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With the dog days of summer, how do you keep cool? The popular options include time in a pool, fans while sitting in the shade, and of course, staying in air-conditioned spaces. But what should you do when you want to keep up your exercise routine?

Dr. Lauren Tapp, associate professor of exercise science and physical education department chair at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) said there are things you can do to continue exercising outside and prevent heat-related illnesses.

“First and foremost

--Through a unique summer program, Georgia Gwinnett College employs high school counselors to provide financial aid guidance for college students.

Eveeta Perumal wanted to make sure her finances were in order before starting her first year in college. The 19-year-old from Loganville, along with her mother, visited Georgia Gwinnett College’s (GGC) Financial Aid office where they were greeted by Latasha Dillard, who walked the pair through the financial aid process. Dillard, who works full-time

Ah yes. Vacation. Where to go? What to do? Is it getting on a plane and flying somewhere far from home? Is it going to amusement parks? Is it going on an adventure?

Or is it intentional?

“Vacation should be a time to relax,” said Dr. David Ludden, professor of psychology and psychology department chair at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). “Intentional comes from mindfulness, to be aware of your mental state and not respond to stimulus.”

The idea behind an intentional vacation is centered around one

The Fourth of July is the day America celebrates its independence, but that’s only the beginning of the history behind this storied holiday. It also includes local ties to Gwinnett, Hall and Walton counties.

Is it July 4 or August 2? The discrepancy in the signing of the Declaration of Independence stems from the paper that was used: parchment versus broadside printing paper.

“Statesmen like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin collaborated on drafting the Declaration of Independence

“This is a completely new experience for me,” said Yinan Chen, 17, of Duluth. Chen is one of five high school students spending their summer conducting scientific research at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) as part of the American Chemical Society’s prestigious Project SEED program.

For Chen, a rising senior at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, it’s his first time working in a college laboratory. He jumped into the experience with enthusiasm, learning to use new equipment

When students at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) graduate with their bachelor’s degree in education, they’ve taken the first step to becoming teachers. To earn their license to teach, they must take and pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam.

In the past year, the percentage of GGC graduates that took the exam and passed was an impressive 94%. In all, 217 students took the GACE exam in the areas of special education, elementary education, and in middle grades

School’s out and summer’s in.

For many students, that means time away from studies. For others, summer is time to continue hitting the books.  

The reasons for taking summer college classes vary, including earning more credits to graduate earlier, boosting the GPA and yes, the pure love of learning. As a matter of fact, GGC’s summer enrollment is at a record 5,300 students.

Phoenix Winbush, who is studying to become a nurse, said summer is the best time to take classes.

“With fewer distractions, I

At least for now, only a select few have the chance to travel to space and explore. At Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), a team of students designed Dynamic Objective Reaching Autonomous Rovers (DORA), which may someday be useful in surveying the moon’s landscape. DORA, along with its two, small swarm rovers, can collect information about the moon’s physical features, landmarks and environmental conditions autonomously. The data collected can then be used to help create detailed maps of the lunar

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is heating up this summer – and not just from the rising temperatures. The college is experiencing a major enrollment boost, continuing its trend of consistent growth for the eighth consecutive semester.

This summer, 5,300 students are enrolled at GGC – over 600 more than the 4,698 students enrolled during summer 2024. And with Summer B classes starting June 18, officials expect that number to keep climbing.

“More students are taking advantage of summer courses to

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) continues to lead the way in preparing the next generation of skilled, compassionate nurses. GGC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has once again proven itself among the best in the state – and the nation – with an impressive 95.05% four-year average pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for first-time test takers.

Hugo Torres, Allison Strickland, Chelsi Bolanos, Trinity Strickland and Bidjemia Ndifon read Raina Emerson's x-rays while participating in Emergency Day on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Allied Health and Science Building, gaining hands-on experience in simulated crisis response scenarios. Photo by Daniel Melograna/Georgia Gwinnett College.

That performance far exceeds both the national average of 87.63% and the Georgia state average of 87.66%