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3/26/2026 03/26/2026	Featured 17�Թ� Celebrates Community College Month with April Events across all Campuses 17�Թ� will celebrate Community College Month throughout April with a full calendar of events highlighting student success, campus life and the college’s impact on the region.
4/10/2026 04/10/2026	17�Թ� Hosts Campus and Community Clean-Up Days Across Multiple Campuses 17�Թ� students, employees and community volunteers came together this week to support cleaner, more beautiful campuses and surrounding communities as part of Community College Month activities.
4/7/2026 04/07/2026	17�Թ� and Talladega College Partner to Expand Transfer Opportunities A new partnership between 17�Թ� and Talladega College is creating additional opportunities for students
3/31/2026 03/31/2026	17�Թ� Police to Host Free Church Safety & Security Training Conference The 17�Թ� Police and Public Safety Department is proud to partner with Cross Creek Community Church to host a Free Church Safety & Security Training Conference
3/30/2026 03/30/2026	17�Թ� Cherokee Launches Annual Supply Drive to Support Children's Advocacy Center 17�Թ�’s Cherokee Campus will host its annual supply drive throughout the month of April to support the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, with this year’s effort focused on collecting Play-Doh.
3/27/2026 03/27/2026	17�Թ�’s Deddric Tarver Named ACCC Coach of the Year 17�Թ� is proud to announce that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Deddric Tarver has been named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Coach of the Year.
3/25/2026 03/25/2026	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation Establishes Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship The 17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation proudly announces the creation of the Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship, established to honor the life, legacy, and compassionate service of Laura Tutor, a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the nursing program a
3/24/2026 03/24/2026	17�Թ�’s Rho Rho Chapter Earns Top Honors at PTK Regional Convention The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at 17�Թ� earned multiple awards and recognitions during the Alabama Regional PTK Convention held March 6–7 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Fairhope.
3/23/2026 03/23/2026	17�Թ� to Host 2026 Preview Days Across Multiple Campuses Offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs and connect with faculty and staff
3/13/2026 03/13/2026	Worlds of Work Event Connects Thousands of Students to Career Opportunities in East Alabama Worlds of Work is an immersive, hands-on career exploration event hosted by 17�Թ�
3/10/2026 03/10/2026	17�Թ� Construction Technology Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Community Partnerships Students in 17�Թ�’s Construction Technology program, based on the Valley Street Campus, are building more than just skills.
3/3/2026 03/03/2026	ACCS/AAMA Open Scholarship Applications for Automotive Manufacturing Programs The $4,000 scholarships will cover tuition, books, and fees and are available to students
2/27/2026 02/27/2026	17�Թ�’s Dr. Blake Lewis Reaches 300 Career Wins as Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Dr. Lewis secured his 300th career coaching victory as a head coach in the ACCS
2/27/2026 02/27/2026	17�Թ�’s Pressley Slaton Named NJCAA Player of the Week A native of Alexandria, Slaton has helped power the Lady Cardinals to a strong start this season
2/27/2026 02/27/2026	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation Announces Image Matters Endowed Scholarship for Radiography Students The Image Matters Endowed Scholarship was created through a generous gift from local community leader Esta Spector
2/25/2026 02/25/2026	17�Թ� Police Department to host Advanced Women's Self-Defense Class The training event is designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen situational awareness and develop practical self-defense and firearm safety skills.
2/23/2026 02/23/2026	17�Թ� Expands Workforce Training Partnership Supporting Anniston Munitions Center Employees 17�Թ� is strengthening its workforce training efforts by providing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A training and Hazardous Materials Entry-Level Driver Training at no cost to employees
2/20/2026 02/20/2026	17�Թ� Police Chief Jay Freeman Completes Advanced Police Management Training 17�Թ� is proud to recognize Police Chief Jay Freeman for completing 160 hours of Police Management training
2/19/2026 02/19/2026	17�Թ� Hosts College-Wide Black History Month Celebration Honoring Heritage, Leadership and Legacy The event highlighted the importance of Black history and its lasting influence on education, culture and society
2/13/2026 02/13/2026	Dr. Martha Lavender Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future 17�Թ� Students Dr. Lavender’s generous gift will create a permanent source of scholarship support for deserving students from Hokes Bluff High School
2/4/2026 02/04/2026	17�Թ� Skills Training Division receives grant The check presentation was held on January 20 at the Alabama State House.
2/3/2026 02/03/2026	17�Թ� Alumni Association Honors Alumni of the Year for Outstanding Service and Leadership The Alumni of the Year Awards recognize individuals who exemplify the values of excellence, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.
2/2/2026 02/02/2026	17�Թ� to Host College-Wide Black History Month Celebration 17�Թ� will host a college-wide Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. on the Wallace Drive Campus at Meadows.
1/29/2026 01/29/2026	17�Թ� Theatre Department presents ‘Rumors’ A farcical comedy by Neil Simon, at 7 p.m. February 26–March 7 in the Inzer Hall Black Box Theatre on the Wallace Drive Campus
1/26/2026 01/26/2026	17�Թ� Police Department to Host Report-Writing Training Seminar for Public Safety Professionals The training will take place on Friday, February 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 17�Թ� Science Building Auditorium.
1/23/2026 01/23/2026	Student-Athletes named to ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll 17�Թ� Athletic Director Blake Lewis announced that 97 student-athletes and seven athletic teams were honored
1/21/2026 01/21/2026	17�Թ� releases Fall 2025 honors lists The Fall Semester 2025 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Alan Smith.
1/8/2026 01/08/2026	17�Թ� announces Summer & Fall 2025 Graduates The College recognized 558 students who successfully completed the requirements for associate degrees, certificates, and short-term certificates, earning a total of 913 credentials.
1/7/2026 01/07/2026	17�Թ� launches Cardinal Promise campaign to expand access and affordability 50-75% off college tuition for qualifying students.
12/22/2025 12/22/2025	Alan Smith named Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama The recognition honors educators who are nominated by their peers for their dedication to student achievement.
12/19/2025 12/19/2025	Registered Nursing graduates recognized at pinning ceremony The 22 students also received their associate in applied science in Registered Nursing
12/19/2025 12/19/2025	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony for LPNs The 17�Թ� Health Sciences Division recognized students earning their certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing
12/19/2025 12/19/2025	17�Թ� Skills Training Division holds pinning ceremony for program completers The 11-week Advanced Nursing Assistant Program is designed to meet the growing needs of the community’s healthcare system.
12/17/2025 12/17/2025	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation receives $10,000 grant The award will be used to expand training for the nursing program on our Cherokee Campus.
12/16/2025 12/16/2025	17�Թ� wins state award for clean-up project for third year The College was recognized on November 12 at the Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery
12/11/2025 12/11/2025	Griffey appointed dean of Academic Programs and Services 17�Թ� has appointed Dr. Derrick Griffey as the new dean of academic programs and services effective January 2.
12/8/2025 12/08/2025	17�Թ� and Jax State Strengthen Transfer Pathways for Students 17�Թ� and Jacksonville State University have strengthened their long-standing partnership by signing a new agreement
12/8/2025 12/08/2025	17�Թ� to host Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony The event will recognize students who completed program requirements following the summer and fall semesters.
12/3/2025 12/03/2025	17�Թ�’s Music Groups Continue Annual Holiday Tradition with Christmas with the Cardinals The free event will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Inzer Hall- Black Box Theatre on the Wallace Drive Campus.
11/26/2025 11/26/2025	17�Թ� faculty and staff receive 2025 Chancellor’s Awards These annual awards recognize outstanding employees across the state for excellence in leadership, teaching, and service.
11/24/2025 11/24/2025	17�Թ� Alumni Association accepting Alumni of the Year nominations The 17�Թ� Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of the Year Awards.
11/21/2025 11/21/2025	17�Թ� Students Attend Workforce Development Summit, Earn Scholarships The event brought together students from TMCF’s 10 two-year historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) institutions.
10/31/2025 10/31/2025	17�Թ� donates to support Carlisle Elementary’s Celebrate Science Program participation 17�Թ� has generously donated a check to support Carlisle Elementary School’s participation in the Celebrate Science Program
10/30/2025 10/30/2025	17�Թ� supports local Ag students with Poultry Science Pathway As part of this effort, 17�Թ� presented a $500 check to each Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter
10/29/2025 10/29/2025	17�Թ� Partners with Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute and Alabama Talent Solutions to Host Free Hiring Events in Gadsden and Anniston The hiring events are part of the ACRI Go Build Alabama Initiative which is designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade.
10/29/2025 10/29/2025	Ronnie Watkins Ford and NADA Foundation present $16,000 check to 17�Թ� automotive program The Foundation promotes workforce development and technician training at franchised new-car and truck dealerships across the country.
10/20/2025 10/20/2025	17�Թ� Enrollment Reaches 5,568 Students — Highest in More Than a Decade 17�Թ� is celebrating a major milestone this fall with total enrollment reaching 5,568 students
10/20/2025 10/20/2025	Mayor-Elect Jay Howell Appointed to 17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation Board of Directors A lifelong resident of Centre, Howell has built a career defined by service, leadership, and community engagement.
10/17/2025 10/17/2025	17�Թ� to host annual Transfer Fairs The events will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus and Oct. 23 at the Cheaha Center on the Ayers Campus
10/15/2025 10/15/2025	17�Թ� Gears Up for Family-Friendly October Festivities 17�Թ� is inviting the community to a series of free, family-friendly events throughout October
10/10/2025 10/10/2025	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Gala Celebrates a Century with Roaring ’20s Flair The Cardinal Foundation hosted the annual Cardinal Gala on Thursday, Oct. 9, at The Venue at Coosa Landing
10/6/2025 10/06/2025	17�Թ�’s CoMeT Program Recognized for Excellence in Work-Based Learning CoMeT has been recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as one of the state’s 2025 Regional Best Practices in Work-Based Learning.
9/29/2025 09/29/2025	17�Թ� Police and Public Safety hosting free annual Civilian Firearms Class This free training is open to individuals 18 years and older and is designed to enhance participants’ confidence in firearm handling while teaching essential self-defense techniques and situational awareness.
9/17/2025 09/17/2025	17�Թ� launches new Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course A new Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course designed for college students, with plans to expand into K–12 schools throughout the College’s service area.
9/16/2025 09/16/2025	17�Թ� celebrates 100 years with Centennial Celebration at Wallace Drive Campus 17�Թ� marked its centennial on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with a historic 100-year celebration at Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus.
9/11/2025 09/11/2025	17�Թ� Theatre to Present Agatha Christie’s ‘A Murder is Announced’ The 17�Թ� Theatre Program will present A Murder is Announced at 7 p.m. Oct. 23-25 in the Inzer Hall Black Box Theatre on the Wallace Drive Campus.
9/10/2025 09/10/2025	17�Թ� Named Schneider’s “Truck Driving School of the Quarter” The honor places 17�Թ� among the top truck driving programs in the country, with Schneider partnering with more than 500 training schools across the United States.
9/8/2025 09/08/2025	17�Թ� recognizes dedicated staff with Excellence in Service Awards The annual honors celebrate employees whose contributions have transformed the institution and inspired the campus community.
9/2/2025 09/02/2025	17�Թ� Launches New Spirit Program: The Cardinalettes Dance Team 17�Թ� is proud to announce the official launch of its newest spirit initiative — the 17�Թ� Cardinalettes Dance Team
8/28/2025 08/28/2025	17�Թ� celebrates Cherokee Campus as part of College’s centennial year 17�Թ� marked its 100th year with a special celebration on Aug. 27, 2025, at the Cherokee Campus
8/20/2025 08/20/2025	17�Թ� Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA Fifty-two 17�Թ� student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic Teams
8/15/2025 08/15/2025	17�Թ� partners with Chick-fil-A Gadsden to Launch New Food Service Training Program This is the newest addition to the Chick-fil-A Gadsden’s leadership development platform.
8/15/2025 08/15/2025	17�Թ� to Host Centennial Celebration September 16 Honoring 100 Years of Education and Service The event will take place Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus.
8/6/2025 08/06/2025	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation to Host 2025 Cardinal Gala This year’s event is made possible by a contribution from Honda to the foundation’s general fund, with emphasis on workforce development initiatives.
7/29/2025 07/29/2025	17�Թ� Baseball Announces 3rd Annual Father-Son Baseball Camp Scheduled for August 24-26, 2025, this camp is free of charge for kids ages 5-14 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
7/29/2025 07/29/2025	17�Թ� Cherokee Campus to Host Centennial Celebration Event on August 27 The event will commemorate 23 years of excellence, growth, and educational impact in Cherokee County.
7/17/2025 07/17/2025	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator 17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing effectiveness and reliability have helped it earn a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
7/15/2025 07/15/2025	17�Թ� Police Department to host Advanced Women’s Self-Defense class in Boaz This training event is an opportunity for women to build confidence, sharpen situational awareness, and learn life-saving self-defense and firearm safety skills
7/9/2025 07/09/2025	Alan Smith appointed president of 17�Թ� The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees approved Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker’s recommendation to appoint Alan Smith as permanent President of 17�Թ�
7/7/2025 07/07/2025	Celebrate 17�Թ�: 65 Years at the Valley Street Campus Honors a Historic Legacy of Service and Community 17�Թ� continued its centennial celebration with a commemorative event marking 65 years of impact at the Valley Street Campus on July 7
7/3/2025 07/03/2025	17�Թ� Police and Public Safety Department Celebrates Two Years of Growth, Service and Community Impact Since its formation, the department has made remarkable strides across the college’s five campuses and the three counties it proudly serves.
7/3/2025 07/03/2025	17�Թ�, Word Alive International Outreach, and 7 Springs Ministries Form Partnership for Transformation This initiative is designed to empower individuals in recovery by providing them with the skills and resources necessary for successful reintegration into society and the workforce.
7/1/2025 07/01/2025	17�Թ� hosts free STEM & career camp for local students 17�Թ� welcomed middle school students to its Advanced Manufacturing Center for a three-day STEM & career camp
6/27/2025 06/27/2025	Cardinal Foundation provides new evidence lockers to the 17�Թ� Police Department The 17�Թ� Police Department is proud to announce the installation of new evidence lockers at its main administrative office on the Wallace Drive Campus.
6/27/2025 06/27/2025	Cardinal athletes named to Spring 2025 ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll A multitude of 17�Թ� student-athletes and all eight athletic teams were honored
6/26/2025 06/26/2025	Celebrate 17�Թ�: 60 Years at Ayers Campus Marks Major Milestone in College’s Centennial Year The event brought together students, alumni, retirees, community members, and local leaders to celebrate Ayers’ legacy
6/11/2025 06/11/2025	Triplett named new tennis coach at 17�Թ� Triplett played high school tennis at Guntersville High and continued at the collegiate level, competing for 17�Թ� and Huntingdon College.
6/10/2025 06/10/2025	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation recognizes outgoing officers, welcomes new officers and board members During the most recent board meeting of the 17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation, several board members were recognized for their service to the Board of Directors and new officers were recognized
5/30/2025 05/30/2025	Gadsden community honors accomplished educator with “Dr. Kathy Murphy Day” Community members arrived at the Council Chambers at Gadsden City Hall to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Dr. Kathy Murphy
5/30/2025 05/30/2025	17�Թ� students named to Spring 2025 honors lists The Spring Semester 2025 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Kathy Murphy
5/29/2025 05/29/2025	Cardinal Rise Summer Program Offers Free Job Skills Training for Students This initiative empowers students to gain valuable, real-world skills in high-demand industries—completely free of charge.
5/27/2025 05/27/2025	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Commit orientation program scheduled for June & July 17�Թ� is hosting a series of summer orientations for new students beginning in June.
5/23/2025 05/23/2025	17�Թ� Cardinals earn conference accolades 17�Թ� head baseball coach and an infielder earned the highest recognition from the Alabama Community College Conference
5/22/2025 05/22/2025	17�Թ� wins three Excellence in Education Awards The Etowah Chamber of Commerce hosted its eighth annual Excellence in Education and Teachers of the Year Luncheon on May 8
5/21/2025 05/21/2025	City of Glencoe donates police vehicle to 17�Թ� Students in Collision Repair Program help restore Tahoe, saving thousands
5/15/2025 05/15/2025	17�Թ� signs second CoMeT cohort 17�Թ� hosted a signing event May 15 for the second cohort of students to be in the Consortium of Machining Education Training
5/15/2025 05/15/2025	Alan Smith named interim president of 17�Թ� 17�Թ� proudly announces the appointment of Alan Smith as Interim President
5/14/2025 05/14/2025	17�Թ� President Dr. Kathy Murphy accepts presidential role at Wallace Community College President Dr. Kathy Murphy has announced that she has accepted the position of president at Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama, effective June 1.
