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 […]
Autumn Queen, a longtime Gaston College student and outgoing Student Government Association president, completed her final duties during the June 24 Board of Trustees Meeting at Myers Park. Chairman John Dancoff, on behalf of the board, presented Queen with a small gift and certificate in appreciation for her service. Queen just graduated from Gaston Early […]
Kimberly Dacosta became a full-time Gaston College student in 2023, nine years after graduating from high school. And now, just two years later, she has emerged as a top student in the Information Technology program. “Kimberly is an excellent student validated by her Networking & Cyber Defense Program GPA of 3.64,” said Information Technology/Cyber Security […]
A few detours didn’t stop Ken Cribb from pursuing his goal, and his perseverance ultimately led to his recognition as an Outstanding Graduate in the Associate in Engineering program this spring. “Ken is a dedicated student who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, academic excellence, and teamwork,” said Dr. Patricia Williams, a Biology faculty member and […]
