It was a surreal moment for Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ President. What was initially a trip to attend an American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) commission meeting in Washington, DC, turned into a wonderful, additional opportunity to visit the White House for the Classroom to Career Summit. “I received the White House invitation […]
As spring registration gets underway at ĢƵ, prospective students are invited to Get the Edge Enrollment Day. The event is happening Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Academic Success Centers on ĢƵ’s Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. “Get the Edge Enrollment Day is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to get ahead on their […]
The ĢƵ Foundation will award scholarships to more than 80 students on Thursday, Dec. 12. Astemo Presents the ĢƵ Foundation’s Scholarship Recognition Ceremony, will not only honor the students who have recently been awarded scholarships, but also the donors who have graciously given to their education. During this year’s scholarship ceremony, Nina White, […]
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 […]
Students in ĢƵ’s Barbering program were recognized for their skills on Monday Nov. 4. Five individuals received high placements in the NC Student Barber Competition held in Raleigh, and a number of students received high acclaim for their participation in a quiz bowl at the event. Justin Edwards claimed the first-place prize for roller […]
An inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin painting, canvas painting, games and a Halloween costume contest were just some of the activities ĢƵ students engaged in during the annual Fall Fest. “It’s a time to fellowship with other students, have fun, and interact with faculty and staff,” said Ashley King, student activities coordinator at ĢƵ. […]
ĢƵ’s Alpha Omega Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently welcomed 28 new members. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students attending two-year schools. The organization held an induction ceremony on the Tarboro campus on Thursday, Oct. 24. The guest speaker was Suzi Shippen-Wagner, surgical technology program chair at ĢƵ and […]
Other ĢƵ events in honor of veterans also announced “It’s an honor to have served,” Tarboro resident William “Kenny” Parker stated without hesitation after being asked about his time in the US Army. The veteran can vividly recall when he was drafted to enter the Vietnam War—Jan. 2, 1969. Now, the ĢƵ Board […]
Representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities gathered in the Mobley Atrium on Friday, Oct. 18. It was all a part of the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ (CACRAO) College Fair tour. ĢƵ was the site where students from Tarboro High, Southwest Edgecombe, North Edgecombe, North East Carolina Prep, […]
“As times change, students change, and the needs of our community change,” stated Dr. Greg McLeod, president of ĢƵ, during a recent Facilities Master Plan meeting held at ĢƵ. JKF Architecture led the discussion that will ultimately lead to the creation of a plan for the next five to 10 years. “On […]