5/14/2025 05/14/2025	17�Թ� announces Spring 2025 graduates 17�Թ�’s Spring Commencement Ceremony was held on May 13 at the Richard Lindsey Arena at 17�Թ� Cherokee
5/13/2025 05/13/2025	Simulation provides students with real-world training in emergency response More than 100 students from Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Technician programs participated in the tornado disaster simulation
5/12/2025 05/12/2025	17�Թ� honors body donors at appreciation event 17�Թ�’s Science Department hosted its first Donor Appreciation Event May 1 in the auditorium of the Science Building on the East Broad Campus.
5/12/2025 05/12/2025	17�Թ� student overcomes the odds, earns diploma and scholarship With her husband and children in the audience, Candida Pedro Aguirre proudly walked across the stage on May 1
5/9/2025 05/09/2025	17�Թ�’s FAME Program signs 39 The seventh cohort for 17�Թ�’s FAME Chapter signed with their respective companies during a signing ceremony May 1 at the Oxford Civic Center.
5/9/2025 05/09/2025	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony The 17�Թ� Health Sciences Division recognized students earning their associate degree in Registered Nursing during a pinning ceremony.
5/8/2025 05/08/2025	Students receive GED during graduation ceremony 17�Թ� hosted its 2025 Adult Education Graduation for 35 students who earned their general equivalency or high school diploma.
5/7/2025 05/07/2025	17�Թ� students earn scholarships to four-year universities 17�Թ� students are making strides toward their academic future by earning scholarships to transfer to four-year universities across Alabama.
5/7/2025 05/07/2025	17�Թ� students named to All-Alabama Academic Team Two members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at 17�Թ� have earned accolades for outstanding academic achievement as well as college and community service.
5/6/2025 05/06/2025	17�Թ� Baseball earns No. 2 seed in ACCC Division I Regional Tournament 17�Թ�’s baseball team is heading to the Alabama Community College Conference Division I Regional Tournament as the No. 2 seed.
5/5/2025 05/05/2025	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships 17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation hosted their annual scholarship dinner April 22 to honor scholarship donors and recipients.
4/28/2025 04/28/2025	Outstanding students recognized at Honors Day at the Ayers Campus 17�Թ� recently held its 59th annual Honors Day at the Learning Resource Center for students attending the Ayers Campus in Anniston.
4/28/2025 04/28/2025	Outstanding students honored at Honors Day in Gadsden 17�Թ� recently held its 59th annual Honors Day at Beck Conference Center for students attending campuses in Gadsden and Centre.
4/25/2025 04/25/2025	17�Թ� offers state’s only comprehensive DMS Program 17�Թ� offers Alabama’s only comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that includes instruction in abdomen, small parts, obstetrics-gynecology and vascular sonography—integrated into one associate degree.
4/24/2025 04/24/2025	PTK Inducts record number of members The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at 17�Թ� inducted its largest number of members in the history of the chapter
4/24/2025 04/24/2025	17�Թ� tennis coach announces retirement After more than two decades of leadership, mentorship and success on the court, Buster Stewart, the 17�Թ� men’s tennis head coach is retiring.
4/24/2025 04/24/2025	17�Թ� Offers Driver’s Education Courses, ACT Prep through Continuing Education 17�Թ� is now enrolling students in upcoming driver’s education courses through its Continuing Education and Corporate Training Division.
4/21/2025 04/21/2025	April Briefs Upcoming Events
4/21/2025 04/21/2025	GSCC Health Sciences Mass Casualty Simulation Announcement 17�Թ�’s Health Sciences Division will host its first-ever mass casualty simulation on Friday, May 2, at the Wallace Drive Campus
4/18/2025 04/18/2025	17�Թ� Police Department launches Chaplain Program to support officers, students, employees and communities This innovative program, one of the first of its kind at a community college in Alabama.
4/18/2025 04/18/2025	17�Թ� offers state’s only Civil Engineering Technology Program 17�Թ� is the only community college in Alabama to offer civil engineering, providing hands-on training for design and inspection of infrastructure that shape communities.
4/15/2025 04/15/2025	Students, Instructors shine at ALSRT Conference Students and instructors from 17�Թ�’s Radiography Program made an impression at the 77th Annual Conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists
4/15/2025 04/15/2025	17�Թ� Celebrates Sophomore Class During Doubleheader Sweep Over Chattahoochee Valley 17�Թ� honored its sophomore baseball players on Saturday, April 12
4/15/2025 04/15/2025	Women’s Club of Weiss Lake Donates $1,500 for 17�Թ� Cherokee Scholarship The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is offering a scholarship to a deserving 17�Թ� student.
4/14/2025 04/14/2025	Students, advisor attend PTK Catalyst Two 17�Թ� students and their advisor attended PTK Catalyst, the annual convention for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
4/11/2025 04/11/2025	17�Թ� offers hands-on learning in Human Gross Anatomy Lab A unique learning opportunity for students pursuing careers in healthcare is offered at 17�Թ�.
4/8/2025 04/08/2025	Training offered in state’s only NCRA-approved Court Reporting Program In a world where every word matters, court reporters and captioners are the silent guardians of accuracy.
4/7/2025 04/07/2025	17�Թ� HBCU Campus Building Listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage The Eugene N. Prater Administration Building, located on 17�Թ�’s Valley Street Campus, has been officially listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage by the Alabama Historical Commission.
4/3/2025 04/03/2025	17�Թ� Cuts Ribbon for the Gene Haas Center, Advancing Workforce Training in Precision Manufacturing 17�Թ� celebrated a major step forward in workforce development on March 19th with the official ribbon cutting of the new Gene Haas Center for Advanced Machining and Engineering Technology
4/3/2025 04/03/2025	17�Թ� Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence and Impact 17�Թ� is commemorating its 100th anniversary with the "Celebrate 17�Թ�" campaign, highlighting a century of academic excellence and community service.
4/3/2025 04/03/2025	Davis appointed dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects 17�Թ� has a new dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Programs. Dr. Dana Davis has been appointed to the position effective April 14.
4/2/2025 04/02/2025	17�Թ� Police Department set to host Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class on April 19 The 17�Թ� Police Department is proud to host a free Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, April 19, at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus.
3/31/2025 03/31/2025	17�Թ� hosting Campus Cleanup Days 17�Թ� is hosting its annual Campus Cleanup Days as a part of its Community College Month activities.
3/25/2025 03/25/2025	Jones named Division I Player of the Week 17�Թ�’s Charlie Jones has been named Division I Player of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
3/24/2025 03/24/2025	Davis named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar 17�Թ� student Collins Davis has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, an honor that comes with a $1,000 scholarship.
3/24/2025 03/24/2025	Veterans Upward Bound program moves to new location The Veterans Upward Bound program at 17�Թ� has recently moved into a new, more accessible location in the basement of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus
3/21/2025 03/21/2025	New board members join the Cardinal Foundation The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of 17�Թ�, added four area leaders to the board of directors: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves and Jonathan Mosely.
3/17/2025 03/17/2025	ACCS/AAMA to offer Scholarships for Automotive Manufacturing Programs Applications for the $4,000 individual scholarships are now open to students enrolled in an eligible program at an Alabama community college.
3/13/2025 03/13/2025	Former 17�Թ� student Isaiah Moore to appear on American Idol Former 17�Թ� student Isaiah Moore will appear on ABC’s “American Idol” at 7 p.m. CST Sunday.
3/11/2025 03/11/2025	Radiography Program earns maximum JRCERT accreditation 17�Թ� College’s Radiography Program has once again earned the maximum eight-year accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
3/11/2025 03/11/2025	Ribbon cutting to be held for new Precision Machining lab Lab funded with $1 million grant from Haas Foundation
3/10/2025 03/10/2025	Student organization launches project to support job interview success The Paralegal Association at 17�Թ� is opening the Cardinal Career Closet, an initiative designed to help students access professional attire for job interviews.
3/10/2025 03/10/2025	17�Թ� Skills Training Division grant recipient The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders to present a check in the amount of $13.6 million to grantees, including the Skills Training Division at 17�Թ�.
3/6/2025 03/06/2025	Robertson named new dean of Workforce Development Andy Robertson of Sand Rock has been named the new dean of Workforce Development at 17�Թ�.
3/5/2025 03/05/2025	17�Թ� announces revamped program, new director 17�Թ� is ushering in a new chapter for its Surgical Technology Program with the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Austin as the new program director.
3/5/2025 03/05/2025	Outstanding Alumni honored during Homecoming festivities The 17�Թ� Alumni Association presented its Outstanding Alumni of the Year Awards during the Homecoming festivities on Feb. 13 in the Beck Gymnasium.
2/28/2025 02/28/2025	17�Թ� to host Preview Days 2025 Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend one of our four upcoming Preview Days at 17�Թ� on the campus of their choice.
2/27/2025 02/27/2025	Cardinal Foundation receives donations to support students 17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation has received several recent donations and scholarships that will continue to enhance educational opportunities for students across the region.
2/25/2025 02/25/2025	Scholarship set up in memory of the late Kathy Brown 17�Թ�’s Support Personnel Association has teamed with the Cardinal Foundation to establish the Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship, a new award created to honor the legacy of a beloved SPA member and retired college employee.
2/21/2025 02/21/2025	TRIO Programs Celebrated for Empowering Students, Veterans Underrepresented groups at 17�Թ� receive valuable support from TRIO programs created to eliminate barriers to higher education.
2/19/2025 02/19/2025	Croy Named Player of the Week Croy is the first 17�Թ� softball player to be named the Division I Player of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference
2/17/2025 02/17/2025	Students attend Workforce Development Summit, earn scholarships Two 17�Թ� students from the Valley Street Campus attended the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit
2/12/2025 02/12/2025	17�Թ� Generates $270.5 Million Dollars in Economic Impact 17�Թ� (GSCC) continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and community development across Alabama.
2/7/2025 02/07/2025	17�Թ� presents ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ The production will run for two weekends: March 6-8 and March 13-15
2/6/2025 02/06/2025	Norris named head coach of women’s basketball team Norris has 34 years of experience coaching at the collegiate and high school levels
2/5/2025 02/05/2025	17�Թ� launches Behavioral Intervention Team The BIT is a part of the Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Strategy
2/4/2025 02/04/2025	17�Թ� Athletics accepting nominations for new Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame seeks to honor athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who have made significant contributions to 17�Թ� Athletics over the years
2/4/2025 02/04/2025	17�Թ� Celebrates Black History Month 17�Թ� is proud to honor Black History Month with two events.
2/4/2025 02/04/2025	17�Թ� to host homecoming The theme for the 2025 Homecoming is “Let’s Glow Cardinals!”
2/4/2025 02/04/2025	Watkins named ACCC Player of the Week The honor comes after Watkins’ outstanding performance in the Cardinals’ 86-82 victory over Shelton State
1/23/2025 01/23/2025	Slaten named to 17�Թ�’s Executive Cabinet Slaten has been a part of GSCC for over 27 years
1/22/2025 01/22/2025	17�Թ� students named to Fall 2024 honors lists Congratulations, Cardinals
1/21/2025 01/21/2025	Austin Tillison named Director of Public Relations and Marketing at 17�Թ� Tillison is also an alumnus of GSCC
1/20/2025 01/20/2025	Delayed opening Jan. 21 (Ayers Campus closed) Faculty and staff will report to work at 9:30 a.m. Classes will start at 10 a.m.
1/9/2025 01/09/2025	17�Թ� announces Summer & Fall 2024 graduates List of names included
1/9/2025 01/09/2025	17�Թ� campuses will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025 Registration for the Spring Semester does remain open during this time.
1/9/2025 01/09/2025	Student-athletes named to ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll For the Fall 2024 Semester
1/7/2025 01/07/2025	Fort named dean of Academic Programs and Services Fort brings over two decades of diverse experience in leadership and program development to her new role at 17�Թ�
1/7/2025 01/07/2025	17�Թ� basketball teams begin Alabama Community College Conference Play The league opener is this Thursday
1/3/2025 01/03/2025	17�Թ� to Host Behavioral Intervention Threat Assessment Training This four-hour course will provide valuable insights and strategies for enhancing safety and preparedness in schools and communities
1/2/2025 01/02/2025	17�Թ� hosts commencement exercises Graduates from the Summer and Fall Semesters were honored
12/20/2024 12/20/2024	17�Թ� to host 2nd Annual father/son baseball camp The camp is set for Jan. 26-28, 2025
12/20/2024 12/20/2024	Smith accepts vice president position at 17�Թ� Smith has been the dean of Workforce Development since 2019
12/20/2024 12/20/2024	Skills Training Division holds pinning ceremony program completers A pinning ceremony was held Dec. 17
12/19/2024 12/19/2024	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony for LPNs The ceremony took place on Dec. 18
12/19/2024 12/19/2024	Registered Nursing graduates recognized at pinning ceremony The ceremony was held Dec. 16
12/19/2024 12/19/2024	Auditions to be held for ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Auditions will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7
12/12/2024 12/12/2024	Building address initiative enhances campus safety The physical addresses are now reflected on maps available on the 17�Թ� website to ensure clear and precise location information for students, employees and visitors
12/10/2024 12/10/2024	Cheaha Center renovations include co-location of the One Stop Center and Anniston Career Center The One Stop Center is a key student services hub for 17�Թ�
12/6/2024 12/06/2024	17�Թ�’s music groups continue an annual tradition with Christmas with the Cardinals The free event is 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in the former Meadows Library space in Inzer Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus
12/6/2024 12/06/2024	17�Թ� to host commencement ceremony The event will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Richard Lindsey Arena at 17�Թ� Cherokee
12/4/2024 12/04/2024	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation launches ’12 Days of Giving’ campaign The support organization of 17�Թ� is providing an opportunity for donors to make a meaningful, tax-deductible contribution to the College during the holiday season
11/26/2024 11/26/2024	17�Թ� faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Winners were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 24 in Montgomery
11/14/2024 11/14/2024	Nannucci named Division I Player of the Week Nannucci is on GSCC's Men's Basketball team
11/14/2024 11/14/2024	17�Թ� highlights Nursing Program during National Apprenticeship Week Currently, 35 apprentices from the 17�Թ� Nursing Program are working registered healthcare facilities across northeast Alabama
11/13/2024 11/13/2024	17�Թ� wins statewide award for clean-up project This is the second year in a row that 17�Թ� was recognized with this statewide award.
11/12/2024 11/12/2024	Bryant named to All-North Second Team in Volleyball Bryant, a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, has had an impressive freshman season
11/12/2024 11/12/2024	17�Թ� to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 18-22
11/11/2024 11/11/2024	Register for Spring 2025 Classes begin January 13
11/7/2024 11/07/2024	Cross Country team to run at national competition Saturday The race will be Nov. 9 at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Va.
11/7/2024 11/07/2024	PTK, 17�Թ� employee team up to help western North Carolina Pendley, who works as the administrative assistant in the Business, Computer Science and Legal Studies Division, connected with members of Phi Theta Kappa, 17�Թ�’s honor society
11/6/2024 11/06/2024	17�Թ� A Cappella Choir announces 2024 Christmas Tour All performances are free
11/5/2024 11/05/2024	17�Թ� Police/Public Safety Department Hosting Inaugural Basic Civilian Firearm Training The course will be Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Drive Campus, Beck Conference Center
11/5/2024 11/05/2024	17�Թ� Cherokee, Rotary Club collecting food for Family Care Center Donations will be collected through Nov. 30 in the lobby of 17�Թ� Cherokee
11/1/2024 11/01/2024	17�Թ� President Dr. Kathy Murphy honored with prestigious recognitions Murphy will be honored at Troy University on Saturday during halftime of the Trojans’ game against Coastal Carolina University
11/1/2024 11/01/2024	17�Թ� and Samford University team up to simplify transfer process for graduates This agreement not only simplifies the transition for students but also opens doors to scholarship opportunities
10/30/2024 10/30/2024	Alumni Association, Phi Theta Kappa partner in improvement efforts The Quad is getting a fresh look and added functionality
10/29/2024 10/29/2024	‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ to be performed in new black box theatre 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23 in the brand-new black box theatre
10/28/2024 10/28/2024	Margin of Excellence grants awarded at 17�Թ� The Margin of Excellence Committee awarded a total of $25,000 in grants for the 2024-25 academic year.
