Latest News - Gadsden State Community College

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5/28/2020 05/28/2020	Featured 30-Day Report for Gadsden State’s CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
6/1/2020 06/01/2020	Some employees return to Gadsden State campuses A limited number of faculty and staff members returned to Gadsden State Community College offices today following a 76-day closure of all five campuses due to the spread of COVID-19.
5/28/2020 05/28/2020	Gadsden State spring semester dean's list released The Spring Semester 2020 Dean’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Martha Lavender.
5/28/2020 05/28/2020	Gadsden State releases spring semester president's list The Spring Semester 2020 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Martha Lavender.
5/20/2020 05/20/2020	Students earn membership into national college honor society The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Gadsden State Community College has released the names of students recently earning membership into the honor society.
5/13/2020 05/13/2020	Students selected to serve as Gadsden State Ambassadors Gadsden State Community College has announced the selection of 16 students to serve as an ambassador for the 2020-21 academic year.
5/13/2020 05/13/2020	Gadsden State president announces instructional, return-to-work plans Ready-to-Work Plan
5/11/2020 05/11/2020	Gadsden State to disburse CARES Act funds to eligible students Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will be distributed by May 22
5/6/2020 05/06/2020	Completion of Census 2020 important for federally-funded programs in Etowah County The Complete Count Committee in Etowah County remind all residents about the importance of participating in Census 2020.
5/6/2020 05/06/2020	Cherokee County drastically below participation averages for Census 2020 Census participation in Cherokee County is drastically below the national average of 57.3 percent as well as the state percentage at 55.4 percent,
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	Gadsden State technical students honored by national society National Technical Honor Society
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	Gadsden State selects Students of Distinction 64 Students of Distinction
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	Gadsden State selects Rising Scholars 25 Rising Scholars
4/23/2020 04/23/2020	Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships
4/22/2020 04/22/2020	Gadsden State hosts virtual Honors Day program Ayers Campus
4/22/2020 04/22/2020	Gadsden State hosts virtual Honors Day program Etowah and Cherokee Campuses
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	Gadsden State donates PPE to area medical facilities PPE donations
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	Gadsden State delays summer semester, schedules commencement ceremonies delays summer semester, schedules commencement ceremonies
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	Ribbons of Hope symbolizing faith, hope, love and prayer Ribbons of Hope
4/3/2020 04/03/2020	Briefs: Swoop Sprint Cancelled/Virtual UAB Night/Scholarship Deadlines The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden State Community College, has cancelled the Swoop Sprint, a 5K race
4/1/2020 04/01/2020	Cherokee County Civitan Club offers $1,000 scholarship to GSCC student The Cherokee County Civitan Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student with a disability at Gadsden State Community College.
4/1/2020 04/01/2020	Gadsden State offers on-campus WiFi hotspots to students WiFi Hotspots
3/31/2020 03/31/2020	Gadsden State to reschedule commencement ceremony, host virtual Honors Day programs Host virtual Honors Day programs
3/30/2020 03/30/2020	Gadsden State DMS program receives accreditation Gadsden State is the only college in Alabama that offers a comprehensive DMS program that covers abdomen, OB/GYN and vascular in one associate degree program.
3/27/2020 03/27/2020	Alabama Community College System to Extend Online Instruction through Spring Semester, Postpones All Spring Graduation Activities Online Instruction through Spring Semester
3/27/2020 03/27/2020	Alabama Community College System to Extend Online Instruction through Spring Semester, Postpones All Spring Graduation Activities The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester.
3/19/2020 03/19/2020	Gadsden State Alumni Association Scholarship deadline extended to April 6 The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to two currently-enrolled Gadsden State students.
3/19/2020 03/19/2020	Gadsden State’s Cardinal Foundation extends application deadline to April 6 The Cardinal Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships to provide tuition assistance to qualified Gadsden State Community College students.
3/18/2020 03/18/2020	Companies offer assistance for students transitioning to online courses Companies offer assistance for students
3/16/2020 03/16/2020	Gadsden State to transition to alternative instruction delivery in response to COVID-19 Stay informed on Gadsden State's status
3/16/2020 03/16/2020	Cardinal athletes receive ACCC honors Gadsden State Community College student-athletes Jalexis Russell and Corien Frazier were recently honored at the conclusion of the Alabama Community College Conference Region XXII North Division basketball tournament.
