Georgia Gwinnett College

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating within the community! May your month be filled with peace and happiness.

DYK: Over 7,300 students will be CPR-ready by the end of the spring 2025 semester thanks to the college's mandatory physical education 1101 class.

In addition to compression-only CPR, the class covers proper use of automated external defibrillator (AED) machines, empowering students with knowledge and skills that could save a life.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-college-students-are-cpr-ready

What a night! Over 500 guests joined in its new Convocation Center last Friday for the college’s inaugural Four Pillars Scholarship Gala, raising over $275,000 to support student scholarships and emergency needs.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-colleges-inaugural-four-pillars-scholarship-gala-raised-over-275000-to-support

Nothing means more to us tonight than knowing how many people are supporting our students! Whether you’re enjoying your night at the gala or following along at home, consider donating to the Foundation to help a Grizzly complete their college degree stress-free.

Donate today!: https://cbo.io/d/donate.php?slug=ggcgala2025

Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, Jonelle Faal, The Honorable Judy Jordan Johnson and John D. Stephens have each been recognized at 's inaugural Four Pillars Scholarship Gala with an award acknowledging their impact on the GGC community.

Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, GGC's first president – President Emeritus Medallion

Jonelle Faal, Class of 2011 – Alumni Legacy Award

The Honorable Judy Jordan Johnson – Community Champion Award

John D. Stephens – Visionary Award, for his dedication to supporting GGC's students, faculty and staff.

Congratulations to all four honorees!

The inaugural Four Pillars Scholarship Gala is off to a great start! From a green carpet to photo-ops with General, it’s safe to say we’re having a wonderful time 😊✨

Don’t forget to share your photos throughout the night with the to join in the fun!

: ’s spring Athletics teams are on a winning streak! The college’s baseball, softball and men’s and women’s tennis teams are all unbeaten at home this season, and all four teams are currently ranked in the top 10 of their sport nationwide by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (Play NAIA).

Learn more about Georgia Gwinnett College Athletics and view each team’s upcoming games: https://ggcathletics.com

Happy ! Shoutout to all our incredible Grizzlies getting involved in service opportunities around campus and beyond, from volunteering on 's Microfarm to participating in service projects like "Bags to Mats" and assisting middle schoolers at Junior Achievement Biztown/Finance Park.

Learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities on and off campus via GGC Serves: https://ggc.givepulse.com/group/1039455-Georgia-Gwinnett-College

Eighty percent of people worldwide will experience lower back pain according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Exercise Science and Physical Education Department chair Dr. Lauren Tapp shared some insight on its common causes and how to reduce your risk of developing it.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/the-abcs-of-lower-back-pain

Taking a moment to honor 's wonderful President Dr. Jann L. Joseph this Presidents' Day! Thank you, Dr. Joseph, for helping us all find our place, passion and purpose at GGC. 💚

Here's to the happily ever afters that started right here at 🐻💚 Happy Valentine's Day!

A special thanks to these six Grizzly couples for being part of our Valentine's Day celebration ⬇️

Top row: Nellie Benjumea, '23, and Andres, '19; Natalie, '16, and Mauricio Zelada, '18; Katie Rider, '21, and Thomas.

Bottom row: Donovan James and Brazil Banks, '24; Regina, '21, and Benno Minoungou, '21; Valentina Velasquez, '16, and Esteban Gonzalez, '16.

“He was more than a K-9 officer. He was a guardian, a loyal partner and a beloved member of our GGC family.”

Terrance Schneider, 's associate vice president of facilities and chief of Police, was one of the many attendees who joined GGC yesterday to celebrate the life and honor the service of K-9 Officer Buddy. Buddy worked as an explosives detection K-9 for with the GGC Police Department for 10 years and sadly passed away recently.

Learn more: https://www.ggc.edu/about-ggc/news/georgia-gwinnett-college-says-goodbye-to-k-9-officer-buddy

: was the first four-year public institution created in Georgia in more than 100 years when it was founded in 2005.

It has been an honor to serve the Georgia community and beyond over the last 20 years. Happy ! 🍑🐻

will be honoring K-9 Officer Buddy's dedicated service this Wednesday, Feb. 12. Buddy worked as an explosives detection K-9 with the GGC Police Department for 10 years and sadly passed recently.

The public is invited to join the GGC community in paying their respects along the procession route (mapped out in the second photo) and at his memorial service.

📍 9:15 a.m. – Funeral procession begins from parking lot 3000 on the GGC campus and continues to the Pet Angel Memorial Center.

📍 10 a.m. – Memorial Service at Pet Angel Memorial Center, 2691 Harbins Rd., Bethlehem, GA

Join for its first annual Four Pillars Scholarship Gala Friday, Feb. 21! Proceeds from the event will support the GGC Scholarship Fund, helping students reach their dreams of a college degree, so secure your ticket and get ready for an evening full of awards, dinner and dancing!

⏱️ 5:30 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner
📍 GGC Convocation Center

Purchase a ticket today: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=ab22b4a0-16b1-490a-b5a0-36f627871cf0&envId=p-XLxgnedHgk6m7MdQ16ig7A&zone=usa&bbeml=tp-XLxgnedHgk6m7MdQ16ig7A.jerTEds36mUWyGX2uyLyMuA.rEGFimN7AYEirpM8nRbgo3w.l_wDYWOjI-EGKpR70WzU4eQ

"I've been continually touched by how everyone at GGC truly cared about me, not only as a student but as an individual with a story to tell and scars to heal."

Camila Monteiro found her place at within the college's tight-knit, supportive nursing program. She graduated in 2022 with a nursing degree, and has since been transforming lives as an emergency room nurse at Northside Hospital.

Learn more in GGC's Alumni Voices: https://www.ggc.edu/academics/school-of-health-sciences/nursing

Celebrating all the Grizzly women who play, lead and inspire us every day 💚 Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! ⚽️🥎🎾

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Officer Buddy due to kidney failure.

Buddy joined the Georgia Gwinnett College Police Department in 2015, where he quickly became an integral part of our team. After completing his basic explosives detection course, he went on to earn his Georgia Emergency Management Certification in explosives detection.

For ten years, Buddy served the GGC community with unwavering dedication. He was more than a K9 officer—he was a guardian, a loyal partner, and a beloved member of our GGC family.

Final arrangements with full police honors are pending, and we will share details soon. Please keep Buddy, his patrol partner, Sergeant Chris Wragg, and the entire Public Safety team in your thoughts during this difficult time.