10/23/2024 10/23/2024	Priority registration opens Oct. 29 General registration opens Oct. 30
10/17/2024 10/17/2024	Haas Foundation awards $1 million grant to 17�Թ� The funds are to support the Precision Machining Program located in the new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus
10/17/2024 10/17/2024	Enrollment continues to increase at 17�Թ� 17�Թ�’s Dual Enrollment Program also saw a 39.43 percent increase with 1,478 high school students enrolling in college courses for the current semester
10/15/2024 10/15/2024	Mental Health Conference to take place at 17�Թ� The conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus
10/15/2024 10/15/2024	17�Թ�’s Second Annual Cardinal Gala a success The event was held October 10th at the Venue at Coosa Landing
10/10/2024 10/10/2024	17�Թ� Cherokee to host blood drive “One donation can save more than one life,” said Randi Wright, campus director.
10/9/2024 10/09/2024	Child Development Program expands to Ayers Campus Hannah Badgett is an instructor in the Child Development Program. She has been working as a full-time instructor since August. She holds bachelor’s, master’s and educational specialist degrees from the University of Alabama.
10/8/2024 10/08/2024	17�Թ� takes action against bullying with new Golden Rule Program The Golden Rule Program will feature a series of school assemblies that encourage participants to reflect on the importance of compassion and respect.
10/3/2024 10/03/2024	17�Թ� opens applications for FAME and COMET Application are due by Feb. 28, 2025
10/2/2024 10/02/2024	Transfer Fairs in October The Advising and Retention Center is hosting a pair of Transfer Fairs for its students in October during National Transfer Student Week
10/2/2024 10/02/2024	17�Թ� to host community events throughout October Events include Candy with the Cardinals, a Trunk or Treat and movie night at 17�Թ� Cherokee
9/24/2024 09/24/2024	17�Թ� releases Summer 2024 honors lists The Summer Semester 2024 President’s and Dean's lists
9/24/2024 09/24/2024	17�Թ� Sergeant joins Mobile Crisis Team to address mental health emergencies Sgt. David Bankson oversees the Ayers and Cherokee campuses for the 17�Թ� Police/Public Safety Department
9/20/2024 09/20/2024	17�Թ� to host 2nd Annual Cardinal Foundation Gala The event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 10 at The Venue
9/19/2024 09/19/2024	Spotlight on excellence: 17�Թ� recognizes dedicated faculty and staff Winners were recognized at Fall Convocation
9/17/2024 09/17/2024	17�Թ� Athletics Update A look at the fall season for 17�Թ� Cross Country and Volleyball
9/12/2024 09/12/2024	Platinum seal recognition highlights Cardinal Foundation’s commitment to donor integrity at 17�Թ� Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency publicly acknowledges the foundation’s dedication to upholding the highest standards in nonprofit management
9/9/2024 09/09/2024	17�Թ� hosts 'Operation We Remember' to address Veteran suicide and mental health It's all happening this week, and the public is invited to take part
9/5/2024 09/05/2024	Student proves resilient during cancer battle Jhaylan Redwine is a 17�Թ� nursing student and an active-duty member of the Army National Guard and cancer survivor
9/4/2024 09/04/2024	Rep. Mark Gidley boosts student success with donation to 17�Թ� This donation will help alleviate financial barriers and ensure that more students can complete their educational journeys successfully
9/3/2024 09/03/2024	Free public information and branding class for law enforcement at 17�Թ� The event will be Tuesday, October 1
8/29/2024 08/29/2024	17�Թ� nursing student selected for White House HBCU initiative in Philadelphia Chantara Williams, a Licensed Practical Nursing student at 17�Թ�’s Valley campus, has been selected to represent the college next month at the White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Development
8/27/2024 08/27/2024	Samford University and 17�Թ� form seamless transfer, reverse transfer partnership for students pursuing four-year degrees A Memorandum of Understanding established by the colleges offers 17�Թ� students guaranteed admission to Samford upon meeting the university's requirements
8/26/2024 08/26/2024	Skills Training completer beats the odds to return to healthcare Nicole Wilson excelled in phlebotomy, maintained an A in her classes and completed clinicals at RMC in Anniston
8/23/2024 08/23/2024	Community development grant equips 17�Թ� Public Safety Department with new Polaris Ranger for rough terrain Freeman said the new vehicle will assist during special events such as graduation on the campuses, as well as in navigating 17�Թ�’s upcoming cross-country trail, which is narrow and challenging for traditional vehicles
8/13/2024 08/13/2024	17�Թ� extends scholarship program to fall semester Members of the Chambers of Commerce in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties can now use the scholarship for the upcoming fall semester
8/1/2024 08/01/2024	Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA Forty 17�Թ� student-athletes have received NJCAA All-Academic honors for their academic achievement
7/31/2024 07/31/2024	17�Թ� starts Medical Assistant Program, hires director The program will accept up to 15 students for the new cohort starting this fall
7/22/2024 07/22/2024	Cardinal Foundation elects new board members New members include Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith and Erin Wells
7/15/2024 07/15/2024	17�Թ� increases special building fee 17�Թ� students will now pay $178 per credit hour
7/12/2024 07/12/2024	17�Թ� signs first CoMeT cohort The event was July 9 at the Beck Conference Center
7/11/2024 07/11/2024	17�Թ� offers free online OSHA training Topics include an introduction to OSHA, focus on four hazards, personal protective equipment, health hazards, emergency procedures and ergonomics
7/11/2024 07/11/2024	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
7/3/2024 07/03/2024	Police chief celebrates first year of service It has been a year since Jay Freeman assumed the role of the first chief of the 17�Թ� Police and Public Safety Department
6/28/2024 06/28/2024	Ministry and law enforcement go hand-in-hand for 17�Թ� officer Sgt. David Bankson was named 17�Թ�’s Police Officer of the Year by the Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation
6/24/2024 06/24/2024	17�Թ� releases spring honors list Spring 2024 President's and Dean's lists
6/20/2024 06/20/2024	Police, security vehicles equipped with AEDs and Narcan “This is a significant enhancement in our emergency response capabilities,” said Chief Jay Freeman
6/12/2024 06/12/2024	17�Թ� cuts ribbon on new career technical facility The center will provide a high-tech, hands-on learning environment for students seeking careers in high-demand, high-wage industries
6/10/2024 06/10/2024	STEAM Camp for girls inspires future innovators The camp aimed to inspire and engage young minds through hands-on activities that blend science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics
6/4/2024 06/04/2024	Cardinal athletes named to Spring 2024 academic honor roll Honorees achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses
5/28/2024 05/28/2024	17�Թ� to host ribbon cutting for manufacturing center, BOT meeting 17�Թ� is hosting a ribbon cutting following the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees meeting June 12
5/28/2024 05/28/2024	Students named to All-Alabama Academic Team Each community college in Alabama nominates two students for the team
5/24/2024 05/24/2024	New cross country coach ready for season, plans clinic for runners Jackson Millander has been promoted to head coach of 17�Թ�’s Cross Country Team
5/24/2024 05/24/2024	17�Թ� wins four Excellence in Education Awards The annual Excellence in Education and Teachers of the Year Luncheon was held May 9
5/23/2024 05/23/2024	17�Թ� Police Department to host law enforcement trainings Each training includes continuing education credits
5/16/2024 05/16/2024	Outstanding students honored at Honors Day programs 58th annual Honors Day events held at the Ayers Campus in Anniston and at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden
5/13/2024 05/13/2024	Students receive GED during graduation ceremony 36 students earned their general equivalency diploma
5/8/2024 05/08/2024	17�Թ�’s FAME Program signs 38 This year, two classes – known as FAME South and FAME North – were selected
5/8/2024 05/08/2024	Start Strong Scholarships available for Class of 2024 graduates Deadline to apply is July 1
5/6/2024 05/06/2024	Canvas FAQs 17�Թ� is transitioning to Canvas, a new learning management system
5/3/2024 05/03/2024	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony GSCC recognized students earning their associate degree in Registered Nursing
5/2/2024 05/02/2024	17�Թ� to hire students for Summer Work Program Students will be paid $12 an hour for 19 hours per week
5/1/2024 05/01/2024	AMED gifts an ambulance to 17�Թ� The donation will enhance emergency vehicle driver training and will support EMS students to train in real-world environments
5/1/2024 05/01/2024	17�Թ�, ACCS team up to offer free fire training The training will be held on May 31 on the Wallace Drive Campus
4/30/2024 04/30/2024	Cardinals “adopt” child battling brain tumor A special signing event to signal Levi Worthington’s “adoption” as a Cardinal was held April 29 at the Beck Conference Center
4/29/2024 04/29/2024	Fine arts center to undergo $7.9 million renovation 17�Թ� broke ground on the complex April 2
4/26/2024 04/26/2024	Athletics Department to host “adoption ceremony” A special signing event will take place at 4 p.m. April 29 in the Beck Conference Center
4/26/2024 04/26/2024	17�Թ� volleyball player signs with Tuskegee University As a defensive specialist, Ziniah Hardy had 578 digs, 43 aces, 27 kills and 25 assists during her two seasons at 17�Թ�
4/26/2024 04/26/2024	17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships The Foundation hosted a luncheon Thursday to honor scholarship donors and winners
4/25/2024 04/25/2024	17�Թ� to announce major renovation The announcement will take place at 3 p.m. April 29 in the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
4/25/2024 04/25/2024	Scholarships available this summer for select career technical programs Applications will be accepted through May 29
4/17/2024 04/17/2024	2024-2025 FAFSA National FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19)
4/16/2024 04/16/2024	Simulation coordinator earns international credential Lightsey joins the ranks of more than 2,500 individuals from 37 countries who have achieved this distinction
4/15/2024 04/15/2024	Alabama Power Co. donates $50,000 for new trail The Coosa River Trail at 17�Թ�, the multi-purpose venue will be open to College employees and students as well as members of the community for walking, running and enjoying nature
4/11/2024 04/11/2024	17�Թ� signs MOU with City of Gadsden Through the MOU, both departments pledge to share resources, expertise and information to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities
4/9/2024 04/09/2024	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
4/9/2024 04/09/2024	17�Թ� to host Juried Student Art Exhibit The deadline to submit artwork is at 5 p.m. April 22.
4/8/2024 04/08/2024	Educational Briefs for Community News from 17�Թ�
4/8/2024 04/08/2024	17�Թ� softball coach busy with recruiting new team There are 21 signed players with an additional 10 players making verbal commitments
4/4/2024 04/04/2024	Number of dual-enrollment students increases; scholarships offered Registration for the upcoming fall and summer semesters is currently open
4/2/2024 04/02/2024	17�Թ� breaks ground for $10 million sports complex The project is expected to be completed in early-2025
3/27/2024 03/27/2024	17�Թ� to host groundbreaking for new sports complex 10 a.m. April 2, Gadsden Sports Park behind the Wallace Drive Campus
3/26/2024 03/26/2024	Workshops offered at 17�Թ� to assist with FAFSA completion All students, new or returning, are welcome.
3/22/2024 03/22/2024	17�Թ� to spearhead cleanup campaign Events will take place April 1-3
3/22/2024 03/22/2024	City of Hokes Bluff donates police vehicle to 17�Թ� The City of Hokes Bluff donated a fully-equipped 2015 Ford Explorer to the 17�Թ� Police and Public Safety Department.
3/13/2024 03/13/2024	Fall 2024 Course Schedules Class schedule and registration guide
3/7/2024 03/07/2024	17�Թ� to stage ‘The Glass Menagerie’ “The Glass Menagerie” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 14-16 and at 2 p.m. March 17
3/5/2024 03/05/2024	17�Թ� Basketball 2 seed in ACCC tournament, pep rally planned A pep rally will take place at noon March 7 in front of the Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus. The public is invited to attend.
3/4/2024 03/04/2024	Ayers Campus to host Women’s History Month events The month of March was designated to appreciate and honor women for their contributions, and to recognize specific achievements women have made throughout American history
3/4/2024 03/04/2024	Scholarship application open for students interested in automotive manufacturing The deadline to apply is March 28
3/4/2024 03/04/2024	17�Թ� hosting Community Lecture Series The series is free and open to the public.
2/29/2024 02/29/2024	17�Թ� crowns homecoming king and queen Dalton Chestnut was crowned homecoming king, and Isis Young was crowned homecoming queen
2/27/2024 02/27/2024	17�Թ� English instructors featured in poetry anthology The poetic works of Tabitha Bozeman and Rachel Houghton both English instructors at 17�Թ�, have been published in “The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume X: Alabama”
2/23/2024 02/23/2024	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation accepting applications for scholarships The deadline to apply is March 8
2/23/2024 02/23/2024	17�Թ�’s scholarship application deadline approaching Scholarships are available for 2024 high school graduates; deadline to apply is March 1
2/21/2024 02/21/2024	ADRS, ACCS streamline access to credentials for in-demand jobs The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Community College System are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities
2/21/2024 02/21/2024	Folsom named new director of Advancement and Alumni Relations Folsom is working with the Cardinal Foundation, 17�Թ� Alumni Association and employees to secure maximum commitments for the College from all external profit and nonprofit partners
2/19/2024 02/19/2024	Community Courses being offered at 17�Թ� Offerings from the Continuing Education Program at GSCC
2/19/2024 02/19/2024	17�Թ� to host Preview Days 2024 Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend one of four upcoming Preview Days at 17�Թ� on the campus of their choice
2/16/2024 02/16/2024	17�Թ� Nursing Program achieves 100 percent pass rate Those who took the NCLEX in 2023 passed on their first attempt and earned the program a 100 percent pass rate
2/13/2024 02/13/2024	17�Թ� to offer new work-based apprenticeship program The deadline to apply to CoMeT is March 29
2/13/2024 02/13/2024	17�Թ� extends scholarship program to summer semester Members of the Chambers of Commerce in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties can now use the scholarship for the summer semester
2/8/2024 02/08/2024	17�Թ� Skills Training Division grant recipient The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect secures resources to fund evidence-based community programs committed to preventing child abuse and neglect
2/6/2024 02/06/2024	17�Թ� announces Summer & Fall 2023 graduates GSCC recently released the names of the Summer and Fall 2023 graduates
2/5/2024 02/05/2024	17�Թ� to observe Black History Month The main event for Black History Month is a program that will take place on Feb. 26 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center featuring Miss Alabama 2023 Brianna Burrell
2/2/2024 02/02/2024	Know Your Power violence prevention program 17�Թ� students are encouraged to recognize red flags of potentially abusive relationship as well as tactics used to potentially control victims
2/1/2024 02/01/2024	Local student selected for Leadership Development Program Clarissa Williams is a second-year radiography student at 17�Թ�
2/1/2024 02/01/2024	Education Briefs from 17�Թ� February news
1/25/2024 01/25/2024	17�Թ� releases fall semester honors list Fall 2023 President's and Dean's lists
1/24/2024 01/24/2024	Cardinal athletes named to Fall 2023 academic honor roll Honorees achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses
1/16/2024 01/16/2024	Three-hour delay Jan. 17 17�Թ� employees will be delayed 3 hours on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Campuses will open for classes at 11 a.m.
