Enjoy games, food and fun at Georgia Gwinnett College’s Grizzlyfest
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is gearing up for its annual Grizzlyfest celebration!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at GGC’s campus, 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville. It will be an unforgettable afternoon filled with activities, food and live entertainment for all ages.
One of the day's must-see highlights is the annual Global Chili Cook-Off, where GGC's deans will compete for bragging rights as they serve up chili recipes inspired by flavors from
Georgia Gwinnett College discovers bacteria in Joro spider
Ten years ago, Joro spiders traveled from Asia to the U.S. Georgia is where they were first spotted. What scientists know is they are most visible starting in September. By mid-October, they are laying eggs that are within a white silk sac. Each sac, typically attached to a flat surface like leaves and tree bark, contains as many as 500 eggs.
What hasn’t been known is if they carry any diseases that could harm humans.
Georgia Gwinnett College’s professor of biology, Dr. James Russell, was studying
Preparing for a Port Strike
Dr. Sanjaya Mayadunne, associate professor of decision sciences and management information systems at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), said even though the port strike only lasted 48 hours, it does offer good news for suppliers and consumers.
“At this point, consumers need to stay calm,” he said. “Supply chain managers are smart and have options to minimize disruptions.”
Supply chain management has two goals: efficiency and responsiveness. Efficiency is how effectively companies can minimize costs
The Three R’s and SEL
At Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), students in the School of Education (SOE) are learning how to be teachers who make an impact in the classroom in academics. This fall, GGC launched a new course that brings another important element to teaching that benefits students both personally and professionally through knowledge and skills that come with social emotional learning (SEL).
This one-credit, semester-long course focuses on educating future teachers about the various competencies of social and
The Port Strike and Its Impact on Georgia
Dr. Sanjaya Mayadunne, associate professor of decision sciences and management information systems at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), said it will take time before consumers see any noticeable impacts due to the port strike.
Mayadunne said the port strike has created an interruption in supply chain management, which has two goals: efficiency and responsiveness. Efficiency is how effectively companies can minimize costs across the supply chain. Responsiveness is how well a company can deliver
Georgia Gwinnett College receives $400,000 for scholarships from Georgia Banking Company
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) received a $400,000 gift from Georgia Banking Company to provide scholarships to students studying exercise science and wellness.
“This is part of our own culture to support organizations that have a positive impact on the community,” said Bartow Morgan Jr., CEO of Georgia Banking Company, and a trustee for GGC. “In the case of Georgia Gwinnett College, the impact is generational.”
“We greatly appreciate the long-standing support that Bartow has shown our college
Georgia Gwinnett College announces Thursday remote classes and Friday closure
In light of the anticipated damaging winds and rain, and power outages due to Hurricane Helene, all Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) classes will be held online on Thursday, Sept 26. All GGC employees will be working remotely.
On Friday, Sept. 27, GGC will be closed. All classes, operations and events are cancelled. The GGC Preview Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, has been cancelled.
Visit www.ggc.edu for updates.
Georgia Gwinnett College ranked most ethnically diverse for 11th consecutive year
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been ranked as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college for 11 consecutive years according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) magazine college and university rankings, released today. The Southern region includes 12 states and Puerto Rico.
The same report indicated that GGC ranks #3 in ethnic diversity among regional colleges in the nation. GGC was ranked #4 last year.
“This ranking highlights the fact that our students receive a first
The Economy and Presidential Election Cycles
Georgia Gwinnett College’s Dr. David Felsen, a lecturer in political science, said that several factors can influence the outcome of a presidential election.
One of the key factors is the state of the economy.
On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds interest rate by 0.5%. Felsen said that this is a dramatic reversal from the rate hikes of the past couple of years, and that the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook is uncertain.
“In all election cycles, the economic conditions and
Georgia Gwinnett College announces outstanding teaching awards
It was an afternoon to recognize outstanding faculty and staff for their exceptional efforts during Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) annual Fall Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 19. During the event, the college honored six faculty and two staff members for embracing its four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity.
The faculty awards are the result of nominations submitted by GGC students.
Dr. Richard Pennington, professor of chemistry, received the 2023-2024 Outstanding Teaching