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Statement from President Janet N. Spriggs 

On Being Named the 2026 NC Community College System President of the Year A Message from President Spriggs I grew up on a tobacco farm in Milton, North Carolina. My […]

Forsyth Tech’s President Janet Spriggs Named 2026 President of the Year by NC Community College System 

The state’s highest honor for a community college president recognizes the leader who doubled Forsyth Tech’s graduation rate and nearly erased its equity gap in six years.   The North Carolina […]

Forsyth Tech Celebrates Historic First Year of Athletics at Inaugural Banquet

— Forsyth Tech marked a major milestone on March 19, hosting its first-ever Athletics Banquet to celebrate the success of its inaugural year of athletics, including volleyball, men’s basketball, and […]

Jewelry from Jojo: Non-profit provides professional accessories for the workplace

On March 19, 2026, Forsyth Tech will host a Professional Clothing Pop Up Shop at Rhoades Conference Center. This partnership between Forsyth Tech and Goodwill offers students a chance to […]

Did you know trees breathe? New research from Dr. Boko explains!

As a child, Dr. Tandeka Boko, Assistant Professor of Biology in the Life Sciences Department at Forsyth Tech, remembers her mother talking to plants. Today, that early curiosity connects her […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during February 2026: Awake58 | February 2, 2026 | EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook Lessons learned from […]

Forsyth Tech Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction

Forsyth Technical Community College announced today that it has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges […]

Forsyth Tech Campus Police Earn National IACLEA Accreditation

In a significant milestone for campus safety in North Carolina, Forsyth Technical Community College’s Campus Police Department has earned national accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators […]

Cybersecurity students compete and rank in the top 12% nationally

Every year, over 10,000 students from more than 500 colleges and universities across the US participate in National Cyber League (NCL) competitions. From November 7-9, 2025, Forsyth Tech students competed […]

Forsyth Tech students present at research and creativity symposium

The ⁠State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) took place November 15, 2025 at Elon University. This yearly symposium is a chance for NC undergraduates in all […]

Victoria Ferrell wins EC Council’s 2025 Academia Instructor Circle of Excellence award

Victoria Ferrell, Program Coordinator for the Cybersecurity/System Security program at Forsyth Tech’s Davis iTec Cybersecurity Center is the recipient of the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC Council) 2025 Academia […]

Forsyth Tech cybersecurity degree receives top ranking 

Forsyth Tech’s award-winning, nationally-recognized Cybersecurity Associate’s Degree in Applied Science was ranked #1 nationally for 2026 by the Cybersecurity Guide. The Cybersecurity Guide which publishes resources on cybersecurity education trends […]

Join us for Black History Month: Keynote Address with Mary D. Williams

Forsyth Tech invites the community to join us for our annual Black History Month celebration on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during January 2026: EdNC | January 5, 2026 | The state of advising at NC community […]

Forsyth Tech Foundation, in partnership with MUSE Winston-Salem, Temple Emanuel and the North Carolina Council on the Holocaust, to host Holocaust Survivor Dr. Alexander “Lex” Silbiger for special event

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED INCLEMENT WEATHER – WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE AS SOON AS A NEW DATE HAS BEEN DETERMINED. Forsyth Tech will host a […]

Bishop Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr. Reflects on Dr. King’s Voice in Today’s World at Forsyth Tech Celebration

Bishop Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr. delivered thoughtful and inspiring remarks during Forsyth Tech’s annual celebration on January 14, 2026,  honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during December 2025: The Winston-Salem Journal | December 3, 2025 | Take a tour of Coach […]

City of Winston-Salem Issues Proclamation Recognizing 65 Years of Service: December 15 is Forsyth Tech Day

The City of Winston-Salem has officially proclaimed Monday, December 15, 2025 as Forsyth Technical Community College Day, recognizing the college’s 65 years of service to the community, students, and regional […]

Forsyth Tech receives ARC grant to launch new youth pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship initiative

Forsyth Tech has been awarded a $300,000 Area Development program grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to establish the Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Development Initiative (PAADI), a new educational and […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during November 2025: Community College Daily | October 28, 2025 | The value of innovation Public […]

Forsyth Tech In The News Roundup

Missed the news lately? Here’s a collection of stories that Forsyth Tech appeared in during October 2025:

The Aspen Institute Names Forsyth Technical Community College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

Today, the Aspen Institute named Forsyth Technical Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s […]

Dr. Spriggs Honored at ACCT Leadership Congress as Southern Region CEO of the Year

Forsyth Technical Community College proudly celebrates President Dr. Janet N. Spriggs, who was honored this afternoon at the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress as the Southern Region […]

Forsyth Tech Students Place First & Second in National Commercial Vehicle Skills Competition

Forsyth Tech Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology students: McKinley & Boone take first & second place in national commercial vehicle skills competition TMC SuperTech/Future Tech serves as North America’s top […]

Forsyth Tech and Reynolds American Launch Future-Ready Workforce Alliance to Build Careers and Opportunity

Forsyth Technical Community College, in partnership with the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds), is proud to announce the launch of the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance, a bold new initiative designed to close […]