1/15/2024 01/15/2024	17�Թ� campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 Students are advised to monitor Blackboard for online assignments
1/11/2024 01/11/2024	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
1/11/2024 01/11/2024	17�Թ� students earn the most AAMA scholarships in the state Thirty GSCC students received the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship
1/11/2024 01/11/2024	Campuses Closed Jan. 12 Due to the threat of inclement weather all 17�Թ� campuses will be closed Friday, Jan. 12
1/5/2024 01/05/2024	17�Թ� hosts student success workshops The workshops will be from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at the Ayers Campus Cheaha Center and Jan. 24 in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus
1/3/2024 01/03/2024	Enrollment for 17�Թ�, sister institutions above national average 17�Թ� had 4,731 students taking 44,633 credit hours during the fall semester
12/20/2023 12/20/2023	17�Թ� Alumni Association to revamp awards program The awards presentation will move to the Cardinal Gala
12/20/2023 12/20/2023	17�Թ� Alumni Association presents annual awards Each winner was presented with a certificate
12/13/2023 12/13/2023	17�Թ� to hold commencement exercises Dec. 19 The ceremony will be held in the Richard Lindsey Arena at 17�Թ� Cherokee
12/12/2023 12/12/2023	17�Թ�’s SGA president enjoying campus life Caity Daniel, an Oxford native, is serving 17�Թ� as the president of the Student Government Association
12/8/2023 12/08/2023	Green named dean of Student Services Andy Green started his job with GSCC on Nov. 30
12/4/2023 12/04/2023	17�Թ�’s music groups to present Christmas with the Cardinals The free event is 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
12/1/2023 12/01/2023	Children battling cancer become a part of the 17�Թ� Athletic Department Joseph Nelson and Riley Cook are new members of the 17�Թ� Cardinals family
11/29/2023 11/29/2023	17�Թ� Skills Training to offer BLS for healthcare providers The Basic Life Support course will be taught on the Valley Street Campus
11/27/2023 11/27/2023	17�Թ� instructors, student take mission trip to Malawi Directors of the Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs saw 75 patients on the trip
11/27/2023 11/27/2023	17�Թ� wins statewide award for clean-up project The College was recognized on Nov. 8 in Montgomery for its Don’t Drop It on Alabama project.
11/22/2023 11/22/2023	17�Թ� Alumni Association accepting Alumni of the Year nominations The deadline for nominations is Dec. 11
11/22/2023 11/22/2023	17�Թ� Cherokee instructor presents at national conference Susan King presented a session called “Designing Experiential Learning in Online Science Lab Courses – with Lab Kits!”
11/21/2023 11/21/2023	17�Թ� faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Winners were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 19 in Mobile
11/21/2023 11/21/2023	17�Թ� Cherokee offers more evening courses The new evening course offerings will be available in the spring semester, which will begin Jan. 8
11/17/2023 11/17/2023	Magazine recognizes Sington as a Top 10 Inspiring Leader Dr. Cheryl Sington is the director of the Cheaha Educational Opportunity Center at 17�Թ�
11/16/2023 11/16/2023	17�Թ� to signal partnership with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation with signing event GSCC Athletics will “adopt” two families at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Beck Gymnasium
11/16/2023 11/16/2023	17�Թ� A Cappella Choir announces its Christmas tour The A Cappella Choir and Singers will be performing at many community events and churches during its annual Christmas Tour
11/9/2023 11/09/2023	17�Թ� to celebrate International Education Week All events will take place at the Cardinal Café on the Wallace Drive Campus
11/6/2023 11/06/2023	17�Թ� Cross Country team to run at national competition Saturday The race will be Nov. 11 at the John Hunt Park in Huntsville. The men will run at 2:30 p.m. with the women following at 3:30 p.m.
11/1/2023 11/01/2023	17�Թ� receives grant to promote healthy relationships The digital awareness campaign is known as “Know Your Power Partner Violence Prevention Program”
11/1/2023 11/01/2023	17�Թ� to host Veterans Appreciation Night and Sophomore Night The event will be Nov. 7 at the Beck Gymnasium on the Wallace Drive Campus
10/31/2023 10/31/2023	Dixon returns to 17�Թ� as head coach of women’s basketball The Lady Cardinals open regular season play at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against Talladega College’s junior varsity team
10/27/2023 10/27/2023	17�Թ� extends BOGO scholarship for Chamber members The partnership provides a free course for each paid course at GSCC during the Spring 2024 Semester
10/27/2023 10/27/2023	Police and Public Safety Department to host free women’s self-defense class The class will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 in the Beck Conference Center
10/26/2023 10/26/2023	17�Թ� giving back to the community through supply drives Donations will be accepted through Dec. 10
10/25/2023 10/25/2023	17�Թ� cuts ribbon on renovated cafeteria The cafeteria is known as the Cardinal Café
10/24/2023 10/24/2023	17�Թ� Theatre presents ‘1984’ Performances will be at at 7 p.m. Oct. 26-28 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
10/24/2023 10/24/2023	Spring 2024 Course Schedule Class schedule and registration guide
10/17/2023 10/17/2023	Scholarship application open for students interested in automotive manufacturing The deadline to apply is Nov. 14
10/9/2023 10/09/2023	17�Թ� to observe National Transfer Student Week The ARC is recognizing National Transfer Student Week Oct. 16-20 by hosting student transfer fairs
10/9/2023 10/09/2023	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
10/4/2023 10/04/2023	Wright enjoying new job as campus director at 17�Թ� Cherokee Randi Wright took over the leadership role at 17�Թ� Cherokee on Aug. 7
10/3/2023 10/03/2023	17�Թ�’s Griffin named ACCC Player of the Week Lane Griffin is on the Men's Cross Country team at GSCC
10/3/2023 10/03/2023	17�Թ� to host free community events in October Events in Gadsden, Anniston and Centre
10/2/2023 10/02/2023	17�Թ� hosts ribbon cutting for renovated buildings Helderman Hall and Bevill Hall are on the Wallace Drive Campus
9/29/2023 09/29/2023	17�Թ� releases summer honors list The Summer Semester 2023 President’s and Dean's lists
9/29/2023 09/29/2023	17�Թ�’s Adult Education Services to offer free training for pharmacy technicians The new program begins Oct. 10.
9/29/2023 09/29/2023	17�Թ� swears in first chief of police Jay Freeman took the reins as chief of police on July 3. He currently oversees a total of 19 employees working for the 17�Թ� Police and Public Safety Department.
9/28/2023 09/28/2023	17�Թ� to host ribbon cutting for renovated buildings The event will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 on the Wallace Drive Campus
9/28/2023 09/28/2023	17�Թ�’s Public Relations and Marketing Department wins awards 17�Թ� won the most Pyramid Awards among its sister colleges in the Alabama Community College System
9/26/2023 09/26/2023	17�Թ� student, instructors taking diagnostic trip to Malawi The trip will be Oct. 3-15, 2023
9/26/2023 09/26/2023	17�Թ� volleyball player earns tournament, ACCC honors Ziniah Hardy has been recognized for exemplary performances by tournament committees and the Alabama Community College Conference
9/25/2023 09/25/2023	17�Թ� to play first baseball home game in over a decade The Cardinals will play Snead State Community College at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Gadsden City High School baseball field
9/25/2023 09/25/2023	Swearing-in ceremony planned for 17�Թ�’s first police chief The event will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus
9/22/2023 09/22/2023	Mental Health Conference at 17�Թ� The 6th annual event will be held Oct. 20 at Helderman Hall
9/21/2023 09/21/2023	Chancellor delivers State of ACCS at 17�Թ� Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker stopped at 17�Թ� to deliver the State of the Community College System
9/13/2023 09/13/2023	Chancellor to deliver State of ACCS at 17�Թ� Baker will discuss how community colleges are working to increase the state’s labor force, strengthen apprenticeships and workforce training
9/11/2023 09/11/2023	17�Թ� Athletics and Sparks Orthopedics announce partnership The partnership includes a $50,000 commitment to support sports medicine services for GSCC’s student-athletes
9/11/2023 09/11/2023	Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Mirna Acosta 17�Թ� celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
9/5/2023 09/05/2023	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division celebrates national observance Tour the new Simulation Center in Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19
9/1/2023 09/01/2023	17�Թ� to celebrate HBCU Week with community events National HBCU week is Sept. 24-28
8/24/2023 08/24/2023	17�Թ� Foundation to host its first Gala The Cardinal Foundation is hosting the Cardinalidae Gala at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus
8/24/2023 08/24/2023	17�Թ� Cherokee honors Richard Lindsey with naming ceremony Lindsey, who served as the representative for the Alabama House District 39 for 35 years, was instrumental in securing the construction of the 17�Թ� satellite campus in Centre
8/10/2023 08/10/2023	17�Թ� Athletics to host free Father-Son Baseball Camp Registration closes on Aug. 20
8/4/2023 08/04/2023	New softball coach looks forward to working at the next level Ryan Clark’s official date as a 17�Թ� employee was Aug. 1
8/2/2023 08/02/2023	17�Թ� student named HBCU Scholar by White House Initiative Jessica Parker is one of 14 students who attend Alabama HBCUs to be named a scholar
8/2/2023 08/02/2023	17�Թ� biology class selected for study funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation The class is at 17�Թ� Cherokee in Centre
7/28/2023 07/28/2023	17�Թ� instructor’s giving spirit takes her to Rwanda Rebecca Southern, director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, went to Rwanda to partner with East African Christian College
7/28/2023 07/28/2023	17�Թ� hires coach for new softball program Ryan Clark will begin employment on Aug. 1
7/26/2023 07/26/2023	17�Թ� honors retired president during naming ceremony The new Dr. Martha Griffith Lavender Boardroom is in the Joe Ford Center on the East Broad Campus
7/21/2023 07/21/2023	New scholarship pays half tuition for Calhoun County Chamber members, employees The Buy One Get One Free Scholarship includes a free course for each paid course at 17�Թ�
7/21/2023 07/21/2023	Cardinal Tennis Team, athletes recognized by ITA The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2023 JUCO Men’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams
7/21/2023 07/21/2023	Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA Twenty-three 17�Թ� student-athletes have received NJCAA All-Academic honors for their academic achievement
7/14/2023 07/14/2023	New scholarship pays half tuition for Chamber members, employees Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of 17�Թ�, announced that members of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce and their employees may be eligible for the Buy One Get One Free Scholarship that includes a free course for each paid course at 17�Թ�
7/11/2023 07/11/2023	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
7/6/2023 07/06/2023	New scholarship pays half tuition for Chamber members, employees The Buy One Get One Free Scholarship includes a free course for each paid course at 17�Թ�
7/6/2023 07/06/2023	17�Թ� Athletics to host social for baseball alumni The social will be at 6 p.m. July 20 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Gadsden
7/5/2023 07/05/2023	17�Թ� to introduce BOGO Scholarship for Chamber members Members of each Chamber and their employees may be eligible for a Buy One Get One Free Scholarship
6/22/2023 06/22/2023	17�Թ� Cherokee expands its academic course offerings The new academic courses will be offered in the fall 2023 semester
6/16/2023 06/16/2023	17�Թ� participates in Project Homeless Connect The homeless community had the opportunity to receive free summer clothes, medical services and food at the event
6/16/2023 06/16/2023	17�Թ� to host training in food and beverage services Class size is limited so early registration is encouraged
6/15/2023 06/15/2023	17�Թ� announces Spring 2023 graduates The Spring 2023 graduating class
6/15/2023 06/15/2023	Echocardiography certificate increases employability, job security for working sonographers The deadline to apply to join the next cohort is June 30
6/14/2023 06/14/2023	17�Թ� awards scholarships to seniors, Student Leadership participants, WOW winners The College presented almost 700 scholarships to students across Alabama
6/13/2023 06/13/2023	17�Թ� receives $12 million in supplemental budget for manufacturing center The money will be used in constructing and equipping the Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus
6/12/2023 06/12/2023	Cardinal Athletics Summer Camp offerings Volleyball and Cross Country
6/8/2023 06/08/2023	Cardinal athletes named to academic honor roll The students achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses
6/6/2023 06/06/2023	17�Թ� among HBCCs to be accepted into Thurgood Marshall College Fund The partnership will give students additional access to scholarships and professional development opportunities
6/1/2023 06/01/2023	17�Թ� releases spring honors list The Spring Semester 2023 President’s and Dean's lists were released
5/26/2023 05/26/2023	17�Թ� hires first chief of police Jay Freeman will take on the leadership role for the new department
5/25/2023 05/25/2023	Six 17�Թ� Cardinals sign with four-year universities to play basketball “I’m very proud of the accomplishments of these players,” said Deddric Tarver, head coach of the men’s basketball team
5/24/2023 05/24/2023	Women’s basketball, baseball teams to host tryout opportunities GSCC is hosting two opportunities on May 31 for student-athletes to showcase their talents in basketball or baseball
5/23/2023 05/23/2023	17�Թ� FAME Program Signs 30 GSCC's 17�Թ�’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Program hosted a signing night on May 18 at the Oxford Civic Center
5/22/2023 05/22/2023	17�Թ�’s Valley Street Campus hosts Title III Mentoring Program reception The program is a mentorship for male juniors and seniors from Etowah High School
5/22/2023 05/22/2023	17�Թ� Athletics to reactivate booster club An interest meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 in the Beck Conference Center
5/21/2023 05/21/2023	Two announced as EIE winners at luncheon sponsored by GSCC 17�Թ� was the presenting sponsor of the event
5/19/2023 05/19/2023	Dual enrollment numbers increase; students earn certification before high school graduation Over the past two semesters, 1,537 students were enrolled in college courses at 17�Թ� concurrently with high school classes
5/18/2023 05/18/2023	17�Թ� students medal at state SkillsUSA competition The Alabama SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships was held in Mobile in April
5/17/2023 05/17/2023	Cherokee Arena at 17�Թ� to be named for long-time supporter The Cherokee Arena is now the Richard Lindsey Arena
5/15/2023 05/15/2023	17�Թ� awards record number of degrees, certificates There were 535 students who received 807 credentials, including associate degrees, certificates and short-term certificates
5/12/2023 05/12/2023	Pastor earns high school diploma over three decades after dropping out Tracey Hutcheson earned his diploma over a course of 14 months, concurrently with other credentials
5/12/2023 05/12/2023	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony Students who earned their associate degree in Registered Nursing were recognized
5/8/2023 05/08/2023	$2 tuition increase, new textbook program announced Institutions within the Alabama Community College System will incur a $2 per credit hour tuition increase beginning Fall 2023
5/5/2023 05/05/2023	17�Թ� nursing instructor honored by national organization Belinda Terrell Fuller received the Nurse’s Touch Award at the National Nurse Educators Summit held in San Antonio
5/4/2023 05/04/2023	Phi Theta Kappa members at 17�Թ� included on academic teams Two members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at 17�Թ� have earned accolades for outstanding academic achievement as well as college and community service
5/3/2023 05/03/2023	Students complete training valued in construction industry 17�Թ� offers a free training for operating skid steers
5/2/2023 05/02/2023	17�Թ� to hold commencement exercises May 11 The Spring Commencement Ceremony for 17�Թ� will be at 6 p.m. May 11 at 17�Թ� Cherokee
5/1/2023 05/01/2023	Cardinals cross country team to host fundraiser Monies collected from the fundraiser will be used to provide team equipment and travel for the 2023 season
4/27/2023 04/27/2023	Outstanding students honored at Honors Day programs Over 300 awards and scholarships were given with scholarships totaling more than $968,000
4/26/2023 04/26/2023	Five Cardinal volleyball players to play at next level The players are sophomores and will complete their studies at 17�Թ� in May
4/24/2023 04/24/2023	Statewide community service projects launch as part of Alabama Community College System 60th anniversary ACCS Diamond Jubilee is two years of community celebration
4/14/2023 04/14/2023	Workshops available for those interested in Career Technical Programs Prospective students interested in a technical career have the opportunity to learn more about programs available at 17�Թ�
4/14/2023 04/14/2023	17�Թ� to host Health Science Open House April 26 The event is designed to introduce students to all the options offered in Health Sciences
4/14/2023 04/14/2023	17�Թ� to host Cardinal Commit for new students The orientation is designed to assist students with enrollment to the College
4/13/2023 04/13/2023	Students receive GED during graduation ceremony Thirty-three students earned their general equivalency diploma
4/13/2023 04/13/2023	17�Թ� to hold Athletics Forum The event will be at 5 p.m. April 20 in the Beck Field House on the Wallace Drive Campus
4/12/2023 04/12/2023	17�Թ� to hire students for Summer Work Program The program will begin May 1 and end Aug. 31
4/11/2023 04/11/2023	Cardinal Giving Days to raise funds for important 17�Թ� projects Beginning April 12 and concluding April 14, Cardinal Giving Days gives 17�Թ� supporters the opportunity to donate to four important projects
4/7/2023 04/07/2023	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
4/5/2023 04/05/2023	Tyler Union commits $20K to GSCC scholarships for Anniston-area graduates The deadline to apply for the Tyler Union Technology Scholarship Program is April 28
3/31/2023 03/31/2023	17�Թ� to celebrate Community College Month in April The theme for 2023 is “Expanding Minds. Transforming Lives”
3/28/2023 03/28/2023	17�Թ� Lady Cardinals to hold basketball tryouts Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beck Field House
3/27/2023 03/27/2023	Full-tuition scholarships available through the new CATALYST program CATALYST offers four biology courses in four mini terms during the academic year.
