Decatur art and environmental science professors and students collaborated for colorful project.

Georgia Perimeter Decatur students cleaned debris from nearby Doolittle Creek, and ran sustainability workshops for the Decatur Campus.

Peter Lyons will become the first vice provost and dean after the Board of Regents approves the consolidation of Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter College in January.

Just in time for Halloween—it’s Zombie Prom time.

Students in Marjorie Lewkowicz's math classes have volunteered at local schools since 2012.

The U.S. Department of Education grant will be used to increase the number of students who exit remedial math in two or fewer semesters through the use of academic success coaches.

Oglethorpe University professor Dr. Kendra King will bring her passion for politics to Georgia Perimeter College as part of the 2015-16 Sarah Larson Lecture Series.

A new scholarship is available to Newton Campus students, thanks to a passionate supporter of Georgia Perimeter College.

Georgia Perimeter College marked its final Fall Convocation with keynote remarks from Georgia State University’s president.

Ancient African hair picks, hairstyles and headrests are the focus of an art display showcasing now through early October at the Georgia Perimeter College Fine Arts Gallery.

Georgia Perimeter College kicked off the first week of its fall semester Aug. 17, welcoming students to its five college campuses.

The 2015-16 GPC Reads selection is the graphic novel, “March: Book One,” by U.S. Congressman John Lewis, along with Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell.

The DOE has awarded GPC with funding for three TRIO programs, one on each of its Clarkston, Decatur and Dunwoody campuses.

New Move On When Ready legislation combines existing dual enrollment options into a single program.

The 3.1-mile, tree-lined concrete trail includes a boardwalk-styled bridge over Doolittle Creek at the western edge of the campus.

Georgia Perimeter Foundation fundraiser has raised more than $1.4 million toward scholarships since 1997.

Georgia Perimeter College’s Alpharetta Campus shows a 26 percent enrollment increase from summer 2014 level.

Join Georgia Perimeter's 50th anniversary celebration event at the Atlanta Braves game this Saturday at Turner Field.

Softball team loses to Navarro College in elimination game at the NJCAA national tournament, ending their season and the five-decades-old athletics program at GPC.

DeKalb Early College Academy students Yotam Ghebre and Antoinette Charles will get full scholarships through graduate school.

Lots of intense studying and sacrifice have paid off for Ada Holloway. With exuberance and dignity, the honor student talked about graduating as part of the 50th and final class from Georgia Perimeter.

Move On When Ready student will attend Georgia College as a biology major Her MOWR credits allow her to enter as a junior in college.

After more than a decade of “dead-end” jobs, GPC student Jason Committe returned to school and balanced classes with work and family responsibilities while earning his associate's degree.

“Whatever you do, you want to give it your all,” says Nigerian native.

Marine and Army veteran Wes McReavy will receive his associate degree in psychology, and his service dog, Kiah, will receive an honorary “dog-gree.”

The 16-year-old is one of 31 high school students in GPC’s DeKalb Early College Academy who will receive their associate degrees at May 8 commencement.

Yitbarek Kazentet and Rozhin Parvaresh will receive up to $40,000 a year for three years to continue their undergraduate education.

A strong passion for teaching and a curious spirit link Georgia Perimeter's 2015 NISOD recipients.

On April 22, GPC will celebrate George Sanko—and the native plant garden he created—with special garden walks, a plant sale, raffle and cookout from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Georgia Perimeter College remains the best higher education value in the state following Tuesday’s announcement of new tuitions throughout the university system.

Earth Day Expos on Decatur and Dunwoody campuses offer chance “to learn about environmental stewardship and sustainable practices for our planet.”

Georgia Perimeter chemistry major will graduate this spring.

USG Vice Chancellor Shelley Nickel will speak at GPC's May 8 commencement ceremony.

As the next step in consolidating Georgia State and Georgia Perimeter, the USG Board of Regents has approved a mission statement to reflect the mission of the new institution.

Aemah Badri’s commitment to her education was temporarily sidetracked when she fled Iraq five years ago.

Georgia Perimeter will host a variety of free events as part of the 2015 Atlanta Science Festival, which continues through March 28.

