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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
