Five ĢƵ students returned home as national champions after competing in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 1–5 in Atlanta, Ga. Three students earned Gold Medals in the Career Pathways Showcase–Industrial and Engineering Technology. Isabella De Leon, Daniella Ponce and Ajeda Thomas claimed the Gold. Alfredo Hernandez-Garcia won Silver […]
Amie Sasser, a CT/MRI instructor and clinical coordinator at ĢƵ, delivered her remarks to the eight graduates who were pinned May 6 during ĢƵ’s Radiography Pinning Ceremony. Sasser urged ĢƵ’s Radiography Class of 2026 to pursue success while keeping a greater purpose at the center of their work. She framed her message around […]
ĢƵ recognized its Associate Degree Nursing graduates on May 6 during the annual pinning ceremony on the Tarboro campus. The 54 graduates were pinned two days before ĢƵ’s commencement ceremony. “This year’s ADN pinning ceremony was especially meaningful as we celebrated 54 graduates — the largest graduating class in our program’s history,” said […]
ĢƵ is launching a new volunteer program that invites community members to meet new people, build valuable skills, and make a meaningful impact on campus and throughout Edgecombe County. Volunteer opportunities will be available year-round. Participants will support a wide range of campus activities, including the ĢƵ Foundation Golf Tournament, Scholarship Convocation, Fall […]
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 […]
Dr. LaShawnda Washington encouraged the 16 spring inductees of ĢƵ’s Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society to embrace and embody fellowship. “May you carry fellowship from this ceremony into every classroom, every meeting, every community space you enter,” said Washington, dean of College and Career Readiness and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mount Rotary Club is gearing up for the annual Tackle the Tar 5K Obstacle Course Race on Saturday, May 16, 2026 — and we need YOUR help to make one of the biggest community events in Eastern North Carolina happen! It takes nearly 200 volunteers to pull off this incredible Rocky Mount community […]
ĢƵ’s Barbering program was proudly represented at Rocky Mount High School’s Career Day held recently. Our students engaged with attendees, shared program information, and spoke with those interested in pursuing barbering as a career path. Participating students, pictured left to right, were Samerah Taylor‑Dodd, Jabaria Bowser, Jacob Pindea and Daniel Bridgers.
