When Georgia Gwinnett College held its May 12 commencement ceremony, it more than doubled its number of U.S. Army officers by commissioning four at once, including its first two female officers.
The GGC U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program enrolls about 200 students. Of those, only a small number follow through to make the commitment to serve in...
Georgia Gwinnett College awarded more than 470 bachelorÂ’s degrees at todayÂ’s commencement ceremony, held on the collegeÂ’s campus. An estimated 5,000 attended.
This ceremony included several firsts for Georgia Gwinnett. The college graduated 23 members of its charter nursing class, more of whom will graduate later this year.
Jordan Hunter of Dacula was awarded the collegeÂ’s first chemistry degree.
Alicia Griffiths of...
School is nearing the end, and not only is the weather heating up, but so is the Norcross events and music scene. Downtown Norcross is pleased to announce its exciting lineup of summertime events including Food Trucks and Film Night on May 14; the Summer Concert Series beginning on May 27; a Memorial Day Celebration featuring the 313th Army...
In preparation for an ambitious 2016-17 Season, Aurora Theatre proudly announces the addition of two new members, Renita James and Lauren Robinson, to its full-time staff! With this addition, Aurora Theatre now boasts a staff of 16 employees and more than 300 part-time and contract workers.
“Renita and Lauren are two people with a tremendous passion for the arts and...
A group of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors recently learned their hard work during their K-12 academic career has earned them the opportunity to go to college for free. The 18 students have been named 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars. Joining a group of 1,000 students from across the nation to receive the honor this year, GCPS honorees– from...
Camp Invention, the nationÂ’s premier summer enrichment day camp program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), is coming to Hebron Christian Academy the week of June 6, 2016.
For students entering grades one through six, Camp Invention is a weeklong adventure that will turn the...
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that seven Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors were selected as 2016 National Merit Scholars. The seven Gwinnett students who join a growing list of students who continue to receive notification of scholarships are:
 Grayson High School
Noah M. Wilson
Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering
National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Jonathan R....
Eighteen Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors will have their entire college career paid in full after being named QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipients. QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that links high-achieving, low-income students to some of the nationÂ’s most selective colleges. The 18 recipients are part of a group of only 657 students nationwide honored this year....
On Saturday, May 21, the Vulcan Materials Quarry, located in Norcross, will be the unique site of a new road race to the Atlanta market that will benefit The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation and Meadowcreek High School, Louise Radloff Middle School and Meadowcreek Elementary School. The Quarry Crusher Run, which is being presented by Gwinnett Village Community Improvement...
Along with new standardized system hours, Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL) will debut a new logo on Monday.
The new logo, featuring bright, vibrant colors and an assortment of media icons, will replace the navy blue book stack logo.
“As part of our strategic plan developed last year, we’re introducing a new logo and branding that truly represents what our library...