The Aspen Institute has named Gaston College one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment […]
Gaston College students who want to continue their education at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have a new transfer program option. The new Wolfpack Connect program, which complements our existing partnership with NCSU’s C3 program, guarantees admission to NCSU to Gaston College students who meet the required criteria. This opportunity is available to Gaston students […]
The Lincoln County Health Academy has been honored with the 2025 Governor’s NCWorks Award of Distinction for Outstanding Innovative Partnership. The prestigious award recognizes the Academy’s groundbreaking success in addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages and expanding access to high-wage, debt-free careers. The Academy, which launched in Fall 2024, contributes to the talent pipeline by offering […]
Gaston College and Western Carolina University (WCU) have announced a new transfer agreement to support local students in pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Through this partnership, Gaston College graduates will be guaranteed admission to WCU. The WCU Connect program is designed for traditional associate degree transfers and is available to all associate degree-seeking students interested in […]
