Gadsden State to host MOU signing with Talladega College
Gadsden, Ala. - Gadsden State Community College will host a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Talladega College at the Advanced Manufacturing Center on April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.The articulation agreement and student panel event will take place on the East Broad Campus in the AMC Building Flex Lab. The meeting is open to the media and the public.The event will include a panel of Valley Street Campus students discussing the importance of the transfer opportunity to a four-year HBCU College.
Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation Establishes Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Gadsden, Ala. — The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation proudly announces the creation of the Laura Tutor Memorial Nursing Scholarship, established to honor the life, legacy, and compassionate service of Laura Tutor, a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the nursing program at Gadsden State Community College.Laura’s journey into nursing was one of courage and purpose. After making a mid-career change, she found her calling through Gadsden State’s nursing program—a decision she often credited with opening the
Gadsden State’s Rho Rho Chapter Earns Top Honors at PTK Regional Convention
GADSDEN, Ala. — The Rho Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Gadsden State Community College earned multiple awards and recognitions during the Alabama Regional PTK Convention held March 6–7 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Fairhope.The chapter was recognized as a Five-Star Chapter and received the designation of Continued Excellence Chapter, highlighting its sustained commitment to academic achievement, leadership and service.In addition, Rho Rho members submitted entries for several Hallmark
Gadsden State to Host 2026 Preview Days Across Multiple Campuses
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College will host its annual Preview Days this April, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs and connect with faculty and staff.Preview Days will take place at multiple Gadsden State campuses:April 9 — Ayers CampusApril 22 — Valley Street CampusApril 28 — Wallace Drive/East Broad Campus (Gadsden)Each event is designed to give attendees a firsthand look at what it means to be a Gadsden State
Gadsden State Construction Technology Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Community Partnerships
Gadsden, Ala. — Students in Gadsden State Community College’s Construction Technology program, based on the Valley Street Campus, are building more than just skills—they’re building their communities. Under the leadership of instructor Heath McDaniel, the program partners with several local nonprofit organizations to give students valuable, hands-on experience while giving back to others.McDaniel said approximately 80 percent of the program’s training takes place in the field. Students spend Mondays in the
Worlds of Work Event Connects Thousands of Students to Career Opportunities in East Alabama
Oxford, Ala. — Thousands of students from across East Alabama explored future career opportunities during the annual Worlds of Work (WOW) event presented by Eastman, March 10–12, 2026, at the Oxford Civic Center.Worlds of Work is an immersive, hands-on career exploration event hosted by Gadsden State Community College and designed to introduce students to the wide range of career pathways available in the region. Approximately 8,000 students from Workforce Region 2 attended, representing schools in Calhoun,
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
