Atlanta Metropolitan State College Marks Founders Day with Focus on Learning

Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) held a Founders Day celebration on September 24, 2026, bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to honor the college's beginnings and explore ideas shaping its future.

The day's theme, "1974: The Beginning of a Legacy. 2026: The Power of Scholarship and Ideas," featured six sessions connecting institutional history with current research, student success, and emerging technology. The participation reflected the campus community's commitment to AMSC's growth and educational mission.

AMSC President Ingrid N. Thompson-Sellers stated that Founders Day honors those who established the college and those who carry its mission forward. She highlighted the strength of the community and how current scholarship will shape the future of Atlanta.

Sessions included discussions on artificial intelligence in education, factors influencing student success in first-year courses, and the relationship between music and the brain. The event concluded with reflections on undergraduate students' experiences with AI in higher education, linking AMSC's founding legacy with contemporary challenges and opportunities.