Meeting the growing demands in our region is why ĢƵ will begin offering courses in applied engineering technology this spring. “There is a local and regional need for more prepared industry technicians,” says Dr. Bruce Panneton, vice president of instruction and chief academic officer at ĢƵ. “These are jobs and careers with great […]
Three members of the ĢƵ Student Government Association’s Executive Board attended the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association Fall Conference in Winston Salem, NC. The N4CSGA is a student-based and student-run organization. During the conference, held Oct. 18-20, ĢƵ students joined student delegates, advisors and guests representing various schools in the […]
Tristan Revis is a super senior at the Edgecombe Early College High School on the campus of ĢƵ. After graduation, he plans to attend East Carolina University to major in biology and become a trauma surgeon. Sasha Williams has a different path. The ĢƵ student currently works for Aetna Healthcare. “After graduation, I plan to […]
“Preparing Manufacturing Technicians for the Challenges of Industry 4.0” was the topic of Manufacturing Technology Instructor, Merdikae Williams’ presentation during a recent workshop at Pitt Community College. Community college stakeholders, including Williams and Dr. Bruce Panneton, vice president of instruction and chief academic officer at ĢƵ, convened on Oct. 4 to discuss the NSF ATE […]
The ĢƵ Foundation’s 38th Annual Golf Tournament raised approximately $50,000 to support student scholarships and operations of the foundation. The tournament was held Oct. 3 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. Forty teams competed in the tournament, which is the ĢƵ Foundation’s largest fundraiser. “Thanks to the sponsors, players, volunteers and a number […]
ĢƵ Practical Nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony on August 1. The Practical Nursing Class of 2024 graduated 12 students. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-PN®, the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. “We are proud of each of […]
Students in ĢƵ’s Agribusiness Technology program are taking lessons on and around a new tractor — the program’s first – which was presented to the college by LS Tractor, an international farm equipment manufacturer and retailer. The company’s American division, LS Tractor USA, donated the blue MT2E series tractor in May as it dedicated its […]
At ĢƵ, professional development is a priority for faculty and leadership alike. One instructor putting this principle into action is Carole Mehle-Bittner, who has taught English and humanities at ĢƵ since 1999. Mehle-Bittner was one of 23 instructors from 16 community colleges around the state who graduated as the first cohort from the […]
Hitachi Astemo has donated a 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport, valued at $39,155, from Davenport Autopark of Rocky Mount as a hole-in-one-prize for ĢƵ’s upcoming golf tournament. In Memory of Berry Anderson, Sr. Presents the ĢƵ Foundation 38th Annual Golf Tournament is happening Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. […]
To Ryan Cox, honing leadership skills is part of the pursuit of excellence in his role as chair of the Criminal Justice Technology program at ĢƵ. He believes those who would have others learn from them must also learn. That’s why Cox was among the 35 who graduated this spring from the North […]