3/6/2020 03/06/2020	Gadsden State Priority Registration for Summer begins March 18 Priority Online Registration at Gadsden State Community College for the 2020 summer terms begins at 8 a.m. March 18.
3/5/2020 03/05/2020	Gadsden State offers ACT test preparation course series Gadsden State’s Continuing Education Division is offering an ACT Prep course series beginning in March.
3/5/2020 03/05/2020	Gadsden State to host Preview Days 2020 Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend one of two upcoming Preview Days at Gadsden State Community College.
2/26/2020 02/26/2020	Gadsden State Alumni Association, Walnut Gallery team up for free event The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association and the Walnut Gallery is hosting “An Acoustic Evening with Alumni and Art” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 13. All alumni and Gadsden State supporters are invited to attend the free event.
2/20/2020 02/20/2020	Gadsden State releases fall President's List The Fall Semester 2019 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Martha Lavender.
2/20/2020 02/20/2020	Gadsden State releases fall Dean's List The Fall Semester 2019 Dean’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Martha Lavender.
2/19/2020 02/19/2020	Alan Wallace named new chief information officer Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that Alan Wallace has accepted the position of chief information officer.
2/18/2020 02/18/2020	Gadsden State to host annual International Festival Gadsden State Community College is home to the Alabama Language Institute and a renowned international program that attracts almost 100 students from around the world to gain an education, learn the English language and experience a new culture.
2/14/2020 02/14/2020	Gadsden State to host ribbon cutting for new science building Gadsden State Community College is hosting a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 for the new science building constructed on the East Broad Campus. The public is invited to attend.
2/11/2020 02/11/2020	Gadsden State Alumni Association presents annual awards honoring faculty, staff and alumni The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association honored several individuals at a luncheon held recently at the Beck Conference Center.
2/10/2020 02/10/2020	Gadsden State Cherokee students, special needs individuals make connection Students in the nursing program at Gadsden State Cherokee were provided a unique learning opportunity through a meet-and-greet with special needs children.
2/10/2020 02/10/2020	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden State Community College, is hosting Swoop Sprint, a 5k run, at 9 a.m. April 11 on the Wallace Drive Campus. Monies collected during Swoop Sprint 5k will be used for student scholarships.
2/7/2020 02/07/2020	Education Briefs Learn more about the opportunities coming up soon at Gadsden State.
1/28/2020 01/28/2020	Gadsden State to host study abroad experience in Ireland Gadsden State Community College’s Language and Humanities Department is hosting a 10-day trip to Ireland as part of a study abroad program.
1/14/2020 01/14/2020	Gadsden State Registered Nursing fall graduates announced The Gadsden State Community College Division of Health Sciences recently held a fall pinning ceremony for graduates of the Registered Nursing program.
1/2/2020 01/02/2020	Gadsden State to host ribbon cuttings on two campuses Gadsden State Community College is hosting ribbon cuttings Jan. 7 for projects on the Wallace Drive and Ayers campuses.
12/20/2019 12/20/2019	Education Briefs Take a look at everything going on at Gadsden State next month.
12/16/2019 12/16/2019	Gadsden State commencement ceremony planned for Dec. 19 The Fall Commencement for Gadsden State Community College will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center on the Wallace Drive Campus.
12/11/2019 12/11/2019	Gadsden State hires new dean of Workforce Development Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that Alan Smith has accepted the position of the dean of Workforce Development.
11/27/2019 11/27/2019	Gadsden State offers ACT test preparation course Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Division is offering an ACT Prep course ahead of the next testing date.
11/27/2019 11/27/2019	Gadsden State faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Winners of the 2019 Chancellor’s Awards from Gadsden State Community College were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 24 in Montgomery.
11/22/2019 11/22/2019	Gadsden State president announces teaching, staff excellence awards Dr. Martha Lavender, president of Gadsden State Community College, announced the winners of the Exceptional Achievement in Teaching Awards and the Staff Excellence in Service Awards.
11/22/2019 11/22/2019	Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers plan Christmas tour The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and Singers will be singing at many community events and churches during its annual Christmas Tour.
11/12/2019 11/12/2019	Gadsden State’s Meadows Gallery presents the Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective The Meadows Gallery at Gadsden State Community College is partnering with the Theatre of Gadsden to present the popular Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective.
