Gadsden State among HBCCs to be accepted into Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Gadsden State Community College is among six in the Alabama Community College System to be accepted into the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which will give students additional access to scholarships and professional development opportunities. “It is with great pleasure that Gadsden State enters into a partnership with such a prestigious organization,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president. “It is an honor to work with TMCF in the advancement and empowerment of Historically Black Community Colleges in Alabama.
City of Anniston News Release: 6/5/2023
Good Afternoon, Please be aware that crosswalk improvements will be made this month at the intersections of 11th Street and Noble Street. The work is scheduled to take place as follows: Week 1 - 6/5/23 - 6/9/23 Week 2 - 6/12/23 - 6/16/23 Week 4 - 6/26/23 - 6/30/23 Work on the crosswalk colored in blue will begin this week from June 6th to June 9th. Work on the crosswalk colored in green will occur from June 12th to June 16th. Work on the two Noble Street crosswalks, colored in red, will occur from
Gadsden State releases Spring 2023 honors list
The Spring Semester 2023 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Kathy Murphy. Full-time students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 (with all A’s) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work are named to the President’s List. They are: Albertville – Karen Martinez Fuentes, Anniston Garcia Chacon, William MortonAlexandria – Wendy Peters, Kathryn SnowAltoona – Victoria Garrard, Brady Jenkins, William Jenkins, Katie Parker Anniston –
Gadsden State hires first chief of police
Gadsden State Community College is one step closer to building its police department with the hiring of the chief of police. Dr. Kathy Murphy, president, announced today that Jay Freeman will take on the leadership role for the new department. “We are delighted to have Chief Freeman on our staff,” she said. “We know he will do an amazing job in building Gadsden State’s very first police department. We believe his past work experience and his passion for public safety and security make him the best person
Women’s basketball, baseball teams to host tryout opportunities
Gadsden State Community College is hosting two opportunities on May 31 for student-athletes to showcase their talents in basketball or baseball. Athletic Director Blake Lewis, who also serves as the head coach of the baseball team, said Gadsden State is hosting a Baseball Showcase at 3 p.m. May 31 at the City of Gadsden Baseball Field on Meighan Boulevard. “We have invited other community college coaches and recruiters from our state to come to Gadsden to check out some of the talent from our area high
Six Gadsden State Cardinals sign with four-year universities to play basketball
Six Gadsden State Cardinals sign with four-year universities to play basketball Six Gadsden State Community College basketball players will continue their athletic career at four-year colleges. Kintavious Dozier is continuing play at Grambling State University in Louisiana; Parker Godwin at Berry College in Rome, Ga.; Azaad Ben and Ryan Anderson, both at Oakwood University in Huntsville; D’Angelo Foster at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock; and Morrez Calloway at Stillman College in
Gadsden State Community College FAME Program Signs 30
Oxford Ala.- Gadsden State’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Program hosted a signing night on May 18 at the Oxford Civic Center. Representatives from partnering companies presented their new employees with FAME certificates. “FAME is one of my favorite programs at Gadsden State,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State. “This wonderful program gives students the opportunity to work while earning a degree at the same time.” Those in attendance included employees from Gadsden
Gadsden State Athletics to reactivate booster club
Gadsden State Community College Athletics Department is set to reactivate its booster club in an effort to support student-athletes. An interest meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 in the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. “Being a part of the Gadsden State Athletic Booster Club is an opportunity to directly impact the success of our athletes and teams,” said Blake Lewis, athletic director. “We want members passionate about supporting Gadsden State Athletics and believe
Gadsden State’s Valley Street Campus hosts Title III Mentoring Program reception
Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus hosted its first Title III Mentoring Program reception for students participating in the program at 5:30 p.m. May 16. The program is a mentorship for male juniors and seniors from Etowah High School. Male students, particularly minority, are eligible for the program with the recommendation by a school official. Each participant must currently be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade and exhibit good behavior. The Title III Mentoring Program included
Gadsden State students medal at state SkillsUSA competition
Gadsden State Community College students earned eight gold medals, six silver medals and four bronze medals during the recent Alabama SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships in Mobile. The SkillsUSA theme for this year is “SkillsUSA: Our Time is Now.” Technical students from Gadsden State’s Ayers, East Broad and Valley Street campuses competed with students in over 80 different categories including industrial motor control, HVACR, automotive refinishing, robotics and
