Dr. Martha Lavender Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Gadsden State Students
Gadsden, Ala. — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation proudly announces Dr. Martha Lavender, former president of Gadsden State Community College, has established the Dr. Martha and Tim Lavender Endowed Scholarship to benefit graduates of Hokes Bluff High School. Dr. Lavender’s generous gift will create a permanent source of scholarship support for deserving students from Hokes Bluff High School who choose to continue their education at Gadsden State. As an endowed scholarship, the fund will be invested
Gadsden State Skills Training Division receives grant
Gadsden, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders to present a check in the amount of $11.9 million to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District, including the Skills Training Division at Gadsden State Community College. The check presentation was held on January 20 at the Alabama State House. The Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, also known as the Children’s Trust Fund, provides annual funding to
Gadsden State to Host College-Wide Black History Month Celebration
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College will host a college-wide Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. on the Wallace Drive Campus at Meadows. The event is open to students, employees, and members of the community. The celebration will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans while bringing together the Gadsden State community for a shared moment of reflection and celebration. Attendees can expect a meaningful program highlighting the
Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association Honors Alumni of the Year for Outstanding Service
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association proudly announces its 2026 Alumni of the Year award recipients, honoring distinguished graduates whose commitment to service, leadership, and community impact continues to uplift their alma mater and the region it serves. The Alumni of the Year Awards recognize individuals who exemplify the values of excellence, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. This year’s honorees were selected for their remarkable contributions to their
Gadsden State Theatre Department presents ‘Rumors’
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Theatre Program will present Rumors, a farcical comedy by Neil Simon, at 7 p.m. February 26–March 7 in the Inzer Hall Black Box Theatre on the Wallace Drive Campus. First produced in 1988, Rumors centers on four couples attending a dinner party celebrating the tenth wedding anniversary of New York City’s Deputy Mayor, Charlie Brock, at his elegant Sneden’s Landing townhouse. When Charlie is discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and his wife,
Gadsden State Police Department to Host Report-Writing Training Seminar for Public Safety Profession
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Police Department, in partnership with the Division of Languages and Humanities at Gadsden State Community College and the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office, will host a free report-writing training seminar for local law enforcement, correctional, and public safety officers.The training will take place on Friday, February 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gadsden State Science Building Auditorium. The seminar is designed to enhance officers’ report-writing
Etowah County Leaders in Industry Meet for Workforce Summit
Gadsden, AL – The Etowah Chamber recently hosted The Etowah Update: Workforce Development Summit, presented by Gadsden State Community College, at the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. The event brought together educators, industry leaders, and workforce experts for a panel discussion on career opportunities and workforce development in Etowah County and the surrounding region. Gadsden State President Alan Smith opened the summit by emphasizing the college’s commitment to preparing students for
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
