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Forty-eight student-athletes have earned recognition for their academic success as members of the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Academic All-Conference team!

The recognition is awarded to student-athletes who achieve a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average while competing on the varsity level of their respective sport.

Congratulations, Grizzlies!

Learn more: https://ggcathletics.com/news/2024/7/22/general-forty-eight-student-athletes-named-to-cac-2023-24-academic-all-conference-team.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0eB7_Nrtd_nL1c_nm248XqrrUqYOkG9IldMohQoTSzscVEguX_EZji218_aem_tmEVhI3Cj05ozRn4tGgDbA

is in the news! GGC psychology Professor Dr. David Ludden was featured on FOX 5 Atlanta's Good Day Atlanta to discuss how to avoid "work vacations" and the importance of taking time off to reset.

Watch Dr. Ludden on Good Day Atlanta: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1489036

From Gwinnett County to Germany! Nine students recently spent 12 days immersed in German cultural, business and leadership activities as part of the GGC School of Business' study abroad program.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-college-students-study-abroad-in-germany

Are you taking enough time off? psychology Professor Dr. David Ludden shared some tips on how to make vacation time a priority this summer, highlighting the mental health benefits of taking time off.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/vacation-vs-work-vacation

is in the news! Atlanta News First spent a day in the lab with Project SEED participants at GGC, speaking with Associate Professor of chemistry Dr. Ajay Mallia about the academic and financial benefits high schoolers gain from taking part in the summer program.

Watch Atlanta News First's story: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/07/15/georgia-high-school-students-spend-summer-break-lab-preparing-stem-careers/

“GGC provided me the foundation I needed to launch a career in higher education and information technology, while being able to give back through the Alumni Association Board and teaching in the classrooms I once had the joy to be a student in!”

Asad Khan's story at was only beginning when he graduated in 2017 with a degree in information technology. He returned to the college as a part-time faculty member in 2022 and currently teaches information technology while serving as the chair of the Georgia Gwinnett College Alumni Association's members committee.

Learn more in the GGC Alumni Association's Alumni Voices: https://www.ggc.edu/alumni-association/alumni-voices

Beat the heat, stay hydrated and advocate for health and wellness this summer with a degree in health science from !

From examining the the cultural, psychological and economic factors that impact public health to becoming empowered to guide patients through the health care system, GGC's health science degree prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings.

Learn more about GGC's degree in health science: https://www.ggc.edu/academics/school-of-health-sciences/health-science #230548828-3994709504

Huge step ahead for 's men's basketball program! Already counting down the days until we kick off the program's inaugural season 🏀🐻

Office of Athletics Names Chase Teichmann as Inaugural Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Grizzlies will begin play in 2025-26.

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"The program has helped me to learn, grow [and] persevere. I love being in a lab. It’s my happy place.”

Joyce Lee is one of five high school students participating in the Project SEED program this summer at . The program gives high schoolers hands-on experience working in a college chemistry lab and conducting scientific research.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-college-summer-chemistry-program-gives-high-school-students-invaluable-experiences

That Friday feeling 🤩

Wishing you all a very happy and safe Independence Day!

In addition to their work teaching and supporting students in the classroom, faculty are committed to helping students save money. After recently winning over $41,000 in Affordable Learning Grants, that is exactly what four GGC faculty members will be able to do.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/notables/ggc-faculty-teams-win-affordable-learning-grants

Taking a moment to reflect on some highlights from the last six months at as we kick off the second half of the year. We can't wait to see what other developments 2024 has in store!

The first presidential debate of the year is set to take place tomorrow, June 27, in Atlanta – faculty member Dr. David Felsen shared some insight into how influential it will be in determining votes.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/presidential-debates-do-they-really-influence-voters-today

's Director for Enrollment Communication Services Johnny Richardson was selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU's) 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)!

Richardson was one of only 35 higher education leaders nationwide selected for the program, which is designed to prepare participants for high-level leadership roles and empower them to lead their institutions in increasing retention, belonging and student success.

Congratulations, Johnny!

's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Center has helped over 300 students so far!

Since opening in late April, current and incoming GGC students as well as students from other schools and the community at large have stopped by the center to seek help, ask questions and receive a personalized experience navigating the application process.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-colleges-fafsa-center-helps-hundreds

: Cinema and Media Arts Production (CMAP) student Hannah Gil won the 2024 Gwinnett County Public Library Student Film Festival! Gil was awarded first place in animation for her film "Dreamscape."

GGC alum David Parra was also recognized for his film "Otto," which won best cinematography in higher education.

Congratulations, Hannah and David!

Learn more about GGC's CMAP program: https://www.ggc.edu/academics/school-of-liberal-arts/cinema-and-media-arts-production

A view so good it deserves a little bit of extra daylight ☀️✨ Happy !

Happy to our community! The college held its second annual Juneteenth celebration yesterday, unifying the campus community for an afternoon filled with food, fellowship and family fun.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/second-annual-ggc-juneteenth-celebration-focuses-on-fellowship-family-comradery

has earned its 10-year reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)! The reaffirmation process ensures institutions are adhering to accreditation standards including academic excellence, policy and fiscal responsibility.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-college-earns-reaccreditation

Happy to our spectacular softball team 🥎💥 Congratulations on an incredible season!

Georgia Gwinnett College Athletics is in the news! Senior outfielder Blaze O'Saben talked with KLEW News about his recent NAIA National Player of the Year recognition, reflecting on baseball's historic season and his growth as a player.

Watch KLEW News' story: https://klewtv.com/sports/college/georgia-gwinnetts-blaze-osaben-named-naia-national-player-of-the-year

“Working alongside Dr. Mia Malloy and the GGC bird lab, I presented and published my independent undergraduate research project at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research in 2019 which paved the way [for me to] attend graduate school.”

Matt Tatz graduated from in 2020 with a degree in environmental science and has continued to pursue his interest in research and ecology as an Integrative Conservation in Ecology Ph.D. student in the Center for Integrative Conservation Research.

Learn more in Georgia Gwinnett College Alumni Association's Alumni Voices: https://www.ggc.edu/alumni-association/alumni-voices

's School of Education graduates are on a roll!

In the past year, graduates who have taken the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam to earn their license have surpassed the Georgia state average score by 16.4 points, with 93% of graduates passing all teaching certificate program exams.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-colleges-gace-scores-exceed-state-average

: National news network Scripps News featured student Avanti Moore in a recent documentary highlighting the unique and often unseen experiences of students balancing school and parenthood.

Learn more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/education/student-parent/it-is-hard-as-hell-for-1-in-5-students-the-college-experience-includes-raising-a-child

Happy from ! We are proud to support and celebrate our LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff while working to make our community more inclusive for all.

Summer enrollment at is at a record high! The number of students taking classes over the break has gone up 10% since last summer, with many taking advantage of the extra time to get ahead.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/record-summer-enrollment-at-georgia-gwinnett-college

This , we'd like to highlight the incredible and invaluable work of the Care Pantry. As one of GGC's emergency assistance programs, the pantry provides food and other basic necessities for individuals experiencing the stress of financial constraints and has helped over 1000 students since its inception in 2021.

To donate to the pantry, email [email protected].

Learn more about GGC's emergency assistance programs: https://www.ggc.edu/student-affairs/student-services/student-emergency-assistance-programs

In honor of those who courageously gave their lives.