3/24/2023 03/24/2023	Taiwanese student looks forward to the 43rd annual International Festival The International Festival will take place from 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. April 6 at the Science Building on the East Broad Campus. It is free and open to the public.
3/20/2023 03/20/2023	Scholarships available to those interested in automotive manufacturing Current high school seniors or freshmen at 17�Թ� are eligible for application
3/17/2023 03/17/2023	17�Թ� Skills Training Division grant recipient The Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, also known as the Children’s Trust Fund, provides annual funding to programs across the state dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect
3/13/2023 03/13/2023	17�Թ� to host An Evening of Fine Arts The free event will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
3/9/2023 03/09/2023	17�Թ� Theatre Department presents ‘Taming of the Shrew’ It will be presented at 7 p.m. March 9-11 at Wallace Hall; free performances will be presented at 5 p.m. March 16 behind the Ayers Campus and at 5 p.m. March 18 on at Noccalula Falls
3/8/2023 03/08/2023	Fall 2023 Course Schedule Class schedule and registration guide
3/7/2023 03/07/2023	17�Թ� to host Graduation Fair 2023 The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at the Ayers Campus Cheaha Center and in the lobby of Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus March 22
3/3/2023 03/03/2023	17�Թ� to create police department The 17�Թ� Campus Police and Security Department will cover all its campuses
2/22/2023 02/22/2023	Battles named dean of Health Sciences Battles previously served as the interim dean before receiving the permanent position Feb. 13
2/21/2023 02/21/2023	17�Թ� breaks ground for new technical facility The new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center will be constructed on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden
2/20/2023 02/20/2023	17�Թ�’s public announcer honored after 43 years of service Bobby Cooper has been a public announcer for the GSCC Athletics Department for more than four decades
2/17/2023 02/17/2023	Public invited to 17�Թ� Town Hall meetings Dr. Kathy Murphy invites the public to attend
2/16/2023 02/16/2023	17�Թ� event to feature local council member Feb. 22 The keynote speaker is Larry Avery, a first-term city councilman representing Gadsden’s District 3
2/16/2023 02/16/2023	17�Թ� hosts student success workshops Students will be able to visit with multiple vendors from various agencies and receive information concerning access to services provided as well as information related to all aspects of health care and well-being
2/15/2023 02/15/2023	17�Թ� scholarship up for grabs at free event for veterans The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Cheaha Center Lecture Hall on 17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus in Anniston
2/15/2023 02/15/2023	17�Թ� crowns Homecoming King and Queen The crowning was held during the halftime of the 17�Թ� women’s basketball game against Calhoun Community College
2/14/2023 02/14/2023	17�Թ� baller top scorer in the country Kintavious Dozier is the top scorer among National Junior College Athletic Association Division I teams
2/14/2023 02/14/2023	White House Initiative on HBCUs visit 17�Թ� The Valley Street Campus is the area’s only Historically Black Colleges and University
2/13/2023 02/13/2023	Alabama’s community colleges pump $6.6 billion into state economy 17�Թ� provides $207.9 million in added income to service area
2/13/2023 02/13/2023	17�Թ� to host groundbreaking for new technical facility The Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus will be 50,000 square feet facility that will include high-tech laboratory space
2/9/2023 02/09/2023	17�Թ� Graduates announced The Fall Semester 2022 graduating class
2/8/2023 02/08/2023	17�Թ� nursing apprentices sign employment contracts Twelve students signed employment contracts with three local employers
2/3/2023 02/03/2023	Gadsden state awarded Truth Initiative Grant The grant will be used to promote Forever Free, an initiative that encourages smoking and vaping cessation among students and employees
2/3/2023 02/03/2023	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation accepting applications for scholarships The deadline to apply is March 7
2/2/2023 02/02/2023	17�Թ� to host signing event featuring four new employers Twelve students joining the apprenticeship program for registered nurses will sign with three new registered employers
1/30/2023 01/30/2023	17�Թ� to observe Black History Month The celebration will begin on Feb. 1
1/30/2023 01/30/2023	Scholarships available for musicians, vocalists and actors The Show Band, 17�Թ� Singers and A Cappella Choir and Theatre Department are holding open auditions
1/27/2023 01/27/2023	Local Organizations Granted $1,521,900 for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention The Skills Training Division at 17�Թ� is one of the area's 21 grants recipients
1/25/2023 01/25/2023	17�Թ� releases fall honors list The Fall Semester 2022 President’s and Dean's List at 17�Թ� was released by President Kathy Murphy
1/18/2023 01/18/2023	17�Թ� to host free resource workshops for veterans, active-duty military The workshops are free and are sponsored by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
1/10/2023 01/10/2023	Cardinal athletes named to academic honor roll Student-athletes and teams were honored for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses
1/9/2023 01/09/2023	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
12/21/2022 12/21/2022	January briefs from 17�Թ� News and events
12/20/2022 12/20/2022	17�Թ� Alumni Association presents annual awards The awards were presented during the College’s annual Holiday Brunch on Dec. 9
12/16/2022 12/16/2022	17�Թ� to hold commencement exercises Dec. 20 The event recognizes graduates from the Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 semesters
12/7/2022 12/07/2022	17�Թ�’s music groups to present Christmas Showcase The free event is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
11/30/2022 11/30/2022	Scholarship drawings to be held for 17�Թ� students who register by Dec. 12 17�Թ� is enticing current students to register for spring semester by offering drawings for scholarships and other prizes
11/21/2022 11/21/2022	17�Թ� faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Chancellor's Awards 2022
11/21/2022 11/21/2022	17�Թ� faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Winners of the 2022 Chancellor’s Awards from 17�Թ� were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 20 in Birmingham.
11/21/2022 11/21/2022	17�Թ� ACT Prep Course rescheduled for Nov. 29 & 30 17�Թ� ACT Prep Course rescheduled from Dec. 1 to Nov. 30
11/21/2022 11/21/2022	17�Թ� offering class in stained glass art 17�Թ�’s Continuing Education Program is offering “Introduction to Stained Glass Art — Easy Christmas Stained Glass Ornaments.” There are a number of session dates to choose from beginning Nov. 29.
11/20/2022 11/20/2022	17�Թ� A Cappella Choir announces its Christmas tour The 17�Թ� A Cappella Choir will be singing at many community events and churches during its annual Christmas Tour. The singers will kick-off the tour at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Alabama Education Association meeting in Montgomery.
11/18/2022 11/18/2022	17�Թ� baller named ACCC Athlete of the Week Kintavious Dozier plays guard for the men’s basketball team
11/17/2022 11/17/2022	Scholarship offered by Microsoft to benefit a student on Valley Street Campus The first scholarship will be awarded for the Spring 2023 Semester; the deadline to apply is Dec. 14.
11/15/2022 11/15/2022	EOC to host FAFSA workshop Nov. 30 The Cheaha Educational Opportunity Center is hosting a workshop for anyone needing assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
11/10/2022 11/10/2022	17�Թ� Alumni Association accepting Alumni of the Year nominations The deadline for nominations is Nov. 30. Winners will be announced at the College’s annual holiday party scheduled for Dec. 9.
11/10/2022 11/10/2022	17�Թ� to celebrate International Education Week he Division of Languages and Humanities, Alabama Language Institute and Students Without Borders will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide during International Education Week Nov. 14-18
11/7/2022 11/07/2022	First Generation, non-traditional student values her 17�Թ� education A first-generation student, like Karen Dixon, is defined as a student whose parents do not have a four-year college degree
11/4/2022 11/04/2022	Start Strong Scholarships cover up to 12 hours of courses during 23-24 academic year The scholarship covers up to six hours of tuition and fees for the 2023 fall semester and 2024 spring semester. It is open to graduating high school seniors.
11/3/2022 11/03/2022	Dre Kirkpatrick’s 21 Kids Foundation to announce partnership with Educational Opportunity Center Through the partnership, the 21 Kids Foundation will provide financial assistance with childcare and transportation expenses for students attending the EOC
11/2/2022 11/02/2022	Women’s Cross Country Team qualifies for national competition The National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Cross Country Meet will be held Nov. 12 in Tallahassee, Fla.
11/2/2022 11/02/2022	17�Թ� Graduates announced 17�Թ� recently released the names of the 2021-22 graduating class
11/1/2022 11/01/2022	November education briefs News from 17�Թ�
10/31/2022 10/31/2022	Free therapy for 17�Թ� students Through a partnership with TBH, students can participate in group counseling with a licensed therapist
10/31/2022 10/31/2022	Anniston man earns GED after years of struggle Sawyer Munsch recently earned his GED thanks to the support and education he received from Center of Hope and 17�Թ�
10/24/2022 10/24/2022	TAKE 5 with Ethan French A Manufacturing Month Q&A with a Standout Student
10/21/2022 10/21/2022	AAMA partners with community colleges for scholarship opportunities Students can receive up to $4,000 in scholarship funds if they are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing
10/20/2022 10/20/2022	Spring 2023 Course Schedule Class schedule and registration guide
10/20/2022 10/20/2022	Single mother, nursing student elected SGA president at 17�Թ� Kourtney Tillman is the new president of the Student Government Association for the 2022-23 academic year
10/19/2022 10/19/2022	Manufacturing Month Faculty Spotlight: Daniel Anderson A celebration of Manufacturing Month 2022
10/19/2022 10/19/2022	17�Թ� to host Alumni Tennis Tournament Play for the doubles tournament begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 29
10/17/2022 10/17/2022	Gadsden native named new director of popular 17�Թ� Show Band Desmond Mitchell is bringing his experience and talent as a conductor, instructor and musician to 17�Թ�
10/14/2022 10/14/2022	17�Թ� announces director of new dental program Karen R. Tyree will serve as the director of Dental Science, a new program on the Valley Street Campus
10/13/2022 10/13/2022	Spring 2023 advisement & registration for Dual Enrollment students Dual Enrollment students must attend one of the sessions: Oct. 18, 19 or 20
10/13/2022 10/13/2022	Area educators participate in fourth EQWIP The Etowah Qualified Workforce Immersion Program gives educators the opportunity to learn more about local career paths and technical training programs
10/13/2022 10/13/2022	Students graduate from 17�Թ�’s GED Program The milestone event was held Oct. 4 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center
10/11/2022 10/11/2022	17�Թ� to observe National Transfer Student Week with fairs This year’s Transfer Week theme is Plug into Transfer!
10/11/2022 10/11/2022	17�Թ� Theatre presents ‘The Great Gatsby’ Performances will be at Wallace Hall at 7 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and 20-22
10/10/2022 10/10/2022	TAKE 5 with Phillip Franklin A Manufacturing Month Q&A with a Standout Student
10/10/2022 10/10/2022	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
10/4/2022 10/04/2022	17�Թ�’s Valley Street Campus receives $50,000 from Alabama Power Foundation The money will be used for building upgrades at Prater Hall and to construct an outdoor classroom for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program
10/3/2022 10/03/2022	17�Թ� to host Candy with the Cardinals, a community event The free public event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 on the Wallace Drive Campus Quad
10/3/2022 10/03/2022	October education briefs News from 17�Թ�
10/3/2022 10/03/2022	17�Թ� Ayers Campus to host Truck or Treat event for students, public The event is free and open to the publi
9/30/2022 09/30/2022	Mental Health Conference at 17�Թ� Oct. 21 he conference is designed to help communities by providing continuing professional education that meets identified needs and addresses Alabama’s major mental health concerns
9/29/2022 09/29/2022	Phi Theta Kappa member earns Coca-Cola scholarship Coley is a student in the 17�Թ� Nursing Program, one of the most challenging and competitive programs at the College.
9/28/2022 09/28/2022	17�Թ� releases summer honors list The Summer Semester 2022 President’s and Dean's Lists at 17�Թ� were released by President Kathy Murphy
9/27/2022 09/27/2022	Veterans Upward Bound program to receive over $1.6 million The Veterans Upward Bound program will receive $327,543 each year through September 2027 from the U.S. Department of Education
9/14/2022 09/14/2022	17�Թ� wins multiple awards at ACCSPRA Conference GSCC won the most first place Pyramid Awards among its sister colleges
8/31/2022 08/31/2022	17�Թ�’s Cross Country Team to make debut Friday The co-ed team will make its debut Friday in the Foothills Invitational hosted by Jacksonville State University at Choccolocco Park in Oxford
8/26/2022 08/26/2022	Congressman Rogers visits 17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus Rogers spent Friday morning at 17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus, where he learned more about the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education program
8/26/2022 08/26/2022	17�Թ� offers EMS program to students in Calhoun County Schools The Emergency Medical Services Program is solely for high school students participating in the College’s dual enrollment program
8/8/2022 08/08/2022	Mitchell returns to 17�Թ� as dean of Student Services Mitchell provides leadership, strategic planning and executive oversight of student enrollment, retention and success for credit and non-credit programs
8/5/2022 08/05/2022	U.S. Department of Education renews grants for Upward Bound at 17�Թ� The grants were renewed for another five years
7/28/2022 07/28/2022	17�Թ� announces construction of new Advanced Manufacturing Center An Advanced Manufacturing Center will be constructed on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden
7/22/2022 07/22/2022	Members of tennis team recognized by ITA Athletic Director Blake Lewis announced that three student athletes have earned honors for their work in the classroom from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
7/11/2022 07/11/2022	HEERF quarterly report Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds
6/27/2022 06/27/2022	GSCC holding auditions for ‘The Great Gatsby’ Auditions will be held at Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. July 6 and 7
6/24/2022 06/24/2022	New scholarship named in honor of Cardinal Foundation past presidents Applications must be submitted by June 30
6/23/2022 06/23/2022	17�Թ� hosts signing event for new RN Apprenticeship Program The College has entered into agreements with Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden and Rehab Select in Albertville and Talladega
6/22/2022 06/22/2022	Fall 2022 Course Schedule Class schedule and registration guide
6/21/2022 06/21/2022	17�Թ� releases spring honors list The Spring Semester 2022 President’s and Dean's Lists at 17�Թ� were released by President Kathy Murphy
6/16/2022 06/16/2022	17�Թ� to host orientation for incoming freshmen Cardinal Commit events will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and are available on different dates at three of 17�Թ�’s campuses
6/14/2022 06/14/2022	Lady Cardinals win Academic Team of the Year, students named to honor roll The Lady Cardinals Basketball Team earned the top Academic Team of the Year within the sport for touting a team grade point average of 3.51
6/8/2022 06/08/2022	17�Թ� technical students honored by national society The National Technical Honor Society at 17�Թ� has added 36 new members.
