A local leader in education has been tapped to lead the Division of College and Career Readiness (CCR) at ĢƵ. LaShawnda Washington, who has worked at ĢƵ since 2006, also is a member of the Nash County Public Schools Board. She has served College and Career Readiness students in a variety of capacities, […]
Suzi Shippen-Wagner (standing), program chair of the Surgical Technology program at ĢƵ, provides an orientation to students, including (l-r) Caitlyn Stimpson, Alissa Davis, and Jeanna Geopfert, during the first day of class on August 20. Most fall classes at ĢƵ are being delivered online, with some offered as a hybrid of online and […]
Tarboro resident William “Kenny” Parker has been appointed to a four-year term on the ĢƵ Board of Trustees. Appointed to the board by Governor Roy Cooper, Parker holds two ĢƵ degrees: an associate in applied science degree in business administration and an associate in applied science degree in industrial management. He also attended […]
The ĢƵ Board of Trustees recently re-elected Dr. Jerry Price as chair of the board and Gloria Wiggins-Hicks as vice chair. The board leaders were re-elected during the August 13 meeting of the ĢƵ trustees. A trustee since 2009, Dr. Price has served as board chair since 2017. He also chairs the board’s […]
An ĢƵ instructor and staff member received special awards from the ĢƵ Foundation at the College’s fall semester kickoff held August 17. The virtual kickoff for faculty and staff was held via Google Meet. The theme of the event was “Navigating the New Normal in Education.” Laura Otrimski, psychology instructor, received the 2020 […]
ĢƵ is proud to announce its President’s List for the Summer 2020 term. The following full-time student earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing her on the President’s List. Gaston: Jessica Delbridge ĢƵ also is proud to announce its Dean’s List for Summer 2020. The following full-time students earned a grade […]
Commencement 2020 at ĢƵ was a departure from previous graduation events as the college celebrated the Class of 2020 with a Drive-thru Graduation Parade on Friday, August 7. “Graduation is a milestone event,” says ĢƵ President Dr. Greg McLeod. “In an effort to ensure that graduates had a memorable celebration with social distancing […]
Three outstanding members of the ĢƵ Class of 2020 recently received special student achievement awards. New ĢƵ graduates Enam Jordan, Taylor Redwine, and William Bricen Duff earned top honors for their exceptional accomplishments. The College held a Drive-Thru Graduation Ceremony on Friday, August 7. The Dallas Herring Achievement Award was established to recognize […]
ĢƵ’s programs in emergency medical services and paramedic training are being strengthened by the hiring of a new coordinator and the purchase of an ambulance. John Wilson recently joined the College as coordinator of EMS and fire services training. He comes to ĢƵ with more than 25 years of experience, including nearly 10 […]
Leaders at Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation recently presented $1,000 to ĢƵ to support student scholarships. Edgecombe-Martin EMC provides two $500 scholarships to the College annually. From left are Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ĢƵ Foundation; Eddie Stocks, vice president of member and industrial development at Edgecombe-Martin EMC; Dr. Greg McLeod, president […]
