When Brooklyn Thompson started at Gaston College, she had big dreams and was excited to be attending school alongside her mother. Thompson has excelled as a student and is now being recognized by the North Carolina Community College System as Gaston College’s Academic Excellence Award winner. The award, given by the NCCCS after a committee reviews nominations, […]
Local high school seniors can learn all about what Gaston College has to offer by attending Senior Night on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Students who want to work toward a two-year degree with the possibility of continuing their education or are interested in exploring career training options to prepare them for […]
Nacho Business food truck owner Chris Forbis is a perfect example of how Gaston College’s Small Business Center helps our community own their momentum. Chris credits the Center’s free support and training as the key to his five years of success. When Chris’s 15-year information technology career came to a sudden halt in 2020, he […]
In the summer of 2023, Jacob Brindle was certain he would soon be playing college football. Instead, a shocking diagnosis of acute Lymphocytic leukemia altered his path. It was a moment that not only redirected his future but also tested his inner strength. With support from his family, friends, and local communities, Brindle was recently […]
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 […]
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 […]
