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The end of the year 2024 is less than two months away. Between holiday celebrations, many people are also thinking about donating to their favorite charitable organizations before Jan. 1, 2025.

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) Dr. Benjamin Akins, associate professor of legal studies and taxation, said there are tax implications at the end of the year for many people to consider, and donating cash or property to a non-profit organization to help reduce their tax bill might makes sense.

Most people

Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) School of Business (SBA) recently hosted Grizzly Networking Night, a popular event held each semester to connect students with professionals from the Atlanta metropolitan area. More than 100 students and representatives from local public, private, and non-profit sectors attended the event, designed to provide students with pathways to career opportunities, internships, and professional mentorship.

Initially held in the fall and spring semesters, Grizzly Networking

Dr. MaryBeth Chrostowsky, is back in her Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) classroom this semester after spending a year in the African nation of Uganda under a prestigious Fullbright Scholar Award.

A senior lecturer in anthropology, Chrostowsky spent the year working with graduate students in the Refugee and Migrant Studies Program at Ugandan Martyrs University in Kampala. She returns with a wealth of knowledge and experience she is excited to share with her GGC students.

“Living for an extended

Last week, officials cut the ribbon on Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) long-awaited Belonging Center. Located in the B building on GGC’s campus, the center, which seats up to 80 people, is equipped with ceiling-mounted speakers, display screens and a podium with microphone access.

“It’s perfect for presentations, discussions and larger gatherings,” said Tia Lloyd, director of Human Resources and Employee Engagement and Chair of the Global Community Advisory Council, formerly known as the

Georgia needs nurses stat. That’s medical-speak for immediately.

Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) nursing program faculty welcomed about 50 students from Discovery High School in Lawrenceville to campus to learn more about nursing careers. The students, who are in a health sciences concentration, learned about being a nurse and had the opportunity to put their skills to work in the program’s clinical learning space and simulation lab. The students also learned about careers in public health and

Georgia Gwinnett College's (GGC) interdisciplinary Crossover Speaker Series is offering students an opportunity to explore topics that go beyond their academic majors. Hosted by the School of Business (SBA), the series launched in early October with a focus on cybersecurity in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Food. Check. Fun. Check.

Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) Grizzlyfest, the college’s unique version of homecoming, checked those two boxes and more. Celebrating GGC’s global community, more than 300 attendees enjoyed food from around the world, lots of activities and live entertainment.

Leading up to Grizzlyfest were a week’s worth of student activities, including a Sneaker Ball, students vs. staff kickball game, a bonfire with s’mores, a Greek Fest and tailgate, and a club Grizzly rodeo. Students

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is gearing up for its annual Grizzlyfest celebration!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at GGC’s campus, 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville. It will be an unforgettable afternoon filled with activities, food and live entertainment for all ages.

One of the day's must-see highlights is the annual Global Chili Cook-Off, where GGC's deans will compete for bragging rights as they serve up chili recipes inspired by flavors from

Ten years ago, Joro spiders traveled from Asia to the U.S. Georgia is where they were first spotted. What scientists know is they are most visible starting in September. By mid-October, they are laying eggs that are within a white silk sac. Each sac, typically attached to a flat surface like leaves and tree bark, contains as many as 500 eggs.

What hasn’t been known is if they carry any diseases that could harm humans.

Georgia Gwinnett College’s professor of biology, Dr. James Russell, was studying

Dr. Sanjaya Mayadunne, associate professor of decision sciences and management information systems at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), said even though the port strike only lasted 48 hours, it does offer good news for suppliers and consumers.

“At this point, consumers need to stay calm,” he said. “Supply chain managers are smart and have options to minimize disruptions.”

Supply chain management has two goals: efficiency and responsiveness. Efficiency is how effectively companies can minimize costs