Get’cha Head in the Game Laura Brown Evans, Small Business Center director; Araminta Burns, administrative assistant II; and Tameka Kenan-Norman, executive director of public information and institutional advancement, joined more than 200 professionals at the Women’s Leadership Conference in Rocky Mount, organized by the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce. Held March 19 at the […]
The Universal Leaf Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,000 to ĢƵ. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to ĢƵ students in any curriculum. According to their website, the University Leaf Foundation “supports initiatives that strengthen education, promote well-being, expand access to arts, and protect the environment.” Students who wish to […]
The ĢƵ Foundation’s 2025-2026 Campus Campaign ended with a celebration. The 76 employees who generously supported the annual initiative lived up to the theme, “The Power of Us,” each helping the Foundation meet and exceed the goal of raising $12,500. The campaign amassed a total of $13,870 to support student success, and on […]
Humility, dedication, reliability and tenacity are just a few words used to describe the late Gregory Thomas Horne Sr. “Wherever he saw a need, he didn’t ask questions, he just fulfilled that need,” said his widow, Teresa Everett Horne. Gregory Horne’s generosity and his love for ĢƵ led EndTime Harvest Outreach Ministries, family, […]
Current and prospective ĢƵ students interested in entering a career in the skilled trades, will now have a new source of support. The ĢƵ Foundation has established a scholarship fund, with donations from Roger and Gaile Taylor. The Calvin Davenport Skills and Trades Scholarship, named in memory of Gaile’s father, will […]
The Rocky Mount Rotary Club presented a check for $40,000 to ĢƵ during the club’s annual Tackle the Tar Celebration. “The Rocky Mount Rotary Club is not only giving us the financial support to provide scholarships to students,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president. “What you all are doing is also giving us […]
The 39th annual golf tournament hosted by the ĢƵ Foundation, raised $36,472 to support student scholarships and Foundation operations. The tournament was held Sept. 25 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. Thirty-seven teams participated, and 148 players were featured in the tournament. Edmonson Insurance took first place in the first flight, with team […]
Trey Lewis encouraged students at ĢƵ to be shipbuilders. “Build friendships, partnerships and relationships as you go along,” said the US Senate staffer for Senator Thom Tillis. “These connections that you will make are truly invaluable.” Lewis was the keynote speaker for ĢƵ’s Scholarship Convocation. During the annual event that recognizes […]
The ĢƵ Foundation will host a Scholarship Convocation Friday, Sept. 19 on the Tarboro campus. During the invitation-only event, 140 scholarships will be awarded to students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The donors who have contributed to further the education of these students will also be recognized. Presented by Astemo, this year’s Scholarship […]
The ĢƵ Foundation is gearing up for the 39th annual golf tournament. In addition to fun and fellowship, participants will have the chance to win a 2025 Honda CRV Sport-L Hybrid valued at $39,000. Donated by Astemo, the CRV from Davenport Autopark of Rocky Mount is a hole-in-one prize for one specific hole […]
