ĢƵ was presented with a $35,000 check from the Rocky Mount Rotary Club during the recent Tackle the Tar Celebration. ĢƵ joined North Carolina Wesleyan University and Nash Community College for the annual celebration, where the Rocky Mount Rotary Club distributed a total of $105,000 evenly among the three local higher-education institutions. “We […]
When it comes to education, Adam Culbertson, director of public services at ĢƵ, believes effective teaching is just as important as subject matter expertise. Recently, Culbertson was one of 14 instructors from across North Carolina selected to participate in the NC Public Safety Mentor Instructor Cohort, a 10-week professional development program designed for […]
Twenty-six ĢƵ students were inducted into the Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society during a recent ceremony that centered on the theme, “Embracing Challenges.” Founded on the ĢƵ campus in 1994, Phi Theta Kappa promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among high-achieving community college students. Ami Denton, ĢƵ’s […]
As the 2026-2027 Student Government Association president, Rosy Montejo is committed to representing and advocating for her fellow students while pursuing her own ambitious academic and professional goals. A second-year nursing student from Tarboro, Montejo is expected to graduate from ĢƵ in May 2027. In addition to her studies and leadership responsibilities, she serves as […]
Three ĢƵ respiratory therapy students have earned statewide bragging rights after capturing the 2026 North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care (NCSRC) Sputum Bowl Championship and securing a spot at the national competition in New Orleans this November. The Sputum Bowl is a fast-paced academic competition that tests respiratory care students and practitioners on […]
The ĢƵ Foundation raised $42,109 during its 40th Annual Golf Tournament held Sept. 24 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops, providing critical support for scholarships, student assistance programs and Foundation initiatives. The tournament drew 34 teams and 136 players, continuing a four-decade tradition of community support for ĢƵ students. Participants competed […]
“You are economic development!” That was the resounding message delivered by Tracey Crenshaw to 130 scholarship recipients during the ĢƵ Foundation’s annual Scholarship Convocation on Sept. 17. Crenshaw, director of existing industries and workforce development for the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, served as the keynote speaker for the event, which drew a crowd of […]
Garland Shepheard has been appointed by the Speaker of the House of the NC General Assembly to a four-year term. A former trustee of the college, Shepheard was originally appointed by Governor James G. Martin and was a member of the ĢƵ board from 1992 to 1996. He also served as sergeant-at-arms for the North […]
The ĢƵ Foundation recently recognized the Business Office with the Eagle Pride Department of Excellence Award, presented annually to a department or team that exemplifies outstanding teamwork and collaboration across the college. In its nomination, the Business Office was praised for serving as much more than a financial operations team. The nomination noted that the […]
Teresa Bottoms, a longtime student advocate and 20‑year employee at ĢƵ, has been named the recipient of the college’s 2026 Staff Award, an honor recognizing initiative, innovation and leadership among ĢƵ employees. Bottoms, a student support counselor and disability services coordinator, said she was “excited” and “shocked” to receive the award. “I was […]