6/7/2022 06/07/2022	Omega Psi Phi donates scholarship funds to Valley Street Campus The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., donated $5,000 to 17�Թ� to fund a scholarship for a student attending the Valley Street Campus, the area’s only campus with the Historically Black College or University designation
6/2/2022 06/02/2022	Outstanding students honored at Honors Day programs Almost 300 awards and scholarships were given with scholarships totaling more than $812,000
5/24/2022 05/24/2022	17�Թ� sees drastic increase in dual enrollment students Dual enrollment gives Alabama’s high school students access to college-level classes that apply to credit in both high school and college at the same time
5/23/2022 05/23/2022	Signing Day held for new cohort in GSCC’s FAME Chapter FAME, or the Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education, is an apprenticeship-style program that allows students to attend class on the Ayers Campus two days a week and work three days a week in a local advanced manufacturing facility
5/19/2022 05/19/2022	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony Students earning their associate degree in registered nursing were recognized at the spring pinning ceremony held at Beck Field House on the Wallace Drive Campus
5/17/2022 05/17/2022	17�Թ� names new athletic director, baseball coach Effective June 1, Blake Lewis will be the athletic director and baseball coach at the College
5/11/2022 05/11/2022	17�Թ�’s Phi Theta Kappa students receive honors Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently announced Jase Jelks of Centre and Kennedy Fox of Glencoe as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team
5/11/2022 05/11/2022	Whitaker family gives endowed scholarship to 17�Թ� The Riley and Marie Whitaker Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior at Glencoe High School
5/9/2022 05/09/2022	17�Թ� to host camp for high school students The 2022 Empowerment Camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7-9
5/4/2022 05/04/2022	Mental Health Conference for high school students to be hosted at 17�Թ� 17�Թ� is partnering with Etowah County Schools, Gadsden City Schools and Attalla City Schools to host the first Gadsden/Etowah County Area High School Mental Health Conference
5/3/2022 05/03/2022	17�Թ� announces return of Summer Six Scholarship The Scholarship covers up to six credit hours of in-state tuition and fees
5/3/2022 05/03/2022	Kronospan donates communication cards to FAME program Kronospan LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-based panels, donated new equipment to the FAME program at 17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus
5/2/2022 05/02/2022	The Cardinal Foundation to host Naming Ceremony in honor of Dr. Gertie Lowe In memory of the late Dr. Gertie Lowe, her family made a generous $25,000 donation to the Cardinal Foundation to create a scholarship fund. In return, the College is naming its Student Lounge in the Learning Resource Center the Dr. Gertie Lowe Student Lou
5/2/2022 05/02/2022	Women’s Club of Weiss Lake scholarship opportunity The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a qualifying female student at 17�Թ� student
5/2/2022 05/02/2022	Cherokee County Civitan Club offers $1,000 scholarship to GSCC student The Cherokee County Civitan Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student with a disability at 17�Թ�
4/20/2022 04/20/2022	17�Թ� presents “Moon over Buffalo” Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 21-23 and 28-30. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and may be purchased online by visiting www.GadsdenState.edu/FineArts
4/18/2022 04/18/2022	17�Թ� to reinstate baseball, softball programs 17�Թ� will field baseball and softball teams beginning in Fall 2023
4/8/2022 04/08/2022	ARP quarterly reports 1st quarter fiscal year 2022
4/6/2022 04/06/2022	Capital projects take place on 17�Թ� campuses Several projects have been completed and many other projects are underway or in the planning stages
3/30/2022 03/30/2022	17�Թ� to celebrate Community College Month in April Community College Month celebrates the achievements of community colleges and includes activities for the community, current and prospective students and employees
3/29/2022 03/29/2022	Start Strong Scholarships cover up to 12 hours of courses during 22-23 academic year High School seniors in the service area of 17�Թ� who complete their admissions application by April 15 could qualify for the scholarship
3/22/2022 03/22/2022	17�Թ� to host Preview Days 2022 Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend one of four upcoming Preview Days at 17�Թ� on the campus of their choice
3/22/2022 03/22/2022	17�Թ� to host An Evening of Fine Arts 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center
3/17/2022 03/17/2022	Alabama community colleges launch nurse apprenticeship program to help meet high demand for nurses statewide The first cohort of the new nurse apprenticeship program will begin this summer at Coastal Alabama Community College and 17�Թ�
3/9/2022 03/09/2022	Wofford family endows memorial scholarship to Cardinal Foundation The Michael Joe Wofford Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student pursuing a credential at 17�Թ�.
3/7/2022 03/07/2022	March Education Briefs News from 17�Թ�
3/3/2022 03/03/2022	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k The event will be Saturday, April 9
3/2/2022 03/02/2022	Advising available to students during Cardinal Days Faculty and staff will be on-hand to meet with students face-to-face to assist with advising and registration process for the summer semester
3/1/2022 03/01/2022	17�Թ� to disburse ARP funds to eligible students A check will be mailed to the address on record on March 9, 2022
2/28/2022 02/28/2022	Community can help Valley Street Campus win $50,000 grant Vote for the Valley Street Campus by using #RYSGADSDEN on Twitter and Instagram or at RetoolYourSchool.com
2/21/2022 02/21/2022	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation offers an array of scholarships for 2022-23 The foundation will award more than $34,000 in scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year
2/14/2022 02/14/2022	Alabama Community College System opens innovation center, starts enrollment for rapid workforce training The training includes short-term classes that students can start from anywhere in the state and finish with an in-person lab
2/8/2022 02/08/2022	Cardinal Foundation receives $200,000 donation from anonymous benefactor The funds will be used for scholarships and other financial assistance programs
2/4/2022 02/04/2022	Langley named new director of the Ayers Campus Langley was appointed as the new campus director on Jan. 11
2/3/2022 02/03/2022	Tillis goes from student to director at the Valley Street Campus Tillis was appointed as the new campus director on Jan. 11
2/2/2022 02/02/2022	17�Թ� volleyball team has its first practice with new coach Courtney Brothers became the new volleyball coach at 17�Թ� on Dec. 8
2/1/2022 02/01/2022	17�Թ� to observe Black History Month 2022's theme for Black History Month is
2/1/2022 02/01/2022	February Education Briefs News from 17�Թ�
1/27/2022 01/27/2022	17�Թ�, ACCS report for-credit enrollment increases Nearly 144,000 students received education or training in a community or technical college statewide
1/26/2022 01/26/2022	UA Strengthens Partnership with 17�Թ� The University of Alabama hosted leaders from community colleges around Alabama
1/18/2022 01/18/2022	COVID-19 protocols The Office of the Chancellor of Alabama Community College System recently distributed a memo detailing the protocol that should be followed by all community colleges, including 17�Թ�
1/13/2022 01/13/2022	17�Թ� releases fall honors list Fall 2021 President's and Dean's lists
1/11/2022 01/11/2022	17�Թ� to offer ACT Prep courses The courses cover four core subjects – English, reading, math and science
1/11/2022 01/11/2022	17�Թ� Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremonies The ceremony was held at 17�Թ� Cherokee
1/6/2022 01/06/2022	Students registered by Jan. 14 have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship Students who have registered for classes between Oct. 27 and Jan. 14 will automatically be included in the drawing for the Cardinal Foundation scholarship
1/6/2022 01/06/2022	17�Թ� vice president announces teaching, staff excellence awards Each of the award recipients receives $1,000 to be used for equipment, professional development or teaching supplies
1/5/2022 01/05/2022	17�Թ� seeking public feedback on possible reinstatement of baseball, softball The College is hosting a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus
1/4/2022 01/04/2022	Cardinal athletes named to academic honor roll student-athletes were named to the Alabama Community College Conference Fall 2021 Commissioner's Honor Roll by achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher
1/4/2022 01/04/2022	Green takes helm of the new cross country program at 17�Թ� The 17�Թ� Cross Country Team will open its competitive season on Labor Day Weekend
1/3/2022 01/03/2022	January Education Briefs News from 17�Թ�
12/20/2021 12/20/2021	17�Թ� Alumni Association honors five with annual awards The awards were presented Dec. 16
12/13/2021 12/13/2021	17�Թ� student excited about earning degree; commencement exercises scheduled Commencement will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at the 17�Թ� Cherokee Arena in Centre
12/7/2021 12/07/2021	17�Թ� receives $25,000 grant for new Standardized Patient Program The funding is made possible by a grant from the Stringfellow Health Fund Grant of the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
12/6/2021 12/06/2021	New Dean announced at 17�Թ� Dr. Farrah Hayes will assume the role on Jan. 3, 2022
12/3/2021 12/03/2021	December Education Briefs News from 17�Թ�
12/1/2021 12/01/2021	17�Թ� students earn more AAMA scholarships than any other Alabama college AAMA partnered with ACCS to provide scholarships to students pursuing an education in the automotive industry
11/18/2021 11/18/2021	17�Թ� Alumni Association accepting Alumni of the Year nominations The deadline is Nov. 30
11/10/2021 11/10/2021	17�Թ� to celebrate International Education Week All events will take place on the Wallace Drive Campus, and they are free and open to the public.
11/10/2021 11/10/2021	November Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Upcoming courses and events
11/8/2021 11/08/2021	17�Թ� to offer short-term certificate in Robotics The short-term certificate requires completion of 24 credit hours
11/3/2021 11/03/2021	17�Թ� to disburse ARP funds to eligible students American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds will be disbursed on Nov. 15 to eligible students
10/28/2021 10/28/2021	17�Թ� to host Cardinal Days “Cardinal Days give our current students as well as potential students the opportunity to meet face-to-face with an advisor who will direct them to the courses they need to achieve a credential at 17�Թ�.”
10/26/2021 10/26/2021	17�Թ� to host Alumni Tennis Tournament Play for the doubles tournament begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 30
10/25/2021 10/25/2021	17�Թ� Jazz Festival 2021 expands to two-day event “Celebrating Jazz in Alabama” will be held Nov. 4-5
10/21/2021 10/21/2021	Briefs from 17�Թ� October events
10/21/2021 10/21/2021	17�Թ� awarded grant to open Educational Opportunity Center The Cheaha Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Project will serve four counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne and Etowah
10/15/2021 10/15/2021	Scholarship available to fund high school, college students' paths to automotive manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is October 29
10/15/2021 10/15/2021	17�Թ� offering free MSSC class Orientation and first day of class is Nov. 29
10/15/2021 10/15/2021	17�Թ� Skills Training Division recognizes program completers “We are proud of these completers and for all the students from our various programs who chose to upgrade their skills, learn new skills or become better trained employees.”
10/13/2021 10/13/2021	17�Թ� to host FAFSA Night workshops The workshops will assist parents and students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
10/13/2021 10/13/2021	17�Թ� to observe National Transfer Week with transfer fairs National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 18-22
10/11/2021 10/11/2021	17�Թ� extends deadline for Vaccination Incentive Program Students who provide proof of vaccination by Nov. 1 will receive up to $500 in required books and tools for the spring semester
10/6/2021 10/06/2021	17�Թ� Cherokee student receives scholarship The partial tuition scholarship is awarded annually by the Women’s Club of Weiss Lake
10/1/2021 10/01/2021	Gadsden native elected SGA president at 17�Թ� "I want to encourage students to play an active role in the student body.”
9/30/2021 09/30/2021	October Education Briefs Upcoming courses and events at 17�Թ�
9/29/2021 09/29/2021	Gaston High student earns Cardinal Foundation Scholarship Williams is using the $1,500 scholarship to pay for his ACE Institute classes held on his high school campus.
9/27/2021 09/27/2021	17�Թ� announces 2020-21 graduates Graduates are listed by hometown or country of origin
9/24/2021 09/24/2021	Music director named quarterfinalist for the 2022 Music Educator Award Dr. Matt Leder is one of 10 Alabama music educators to be selected as a quarterfinalist for the award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Music Foundation.
9/22/2021 09/22/2021	New resource development officer named Becky Watson will begin her duties on Oct. 1.
9/21/2021 09/21/2021	New dean is excited to be at 17�Թ� Dr. Aletta Williamson is the new dean of Enrollment and Retention at 17�Թ�.
9/20/2021 09/20/2021	17�Թ� students given second opportunity to benefit from Book Assistance Program Through Oct. 15, students can submit proof of vaccination for COVID-19 to become eligible for the Book Assistance Program for the spring semester.
9/17/2021 09/17/2021	17�Թ�’s Public Relations and Marketing Department earns state awards “It’s always an honor to be recognized by professionals within our profession for the work that we do.”
9/15/2021 09/15/2021	17�Թ� to observe Family Literacy Week The annual observance raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy
9/13/2021 09/13/2021	17�Թ� offers free manufacturing classes All books, materials, registration fees and certification fees are fully funded by a 17�Թ� Adult Education Services grant.
9/7/2021 09/07/2021	17�Թ� to add cross country team to Athletics Department The new program will include both a cross country team for men and a cross country team for women
8/31/2021 08/31/2021	17�Թ� students, PTK members earn scholarships Students receive scholarships as a result of their academic success and their membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
8/30/2021 08/30/2021	September Education Briefs Upcoming courses and events at 17�Թ�
8/27/2021 08/27/2021	17�Թ� releases summer semester honors list The Summer 2021 President's and Dean’s Lists at 17�Թ� were released by President Kathy Murphy
8/26/2021 08/26/2021	Vaccination clinics, incentives offered at 17�Թ� Vaccination clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 1 in the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden and Sept. 8 in the Cain Learning Resource Center on the Ayers Campus in Anniston.
8/16/2021 08/16/2021	17�Թ� announces evening program for Mini Terms The program gives working adults the opportunity to take in-person courses while working a regular 40-hour week
8/13/2021 08/13/2021	Students can order books online 17�Թ� students can take advantage of the Book Assistance Program
8/11/2021 08/11/2021	Fall 2021 Operational Plan Dr. Kathy Murphy announced the operational plan for the College during the fall semester
8/10/2021 08/10/2021	17�Թ� announces Book Assistance Program for current and new students “We want to ensure that our students have the required textbooks and tools they need to be successful students.
8/10/2021 08/10/2021	Accreditation commission to visit 17�Թ�’s nursing program Accreditation indicates to the general public and to the educational community that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives
7/28/2021 07/28/2021	17�Թ�’s VP excited about new role Dr. Tera Simmons assumed the role of Executive Vice President on July 19
7/28/2021 07/28/2021	17�Թ� to disburse ARP funds to eligible students The funds provide economic relief for students enrolled at 17�Թ�
7/23/2021 07/23/2021	Cardinal athletes, teams receive national and state academic recognition NJCAA student-athletes across the country were recognized for academic excellence as 820 teams earned at least a 3.0 GPA or better and 8,272 student-athletes achieved a GPA above 3.6.
7/23/2021 07/23/2021	17�Թ� Cherokee student receives Civitan Club scholarship Olivia Tucker of Cedar Bluff is the recipient of the Cherokee County Civitan Club Scholarship for 2021-22.
7/21/2021 07/21/2021	17�Թ� to hold commencement exercises Aug. 12 The Summer Commencement Ceremony for 17�Թ� will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at 17�Թ� Cherokee.
7/16/2021 07/16/2021	Positive Case List Positive COVID results reported following the College's announcement of returning to
7/13/2021 07/13/2021	17�Թ� announces new dean of Enrollment and Retention Dr. Aletta Williamson will join the executive cabinet Aug. 16.
7/8/2021 07/08/2021	17�Թ� announces new executive vice president Dr. Tera Simmons will join the executive cabinet as the executive vice president effective July 19
7/1/2021 07/01/2021	July Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Upcoming events
6/11/2021 06/11/2021	Chad Hawkins Education Foundation donates $50,000 to create scholarship fund The scholarship fund is named in memory of Chad Hawkins, who passed away in 2004.
6/2/2021 06/02/2021	Adult Education Services offers MSSC training, certifications The program, known as the MSSC Summer Boot Camp, will begin June 15 and end Aug. 6.
5/26/2021 05/26/2021	ACCS Financial Leadership Academy graduates 14 in recent cohort The Alabama Community College System Financial Leadership Academy was developed to provide professional development and expert resources to current and future fiscal leaders
5/25/2021 05/25/2021	Couple still married more than 50 years after meeting at Alabama School of Trades Jimmy and Deborah Coker met at the Alabama School of Trades, now known as 17�Թ�’s East Broad Campus
5/25/2021 05/25/2021	17�Թ� students named to spring semester President’s and Dean's Lists The Spring Semester 2021 President's and Dean’s Lists at 17�Թ� were released by President Kathy Murphy
5/20/2021 05/20/2021	Students earn membership into national college honor society Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest and most prestigious honor society for students at two-year colleges
5/20/2021 05/20/2021	17�Թ� announces spring nursing graduates The pinning ceremony was held May 5, 2021 at Wallace Hall
5/14/2021 05/14/2021	17�Թ� returns to ‘normal access’ Masks are no longer mandatory in any of 17�Թ�’s buildings on any of its five campuses
5/12/2021 05/12/2021	Kirkland named dean of Health Sciences Kirkland said he is proud to be a product of the Alabama Community College System.
5/11/2021 05/11/2021	17�Թ�’s DMS program adds ultrasound training simulators The high-fidelity ultrasound training simulators facilitate the learning processes for cardiac, lung, abdominal and obstetrics/gynecology all on one platform.
5/10/2021 05/10/2021	17�Թ�’s Phi Theta Kappa students, advisor receive honors Noah Grady of Altoona and Xun Chen of Glencoe were announced as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team
5/5/2021 05/05/2021	17�Թ� to host camp for high school students Empowerment Camp 2021 will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8
5/5/2021 05/05/2021	17�Թ� returns to summer youth athletic camps Youth basketball camps for boys and girls in grades 2 through 6 will be held from 8 a.m. to noon June 28 and 29.
