Gadsden, Ala. — Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State Community College, will announce a major renovation of Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The announcement will take place at 3 p.m. April 29 in the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center. Wallace Hall consists of the Fine Arts Center and an academic wing, which was constructed in 1967. The academic wing will undergo interior and exterior renovations while the Fine Arts Center will have a new façade that will complement the academic wing. The
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College is offering scholarships and a reimbursement program for select career technical programs. Applications will be accepted through May 29. “Our programs train students for high-demand, high-wage employment,” said Alan Smith, dean of Workforce Development at Gadsden State. “We provide them with practical skills and knowledge that are essential for their chosen careers. Through scholarships, we are investing in nurturing talent and fostering skilled
Empower HER with Morgan and Erika Two local ladies from Gadsden, Alabama launch a podcast titled Empower HER with Morgan and Erika. Morgan Lavender and Erika Westcott, natives of Gadsden and Etowah County, have a passion for encouraging, empowering and embracing women through different seasons in life. Both ladies work in the business sector in their community, but have a passion for service. Westcott works at Movement Mortgage and Lavender works at Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial. They share an
Gadsden, Ala. — The simulation coordinator at Gadsden State Community College has earned the international Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator credential from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Evelyn Lightsey, who has worked in Gadsden State’s Nursing Department for 16 years, passed an exam that assesses the knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes and fundamentals for developing and delivering high-quality healthcare simulation activities. The comprehensive CHSE
Gadsden, Ala. — The Alabama Power Co. granted $50,000 to Gadsden State Community College to construct a new walking and running trail along the perimeter of the Wallace Drive Campus that borders the Coosa River. Known as the Coosa River Trail at Gadsden State, the multi-purpose venue will be open to College employees and students as well as members of the community for walking, running and enjoying nature. Future plans include an outdoor classroom for Gadsden State and public school students to study
Gadsden, AL, April 15, 2024 – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts
Gadsden, Ala. — The police departments for Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to enhance community safety and cooperation. The agreement aims to promote mutual assistance and collaborative efforts to ensure the well-being of residents and students in Gadsden. “This is a significant step towards building a safer and more secure community,” said Jay Freeman, chief of the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department.Gadsden State
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College’s Financial Aid Department is offering proactive measures for the 2024-25 academic year to support students amidst the FAFSA Simplification Act. The act will expand the Federal Pell Grant to more students and will link eligibility to family size and the federal poverty level. In response to the changes that are a result of the act, the College has expanded verification services and introduced multiple FAFSA completion sessions, ensuring timely disbursement
Gadsden State Cherokee holds food drive Centre, Ala. — Gadsden State Cherokee is hosting a food drive for the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, a child-focused facility designed to be a comfortable and safe place for children who have been victimized through abuse or neglect. Individually packaged snacks and drinks as well as $5 fast food cards will be accepted. The public can drop off donations to the academic building through April 30. Free public events planned for Poetry
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College’s head softball coach is busy recruiting members to his burgeoning program. So far, there are 21 signed players with an additional 10 players making verbal commitments. “We have a great group of ladies coming to Gadsden State to play softball,” said Coach Ryan Clark. “I am very proud that they will represent our first team after not fielding a team for seven years.” The softball program came to a halt in 2016. Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College’s Dual Enrollment Program reached another milestone during the 2023-24 academic year. The program had 1,867 students enrolled in the program during the fall and spring semesters. This is a 21.4 percent increase over the previous academic year. “We have seen a consistent increase in our numbers as more and more students are realizing the range of benefits to dual enrolling at Gadsden State,” said Tonya Douthitt, coordinator of the Dual Enrollment Program.
Gadsden, AL(April 1, 2024) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Gadsden Regional Medical Center has donated more than 600 jars of peanut butter to the Etowah Community Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by Gadsden Regional’s employees, medical staff members, board members, and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Key community partners included Modern Woodmen of America - Morgan
Gadsden Regional Medical Center honored physicians on National Doctors’ Day by supporting the Family Success Center of Etowah County. The medical staff chose the nonprofit entity, whose mission is strengthening families in Etowah County, to receive a $6,000 donation on their behalf. National Doctors’ Day serves as a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing quality health care to individuals and communities. “We are grateful to the physicians on the medical
Gadsden Regional Medical Center is Vital to Etowah CountyDelivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger communityGadsden, AL, March 25, 2024 – Over the course of 2023, Gadsden Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 270,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Gadsden Physician Clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 29,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically