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 Police to Host Free Church Safety & Security Training Conference
Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is proud to partner with Cross Creek Community Church to host a Free Church Safety & Security Training Conference on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The conference will take place at Cross Creek Community Church, located at 4825 Highway 278 East in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, and is designed to equip church leaders, security teams, volunteers, and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen
Gadsden State Celebrates Community College Month with April Events Across All Campuses
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College will celebrate Community College Month throughout April with a full calendar of events highlighting student success, campus life and the college’s impact on the region.Community College Month is a time to recognize the life-changing impact community colleges have on students, the workforce and local communities. At Gadsden State, that mission is reflected daily through affordable, accessible education that opens doors to opportunity.From university transfer
Gadsden State’s Deddric Tarver Named ACCC Coach of the Year
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College is proud to announce that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Deddric Tarver has been named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Coach of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership and the success of the Cardinals during the 2025–2026 season.Under Tarver’s direction, the Gadsden State men’s basketball program delivered an exceptional season marked by strong conference performance, disciplined play, and continued growth both on and off the court. His
Gadsden State Cherokee Launches Annual Play-Doh Drive to Support Children’s Advocacy Center
Cherokee County, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College’s Cherokee Campus will host its annual supply drive throughout the month of April to support the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, with this year’s effort focused on collecting Play-Doh.Community members, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate assorted colors of Play-Doh in both mini and standard containers. All donations will directly benefit the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides critical services to
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 Police & Public Safety Department, FLETC to host free Tactical Medical Training
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College is proud to announce that the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), in partnership with the Gadsden State Police/Public Safety Department, will host a Tactical Medical Training for First Responders on May 21, 2026, and May 22, 2026.This outstanding training opportunity is completely free of charge and open to first responders from across the region, including:Police OfficersFirefightersEmergency Medical Services (EMS) PersonnelPublic Safety-First
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