Annual conference focuses on “The Female Perspective in Art, Scholarship and Politics” and provides scholarly presentations, discussion forums and networking opportunities.

Student veterans, active military and their families will receive more personal attention, more scholarship opportunities and potential help in emergencies.

Keep on trucking: the choices for lunch just got more interesting at GPC's Alpharetta Campus with the arrival of food trucks featuring different cuisines.

Cheerleaders, nostalgic music and a flash mob fueled high energy and crowd participation during Fall Convocation—which also served as a kick-off for the college’s 50-year anniversary.

What would you do if you were jailed for a crime you didn’t commit? Could you forgive the person who put you in jail?

Georgia Perimeter is hosting a week-long symposium on the political, social and cultural landscape of the 1960s Feb. 17-20. Events salute Georgia Perimeter’s 50th anniversary.

Fran Mohr won gold as Ambassador of the Year, GPC and president Rob Watts captured silver and GPC’s Student Health Services won bronze. (photo by Bill Roa)

The dynamic social and cultural events of 1960s America and their impact on artists of that time will be topic of program.

The committee, comprising 21 representatives from Georgia Perimeter and 21 from Georgia State, will have its first meeting Jan. 30.

Timeline calls for 2016 implementation; USG Chancellor says action “presents a major opportunity to improve student success.”

Graduating Georgia Perimeter students will be able to transfer seamlessly to UGA's Griffin Campus to complete their bachelor degrees.

The newspaper tackled the hot issues of the day, including civil rights and the Vietnam war. Two lectures are planned along with the exhibit.

To see a recorded version of the GPC event, visit /gpcnewsroomarchive/townhall

Students who want to become high school teachers now can take their first two years of college at Georgia Perimeter and finish their degrees at Clayton State University.

The National Collegiate Honors Council award recognizes a two-year college honors director or faculty for outstanding contributions to the honors community.

Students who want to teach early education can take their first two years of college at Georgia Perimeter College and finish their degrees at Gordon State College in Barnesville.

The cult classic, directed by professor Joshua Corin, features an all-student cast and GPC President Rob Watts as narrator.

Since 1964, Georgia Perimeter, or DeKalb College as it was named then, has grown from 763 students and one campus, to five campuses and more than 21,000 students.

Three sisters and one brother earn biology degrees from GPC; they plan to pursue careers in medical fields.

Safety measures at GPC include a network upgrade and a new security awareness training program for faculty and staff.

Day will include annual state of college address followed by a picnic and anniversary activities.

USG students: At Georgia Perimeter College, there’s still time—and a wide assortment of courses—for you to earn transferable credit this summer.

GPC history professor and author honored for contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has reaffirmed GPC’s accreditation and lifted a financial warning, acknowledging that GPC now complies with all SACS financial standards.

Six hundred fifty flags will be planted in honor of the 650 student veterans currently enrolled at GPC.

New graduates urged by keynote speaker to follow their passion in life.

Lecturers to discuss “Steampunk and Zombies: What Makes Pop Culture Popular?” at Dunwoody Campus.

New class designed for veterans is one of college’s GPC First Year Experience courses that give students an orientation to college life.

What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you? Do you think same-sex marriage will ever be a constitutional right? What does a free press really mean?

Educating faculty, staff and students about ethics and workplace fraud is a big focus for GPC's chief internal auditor, Kwabena Boakye.

GPC offers more than 100 night classes plus 7 a.m. and weekend classes to accommodate students who work and have other daytime obligations.

Georgia Perimeter College’s fall 2014 student enrollment showed a 1.2 percent increase over fall 2013, with 21,371 students signing up for classes.

Employees at Georgia Perimeter College met for the school’s annual Fall Convocation amidst the backdrop of a milestone anniversary and sound economic news.

Dr. Vincent June will be assigned to a different higher education institute next year as part of his training in the American Council on Education Fellow program.

Trung Quach and Matthew Tate will get funding to complete their bachelor's degrees.

Judges call Anthony Winkler's book “a masterfully told story” and “the best novel I've read in a long, long time.”