4/30/2021 04/30/2021	Outstanding students honored at traditional Honors Day programs 55th annual Honors Day events held at the Cheaha Center on the Ayers Campus in Anniston and at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden
4/23/2021 04/23/2021	Cherokee County Civitan Club offers $1,000 scholarship to GSCC student Application packet should be submitted to 17�Թ� Cherokee by June 1
4/22/2021 04/22/2021	Women’s Club of Weiss Lake scholarship opportunity Deadline to submit the application is May 20.
4/20/2021 04/20/2021	17�Թ� celebrates National Community College Month The primary goal of Community College Month is to increase awareness and understanding of the value of community colleges
4/13/2021 04/13/2021	17�Թ� to have another disbursement of funds to eligible students The funds provide economic relief for students enrolled at 17�Թ�.
4/13/2021 04/13/2021	17�Թ� to host Preview Days Prospective students of all ages are welcome to attend.
4/7/2021 04/07/2021	Student Success Workshop & Cardinal Arts Journal submissisons 17�Թ� is hosting live and virtual student success workshops to provide students with career enhancement information.
4/6/2021 04/06/2021	17�Թ� to host traditional commencement ceremonies Graduates from the fall and spring semesters will be recognized.
3/31/2021 03/31/2021	April Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Scholarship offerings and upcoming classes
3/24/2021 03/24/2021	Weather closure All classes at 17�Թ� will be virtual on Thursday, March 25
3/22/2021 03/22/2021	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation offers scholarships All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. April 8.
3/15/2021 03/15/2021	Funding resources available through Skills Training Division The Skills Training Division offers short-term, non-credit training through its center located on the East Broad Campus.
3/11/2021 03/11/2021	The area’s only HBCU conducts walking tours "A lot of people in our area don’t even realize we have an HBCU designation.”
3/10/2021 03/10/2021	17�Թ� announces Summer Six Scholarship The Summer Six Scholarship covers up to six cedit hours of in-state tuition and fees.
3/9/2021 03/09/2021	17�Թ� reignites theatre program The 17�Թ� Theatre Program is offering half and full scholarships for qualified students.
3/9/2021 03/09/2021	Cardinal Foundation announces 10 board members, names new board leadership The new board members began their three-year terms with the Cardinal Foundation effective July 1, 2020.
3/8/2021 03/08/2021	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k Sprint Monies collected during Swoop Sprint 5k will be used for student scholarships.
3/5/2021 03/05/2021	17�Թ� Continuing Education offers Tactical Paramedic Course The course will prepare students to sit for the IBSC TP-C Certification exam.
3/4/2021 03/04/2021	17�Թ� announces ‘adjusted-normal’ access “Adjusted-normal access allows on-campus classes to resume with required social distancing,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president.
3/2/2021 03/02/2021	17�Թ� offers painting classes to the public All classes are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Auditorium on the East Broad Campus.
3/2/2021 03/02/2021	GSCC Alumni Association Scholarships Deadline April 8 The 17�Թ� Alumni Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to two currently enrolled 17�Թ� students.
2/25/2021 02/25/2021	Alabama Power Foundation awards Good Roots Grant to 17�Թ� American chestnut trees planted on the Wallace Drive Campus
2/16/2021 02/16/2021	Spring semester happenings at 17�Թ� Upcoming events
2/15/2021 02/15/2021	17�Թ� Severe Weather Closing 17�Թ� will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16 and will have a delayed start on Wednesday, Feb. 17
2/10/2021 02/10/2021	17�Թ� reintroduces the Cardinal Promise Scholarship for Mini Term II The scholarship allows eligible students to purchase up to nine paid hours while receiving an equivalent number of credit hours tuition-free.
2/5/2021 02/05/2021	February Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Upcoming events
2/4/2021 02/04/2021	Positive Case list: June 2020 to February 2021 Positive COVID-19 Cases at 17�Թ�
1/26/2021 01/26/2021	Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Upcoming events
1/12/2021 01/12/2021	17�Թ�’s new president excited about the future Former K-12 administrator Dr. Kathy Murphy became the new president of 17�Թ� on Jan. 4.
1/11/2021 01/11/2021	17�Թ� releases fall honors list Fall 2020 President's List and Dean's List
1/6/2021 01/06/2021	Cardinal athletes named to academic honor roll Students achieved a 3.00 GPA or higher to be on the Alabama Community College Conference Fall 2020 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
1/5/2021 01/05/2021	17�Թ� continues providing Emergency Financial Aid Grants to qualified students The funds may be awarded to students who meet eligibility requirements and are experiencing financial difficulty or disruption of educational plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1/4/2021 01/04/2021	17�Թ� Cherokee announces registered nursing graduates, academic honors “This is a major accomplishment in the lives of our students during an unprecedented time.”
12/16/2020 12/16/2020	17�Թ� announces plans for spring semester operations Interim President Gregg Bennett has announced that the College will open with modified access for the spring semester.
11/16/2020 11/16/2020	17�Թ� classes to go virtual beginning Nov. 30 Instruction will continue online through final exams, which are scheduled for Dec. 9-15
11/16/2020 11/16/2020	Scholarships available for students interested in automotive manufacturing career The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.
11/6/2020 11/06/2020	Ayers Campus closed for the day Closed today, Nov. 6, due to a power outage
11/2/2020 11/02/2020	17�Թ� Continuing Education Program offers painting classes Participants have four classes to choose from.
11/2/2020 11/02/2020	17�Թ� to host Virtual College Info Day GSCC is hosting Virtual College Info Day in an effort to inform prospective students without the risk of spreading the COVID-19 coronavirus.
10/30/2020 10/30/2020	Scholarship opportunity Scholarship increases the affordability of for-credit academic and technical courses at all five campuses.
10/28/2020 10/28/2020	17�Թ�’s Public Relations and Marketing Department earns regional awards GSCC earned four awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations
10/28/2020 10/28/2020	Delayed opening on Thursday, Oct. 28 Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Zeta, all campuses of GSCC will begin operations at 9 a.m.
10/23/2020 10/23/2020	17�Թ� postpones commencement ceremony GSCC is postponing its fall semester commencement ceremony due to coronavirus concerns.
10/22/2020 10/22/2020	New checkpoint for East Broad Campus The 17�Թ� Safety and Security Office has announced the relocation of the entrance and exit for the East Broad Campus.
10/20/2020 10/20/2020	New SGA president overcomes obstacles to become 17�Թ� student Maria Petersen says “It just took me awhile to figure out that college was for me.”
10/14/2020 10/14/2020	Dr. Kathy Murphy appointed new president Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker named Dr. Kathy L. Murphy the new president of 17�Թ�
10/14/2020 10/14/2020	17�Թ� Continuing Education Program offers courses Driver’s education, ACT test prep and photography classes are offered this fall
10/6/2020 10/06/2020	Random COVID testing begins Oct. 6 COVID-19 sentinel testing for a random selection of students and employees will begin Oct. 6.
9/29/2020 09/29/2020	Student Support Services awarded U.S. Department of Education grant The grant will fund Student Support Services for the next five years
9/17/2020 09/17/2020	17�Թ� Graduates announced 17�Թ� recently released the names of the 2019-20 graduating class.
9/4/2020 09/04/2020	17�Թ� releases summer honors list The Summer Semester 2020 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by Interim President Gregg Bennett.
9/1/2020 09/01/2020	Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships “It is an honor to recognize these students for all their hard work and to award them with a scholarship to attend 17�Թ�.”
8/31/2020 08/31/2020	Chancellor Baker Appoints Gregg Bennett As Interim President At 17�Թ� Bennett will serve in the role until a president is named at the completion of a presidential search.
8/26/2020 08/26/2020	Teresa Rhea, long-time administrator, to retire Sept. 1 “I have worked in education for 37 years, and I’m looking forward to a change in focus.”
8/26/2020 08/26/2020	17�Թ� president reflects on life, career prior to her Sept. 1 retirement “I am retiring from a job I love but I have solace in knowing the College will continue to grow under new leadership."
8/20/2020 08/20/2020	17�Թ� announces registered nursing graduates, academic honors “Our students managed to persevere to complete the requirements for credentials required to work as registered nurses. We are very proud of them.”
8/11/2020 08/11/2020	17�Թ� to implement temperature checks Temperature checks will begin Aug. 13. for students, employees and visitors to 17�Թ� campuses
8/7/2020 08/07/2020	17�Թ� hosts drive-up information session 17�Թ� is hosting drive-up information sessions for ACE Institute,
8/4/2020 08/04/2020	17�Թ� announces Emergency Financial Aid Grants 17�Թ� is pleased to announce the availability of emergency financial aid for Fall 2020.
7/30/2020 07/30/2020	17�Թ� announces plans for fall semester operations 17�Թ� President Martha Lavender has announced that the College will begin fall semester classes as planned on Aug. 19.
7/28/2020 07/28/2020	17�Թ� to host a virtual orientation for incoming freshmen Last chance to participate in the Cardinal Commit orientation program
7/27/2020 07/27/2020	Cardinal athletes, teams receive national and state academic recognition The NJCAA recognized 15 17�Թ� student-athletes and two athletic teams for their academic achievement; the ACCC honored 26 Cardinals and two athletic teams.
7/24/2020 07/24/2020	Advisement sessions for potential 17�Թ� Cherokee nursing students scheduled 17�Թ� Cherokee is hosting advisement sessions for those interested in pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing.
7/21/2020 07/21/2020	17�Թ� drive-thru graduation details 17�Թ� has announced more details about the upcoming drive-thru graduation that is replacing the traditional commencement ceremonies due to the threat of spreading COVID-19.
7/17/2020 07/17/2020	45-Day Report for 17�Թ�’s CARES Act Report regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Emergency Student Financial Aid Grants
7/16/2020 07/16/2020	17�Թ� Face Mask Policies GSCC face mask policies for students and employees
7/15/2020 07/15/2020	ACT prep courses offered in person or online Students planning to take the standardized test in September
7/14/2020 07/14/2020	NJCAA announces plan of action for community college sports All winter sports competition will begin in January
7/13/2020 07/13/2020	Positive COVID-19 case reported on Valley Street Campus Valley Street Campus has tested positive for COVID-19
7/8/2020 07/08/2020	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation offers scholarships The Cardinal Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships to provide tuition assistance to qualified 17�Թ� students.
7/8/2020 07/08/2020	17�Թ� to host a virtual orientation for incoming freshmen Incoming freshmen at 17�Թ� are invited to participate in a virtual summer orientation for new students known as Cardinal Commit.
7/8/2020 07/08/2020	Positive COVID-19 cases reported Quarantined and receiving medical treatment
7/6/2020 07/06/2020	17�Թ� Continuing Education Program offers four summer courses ACT, CPR, Drivers education, & Photography
7/6/2020 07/06/2020	17�Թ� cancels commencement ceremonies; schedules ‘drive-through’ event 17�Թ� has cancelled its upcoming commencement ceremonies.
6/25/2020 06/25/2020	Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis Currently quarantined and receiving medical treatment
6/22/2020 06/22/2020	COVID-19 TESTING SERVICES Testing services available free of charge
6/15/2020 06/15/2020	17�Թ� opens campus to limited numbers of students Students on campus
6/10/2020 06/10/2020	17�Թ� to host Race to ACE Drive-Thru 2020 High school students in their sophomore, junior or senior year are invited to attend one of three upcoming Race to ACE Drive-Thru at 17�Թ�.
6/1/2020 06/01/2020	Some employees return to 17�Թ� campuses A limited number of faculty and staff members returned to 17�Թ� offices today following a 76-day closure of all five campuses due to the spread of COVID-19.
5/28/2020 05/28/2020	30-Day Report for 17�Թ�’s CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
5/28/2020 05/28/2020	17�Թ� spring semester dean's list released The Spring Semester 2020 Dean’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Martha Lavender.
5/28/2020 05/28/2020	17�Թ� releases spring semester president's list The Spring Semester 2020 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Martha Lavender.
5/20/2020 05/20/2020	Students earn membership into national college honor society The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at 17�Թ� has released the names of students recently earning membership into the honor society.
5/13/2020 05/13/2020	Students selected to serve as 17�Թ� Ambassadors 17�Թ� has announced the selection of 16 students to serve as an ambassador for the 2020-21 academic year.
5/13/2020 05/13/2020	17�Թ� president announces instructional, return-to-work plans Ready-to-Work Plan
5/11/2020 05/11/2020	17�Թ� to disburse CARES Act funds to eligible students Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will be distributed by May 22
5/6/2020 05/06/2020	Completion of Census 2020 important for federally-funded programs in Etowah County The Complete Count Committee in Etowah County remind all residents about the importance of participating in Census 2020.
5/6/2020 05/06/2020	Cherokee County drastically below participation averages for Census 2020 Census participation in Cherokee County is drastically below the national average of 57.3 percent as well as the state percentage at 55.4 percent,
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	17�Թ� technical students honored by national society National Technical Honor Society
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	17�Թ� selects Students of Distinction 64 Students of Distinction
4/28/2020 04/28/2020	17�Թ� selects Rising Scholars 25 Rising Scholars
4/23/2020 04/23/2020	Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships Cardinal Foundation awards scholarships
4/22/2020 04/22/2020	17�Թ� hosts virtual Honors Day program Ayers Campus
4/22/2020 04/22/2020	17�Թ� hosts virtual Honors Day program Etowah and Cherokee Campuses
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	17�Թ� donates PPE to area medical facilities PPE donations
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	17�Թ� delays summer semester, schedules commencement ceremonies delays summer semester, schedules commencement ceremonies
4/8/2020 04/08/2020	Ribbons of Hope symbolizing faith, hope, love and prayer Ribbons of Hope
4/3/2020 04/03/2020	Briefs: Swoop Sprint Cancelled/Virtual UAB Night/Scholarship Deadlines The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of 17�Թ�, has cancelled the Swoop Sprint, a 5K race
4/1/2020 04/01/2020	Cherokee County Civitan Club offers $1,000 scholarship to GSCC student The Cherokee County Civitan Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student with a disability at 17�Թ�.
4/1/2020 04/01/2020	17�Թ� offers on-campus WiFi hotspots to students WiFi Hotspots
3/31/2020 03/31/2020	17�Թ� to reschedule commencement ceremony, host virtual Honors Day programs Host virtual Honors Day programs
3/30/2020 03/30/2020	17�Թ� DMS program receives accreditation 17�Թ� is the only college in Alabama that offers a comprehensive DMS program that covers abdomen, OB/GYN and vascular in one associate degree program.
3/27/2020 03/27/2020	Alabama Community College System to Extend Online Instruction through Spring Semester, Postpones All Spring Graduation Activities Online Instruction through Spring Semester
3/27/2020 03/27/2020	Alabama Community College System to Extend Online Instruction through Spring Semester, Postpones All Spring Graduation Activities The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester.
3/19/2020 03/19/2020	17�Թ� Alumni Association Scholarship deadline extended to April 6 The 17�Թ� Alumni Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to two currently-enrolled 17�Թ� students.
3/19/2020 03/19/2020	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation extends application deadline to April 6 The Cardinal Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships to provide tuition assistance to qualified 17�Թ� students.
3/18/2020 03/18/2020	Companies offer assistance for students transitioning to online courses Companies offer assistance for students
3/16/2020 03/16/2020	17�Թ� to transition to alternative instruction delivery in response to COVID-19 Stay informed on 17�Թ�'s status
3/16/2020 03/16/2020	Cardinal athletes receive ACCC honors 17�Թ� student-athletes Jalexis Russell and Corien Frazier were recently honored at the conclusion of the Alabama Community College Conference Region XXII North Division basketball tournament.
3/6/2020 03/06/2020	17�Թ� Priority Registration for Summer begins March 18 Priority Online Registration at 17�Թ� for the 2020 summer terms begins at 8 a.m. March 18.
3/5/2020 03/05/2020	17�Թ� to host Preview Days 2020 Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend one of two upcoming Preview Days at 17�Թ�.
2/26/2020 02/26/2020	17�Թ� Alumni Association, Walnut Gallery team up for free event The 17�Թ� Alumni Association and the Walnut Gallery is hosting “An Acoustic Evening with Alumni and Art” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 13. All alumni and 17�Թ� supporters are invited to attend the free event.
2/20/2020 02/20/2020	17�Թ� releases fall President's List The Fall Semester 2019 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Martha Lavender.
2/20/2020 02/20/2020	17�Թ� releases fall Dean's List The Fall Semester 2019 Dean’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Martha Lavender.
