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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Heidi Martin dropped out of Rock Hill, S.C., High School nearly 20 years ago, she figured she would eventually get her diploma. While she might not have expected to wait so long, Martin has now achieved that goal and is looking forward to working towards another. “After I dropped out of high school, I […]
One of Dominique Massey’s jobs before she came to Gaston College was working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The seven years she spent at CMS prompted her to pursue an Early Childhood Education degree at Gaston College, which she started in 2022. “I chose early childhood education because I love working with kids and watching them discover […]
Recent Gaston College graduate Aaliyah Drake was once told that a very small percentage of foster children graduate from college, and according to a January 2024 article in Inside Higher Ed, that statistic is very true. The article stated that the data on college students with foster care histories finds that 75 percent will attend […]
Starting college a little later than others isn’t stopping IT graduate Ryan Lail. A 2012 Lincolnton High graduate, Lail started at Gaston College in the summer of 2023. “I decided to attend Gaston College to set an example for my children,” Lail said. “I’d always wanted to return to school. When I was younger, I […]
