Middle Georgia College is a publicly supported, residential, charter unit of the University System of Georgia, in the city Cochran in the U.S. state of Georgia. Founded in 1884, the school is the oldest two-year college in the United States. It is currently being transformed into a 4 year college. The college offers a very limited number of 4-year degrees in the sciences, and also offers 2 year associates. The Dublin Campus is branch of the college located in Dublin, Georgia. A recent merger with Georgia Aviation Technical College in Eastman gave Middle Georgia a third campus location in Eastman. The college's mission statement declares its intent to provide high quality postsecondary education and support services to prepare its graduates for lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and leadership in their chosen careers. Its celebrated alumni include the world famous radio personality, Hal Edwards. Middle Georgia College had its beginning in a denominational institution, the College of the New Ebenezer Association. The association was composed largely of Baptist churches in Pulaski, Dodge, Laurens, and Telfair counties.