11/8/2019 11/08/2019	Lady Cardinals to be honored at community pep rally The Gadsden State Community College Lady Cardinals volleyball team will be celebrated at a community pep rally sponsored by The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County and hosted by Back Forty Beer Co.
11/7/2019 11/07/2019	Gadsden State to celebrate International Education Week Gadsden State Community College will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide during International Education Week Nov. 18-22.
11/5/2019 11/05/2019	Gadsden State Lady Cardinals claim volleyball title Gadsden State Community College Lady Cardinals won the National Junior College Athletic Association Gulf Atlantic District A/B Volleyball Championship.
11/1/2019 11/01/2019	Gadsden State Happenings in Cherokee County Gadsden State Cherokee has several student and community events scheduled to take place the month of November.
10/31/2019 10/31/2019	Education Briefs from Gadsden State Take a look at the events happening soon at Gadsden State
10/24/2019 10/24/2019	Gadsden State to host study abroad experience in France Gadsden State Community College’s Fine Arts Department is hosting a 10-day trip to France as part of a study abroad program. Students may enroll in the accompanying ART 109 class for college credit. Limited space is available for those in the community wh
10/24/2019 10/24/2019	Gadsden State recognizes Presidential Scholars Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender recognized students receiving the coveted Presidential Scholarship.
10/23/2019 10/23/2019	Gadsden State to host Candy with the Cardinals, a community event Gadsden State Community College is hosting Candy with the Cardinals, an event for students, faculty, staff and community members.
10/23/2019 10/23/2019	Guest artists slated for the annual Gadsden State Jazz Festival 2019 Gadsden State Community College’s third annual Jazz Festival is calling attention to talented female jazz musicians through clinics, regional jazz ensemble performances, a concert and an after-party jam session.
10/21/2019 10/21/2019	Gadsden State to host Alumni Tennis Tournament Members of the Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Tennis Team – past and present – will meet on the courts of Gadsden Tennis Complex for the annual Alumni Tennis Tournament.
10/18/2019 10/18/2019	Gadsden State seeks volunteers for Clean Home Alabama Initiative Gadsden State Community College is partnering with residents and organizations in the communities it serves for the Clean Home Alabama Initiative.
10/17/2019 10/17/2019	FAME program implemented to fill industry employment needs Wesley Thornton is learning in an apprenticeship-style training program that provides working experience as well as training in a classroom and lab setting at Gadsden State Community College.
10/14/2019 10/14/2019	Gadsden State Alumni Association, Walnut Gallery host first art exhibition The Gadsden State Alumni Association and the Walnut Gallery recently held its inaugural Juried Alumni Art Exhibition showcasing local artists.
10/4/2019 10/04/2019	Gadsden State offers ACT test preparation course Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Division is offering an ACT Prep course ahead of the next testing date.
9/26/2019 09/26/2019	Gadsden State to host Mental Health Conference Gadsden State’s Continuing Education Department and Division of Health Sciences is partnering with Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Alabama Area Health Education Centers to sponsor a Mental Health Conference.
9/26/2019 09/26/2019	Education Briefs There are a variety of events and student opportunities coming up next month at Gadsden State.
9/25/2019 09/25/2019	Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development retires after more than three decades Since 1975, Gadsden State Community College has been a mainstay in Tim Green’s life – first as a student and then as an instructor, division chairman and dean.
9/16/2019 09/16/2019	Centre native receives Gadsden State scholarship from women’s group Megan Martin feels it was divine intervention when she became the recipient of the annual Women’s Club of Weiss Lake Scholarship to Gadsden State Community College.
9/13/2019 09/13/2019	Gadsden State’s Public Relations and Marketing Department earns state awards The Public Relations and Marketing Department earned six awards for exemplary work at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association Conference.
8/26/2019 08/26/2019	Gadsden State Cardinals team, tennis players receive ITA academic honors The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has recognized the Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Tennis Team as one of eight men’s All-Academic Teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
8/20/2019 08/20/2019	Gadsden State moves programs to Ayers Campus Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that all programs located at the College’s McClellan Center are in the process of moving to the Cheaha Center located on the Ayers Campus.
8/16/2019 08/16/2019	Gadsden State Alumni are seeking submissions for an inaugural art exhibition The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Advisory Board and Walnut Gallery announce a call for entries for the first Juried Alumni Art Exhibition.
