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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 Pesident’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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Drake State Joins Forces with Leidos to Support Key I.T. & NASA Initiatives

Drake State Community and Technical College is proud to announce its recent collaboration with Leidos, a prominent global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science. Drake State has responded to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Leidos to become a subcontractor, supporting critical IT solutions and NASA end-user services.

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Drake State 2024 Commencement

Drake State Community and Technical College hosted its Spring 2024 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 9. The event began at 1 pm at the Elmore Gymnasium on the campus of Alabama A&M University; 195 students participated in the commencement ceremony. 

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Drake State and Alabama A&M Host Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU SOAR Scholars Program

Drake State Community & Technical College and Alabama A&M University are proud to announce their partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to host the HBCU SOAR Scholars Program, which will empower the next generation of leaders. This one-week residential summer program, taking place from July 7 – 12, 2024, will provide high-achieving current high school juniors with a unique opportunity to explore the rich academic and cultural heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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