Contributed by Rebecca Stamilio-Ehret High Altitude Ballooning STEM Day was held Sunday, February 16 with the Tar River 4-H Club. ĢƵ students on the High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Team, critĢƵly stable, set up stations for participants to learn about weight/balance with foil boats and air resistance with a team-built wind tunnel. Attendees also […]
ĢƵ has experienced increased enrollment for the Spring 2025 semester. The college has also introduced a new engineering program, provided additional funding for students under the Next NC Scholarship, and continues to focus on student engagement. As of Feb. 5, 2025, curriculum enrollment increased 7.65 percent from the end of the spring 2024 […]
After securing our partnership with Duke University Health System, Inc, the ĢƵ Surgical Technology Program was excited to expand their clinical experiences to include the Duke Raleigh facility. On Jan. 8, the ĢƵ Surgical Technology students were invited to the campus of Duke Raleigh for a tour of the premises and to hear about what […]
ĢƵ’s Practical Nursing graduates have achieved perfection for the 13th consecutive year. The 12 graduates, who participated in their pinning ceremony August 1, have received a 100 percent pass rate on the national licensure exam. “Achieving a 100 percent NCLEX-PN pass rate is a testament to the hard work, perseverance and excellence of […]
Some ĢƵ students are getting substantial assistance thanks to UNC Health Nash. Seven ĢƵ nursing students have officially been accepted into the UNC Health Nash Nurse Scholars Program. According to the hospital’s website, the program funds the cost of each student’s education, tuition and books. A monthly stipend is also provided for high-achieving […]
ĢƵ Surgical Technology graduates participated in their pinning ceremony on Dec. 13. The seven graduates have met the education requirements to take the certification exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Association. Members of the ĢƵ Surgical Technology Class of 2024, from left to right, are: Bianca Drusha Williams Tandi […]
ĢƵ is proud to announce its President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President’s List. Battleboro: Likisha Cole Enfield: Sara Bishop Kinston: Kaitlyn Lewis Nashville: Jaylah Luper Pinetops: Alfredo Garcia, Yesenia Garcia, Biancha Webb Rocky Mount: Breanna Barbee, Haley […]
Nina White quickly felt a connection with the ĢƵ students who were recently honored during a Scholarship Recognition Ceremony held on the Tarboro campus. The ĢƵ alumna turned business owner and motivational speaker, is a testament to the significance of embracing obstacles, pursuing passions and harnessing talent. “As I look out, I see […]
ĢƵ’s Student Services, along with faculty and staff, were busy participating in area Christmas parades throughout the month of December. The events kicked off Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. with the Pinetops Christmas Parade. Participation continued at the Rocky Mount, Tarboro and Princeville parades. ĢƵ Construction students built the handmade float featured in the Pinetops […]
ĢƵ held its Emergency Medical Services graduation ceremony on Dec. 5 in Tarboro. A total of 34 students have completed their training and received their certificate and eligibility to take the state test and become certified. Of those 34 students, 10 have completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), eight have completed Advanced Emergency Medical […]
