In an afternoon ceremony on Monday, September 22, 2025, Gaston College proudly dedicated the second floor of the Morris Library as the Carl J. Stewart, Jr. Learning Center. This tribute recognizes Stewart’s lifelong commitment and significant contributions to the college and the community. “For over 60 years, Carl has been a pillar of Gaston College,” […]
Gaston College has recorded its highest enrollment numbers in history as the 2025 fall semester begins. As of Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2025, total curriculum enrollment, which includes students seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate, stands at 6,925, reflecting a rise of 669 students from the previous year. This marks the fourth consecutive year of enrollment […]
Gaston College has announced its Student Government Association (SGA) officers for the 2025-26 academic year. Bannock Scott will take the helm as president, with Alexis Odell stepping in as vice president. Micajah Hanna will serve as the parliamentarian, while Amara Bailey, Lizette Reyes-Lopez, Helanea Killian, and Amina Elliott will join as senators. “The SGA serves […]
Carolina Servin Leon, a student at Gaston College, has been awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Servin Leon is one of 90 high-achieving community college students from across the nation selected to receive this highly competitive scholarship, which aims for Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations with as little debt as […]
Gaston College has opened its new Fiber Innovation Center, a facility designed to advance textile technology, sustainability, and workforce development across the region. The 39,000-square-foot center on the Kimbrell campus will offer training, product development, and research opportunities in fiber solutions for students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. As the first facility of its kind in […]
Earlier this month, fourteen Gaston College students won awards at the SkillsUSA N.C. competition in Greensboro. 2nd Place – Video News Production: Aaron Park, Ashleigh Parra, Asaad Tumbling, Morgan Wise (Tumbling won first place last year in Video Production and a silver medal at the 2024 SkillsUSA national competition.) 2nd Place – Video Production: Hunter […]
Three Gaston College employees received top honors at the 28th annual Gaston College Employee Appreciation & Recognition, held on April 16 at the Myers Center Auditorium. Brian Bookout was honored with the Altrusa Award, Shelton Watson was given the Staff Excellence Award and Dr. Patricia Williams received the Instructor of the Year Award. Bookout, Dean […]
Gaston College professor Dr. Christopher Thurley’s 2025 spring semester has been marked by significant achievements. Thurley, an English instructor at Gaston College, received a summer fellowship from the American Council of Learned Studies in March. In April, he will launch his first book, “Anthony Burgess and America. ” Originally from Rochester, N.Y., Thurley earned his […]
The National Honor Guard Academy, established in 2006, promotes ceremonial knowledge and reinforces pride in upholding traditions with precision. For two years, the Florida-based organization has conducted training exercises at Gaston College’s Dallas Campus. “The honor is truly ours to be in front of a class of people who ‘get it,’” said commanding officer and […]
Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Gaston College a $25,000 grant to support Electrical Systems Technology and its workforce training programs. “This generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help us upgrade equipment and supplies, ensuring that our electrical systems students acquire the latest skills necessary to meet today’s workforce demands,” said Dr. Hauser, President […]
