GADSDEN, AL – The Gadsden State Community College Police Department is proud to host a free Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, April 19, at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. This empowering and educational course is open to the public for women ages 13 and up and will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and resume after lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for those wanting to attend the shooting range portion. Designed to build confidence and equip participants with
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College celebrated a major step forward in workforce development on March 19th with the official ribbon cutting of the new Gene Haas Center for Advanced Machining and Engineering Technology—a cutting-edge facility designed to train students in advanced manufacturing and precision machining. The Haas Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art CNC machines and tooling systems that mirror the technology used in today’s industrial settings. The center will support students
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College has a new dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects. Dr. Dana Davis has been appointed to the position effective April 14. In this new role, she will oversee a comprehensive institutional effectiveness program, including annual planning, assessment, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives. She will also lead efforts in institutional research, data analysis, decision-making and reporting while also managing the College's
Gadsden, AL(April 1, 2025) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Gadsden Regional Medical Center has donated more than 1,000 jars of peanut butter to the Etowah Community Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by Gadsden Regional’s employees, medical staff members, board members, and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Key community partners included Amedisys Hospice, Blueprint
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College is hosting its annual Campus Cleanup Days as a part of its Community College Month activities. This annual event is organized by the Office of Student Life and encourages Gadsden State students, employees, alumni and community supporters to come together and give back by making campuses and surrounding areas cleaner and greener. “We’re excited to celebrate Community College Month by engaging our campus and community members in meaningful ways,” said Lynn
GADSDEN, AL (MARCH 31, 2025)- Gadsden Regional Medical Center is honoring physicians on National Doctors’ Day by supporting the Big Oak Ranch. The medical staff chose the nonprofit entity, whose mission is providing hope, stability, and a future for children in need, to receive a $6,000 donation on their behalf. National Doctors’ Day serves as a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing quality health care to individuals and communities. “We are grateful to
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism is once again sponsoring the 18th Annual Super Bass Fishing Tournament at Coosa Landing, but with a big change this year. Greater Gadsden Area Tourism, the title sponsor, has guaranteed the first place prize of $10,000 cash. By partnering with City of Gadsden and Coosa Landing, we are committed to bringing large fishing tournaments to the Greater Gadsden area. With the help of the Tournament Director Coosa River Team Trail, the annual Super Bass Fishing Tournament takes place
GADSDEN, AL – The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden State Community College, added four area leaders to the board of directors: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves and Jonathan Mosely. “These new members bring a wealth of experience, community involvement and professional expertise to the Cardinal Foundation,” said Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “They will help us achieve our mission to impact the lives of our students, our employees and our
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College student Collins Davis has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, an honor that comes with a $1,000 scholarship. He is one of 50 students selected nationwide at the bronze level, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community service. “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale
GADSDEN, AL – The Veterans Upward Bound program at Gadsden State Community College has recently moved into a new, more accessible location in the basement of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus, enhancing the services for local veterans. Previously located in a smaller space in Beck Field House, the move to Naylor Hall offers improved facilities and a more veteran-friendly environment to meet the needs of the program’s participants. “The improvements represent our commitment to providing the
GADSDEN, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Charlie Jones has been named Division I Player of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference. The sophomore pitcher for the Cardinals baseball team earned the honor for his performance on March 14, when the team secured a 4-0 victory over Northwest-Shoals Community College Pioneers. “Charlie’s nearly flawless outing helped us maintain control throughout the game, contributing to our decisive victory,” said Blake Lewis, head baseball coach. In
Gadsden, Ala. (March 4, 2025) – Gadsden Regional Medical Center has named Michael Hall as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 31st. Hall has more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as CEO of Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri. In this role and throughout his career, he has led initiatives to grow access to services, recruit physicians, drive quality improvements, increase patient satisfaction, and employee and physician engagement. He