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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 […]
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Forsyth Technical Community College Named a Finalist for the 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College ExcellenceForsyth 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 […]
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Dr. Paula Dibley of Forsyth Tech Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents FellowshipLast 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech receives grant for Workforce Continuing Education scholarships from the SECU FoundationForsyth 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 […]
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2026 Commencement Speech by SGA President, Connor WaltersBelow 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 […]
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Animation on Screen: How Forsyth Tech Is Helping Shape the Future of Digital StorytellingThis 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 […]
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Students turn business dreams into reality at first-ever Trailblazer Tank Pitch CompetitionAn 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech Alumna Selected for Inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown CohortForsyth 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech In The News RoundupMissed 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 […]
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AT&T supports digital equity at Forsyth TechThis 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, […]
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The Aspen Institute Names Forsyth Technical Community College as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen PrizeForsyth 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech Students Earn 12 Medals at Skills USA NC, Sweep Diesel Equipment Technology CompetitionSeveral 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech Leader, Dr. Paula Dibley, Selected for National Education Innovation InitiativeForsyth 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech In The News RoundupMissed 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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Winston-Salem State University “Rams on the Road” highlights growing partnership with Forsyth TechForsyth Technical Community College will welcome Winston-Salem State University to campus for a “Rams on the Road” Pit Stop on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The […]
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Forsyth Tech Career Wear Fair: Helping Students Dress for SuccessForsyth Tech students walked away with more than just clothing at the recent CareerWear Fair—they left with confidence, relief, and a stronger sense of readiness for what comes next. Led by Career […]
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Forsyth Tech Participates in Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s Senior Academy, Offers Direct Admission to High School SeniorsForsyth Tech partnered with Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. (GWSI) today to support the Senior Academy, welcoming 82 high school seniors from six Forsyth County high schools for a day of career […]
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Forsyth Tech Announces Launch of Groundbreaking Intercollegiate Cornhole ProgramForsyth Technical Community College is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its athletic roster: the Forsyth Tech Trailblazers Competitive Intercollegiate Cornhole Team. Building on a long-standing tradition of student […]
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Statement from President Janet N. SpriggsOn 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 […]
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Forsyth Tech’s President Janet Spriggs Named 2026 President of the Year by NC Community College SystemThe 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 […]
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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 […]
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Jewelry from Jojo: Non-profit provides professional accessories for the workplaceOn 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 […]
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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 […]
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Forsyth Tech In The News RoundupMissed 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 […]