Natural hair care and nail technology graduations took place Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. Students in the natural hair care program study and practice chemical-free hair styling. The courses are completed in four months for daytime students and seven months for students who take evening classes. In nail technology, there is instruction and practice […]
“This is a big day for us,” said Cole Stewart during the graduation ceremony for the 16th Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at ĢƵ. “As it says in our code of ethics, our fundamental duty is to serve the community. We have been given an enormous power and responsibility to […]
ĢƵ has adopted a virtual version of apprenticeship. Students enrolled in the college’s automotive systems technology program now have the opportunity to enhance their education and possibly start their career with Doug Henry Ford in Tarboro shortly after graduation. According to the New Ford Tech website, “the Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program […]
ĢƵ students enjoyed games, inflatables, painting, henna, line dancing and even a mechanical bull ride during the annual Fall Fest. The event was held Wednesday, Nov. 5 on the Rocky Mount campus and Thursday, Nov. 6 on the Tarboro campus. As a part of ĢƵ’s Halloween festivities, there was also a Halloween Costume Contest held […]
A wide variety of scholarships are offered from ĢƵ to high-school graduates, ensuring they pay little to no out-of-pocket costs. New to ĢƵ this year are the First Flight and Esports Scholars Scholarships. High-school graduates with an unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.6 may apply for the First Flight Scholarship. […]
A group of students from ĢƵ participated in a one-day excursion to Fayetteville, NC. ĢƵ President, Dr. Greg McLeod, served as the chaperone and tour guide for the trip, which was a part of the ĢƵ Explorers Travel Series. Since 2023, McLeod has taken students to various locations in an effort to expose […]
Twenty-one ĢƵ students were inducted into the Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society for students attending two-year schools. The Fall Induction Ceremony was held Oct. 23 on the Tarboro campus. Lorrie Coltraine, the Astemo Endowed Faculty Chair Award recipient, served as the guest speaker. The Fall 2025 Phi […]
This year, ĢƵ’s keynote speaker for its annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony will not be a seasoned politician, retired colonel or general. Instead, ĢƵ’s speaker is interestingly unique–a student veteran who bridges the worlds of military service and academic achievement. Jeremy Snyder, a US Army Veteran, served from 2004 to 2014. An infantryman […]
The Rocky Mount Rotary Club presented a check for $40,000 to ĢƵ during the club’s annual Tackle the Tar Celebration. “The Rocky Mount Rotary Club is not only giving us the financial support to provide scholarships to students,” said Dr. Greg McLeod, ĢƵ president. “What you all are doing is also giving us […]
On September 27, ĢƵ (ĢƵ) nursing students laced up their sneakers and showcased their dedication to health and community spirit at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Twin Counties Heart Walk, held at NC Wesleyan University. The students, volunteering and walking as the team Pulse Patrol, were led by their dedicated coach, Melissa Dunn. […]