8/8/2019 08/08/2019	Gadsden State signs its first class of FAME students Gadsden State signs its first class of FAME students
8/1/2019 08/01/2019	August Education Briefs August Education Briefs
7/30/2019 07/30/2019	Gadsden State Student Wins Gold Medal at National SkillsUSA Competition “I had the time of my life.”
7/22/2019 07/22/2019	Gadsden State graduate earns citizenship and continues life’s new chapter Retirees embark on a second career after 20-plus years of working.
7/17/2019 07/17/2019	Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA Recognizing 12 Gadsden State student-athletes and two athletic teams for their academic achievement.
7/11/2019 07/11/2019	Gadsden State’s Ayers Campus hosts Girls Rock Robotics Camp Girls-only robotics camp July 10-11 at the Ayers Campus
7/1/2019 07/01/2019	Gadsden State to host Cardinal Commit for incoming freshmen Cardinal Commit, a summer orientation for new students.
6/27/2019 06/27/2019	Gadsden State to implement new registration system for fall semester registration We are among the first to have access to a new, effective and easy-to-use registration system
6/26/2019 06/26/2019	Gadsden State awards scholarships to ACE Institute students Recent high school students who were dual enrolled were honored
6/26/2019 06/26/2019	July Education Briefs July Education Briefs
6/25/2019 06/25/2019	Gadsden State releases spring semester honors list The Spring Semester 2019 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Martha Lavender.
6/21/2019 06/21/2019	Summer photography courses at Gadsden State Summer photography courses at Gadsden State
6/6/2019 06/06/2019	Health Sciences Division holds spring pinning ceremonies Health Sciences Division holds spring pinning ceremonies
5/31/2019 05/31/2019	June Education Briefs Services for cancer survivors, Swoop Sprint, student art exhibit, free college prep, Drive Safe, youth basketball camp, summer volleyball camp.
5/16/2019 05/16/2019	Gadsden State Announces New Fall Registration Dates Registration for Fall 2019 courses has been changed.
5/16/2019 05/16/2019	Gadsden State Names Bryan Phillips the New Lady Cardinals Head Coach The basketball team will now be coached by Bryan Phillips.
5/15/2019 05/15/2019	Jump Start Gadsden State offers free college prep classes in math and English.
5/14/2019 05/14/2019	Gadsden State to host camp for high school students Empowerment Camp 2019
5/14/2019 05/14/2019	McFry hired as dean of Financial and Administrative Services Kevin McFry is the new dean of Financial and Administrative Services
5/13/2019 05/13/2019	Gadsden State technical students honored by national society The National Technical Honor Society at Gadsden State Community College has added 37 new members.
5/13/2019 05/13/2019	Students Inducted into College Honor Society The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Gadsden State Community College recently held its 2019 induction ceremony.
5/9/2019 05/09/2019	Gadsden State director receives award to attend seminar in Pakistan “I am grateful to the CAORC for selecting me for the upcoming Faculty Development Seminar,” she said.
5/6/2019 05/06/2019	Cardinal summer athletic camps The Gadsden State Cardinals Athletic Department will host summer basketball and volleyball camps beginning in June.
5/6/2019 05/06/2019	Gadsden State graduate commits fulltime to mission work in Japan Levi Thompson was a student at Sand Rock High School when he decided he wanted to work in Japan.
5/3/2019 05/03/2019	Gadsden State students medal at state SkillsUSA competition Students earned 10 gold medals, six silver medals and two bronze medals during the recent Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Career Expo and State Championship in Birmingham.
5/3/2019 05/03/2019	Gadsden State selects Students of Distinction and Rising Scholars Students of Distinction and Rising Scholars at Gadsden State
5/2/2019 05/02/2019	May Education Briefs Schedule of Events for May 2nd
4/26/2019 04/26/2019	Gadsden State commencement ceremony planned for May 9 The Spring Commencement for Gadsden State Community College will be at 6 p.m. May 9 in the Gadsden State Cherokee Arena.
4/24/2019 04/24/2019	Gadsden State students named to All-Alabama Academic Team Two Gadsden State Community College students were recently named to the All-Alabama Academic Team
4/17/2019 04/17/2019	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k The Cardinal Foundation is hosting Swoop Sprint at 9 a.m. June 8 on the Wallace Drive Campus.
