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Millions of Americans are expected to tune in at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, to watch the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The debate will take place in Atlanta. The question is, will this debate influence how people vote in November?

Dr. David Felsen of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), has taught U.S. government, holds a doctorate from Oxford University in the United Kingdom, and has lectured on American and global politics in the U.S. and abroad. He believes that this presidential debate will be as relevant as past debates.

“While the

Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) Juneteenth Celebration embraced a spirit of unity, emphasizing fellowship, family and camaraderie among students, staff and their families.  Now in its second year, the event sought to build on the success of last year’s celebration with a slightly different focus.

Ryan Smith, assistant director of Student Life, coordinated GGC’s  2024 Juneteenth celebration. He said this year’s event was less structured and more organic.

“We offered more of a casual program this year,” he explained. “During last year’s inaugural event, we focused on disseminating information and

Since opening the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Center at the end of April, more than 300 students have stopped by to seek help and ask questions.

“We have had a pretty steady number of students coming to our help center in the past month,” said Kimberly Jordan, executive director of Financial Aid Services at GGC. “About two-thirds of them needed help starting or completing their FAFSA form.”

The remaining students, however, came to ask questions.

“Our FAFSA Completion Center has opened new doors for us to really get to know students in

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) earned its 10-year reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

"We are thrilled to announce that the Board of Trustees of the SACSCOC has voted and approved Georgia Gwinnett College’s accreditation reaffirmation as we embark on the 20th year of our young history,” said GGC President Jann L. Joseph. “Our enrollment numbers have rebounded strongly from the pandemic and continue to grow; with record enrollments this summer and anticipated growth this fall. Retention rates are at an all-time high, and we are

Before teachers can teach, they must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam to earn their license. In the past year, Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) graduates in its School of Education surpassed the Georgia state average score by 16.4 points.

“Over the last academic year 93 percent of our completers passed all of our teaching certificate program exams,” said Dr. Angie Jasper, dean of GGC’s School of Education. “These are not easy exams, but the strength of our program and dedication of our faculty and staff are an important part of the success of our

Summer. It’s a time that students look forward to every year. It’s a break from studies, a chance to sleep in and enjoy more time with their family and friends. For new and continuing students at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), it’s also an opportunity to reach their academic goals a little faster.

Summer enrollment at GGC is at a record high with a 10 percent increase over last summer in the number of students taking classes.

“Our students are more focused on the finish line,” said Dr. Michael Poll, vice president of enrollment management and institutional research at GGC. “We’ve done a

As the 2023-2024 academic year ends with commencement ceremonies, there’s one last celebration: state awards. The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 26 higher education institutions, presented the Regents Momentum Award for Excellence in Advising and Student Success to Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) recently in Atlanta.

Dr. George Low, provost, Dr. Justin Jernigan, dean of student success, Dr. Karen Jackson, assistant professor of education and associate dean for advising programs, and Nancy Ciudad-Simmons, senior student success advisor

While inflation has eased somewhat in April according to today’s Consumer Price Index Report, consumer prices continue to be elevated. That’s not good news for consumers who want to borrow money, or for the Federal Reserve, which will have tough decisions to make about interest rates.

“The Fed has signaled that they’d like to cut rates, but it’s hard for them to justify that if inflation continues to be stubborn,” said Dr. Philip Vinson, assistant professor of economics at Georgia Gwinnett College. “On the other hand, some business activity which has been on hold waiting for a rate cut may

In less than a year, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has received three grants totaling $700,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). All three grants will help address specific needs in the information technology (IT) field.

“We appreciate the generosity of NSF and the dedication and hard work of our faculty to recognize and find solutions for gaps in the information technology field,” said Dr. Chavonda Mills, dean of GGC’s School of Science and Technology. “Our faculty worked tirelessly to submit these three proposals to NSF, all of which benefit our students.”

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The rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance” was played a few extra times as the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) May 2024 graduating class entered Gas South Arena on May 9. That was understandable considering this was the largest graduating class in the history of GGC with more than 900 diplomas awarded.

The graduates and their families filled the arena with smiles, laughter, and a few tears during a celebration that was emotional on many levels. Each reached this milestone through determination, hard work, and sacrifice.

Welcoming the Class of May 2024, GGC President Jann Joseph acknowledged