ĢƵ is helping make the path from high school to college simpler for students across Edgecombe County through NC College Connect, a statewide effort that provides eligible North Carolina high school seniors with a direct path to college admission. This fall, 105,036 North Carolina public high school seniors who are on track to […]
Seventeen-year-old Amir Carr will attend ĢƵ this fall, saying the college’s proximity and sense of community helped shape his decision. “I feel like it gives a feeling of community, family, and gives students the ability to feel comfortable,” said Carr, a North East Carolina Prep graduate. “I wanted to be closer to my […]
ĢƵ is maintaining a strong upward trend in enrollment. Nationwide, the COVID-19 pandemic caused steep declines at community colleges, and while online courses are still prevalent, overall enrollment numbers are rebounding. 2026 began on a high note, with 1,679 curriculum (college credit-earning) enrollments, a 4.87 percent increase over last year. We are seeing […]
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. […]
A graduation ceremony was held June 20 on ĢƵ’s Rocky Mount campus to celebrate the accomplishments of rising high school seniors who completed the annual Health Careers Academy. Thirteen students participated in hands-on healthcare activities, simulations, mock interviews and a resume building workshop. “The goal of the academy is to open their eyes […]
“Congratulations on coming to the end of this journey—your high school years,” said ĢƵ President, Dr. Greg McLeod, to a group of high school students planning to attend ĢƵ in the fall. “Know that we have your back. We want you to reflect on your time at ĢƵ as one of […]
By Jasmin Aparicio-Tobar Edgecombe Early College High School Rebecca Stamilio-Ehret, Pre-Engineering coordinator and instructor of Physics and Industrial Trades/Technology at ĢƵ, joined K-12 educators and administrators, primarily from Eastern North Carolina, to find strategic ways to enhance science education. “We are trying to make Eastern North Carolina and Edgecombe County graduates more science […]
Read Across America Week was celebrated March 2 to 6, and Princeville Elementary School invited two special guest readers from ĢƵ. ĢƵ President, Dr. Greg McLeod, and Kate Brittain, director of Library Services, read to students on Wednesday, March 5. McLeod engaged second graders by reading the book, “Just a Snowman” by Mercer […]
ĢƵ, in partnership with S.T.E.P (the Strategic Twin-Counties Educational Partnership) and Nash Community College, welcomed high school students to Healthcare Connections 2025 at ĢƵ’s Rocky Mount campus. S.T.E.P. is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students in the Twin Counties area. Students from Southwest Edgecombe High School, Rocky Mount Senior High, […]
Career and Technical Education Day at ĢƵ, held on Oct. 29, started with the popular game “Would You Rather?” Before the career exploration event that highlights CTE programs at the college, students from four area high schools had the chance to show their personalities and get comfortable with ĢƵ faculty and staff as […]