Cherokee Arena at Gadsden State to be named for long-time supporter
Centre, Ala. — The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees has approved the renaming of the largest sports venue in Cherokee County. During the May 11 board meeting, the decision was made to change the name of the Cherokee Arena to the Richard Lindsey Arena. The facility is located on the Gadsden State Community College Cherokee County campus. “We are delighted that we are able to honor and celebrate a man who has been so supportive of Gadsden State throughout the years,” said Dr. Kathy
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CALHOUN COUNTY EMA: 5/18/2023
DATE: May 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brittney Reaves, Public Information Officer Office: 256-435-0540; Cell: 256-913-7004; Email:breaves@calhounema.org ___________________________________________________________________________________Cheaha Challenge Traffic Impacts in Calhoun County - May 20 & 21, 2023 The Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo & ULTRA, Chief Ladiga Cruise, and Time Trial will be returning to Calhoun County on Saturday May 20th and Sunday May 21st. Calhoun County EMA asks that you please
Gadsden State awards record number of degrees, certificates
Gadsden State Community College set a record at its commencement ceremony on May 11 at the Cherokee Arena in Centre. There were 535 students who received 807 credentials, including associate degrees, certificates and short-term certificates. This is the largest number of credentials conferred by the College in a single semester during this millennium. “This is an exciting time for our College,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president. “We have looked at the numbers dating back as far as 2000, and our Spring
Pastor earns high school diploma over three decades after dropping out
He was a happily married, father and grandfather with a rewarding career. But, Tracy Hutcheson was not fulfilled. He was missing something – his high school diploma. “I was supposed to graduate from high school in 1986, but that didn’t happen,” he said. Hutcheson, a native of the small community of Key, attended Spring Garden High School but dropped out his senior year when he realized he only had 14.5 credits and needed 21 credits to graduate. “I knew I wasn’t going to make it so I just quit,”
Gadsden State Health Sciences Division holds Spring 2023 Pinning Ceremony
The Gadsden State Community College Division of Health Sciences recognized students earning their associate degree in Registered Nursing during a recent pinning ceremony with speakers Matt Cleghorn, class president, and Gracie Berry, class chaplain. The 2023 program graduates are: Ashville – Serena AcostaAttalla – Gracie BerryBoaz – Miranda KilgoreCarrollton, Ga. – Brianna Morgan, Raina RichardsonCave Springs, Ga. – Alicia McGillCedartown, Ga. – Krista Gay, Khristen Lanham, Daisy RamirezCentre – Chelsea
City of Anniston News Release: 5/11/2023
Good Afternoon, There is a lot going on in Anniston throughout the month of May! Click this link to view our city events update: https://bit.ly/3LStGfy You may also feel free to read about them all below: Talk of Alabama LIVE in Anniston! | 05/12/23 Tune in this Friday, May 12, for ABC 33/40’s Talk Of Alabama LIVE in Anniston from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM! We will have a great lineup of speakers from Councilwoman Smith, Harris, & Mayor Draper to an animal show by the Anniston Museums and Gardens!
Guide to Navigating the Process of Terminating an Employee or Contractor
According to Zippia, the average cost to hire an employee is $4,700, and most companies spend between 36 and 42 days searching for the right person to fill a position. The monetary cost and time investment of filling open positions make many businesses reluctant to terminate relationships with unproductive employees and contractors; however, sometimes it is necessary. If you need to let an employee go, the following advice from the Calhoun County Area Chamber of Commerce will make the process easier for
Help Your Calhoun County Small Business End 2022 on a High Note
As the year comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about fourth quarter planning for your small business. This is the time of year when you wrap up loose ends. And of course, you'll want to review your accounting practices and prepare for tax season. Finally, this is a good time to reevaluate your business structure and make sure you're on track for continued success in the new year. Here are some practical tips from the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce to help close out 2022.How did you do on
The Benefits of Creating a Newsletter for Your Calhoun County Small Business
As a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to grow your customer base and increase sales. One method that can be extremely effective is creating an email newsletter. In this blog post courtesy of the Calhoun County Area Chamber, we'll discuss some of the reasons why newsletters can be so beneficial for small businesses, as well as how to write an effective newsletter and which tools can help you share it with your audience.Why Newsletters Can Be Effective There are several reasons why
