Gadsden State announces Summer & Fall 2025 Graduates
Centre, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College honored graduates from the Summer and Fall Semesters during commencement on December 18 at Gadsden State Cherokee. The College recognized 558 students who successfully completed the requirements for associate degrees, certificates, and short-term certificates, earning a total of 913 credentials.There were 188 students honored for their academic achievement with traditional cords signaling the level of honor they achieved.In total, 45 students received the
Gadsden State launches Cardinal Promise campaign to expand access and affordability
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College has launched the Cardinal Promise, a new scholarship campaign designed to make higher education more accessible for students across the region by significantly reducing tuition costs and expanding scholarship opportunities. Through the Cardinal Promise, students who have earned a high school diploma or GED may qualify for 50% off tuition, helping remove financial barriers for individuals seeking to start or continue their college education. In
Alan Smith named Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith has been named an Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama. The recognition honors educators who are nominated by their peers for their dedication to student achievement and their impact on education and workforce development across the state. Smith leads Gadsden State during a milestone moment as the College celebrates its centennial year. With extensive experience in workforce development, capital projects and community
Gadsden Regional Medical Center Performs First Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Gadsden, AL (December 22, 2025)— Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has reached a significant milestone in surgical services with the completion of its first robotic thoracic surgery, performed by cardiothoracic surgeon Lucman Anwer, MD, FACS, with Gadsden Physician Clinics’ Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates. Robotic thoracic surgery enables complex procedures within the chest to be performed through smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. Using a robotic platform, the surgeon operates
Leaders weigh in on the State of Healthcare in Etowah
GADSDEN, AL - The Etowah Chamber hosted its first-ever Etowah Update: Healthcare Summit at Gadsden State Community College on August 20th, 2025 bringing together leaders in healthcare, higher education, and workforce development to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of local care. Chamber President & CEO Philip Hall opened the program by thanking sponsors and highlighting the Chamber’s role in convening leaders around critical issues. Gadsden State President Alan Smith welcomed
Gadsden is Second Location in the State of Alabama for NEW “LibCabinet” Book Vending Machine
Gadsden, AL – A new chapter in community access to reading has officially begun. The Etowah Chamber was proud to join the Gadsden Public Library and city leaders for a ribbon cutting at the Carver Community Center to celebrate the installation of Alabama’s second-ever LibCabinet, an innovative book vending machine that brings the library directly into the neighborhood. Located at 1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue, the Carver Community Center is now home to one of two new LibCabinets in Gadsden. The second cabinet is
