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 […]
A partnership between the ĢƵ Foundation and Jersey Mike’s in Tarboro raised $3,400 to support students. The fundraiser, held May 5–7, featured ĢƵ coupons that allowed customers to purchase a regular sub for just $5. Jersey Mike’s donated 100 percent of the proceeds to the ĢƵ Foundation. “We are grateful to Jersey Mike’s […]
Trishonda Roberson remembers her father, the late Hanks Roberson, as a man who never hesitated to help others. A self-taught and highly respected mechanic, he built a reputation not only for his skill but for his generosity. “We saw our dad work hard,” Trishonda recalls. “He worked on cars for people who couldn’t afford to […]
A wide variety of scholarships are offered from ĢƵ to high-school graduates, ensuring they pay little to no out-of-pocket costs. New to ĢƵ this year are the First Flight and Esports Scholars Scholarships. High-school graduates with an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.6 may apply for the First Flight Scholarship. […]
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 […]
Teresa Howell, department chair for English/Humanities at ĢƵ, recently donated two Lincoln Electric welding machines to the welding technology program. These weren’t just any machines. Valued at approximately $550, the donation was of sentimental value, honoring Howell’s father and meant to further other students’ passions for welding. “My father passed away suddenly and […]
The Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently presented their annual scholarship to ĢƵ. The gift of $1,000 will be used to establish two $500 scholarships for students in the Electrical Systems Technology Program at ĢƵ. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president; Jean Bailey, ĢƵ Foundation Board president; […]
The ĢƵ Foundation held a Spring Paint and Sip fundraiser May 29 on the Tarboro campus. Participants enjoyed art, fun, food and wine for each guest. A total of 24 people signed up to attend the event, and the Foundation raised $1,200. Carole Mehle-Bittner, humanities and English instructor at ĢƵ, donated art supplies and guided […]
The Tarboro Women’s Club recently presented the ĢƵ Foundation with a check totaling $900. The money will be placed in the Tarboro Women’s Club Final Steps to Success Fund. It will be used to help students in the Welding and Collision Repair programs purchase tools, equipment, uniforms or other materials essential to their success as […]
The family of the late Jim Dickens presented the ĢƵ Foundation with a $2,200 scholarship Monday. Dickens was deeply involved in the community, serving on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club and past president of the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce, among other organizations. He founded Jim Dickens […]
