In October, Antwuan Holloway joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission as the Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) program manager. Holloway brings a decade of experience as a student success advocate to the position.
In his new role, Holloway will develop and implement new recruitment strategies for Georgia Tech in rural areas within the state of Georgia and beyond. Support for this role comes from the STARS College Network, which Tech joined earlier this year to continue expanding access to the Institute for students from all backgrounds.
“I’m thrilled to join the Undergraduate Admission team and continue the work being done to bring Tech to rural areas,” said Holloway. “I’m looking forward to connecting with the students, counselors, and support staff in these areas to expand opportunities to explore Tech.”
Holloway started his career in higher education in 2008 as a men’s basketball coach before shifting to academic advising in 2013 at Kennesaw State University (KSU). For a portion of his time at KSU, Holloway also led introductory courses helping first-year and first-generation students acclimate to campus life.
In 2021, Holloway joined Tech and began working as an academic advisor within the College of Computing. Since joining the Yellow Jacket community, Holloway has successfully connected with students across a variety of backgrounds to assist them in their academic journey.
In 2023, he earned his Ed.D. in higher education administration. His dissertation, “The Implications of Familial Involvement on College Graduation Centered Around Students of Color,” examined the driving factors behind family influence on student success and identified next steps for increasing success rates among students of color.
As he settles into his new role, Holloway has started working with colleagues within Undergraduate Admission to continue developing resources for rural students.
“We want to leave no stone unturned,” said Holloway. “We have the people in place, and it’s all about coming together as a unit, working collectively and as a community to reach our goals.”
Outside of his work, Holloway is an avid Atlanta sports fan, referees high school and college basketball, and enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering. His draw to rural student recruitment comes from his parents, natives of rural Mississippi, where Holloway also spent a great deal of time as a child.
In the coming months, Undergraduate Admission will create a rural student resource webpage for students, counselors, and community members to connect with Holloway and learn more about the Office’s work in rural communities.