4/16/2019 04/16/2019	Gadsden State hosts ribbon cutting for Wallace Hall and the annual Evening of Fine Arts Gadsden State Community College invites the public to the ribbon cutting for the renovations of Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center as well as the annual Evening of Fine Arts on Tuesday, April 16.
4/10/2019 04/10/2019	Gadsden State hosts informational session about new technical program Gadsden State Community College is hosting an informational session about its new program known as Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education or Alabama FAME.
4/10/2019 04/10/2019	Gadsden State awarded a grant for over $435K from National Science Foundation Gadsden State Community College has secured a $435,169 grant from the National Science Foundation.
4/9/2019 04/09/2019	Gadsden State students could be eligible for year-round Pell grant Pell grants will continue to be available.
4/2/2019 04/02/2019	April Education Briefs Education Briefs for the Month of April
4/1/2019 04/01/2019	Alumni Student Chapter Meeting April 8 Alumni Student Chapter Meeting April 8
4/1/2019 04/01/2019	Women’s Club of Weiss Lake scholarship opportunity The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is offering a $1,000 scholarship
3/26/2019 03/26/2019	Gadsden State to celebrate Community College Month in April Gadsden State Community College is joining with community colleges across the state and nation to celebrate National Community College Month in April.
3/19/2019 03/19/2019	Cardinal athletes receive ACCC honors Student-athletes Morgan Frazier and Xavier Malcolm were recently honored
3/19/2019 03/19/2019	Nominations sought for Everyday Hero Awards Nominations sought for Everyday Hero Awards
3/8/2019 03/08/2019	Gadsden State Priority Registration for Summer begins March 15 riority Online Registration at Gadsden State Community College for the 2019 summer terms begins at 8 a.m. March 15.
3/1/2019 03/01/2019	Gadsden State to host Graduation Fair 2019 Gadsden State to host Graduation Fair 2019
3/1/2019 03/01/2019	March Education Briefs from Gadsden State highlights for March
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Tunisian scholars attend Gadsden State Traveling and studying abroad has provided unique cultural experiences and educational opportunities for a number of international students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College.
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Changes abound for Gadsden State’s annual International Festival After hosting the event off-campus for several years, the 2019 International Festival is returning to the Wallace Drive Campus.
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Local artist opens exhibit at Gadsden State’s Ayers Campus Gadsden State Community College’s Fine Arts Department presents its spring art exhibition “A Celebration of Nature” by self-taught artist and musician Tom Dameron.
2/21/2019 02/21/2019	Mother earns her GED a decade after dropping out of high school Mother earns her GED a decade after dropping out of high school
2/21/2019 02/21/2019	Deadline set for Gadsden State Alumni Association Scholarship applications Deadline set for March 22
2/20/2019 02/20/2019	Dean retires after serving Gadsden State for over 40 years Surrounded by family, friends and co-workers, Dr. Jim Prucnal celebrates his retirement with almost 41 years of service at Gadsden State Community College.
2/20/2019 02/20/2019	Applications being accepted for new scholarship set up by local family The Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to three first-year or currently-enrolled Gadsden State students pursuing a certificate or degree pertaining to construction trades.
2/14/2019 02/14/2019	Gadsden State Community College to host Preview Days Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend the upcoming Preview Days at Gadsden State Community College.
2/7/2019 02/07/2019	Gadsden State’s Cardinal Foundation scholarships available The Cardinal Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships.
2/6/2019 02/06/2019	Gadsden State hosts student success workshops Gadsden State Community College is hosting free workshops focusing on mental health and student success.
2/1/2019 02/01/2019	Alabama Power Foundation awards Good Roots Grant to Gadsden State Alabama Power Foundation has donated $1,000 to Gadsden State Community College
1/31/2019 01/31/2019	February EDUCATION BRIEFS February Education Briefs
1/31/2019 01/31/2019	Gadsden State Alumni Association presents annual awards honoring faculty, staff and alumni Instructors were recognized with awards.
1/28/2019 01/28/2019	All Campuses closed on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019. Due to inclement weather, all campuses of Gadsden State Community College will be closed on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019.
1/18/2019 01/18/2019	Congratulations: Students named to Fall 2018 honors list Fall Semester 2018 Honors List
1/18/2019 01/18/2019	Congratulations: 2018 Gadsden State graduates Gadsden State Community College recently released the names of the 2018 graduating class.