2/19/2020 02/19/2020	Alan Wallace named new chief information officer 17�Թ� President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that Alan Wallace has accepted the position of chief information officer.
2/18/2020 02/18/2020	17�Թ� to host annual International Festival 17�Թ� is home to the Alabama Language Institute and a renowned international program that attracts almost 100 students from around the world to gain an education, learn the English language and experience a new culture.
2/14/2020 02/14/2020	17�Թ� to host ribbon cutting for new science building 17�Թ� is hosting a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 for the new science building constructed on the East Broad Campus. The public is invited to attend.
2/11/2020 02/11/2020	17�Թ� Alumni Association presents annual awards honoring faculty, staff and alumni The 17�Թ� Alumni Association honored several individuals at a luncheon held recently at the Beck Conference Center.
2/10/2020 02/10/2020	17�Թ� Cherokee students, special needs individuals make connection Students in the nursing program at 17�Թ� Cherokee were provided a unique learning opportunity through a meet-and-greet with special needs children.
2/10/2020 02/10/2020	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of 17�Թ�, is hosting Swoop Sprint, a 5k run, at 9 a.m. April 11 on the Wallace Drive Campus. Monies collected during Swoop Sprint 5k will be used for student scholarships.
2/7/2020 02/07/2020	Education Briefs Learn more about the opportunities coming up soon at 17�Թ�.
1/28/2020 01/28/2020	17�Թ� to host study abroad experience in Ireland 17�Թ�’s Language and Humanities Department is hosting a 10-day trip to Ireland as part of a study abroad program.
1/14/2020 01/14/2020	17�Թ� Registered Nursing fall graduates announced The 17�Թ� Division of Health Sciences recently held a fall pinning ceremony for graduates of the Registered Nursing program.
1/2/2020 01/02/2020	17�Թ� to host ribbon cuttings on two campuses 17�Թ� is hosting ribbon cuttings Jan. 7 for projects on the Wallace Drive and Ayers campuses.
12/20/2019 12/20/2019	Education Briefs Take a look at everything going on at 17�Թ� next month.
12/16/2019 12/16/2019	17�Թ� commencement ceremony planned for Dec. 19 The Fall Commencement for 17�Թ� will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center on the Wallace Drive Campus.
12/11/2019 12/11/2019	17�Թ� hires new dean of Workforce Development 17�Թ� President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that Alan Smith has accepted the position of the dean of Workforce Development.
11/27/2019 11/27/2019	17�Թ� offers ACT test preparation course 17�Թ�’s Continuing Education Division is offering an ACT Prep course ahead of the next testing date.
11/27/2019 11/27/2019	17�Թ� faculty and staff win Chancellor’s Awards Winners of the 2019 Chancellor’s Awards from 17�Թ� were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 24 in Montgomery.
11/22/2019 11/22/2019	17�Թ� president announces teaching, staff excellence awards Dr. Martha Lavender, president of 17�Թ�, announced the winners of the Exceptional Achievement in Teaching Awards and the Staff Excellence in Service Awards.
11/22/2019 11/22/2019	17�Թ� A Cappella Choir and Singers plan Christmas tour The 17�Թ� A Cappella Choir and Singers will be singing at many community events and churches during its annual Christmas Tour.
11/12/2019 11/12/2019	17�Թ�’s Meadows Gallery presents the Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective The Meadows Gallery at 17�Թ� is partnering with the Theatre of Gadsden to present the popular Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective.
11/8/2019 11/08/2019	Lady Cardinals to be honored at community pep rally The 17�Թ� Lady Cardinals volleyball team will be celebrated at a community pep rally sponsored by The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County and hosted by Back Forty Beer Co.
11/7/2019 11/07/2019	17�Թ� to celebrate International Education Week 17�Թ� will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide during International Education Week Nov. 18-22.
11/5/2019 11/05/2019	17�Թ� Lady Cardinals claim volleyball title 17�Թ� Lady Cardinals won the National Junior College Athletic Association Gulf Atlantic District A/B Volleyball Championship.
11/1/2019 11/01/2019	17�Թ� Happenings in Cherokee County 17�Թ� Cherokee has several student and community events scheduled to take place the month of November.
10/31/2019 10/31/2019	Education Briefs from 17�Թ� Take a look at the events happening soon at 17�Թ�
10/24/2019 10/24/2019	17�Թ� to host study abroad experience in France 17�Թ�’s Fine Arts Department is hosting a 10-day trip to France as part of a study abroad program. Students may enroll in the accompanying ART 109 class for college credit. Limited space is available for those in the community wh
10/24/2019 10/24/2019	17�Թ� recognizes Presidential Scholars 17�Թ� President Dr. Martha Lavender recognized students receiving the coveted Presidential Scholarship.
10/23/2019 10/23/2019	17�Թ� to host Candy with the Cardinals, a community event 17�Թ� is hosting Candy with the Cardinals, an event for students, faculty, staff and community members.
10/23/2019 10/23/2019	Guest artists slated for the annual 17�Թ� Jazz Festival 2019 17�Թ�’s third annual Jazz Festival is calling attention to talented female jazz musicians through clinics, regional jazz ensemble performances, a concert and an after-party jam session.
10/21/2019 10/21/2019	17�Թ� to host Alumni Tennis Tournament Members of the 17�Թ� Cardinal Tennis Team – past and present – will meet on the courts of Gadsden Tennis Complex for the annual Alumni Tennis Tournament.
10/18/2019 10/18/2019	17�Թ� seeks volunteers for Clean Home Alabama Initiative 17�Թ� is partnering with residents and organizations in the communities it serves for the Clean Home Alabama Initiative.
10/17/2019 10/17/2019	FAME program implemented to fill industry employment needs Wesley Thornton is learning in an apprenticeship-style training program that provides working experience as well as training in a classroom and lab setting at 17�Թ�.
10/14/2019 10/14/2019	17�Թ� Alumni Association, Walnut Gallery host first art exhibition The 17�Թ� Alumni Association and the Walnut Gallery recently held its inaugural Juried Alumni Art Exhibition showcasing local artists.
10/4/2019 10/04/2019	17�Թ� offers ACT test preparation course 17�Թ�’s Continuing Education Division is offering an ACT Prep course ahead of the next testing date.
9/26/2019 09/26/2019	17�Թ� to host Mental Health Conference 17�Թ�’s Continuing Education Department and Division of Health Sciences is partnering with Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Alabama Area Health Education Centers to sponsor a Mental Health Conference.
9/26/2019 09/26/2019	Education Briefs There are a variety of events and student opportunities coming up next month at 17�Թ�.
9/25/2019 09/25/2019	Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development retires after more than three decades Since 1975, 17�Թ� has been a mainstay in Tim Green’s life – first as a student and then as an instructor, division chairman and dean.
9/16/2019 09/16/2019	Centre native receives 17�Թ� scholarship from women’s group Megan Martin feels it was divine intervention when she became the recipient of the annual Women’s Club of Weiss Lake Scholarship to 17�Թ�.
9/13/2019 09/13/2019	17�Թ�’s Public Relations and Marketing Department earns state awards The Public Relations and Marketing Department earned six awards for exemplary work at the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association Conference.
8/26/2019 08/26/2019	17�Թ� Cardinals team, tennis players receive ITA academic honors The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has recognized the 17�Թ� Cardinal Tennis Team as one of eight men’s All-Academic Teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
8/20/2019 08/20/2019	17�Թ� moves programs to Ayers Campus 17�Թ� President Dr. Martha Lavender announced that all programs located at the College’s McClellan Center are in the process of moving to the Cheaha Center located on the Ayers Campus.
8/16/2019 08/16/2019	17�Թ� Alumni are seeking submissions for an inaugural art exhibition The 17�Թ� Alumni Advisory Board and Walnut Gallery announce a call for entries for the first Juried Alumni Art Exhibition.
8/8/2019 08/08/2019	17�Թ� signs its first class of FAME students 17�Թ� signs its first class of FAME students
8/1/2019 08/01/2019	August Education Briefs August Education Briefs
7/30/2019 07/30/2019	17�Թ� Student Wins Gold Medal at National SkillsUSA Competition “I had the time of my life.”
7/22/2019 07/22/2019	17�Թ� graduate earns citizenship and continues life’s new chapter Retirees embark on a second career after 20-plus years of working.
7/17/2019 07/17/2019	Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA Recognizing 12 17�Թ� student-athletes and two athletic teams for their academic achievement.
7/11/2019 07/11/2019	17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus hosts Girls Rock Robotics Camp Girls-only robotics camp July 10-11 at the Ayers Campus
7/1/2019 07/01/2019	17�Թ� to host Cardinal Commit for incoming freshmen Cardinal Commit, a summer orientation for new students.
6/27/2019 06/27/2019	17�Թ� to implement new registration system for fall semester registration We are among the first to have access to a new, effective and easy-to-use registration system
6/26/2019 06/26/2019	17�Թ� awards scholarships to ACE Institute students Recent high school students who were dual enrolled were honored
6/26/2019 06/26/2019	July Education Briefs July Education Briefs
6/25/2019 06/25/2019	17�Թ� releases spring semester honors list The Spring Semester 2019 President’s List at 17�Թ� was released by President Martha Lavender.
6/21/2019 06/21/2019	Summer photography courses at 17�Թ� Summer photography courses at 17�Թ�
6/6/2019 06/06/2019	Health Sciences Division holds spring pinning ceremonies Health Sciences Division holds spring pinning ceremonies
5/31/2019 05/31/2019	June Education Briefs Services for cancer survivors, Swoop Sprint, student art exhibit, free college prep, Drive Safe, youth basketball camp, summer volleyball camp.
5/16/2019 05/16/2019	17�Թ� Announces New Fall Registration Dates Registration for Fall 2019 courses has been changed.
5/16/2019 05/16/2019	17�Թ� Names Bryan Phillips the New Lady Cardinals Head Coach The basketball team will now be coached by Bryan Phillips.
5/15/2019 05/15/2019	Jump Start 17�Թ� offers free college prep classes in math and English.
5/14/2019 05/14/2019	17�Թ� to host camp for high school students Empowerment Camp 2019
5/14/2019 05/14/2019	McFry hired as dean of Financial and Administrative Services Kevin McFry is the new dean of Financial and Administrative Services
5/13/2019 05/13/2019	17�Թ� technical students honored by national society The National Technical Honor Society at 17�Թ� has added 37 new members.
5/13/2019 05/13/2019	Students Inducted into College Honor Society The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at 17�Թ� recently held its 2019 induction ceremony.
5/9/2019 05/09/2019	17�Թ� director receives award to attend seminar in Pakistan “I am grateful to the CAORC for selecting me for the upcoming Faculty Development Seminar,” she said.
5/6/2019 05/06/2019	Cardinal summer athletic camps The 17�Թ� Cardinals Athletic Department will host summer basketball and volleyball camps beginning in June.
5/6/2019 05/06/2019	17�Թ� graduate commits fulltime to mission work in Japan Levi Thompson was a student at Sand Rock High School when he decided he wanted to work in Japan.
5/3/2019 05/03/2019	17�Թ� students medal at state SkillsUSA competition Students earned 10 gold medals, six silver medals and two bronze medals during the recent Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Career Expo and State Championship in Birmingham.
5/3/2019 05/03/2019	17�Թ� selects Students of Distinction and Rising Scholars Students of Distinction and Rising Scholars at 17�Թ�
5/2/2019 05/02/2019	May Education Briefs Schedule of Events for May 2nd
4/26/2019 04/26/2019	17�Թ� commencement ceremony planned for May 9 The Spring Commencement for 17�Թ� will be at 6 p.m. May 9 in the 17�Թ� Cherokee Arena.
4/24/2019 04/24/2019	17�Թ� students named to All-Alabama Academic Team Two 17�Թ� students were recently named to the All-Alabama Academic Team
4/17/2019 04/17/2019	Cardinal Foundation to host Swoop Sprint 5k The Cardinal Foundation is hosting Swoop Sprint at 9 a.m. June 8 on the Wallace Drive Campus.
4/16/2019 04/16/2019	17�Թ� hosts ribbon cutting for Wallace Hall and the annual Evening of Fine Arts 17�Թ� invites the public to the ribbon cutting for the renovations of Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center as well as the annual Evening of Fine Arts on Tuesday, April 16.
4/10/2019 04/10/2019	17�Թ� hosts informational session about new technical program 17�Թ� is hosting an informational session about its new program known as Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education or Alabama FAME.
4/10/2019 04/10/2019	17�Թ� awarded a grant for over $435K from National Science Foundation 17�Թ� has secured a $435,169 grant from the National Science Foundation.
4/9/2019 04/09/2019	17�Թ� students could be eligible for year-round Pell grant Pell grants will continue to be available.
4/2/2019 04/02/2019	April Education Briefs Education Briefs for the Month of April
4/1/2019 04/01/2019	Alumni Student Chapter Meeting April 8 Alumni Student Chapter Meeting April 8
4/1/2019 04/01/2019	Women’s Club of Weiss Lake scholarship opportunity The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is offering a $1,000 scholarship
3/26/2019 03/26/2019	17�Թ� to celebrate Community College Month in April 17�Թ� is joining with community colleges across the state and nation to celebrate National Community College Month in April.
3/19/2019 03/19/2019	Cardinal athletes receive ACCC honors Student-athletes Morgan Frazier and Xavier Malcolm were recently honored
3/19/2019 03/19/2019	Nominations sought for Everyday Hero Awards Nominations sought for Everyday Hero Awards
3/8/2019 03/08/2019	17�Թ� Priority Registration for Summer begins March 15 riority Online Registration at 17�Թ� for the 2019 summer terms begins at 8 a.m. March 15.
3/1/2019 03/01/2019	17�Թ� to host Graduation Fair 2019 17�Թ� to host Graduation Fair 2019
3/1/2019 03/01/2019	March Education Briefs from 17�Թ� highlights for March
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Tunisian scholars attend 17�Թ� Traveling and studying abroad has provided unique cultural experiences and educational opportunities for a number of international students enrolled at 17�Թ�.
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Changes abound for 17�Թ�’s annual International Festival After hosting the event off-campus for several years, the 2019 International Festival is returning to the Wallace Drive Campus.
2/28/2019 02/28/2019	Local artist opens exhibit at 17�Թ�’s Ayers Campus 17�Թ�’s Fine Arts Department presents its spring art exhibition “A Celebration of Nature” by self-taught artist and musician Tom Dameron.
2/21/2019 02/21/2019	Mother earns her GED a decade after dropping out of high school Mother earns her GED a decade after dropping out of high school
2/21/2019 02/21/2019	Deadline set for 17�Թ� Alumni Association Scholarship applications Deadline set for March 22
2/20/2019 02/20/2019	Dean retires after serving 17�Թ� for over 40 years Surrounded by family, friends and co-workers, Dr. Jim Prucnal celebrates his retirement with almost 41 years of service at 17�Թ�.
2/20/2019 02/20/2019	Applications being accepted for new scholarship set up by local family The 17�Թ� Cardinal Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to three first-year or currently-enrolled 17�Թ� students pursuing a certificate or degree pertaining to construction trades.
2/14/2019 02/14/2019	17�Թ� to host Preview Days Prospective students of all ages are invited to attend the upcoming Preview Days at 17�Թ�.
2/7/2019 02/07/2019	17�Թ�’s Cardinal Foundation scholarships available The Cardinal Foundation is accepting applications for several scholarships.
2/6/2019 02/06/2019	17�Թ� hosts student success workshops 17�Թ� is hosting free workshops focusing on mental health and student success.
2/1/2019 02/01/2019	Alabama Power Foundation awards Good Roots Grant to 17�Թ� Alabama Power Foundation has donated $1,000 to 17�Թ�
1/31/2019 01/31/2019	February EDUCATION BRIEFS February Education Briefs
1/31/2019 01/31/2019	17�Թ� Alumni Association presents annual awards honoring faculty, staff and alumni Instructors were recognized with awards.
1/28/2019 01/28/2019	All Campuses closed on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019. Due to inclement weather, all campuses of 17�Թ� will be closed on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019.
1/18/2019 01/18/2019	Congratulations: Students named to Fall 2018 honors list Fall Semester 2018 Honors List
1/18/2019 01/18/2019	Congratulations: 2018 17�Թ� graduates 17�Թ� recently released the names of the 2018 graduating class.