Author: Corey Nelson

GWINNETT, GA — Gwinnett Technical College continues its remarkable growth trajectory, reporting 15,689 students enrolled for the 2025 academic year, marking nine consecutive semesters of enrollment increases. This fall alone, more than 12,300 students are enrolled—a 12% increase over last year—with additional growth expected from the upcoming Term C mini-mester in November. The surge follows an…

Lawrenceville, GA – Gwinnett Technical College proudly announces that its Police Department has achieved full state certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, administered by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. This prestigious recognition is considered the gold standard in public safety excellence across the state. To earn this distinction, the Gwinnett Tech Police…

Lawrenceville, GA – Gwinnett Technical College’s cybersecurity students earned national gold medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Post-Secondary State Leadership and Skills Conference, held from June 23 to 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. The college’s Cybersecurity program, accredited by both the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is one of the largest in…

Lawrenceville, GA – Gwinnett Technical College boasts one of the nation’s premier Respiratory Care programs, a distinction well-earned by its graduates. With an impressive twelve-year streak of 100 percent pass rates on the field’s national credentialing exam, their achievement is nothing short of remarkable. In July, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) will recognize…

Lawrenceville, GA – On May 13, 2025, Gwinnett Technical College proudly held its 2025 Commencement, conferring more than seven hundred degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students from diverse backgrounds. Dr. D. Glen Cannon, President of Gwinnett Tech, presided over the joyous ceremony, recognizing the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025. The Commencement speaker was…

LAWRENCEVILLE—Gwinnett Technical College proudly announces Dr. Cayanna Good as the Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker. Dr. Good is the Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), where she leads the Office of Adult Education (OAE). In her role, Dr. Good oversees federal Adult Education grants, provides educational opportunities to approximately…

LAWRENCEVILLE—The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) redesignated Gwinnett Technical College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the academic year 2030. The CAE-CD program aims to increase understanding of Cyber Defense (CD) technology, policy, and practices, enabling our nation to prevent and respond to…

GWINNETT—Gwinnett Technical College has recorded the highest enrollment numbers in its 40-year history. More than 11,500 students across the region are flocking to Gwinnett Tech’s classrooms for exciting educational programs and career opportunities. Enrollment increased by 15% in the 2025 spring semester compared to the previous year, marking the eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth.…

Gwinnett Technical College made a remarkable impact at the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary Conference held in Atlanta from February 19th to 22nd. Gwinnett Tech’s team of 13 students and nine advisors excelled, bringing home an impressive 11 medals, including seven gold and four bronze. The gold medalists will advance to represent Georgia at the SkillsUSA National Leadership…

Gwinnett Technical College has been recognized as one of the top-funded institutions for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship, ranking #11 nationally. With 83 grantees to date, the college has awarded over $41,000 to students pursuing careers in technology. This remarkable achievement underscores Gwinnett Technical College’s commitment to providing quality education and robust support for its students.…