Two members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Gadsden State Community College have earned accolades for outstanding academic achievement as well as college and community service. Collins Davis and Chase Lopas were selected for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Alabama Academic Team. All-Alabama Academic Team members are nominated by faculty and reviewed by a selection committee. To be eligible, students must have a 3.25 minimum GPA, complete at least 12 hours at the nominating college and be involved in campus
Gadsden State Community College students are making strides toward their academic future by earning scholarships to transfer to four-year universities across Alabama. These scholarships recognize students’ academic excellence and leadership potential. In total, over $650,000 in two-year scholarships were awarded by five Alabama universities. Jacksonville State University awarded many two-year scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 to $21,180 over a two-year period for a total of $293,500. Awardees by
Gadsden State Community College’s baseball team is heading to the Alabama Community College Conference Division I Regional Tournament as the No. 2 seed. They will open tournament play at 1 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford and will face the winner of the Coastal Alabama-South vs. Chattahoochee Valley game. The Cardinals are currently 38-13 and tied with Shelton State Community College for the best overall conference record in the regular season. This marks a dramatic turnaround from 2024
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HOKES BLUFF, Ala. — Etowah County's top municipal leaders gathered Thursday for the 2025 Etowah Update: Mayors Summit, painting a vibrant picture of the region's progress and future potential during a wide-ranging discussion at the Hokes Bluff Community Center. Sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc., the event brought together mayors from across the county who highlighted major developments including the transformative Etowah County Megasite project, the implications of the new Challenger Learning
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Bama Bucks Crowned 2025 March Chamber Madness Champion After Electrifying Tournament Etowah County, AL – The votes are in, and the people have spoken! Bama Bucks Wildgame Restaurant has claimed victory in the 2025 March Chamber Madness tournament, triumphing after seven intense rounds and 48 days of action-packed voting. The exotic steakhouse and wildlife attraction will be officially crowned champion at the Etowah Chamber’s Summer Block Party on June 10th, where they will receive their championship
Gadsden State to Host “An Evening of Fine Arts” on May 1 Gadsden, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Division of Fine Arts will host “An Evening of Fine Arts” on Wednesday, May 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Wallace Drive Campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature performances, exhibits and entertainment throughout the evening. Festivities will take place in the Meadows Building, the newly renovated Black Box Theatre and on the campus Quad. The evening begins with the Annual Student
D&D BEVERAGES NOW OPEN IN GADSDEN [Gadsden, AL] – The Etowah Chamber joined D&D Beverages and community members to celebrate its grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25th, 2025. The event featured remarks from the store manager, Carmen Cortes who shared, "We are so excited to open D&D Beverages and are so thankful to all those who came to celebrate with us." David Franklin, Operations Manager of the Etowah Chamber added, "We are grateful for the addition of another great
Gadsden State Community College’s Cardinal Foundation hosted their annual scholarship dinner April 22 to honor scholarship donors and recipients. “The Cardinal Foundation, and its board of directors, work tirelessly to fund our scholarships throughout the year. The dinner is a celebration of our donors’ commitment to supporting the students of Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties,” said Hillary Folsom, director of advancement and alumni relations for Gadsden State Community College. “It’s also a time
After more than two decades of leadership, mentorship and success on the court, Buster Stewart, the Gadsden State Community College men’s tennis head coach is retiring. “The decision to retire wasn’t easy because coaching has been such a big part of my life,” he said. “But after 21 incredible years, I feel like it’s the right time. I’m proud of what we’ve built here, but I’m excited for the program to start a new chapter.” Stewart’s relationship with Gadsden State spans more than five decades,
Gadsden State Community College offers Alabama’s only comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that includes instruction in abdomen, small parts, obstetrics-gynecology and vascular sonography—integrated into one associate degree. The 76-credit hour program delivers a curriculum grounded in foundational coursework taught by credentialed instructors in both classroom and clinical lab settings. Students benefit from immersive hands-on training that prepares them for real-world clinical rotations
Gadsden State Community College recently held its 59th annual Honors Day at the Learning Resource Center for students attending the Ayers Campus in Anniston. The program included student achievements and scholarship presentations. A second Honors Day was held in the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus for students attending campuses in Etowah and Cherokee counties. Over 300 awards and scholarships were given at the Honors Days, which spanned April 15-16. The President’s Cup, a
Gadsden State Community College recently held its 59th annual Honors Day at Beck Conference Center for students attending campuses in Gadsden and Centre. The program included student achievements and scholarship presentations. A second Honors Day was held in the Learning Resource Center at the Ayers Campus for students attending that campus. Over 300 awards and scholarships were given at the Honors Days, which spanned April 15-16. Traditionally, one of the highest honors presented each spring is the
CENTRE, AL- The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is offering a scholarship to a deserving Gadsden State Community College student. The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student at the college and may be used towards the cost of tuition, books, fees or any expense charged to the student by the college. The Women’s Club of Weiss Lake is a community service organization serving Cherokee County residents that aims to enhance the quality of life in the community. The club members include residents
GADSDEN, AL- The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Gadsden State Community College inducted its largest number of members in the history of the chapter during a ceremony April 15 at Beck Conference Center. “We are very proud to welcome the largest group of inductees in our chapter’s history,” said Melissa Davis, PTK advisor. “This milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication and academic excellence of our students, and it reflects the growing impact of PTK on Gadsden State’s
GADSDEN, AL- Gadsden State Community College is now enrolling students in upcoming driver’s education courses through its Continuing Education and Corporate Training Division. Designed to equip new drivers with essential knowledge and hands-on experience, classes will be held on select Saturdays beginning April 26. Session dates are scheduled for April 26, May 3, May 10 and May 24. Classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bevill Center Lecture Hall on the East Broad Campus. The four-session
GADSDEN, AL – Students and instructors from Gadsden State Community College’s Radiography Program made an impression at the 77th Annual Conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists held April 4-6 in Orange Beach. The event, which gathered professional radiographers and students from across the state, provided an opportunity for learning and networking. This year, Gadsden State achieved a milestone victory in the Student Bowl, a statewide academic competition designed to promote excellence
Join us as we celebrate the relocation and renovation of the One Stop Center at Gadsden State Community College Ayers Campus on Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Gadsden State Community College’s Ayers Campus has completed a renovation to the Cheaha Center, which originally housed the Alabama Department of Labor’s Anniston Career Center. The renovated facility now includes the new Gadsden State One Stop Center in addition to the Anniston Career Center. The One Stop Center, a key student services hub, and the
GADSDEN, AL- The Gadsden State Community College Police/Public Safety Department is proud to announce the launch of its new Chaplain Program, a dedicated initiative to enhance officer wellness, provide mental health support to employees and students, and strengthen community engagement. This innovative program, one of the first of its kind at a community college in Alabama, establishes a volunteer chaplaincy team trained in law enforcement chaplaincy. The team's goal is to be available to serve in times of
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College is the only community college in Alabama to offer civil engineering, providing hands-on training for design and inspection of infrastructure that shape communities. “The Civil Engineering Technology Program is perfect for students who want to go straight into the workforce or transfer to a four-year university,” said Marshall Bailey, instructor. “We focus on the training and skills that employers are looking for right now.” Housed on the East Broad
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