announce that five of our esteemed faculty members—Bertha Little, Brittany Doran, Joseph Bevel, Larry Snell and Kory Rafferty—have been selected to participate in the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) CTE Externship program.

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Drake State Names 2024 Summer President’s and Dean’s List

🎉 Congratulations to our Summer 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List students! Your academic performance truly deserves a spotlight. To qualify for the President’s List, students must attain a perfect semester GPA of 4.00 while being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of college-level work. For the Dean’s List, students must maintain a GPA between 3.50-3.99, also with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cheers to your hard work, dedication, and success! 👏

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