GADSDEN, AL – Longtime coach Eddy Norris has been named the new head basketball coach for the Gadsden State Community College Lady Cardinals. With 34 years of experience coaching at the collegiate and high school levels, Norris brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. “I’ve been blessed,” he said. “It’s been 34 successful years of coaching, and I’m very proud of that.” Norris said he has a long-standing commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. “I want
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Theatre Department will present Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” at the Black Box Theatre in Meadows Hall. The production will run for two weekends: March 6-8 and March 13-15. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. each night as well as 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays. The play was first performed in 1895 and is widely considered Wilde’s most brilliant and enduring work. It is an exploration of identity, love and social expectations and
Gadsden, AL February 10, 2025– The New Year often reignites an interest in health and wellness – in a 2024 poll, 79% of respondents said their New Years’ resolutions involved health. While sweeping resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, there are small, simple steps that you can take every day to make a lasting improvement in your health. “Even small lifestyle changes can increase longevity, reduce the risk associated with chronic disease, improve mental health and increase energy,” said Angie Pate,
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College is launching a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) to enhance campus safety and support student well-being. “This proactive initiative is a cross-disciplinary team that identifies, assesses and addresses concerning behaviors before they escalate into serious incidents,” said Chief Jay Freeman of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department. The BIT is a part of the Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Strategy, which creates a safer
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College Athletics is accepting nominations for its inaugural class of inductees into the newly-established Gadsden State Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame seeks to honor athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who have made significant contributions to Gadsden State Athletics over the years. “We are thrilled to launch the Gadsden State Athletic Hall of Fame to honor the accomplishments of our fellow Cardinals and to reinforce our strong tradition and rich
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Keshawn Watkins has been named the Alabama Community College Conference Division I Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 27. The honor comes after Watkins’ outstanding performance in the Cardinals’ 86-82 victory over Shelton State Community College, where he posted a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. “The freshman guard/forward’s all-around dominance on both ends of the floor played a key role in the team's success,” said Deddric Tarver,
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College is proud to honor Black History Month with two events. On February 10, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., the East Broad Campus will host a Black History Month Celebration in the Science Building Auditorium. The event will feature Jerome McQueen, PE, as the guest speaker. McQueen, a distinguished professional engineer, will share his insights and experiences on leadership and excellence within the engineering field. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the