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Next NC Scholarship Spotlight: Jillian Scott is Chasing a Ph.D. in Psychology — With Help from Next NC

At Forsyth Tech, Jillian Scott has found the support she needs to achieve her goals, and she has built a community of friends along the way. Jillian is pursuing an […]

Trailblazers Show Grit in Five-Set Season Opening Win

In 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 […]

Forsyth Technical Community College Receives Educating Character Initiative Capacity-Building Grant

Forsyth 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 […]

Carol L. Danforth Early Childhood Lab School Earns 5-Star Rating

The 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 […]

Forsyth Tech Earns Two Southern Region Honors from Association of Community College Trustees

Forsyth 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 […]

Forsyth Tech Unveils Bold Transformation Plan to Align Education with Economic Mobility

Forsyth 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 — […]

From Forsyth Tech to Award-Winning Designs: Hugo Hernandez Continues to Build his Dream

When 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 […]

What North Carolina’s New Budget Means for Forsyth Tech Students

Propel 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 […]

Scarlett Pruitt: Finding the right path at Forsyth Tech

When 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 […]

New Training Partnership Supports Business Growth in Winston-Salem

Foster 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 […]

Forsyth Tech: A Legacy of Excellence & National Recognition

See Forsyth Tech’s recent prestigious awards and national honors recognizing innovation, equity, leadership, and academic excellence.

From Passion to Profession: Elvi Basilio-Saucedo Earns Prestigious 2026 CEIA Student Achievement Award

Success 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 […]

Forsyth Technical Community College Named a Finalist for the 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Forsyth Tech Named Aspen Prize Finalist | Forsyth Technical Community College Today, the Aspen Institute named Forsyth Technical Community College a finalist for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College […]

Dr. Paula Dibley of Forsyth Tech Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship

Last week, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) announced that Dr. Paula Dibley, Chief Officer for Student Success & Strategic Innovation and Chief of Staff at Forsyth Technical Community College, is one […]

Forsyth Tech receives grant for Workforce Continuing Education scholarships from the SECU Foundation

Forsyth Tech is proud to announce that we are recipients of an annual $18,000 Bridge to Career grant from the SECU Foundation, with $15,000 dedicated specifically to student scholarships. This money […]

2026 Commencement Speech by SGA President, Connor Walters

Below is a full transcript of the Commencement speech given at the 2026 ceremony by SGA President, Connor Walters. Connor will attend Stanford in the fall. “Good evening, everyone. It […]

Animation on Screen: How Forsyth Tech Is Helping Shape the Future of Digital Storytelling

This year, Forsyth Tech participated in the RiverRun International Film Festival panel discussion, Animation on Screen: A Conversation on Contemporary Animation and Digital Effects, held Saturday, April 18 at Aperture Cinema […]

Students Turn Business Dreams into Reality at First-Ever Trailblazer Tank Pitch Competition

An exciting wave of entrepreneurship recently swept through campus as students pitched their business ideas during the college’s first-ever Shark Tank-style competition. The Trailblazer Tank Pitch Competition took place on Friday, April 17 and […]

Forsyth Tech Alumna Selected for Inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown Cohort

Forsyth Tech is proud to congratulate former student Alejandra Vita Flagranti, who has been selected as part of the inaugural statewide cohort for the SBCN Startup Showdown, powered by the […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during April 2026: The Stokes News | April 1, 2026 | Little Folks Festival to be […]

AT&T Supports Digital Equity at Forsyth Tech

This April, Forsyth Tech leaders and educators gathered with representatives from AT&T at West Campus for a ceremony symbolizing commitment to expanding digital equity. AT&T representatives presented Forsyth Tech president, […]

The Aspen Institute Names Forsyth Technical Community College as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize

Forsyth Tech Named One of 25 Community Colleges Advancing in National Prize Recognizing Excellent Student Outcomes Forsyth Tech Named Aspen Prize Semifinalist Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Forsyth Technical […]

Forsyth Tech Students Earn 12 Medals at Skills USA NC, Sweep Diesel Equipment Technology Competition

Several Forsyth Tech students competed in the SkillsUSA North Carolina Championships competition on April 15-17, 2026 at the Greensboro Coliseum and Koury Convention Center. The conference was the largest showcase […]

Forsyth Tech Leader, Dr. Paula Dibley, Selected for National Education Innovation Initiative

Forsyth Tech is proud to announce that Dr. Paula Dibley, Chief Officer of Student Success and Strategic Innovation and Chief of Staff, has been selected to serve as an Expert […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during March 2026: EdNC | March 9, 2026 | Belk Center releases initial study of Boost, […]

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