Our Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive for Toys for Tots is back, and the College invites the community to join in collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 0-12. The College will collect toys from Dec. 2-4 at the following locations: Tuesday, Dec. 2 Gaston’s Lincolnton Campus 511 S. Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 (Lincoln Campus Map) […]
After graduating from an online Catholic high school in California, Robert J. Hipkins enrolled at Gaston College in 2023. “I found that, after touring other community colleges, Gaston College offered the small college vibe that I was looking for,” Hipkins said. “Immediately, I felt like Gaston was more than just a college. It was a […]
Gaston College’s Apprenticeship 321 Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall. Over the years, the program has grown from five employers to 25 and has developed 27 different pathways for apprentices. “It’s amazing what has happened in 10 years,” said Joy Morrow, Gaston College’s Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning. “When this first started, […]
As we mark Veterans Day in 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the contributions of those who have served. One such individual is Otis Kinman, a Gaston College student and a 12-year military veteran. His service included roles as an Infantry Scout and a Weapons Sergeant at several bases, including Fort Benning, Ga., Fort […]
