Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, will deliver the keynote address at ĢƵ’s 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 8. Green, who has led the organization for 14 years, is widely recognized for strengthening youth development across Nash and Edgecombe counties. Under his leadership, […]
The Universal Leaf Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,000 to ĢƵ. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to ĢƵ students in any curriculum. According to their website, the University Leaf Foundation “supports initiatives that strengthen education, promote well-being, expand access to arts, and protect the environment.” Students who wish to […]
The ĢƵ Foundation’s 2025-2026 Campus Campaign ended with a celebration. The 76 employees who generously supported the annual initiative lived up to the theme, “The Power of Us,” each helping the Foundation meet and exceed the goal of raising $12,500. The campaign amassed a total of $13,870 to support student success, and on […]
ĢƵ has joined other NC community colleges in an exciting new transfer opportunity with NC State University called Wolfpack Connect. The Guaranteed Admissions Agreement will ensure that students who complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree at ĢƵ will be admitted to NC State University. At the start of their participation, […]
The New York Theatre Ballet will return to ĢƵ for a public performance on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in Astemo Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. The acclaimed company will present signature works by master choreographers. The performance is free, but tickets are required. Tickets can […]
Humility, dedication, reliability and tenacity are just a few words used to describe the late Gregory Thomas Horne Sr. “Wherever he saw a need, he didn’t ask questions, he just fulfilled that need,” said his widow, Teresa Everett Horne. Gregory Horne’s generosity and his love for ĢƵ led EndTime Harvest Outreach Ministries, family, […]
Members of the ĢƵ Board of Trustees and ĢƵ President Dr. Greg McLeod recently attended the National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Held Feb. 8–11, the event brought more than 1,000 community college leaders to the U.S. Capitol to discuss federal policy issues affecting institutions nationwide. Attendees also took part in Advocacy Leadership […]
ĢƵ announces its participation in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program. This is a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of rural healthcare professionals. North Carolina is currently facing a healthcare crisis, with nearly three million residents living in areas without adequate medical professionals. Rural counties are hit the […]
ĢƵ’s Professional Development Day covers wide range of topics Faculty members began their spring semester in an informative way. Professional Development Day for Curriculum was held Friday, Jan. 2 in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Traditionally, the annual event includes an educational message from a keynote speaker on strategies to enhance student success. […]
ĢƵ is proud to recognize students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2025 fall semester. The following full-time students earned a 4.0 grade point average, placing them on the President’s List. Clayton: Sierrea Fuller Durham: Alifa Kelleh Enfield: Sara Bishop Fountain: Gavin Allen Greenville: Tityana Lawson, Kenya Simpson Kannapolis: Lauryn King Nashville: […]
