ĢƵ’s Student Government Association, in partnership with Providing African American Males the Edge to Succeed (PAAMES), will present a dynamic Black History Month Program. “The Dream Continues: Living Legacies” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. in the Astemo Auditorium on ĢƵ’s Tarboro campus. “This event serves as a multifaceted platform […]
ĢƵ is maintaining a strong upward trend in enrollment. Nationwide, the COVID-19 pandemic caused steep declines at community colleges, and while online courses are still prevalent, overall enrollment numbers are rebounding. 2026 began on a high note, with 1,679 curriculum (college credit-earning) enrollments, a 4.87 percent increase over last year. We are seeing […]
Mikella Pittman may be an accounting and finance major at ĢƵ, but her world isn’t just limited to payroll accounting, financial statements and spreadsheet formulas. The Tarboro native is also enamored with video games, and ĢƵ’s newly installed Esports room caught her attention. “When I first saw the setup, I thought it was […]
Current and prospective ĢƵ students interested in entering a career in the skilled trades, will now have a new source of support. The ĢƵ Foundation has established a scholarship fund, with donations from Roger and Gaile Taylor. The Calvin Davenport Skills and Trades Scholarship, named in memory of Gaile’s father, will […]
ĢƵ hosts screening of New York Theatre Ballet’s LIFT ĢƵ is giving the public a rare, in-depth look at the New York Theatre Ballet’s signature outreach initiative. A special screening of the documentary, “LIFT,” will take place Thursday, Jan. 22, in the McIntyre Auditorium on ĢƵ’s Tarboro campus. The film explores the ballet’s […]
ĢƵ celebrated its surgical technology graduates with a pinning ceremony on Dec. 12. The six graduates have successfully completed the academic requirements qualifying them to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical technologists play a vital role, supporting nurses, surgeons and other […]
ĢƵ held its Emergency Medical Services graduation ceremony Dec. 4 in Tarboro. Sixty-two students completed their training, receiving their certificate and eligibility to take the state test and become certified. Of those 62 students, 37 completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 14 completed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and 11 completed paramedic training. An […]
ĢƵ (ĢƵ) will introduce an enhanced distance learning initiative for adult learners through its High School Equivalency in the Community program, beginning Jan. 7, 2026. The 10-week program is designed for adults seeking to earn a high school equivalency credential quickly and conveniently. Students will complete coursework remotely for 10 weeks, with official […]
ĢƵ will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated student lounge located in the Barnes Building on the Rocky Mount campus. The ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. The public is invited to see the state-of-the-art renovations and learn more about the commercial-grade kitchen and new […]
Christine Nicodemus, dean of Arts and Sciences at ĢƵ, recently attended and presented at the Capture the Journey First-Year Experience Conference hosted by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Western Piedmont Community College. The purpose of the conference, held on the campus of Rowan-Cabarrus, was to share ideas focused on strengthening the first-year student experience. […]
