Dalton State

08/31/2026

Please join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for Dalton State College with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of renovations to the Derrell C. Roberts Library. 📚
We look forward to sharing this special occasion with our campus and community partners.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10 a.m.
📍Derrell C. Roberts Library

08/28/2026

12 years of excellence and counting 🩺
Dalton State's Respiratory Therapy Program has been recognized nationally for graduate success. The program earned the 2026 CoARC Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award for sustained success in preparing graduates to achieve the profession’s highest credential and successfully enter the workforce.
✔ 97% job placement
✔ 100% employer satisfaction
✔ State-of-the art simulation lab
Read more about how Dalton State is preparing respiratory therapy students for success at: https://www.daltonstate.edu/news/dalton-state-respiratory-therapy-program-recognized-nationally-for-graduate-success/
Dalton State Respiratory Therapy Dalton State School of Health Professions

08/26/2026

Remember that First Chime feeling? 💙🔔

On August 9, Dalton State welcomed 1,379 new Roadrunners during our third annual First Chime, the college's official freshman convocation.

The incoming freshman class gathered on the quad to celebrate the start of their college journey with music, traditions, fireworks and the ceremonial first ringing of the bell tower.

📸 Relive the excitement and see if you can spot yourself in our photo gallery!

08/26/2026

Soccer season is here, Roadrunner Nation! ⚽
We have three exciting days of action beginning tomorrow at Dalton Stadium! All matches are free and open to the community, so bring your family and friends!

Thursday, August 27, at 7:30 p.m.
Roadrunner Classic: Men's Soccer vs. Campbellsville (Ky.)

Friday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Brenau

Saturday, August 29, at 11 a.m.
Roadrunner Classic: Men's Soccer vs. Northwestern Ohio (UNOH)

📍All matches will be at Dalton Stadium, 1275 Cross Plains Trail Dalton, GA 30721

ICYMI 📅
Men's season schedule: https://dsroadrunners.com/news/2026/7/1/fall-schedule-released-for-mens-soccer.aspx
Women's season schedule: https://dsroadrunners.com/news/2026/7/1/womens-soccer-releases-fall-slate.aspx

08/24/2026

Dalton State College has selected two accomplished educators to serve in endowed chair positions that will advance innovation in STEM and help prepare the next generation of teachers through classical education. Asaf Varol (pictured left) has been named the Shaw Industries Chair in STEM, and Cristian R. Aquino-Sterling has been selected as the inaugural Keith & Lynn Whitworth Distinguished Chair in Classical Education.
Join us in welcoming Dr. Varol and Dr. Aquino-Sterling to Roadrunner Nation!

Dalton State STEM
Read more at: https://www.daltonstate.edu/news/dalton-state-welcomes-two-endowed-chairs-to-advance-stem-and-classical-education/

08/20/2026

Dalton State leadership served up a sweet treat during Student Engagement and Belonging's annual ice cream social. 🍨

08/18/2026

Welcome to the Nest, Roadrunners 💙
Faculty, staff and student volunteers welcomed students and families to Mashburn Hall for move-in day on August 8, helping kick off another exciting year on campus.
We're so excited you're here!

08/17/2026

Thank you, Senator Jaha Howard (Dist. 35), for visiting Dalton State College, sharing lunch with our students, and taking time to hear firsthand about their college experiences, aspirations and the impact of higher education on their lives. We appreciate your service on the Georgia Senate Higher Education Committee and your commitment to Georgia's students and communities.

08/17/2026

📸 Roadrunners showed up to support fellow Roadrunner Jack Whaley at the 2026 United States Amateur! Whaley was part of the 2024 Dalton State Men's Golf National Championship team, and the 2025 NAIA National champion. 🏆
Photo Credit: United States Golf Association - USGA

08/17/2026

Join us in congratulating former Dalton State golfer Jack Whaley on winning the 126th U.S. Amateur at Merion!

SEMINOLE MOMENT! 🏆 Jack Whaley wins the 126th U.S. Amateur at Merion!