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Rising to Challenges, Forsyth Tech Leads Nation in Approved Workforce Pell ProgramsForsyth Technical Community College has become the first college in North Carolina to receive U.S. Department of Education approval for the newly created Workforce Pell program. With six approved programs, […]
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Forsyth Tech Wins $916,000 NSF Grant to Build AI Technician PathwaysForsyth Tech received a three-year, $916,000 National Science Foundation grant to create a new AI degree, build an AI and robotics lab and train technicians with employers.
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Forsyth Tech Becomes First College in North Carolina to Earn Federal Workforce Pell ApprovalA first for North Carolina. A national leader in Workforce Pell. North Carolina becomes the fifth state in the nation with federally approved Workforce Pell programs — and, with six […]
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Calm Under Pressure: Next NC Scholarship Recipient Andre Miller Builds a Future in CybersecurityAndre Miller stays calm under pressure, a skill he believes will help him solve complex technology problems as an IT professional. For now, Andrew is majoring in cybersecurity, and as […]
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Forsyth Tech Throws a Fall Fest Party : 106 & Park Top 10 CelebrationJoin us October 1 for a free community celebration hosted by Terrence J, with live entertainment, food trucks, games and Forsyth Tech pride. If you’ve been expecting to see the […]
Student News
New Direction: Billy Jo Hodges Returns to School with NC BoostBefore starting at Forsyth Tech this fall, Billy Jo Hodges had already had a full career working as a nurse and clinical care manager. Originally from Mount Airy, in Surry […]
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The Next NC Scholarship is Helping Cristal Maldonado Peralta Build a Future in Business AdministrationNorth Carolina’s Next NC Scholarship helps cover college costs for thousands of students each year, opening the door to a degree without the weight of tuition debt. The program provides […]
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Jillian Scott is Chasing a Ph.D. in Psychology — With Help from Next NCEvery year, the Next NC Scholarship — a state program that helps cover college costs — allows North Carolinians to pursue degrees without the burden of tuition debt. This is […]
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Trailblazers Show Grit in Five-Set Season Opening WinIn a captivating display of grit, composure, and relentless heart, the Forsyth Tech volleyball team delivered a signature comeback victory on Thursday night, outlasting Caldwell Tech in a five-set thriller […]
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Forsyth Technical Community College Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building GrantForsyth Technical Community College has received a Capacity-Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The Educating Character […]
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Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab School Earns 5-Star RatingThe Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab School, part of the Early Childhood Education program at Forsyth Tech, has been awarded a 5-Star Rated License under North Carolina’s new Pathways […]
Presidents & Deans List
President and Dean’s List – Summer 2026Forsyth Tech is proud to present our Summer 2026 President and Dean’s Lists! Credit students who earn a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 are named to the President’s List […]
Faculty & Staff News
Forsyth Tech Earns Two Southern Region Honors from Association of Community College TrusteesForsyth Tech has earned two regional honors from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), recognizing both the college’s impact on its students and community and the work of one […]
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Still Building: Pedro Privado’s Journey Beyond Forsyth TechWhile still a Forsyth Tech Architectural Technology student, 2022 graduate Pedro Privado and teammate Vicente Orellana Reyes entered a national architectural design competition and placed 2nd, outperforming more than 60 […]
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Tiffany Nieto’s Road from Student to Future Trailblazer and TeacherFuture Trailblazer Tiffany Nieto found her calling as a teacher at Parkland High School in the Teacher Cadets program. In that program, Tiffany found real support and a genuine passion […]
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Forsyth Tech Unveils Bold Transformation Plan to Align Education with Economic MobilityForsyth Technical Community College announced last week the completion of a groundbreaking transformation plan designed to better align the college’s programs with the needs of a fast-changing, AI-driven economy — […]
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Forsyth Tech Team Takes National Honors for Youth Housing DesignForsyth Tech is proud to announce that a team of Architectural Technology students received Honorable Mention in this year’s national Coalition of Community College Architecture Programs (CCCAP) Design Competition — a […]
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From Forsyth Tech to Award-Winning Designs: Hugo Hernandez Continues to Build his DreamWhen Hugo Hernandez enrolled in Forsyth Tech’s Architectural Technology program in 2018, he was not a traditional college student. He was a husband, father of two and full-time employee determined […]
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What North Carolina’s New Budget Means for Forsyth Tech StudentsPropel NC explained North Carolina is changing how it funds community college programs. Here is what the state’s new budget could mean for your classes, your career and your future […]
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Scarlett Pruitt: Finding the right path at Forsyth TechWhen Scarlett Pruitt started taking dual enrollment classes as a sophomore at East Forsyth High School, she did not know exactly where her future would lead. What she did know […]
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Forsyth Tech’s Trailblazer Tribune Wins International CASE Circle of Excellence Award2026 CASE Circle of Excellence · Bronze Award Recognized among the best in the world. By a community college. Out of 4,185 entries from 33 countries, only six two-year colleges […]
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Lucretia H. Sills Gallery Showcases the Talent of Forsyth Tech’s Faculty and AlumniDuring the 2025-2026 academic year, Forsyth Tech’s Lucretia H. Sills Gallery celebrated the artistic excellence of faculty and alumni through two special exhibitions—the Faculty Art Showcase and the Associate in Fine Art […]
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New Training Partnership Supports Business Growth in Winston-SalemFoster USA, Forsyth Technical Community College and NCEdge Customized Training officially kicked off a three-year workforce training partnership designed to support employee growth, strengthen leadership and technical skills, and create […]
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Forsyth Tech: A Legacy of Excellence & National RecognitionSee Forsyth Tech’s recent prestigious awards and national honors recognizing innovation, equity, leadership, and academic excellence.
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From Passion to Profession: Elvi Basilio-Saucedo Earns Prestigious 2026 CEIA Student Achievement AwardSuccess often begins with a spark of inspiration. For Elvi Basilio-Saucedo, that spark came at an early age while watching his brother work on cars. What began as admiration soon […]