James “Jim” Benson was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, on October 27, 2026, in recognition of his extraordinary lifetime of service, leadership and contributions to the state.
As Upstate employers face growing demand for skilled workers in health care, advanced manufacturing, aviation, technology, skilled trades and other key industries, Greenville Technical College is helping build the talent pipeline that powers the region’s economy.
Greenville Technical College proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 Semester, honoring their exceptional academic achievements, dedication and commitment to success. This recognition includes 105 students earning the President’s List designation and 1,500 students earning Dean’s List honors.
For six decades, Greenville Technical College has prepared skilled dental assisting graduates for successful careers.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is recognized nationwide each October, encouraging individuals and organizations to build resilient digital habits while addressing emerging threats, including those driven by artificial intelligence. At Greenville Technical College (GTC), cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are priorities not just in October, but year-round.
Michelle Ashley, academic program director for Dental Assisting at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) Board of Directors. NHFHS is a non-profit, community health center providing affordable, patient-centered care.
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from Truist Foundation to fund a pipe rack simulator for Greenville Technical College's new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE).
Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE) today, cutting ribbon on the 44,000 square foot facility with the help of college and community leaders, elected officials, faculty and staff, students, and those who designed and built the facility including the Goodwyn Mills Cawood architectural firm and Thompson Turner Construction.
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College’s newly opened Center for Welding & Automation Excellence on the Brashier Campus.
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to provide welding kits for students training at Greenville Technical College's new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE).
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Greenville County Schools (GCS) signed an agreement that allows the school district’s Golden Strip Career Center to expand welding capacity by using space at GTC’s Brashier Campus that formerly housed the college’s Welding program.
The Greenville Tech Foundation has selected Gina Blohm as executive director following a nationwide search. Blohm will be responsible for leading the non-profit’s efforts to support both Greenville Technical College (GTC) and its students through charitable contributions from businesses, industries, foundations, organizations, and individuals in the community.
Greenville Technical College announces the President’s List and Dean’s List recipients for the 2026 Spring Semester. This recognition includes 512 students earning the distinguished President’s List designation and 2,732 students achieving Dean’s List honors.
While many students celebrate academic achievements with their families, Emma S. and her father, Josh S., had the opportunity to celebrate alongside one another. This spring, both were recognized through Greenville Technical College's ASPIRE Scholars Initiative, earning ASPIRE Jackets for their exceptional participation and engagement in the program while also being named to the Dean's List.
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m.
Greenville Technical College's FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technology program is helping meet a national shortage of trained technicians by preparing students for high-demand aviation careers with a hands-on training and a 95% job placement rate.
Kim Silver has been named dean of the School of Business and Computer Technology at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) celebrated the community’s service to the arts during its annual meeting and awards ceremony held on March 23. Shane Howell, Visual Arts department head and lead professor in graphic design at Greenville Technical College, received the Carl R. Blair Educator Award at the event.
As manufacturers across the Upstate continue to face demand for highly skilled workers, Strategic Development Group (SDG) is investing in the region’s future talent. The firm has committed a $10,000 gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation to fund scholarships for students preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
Amanda Morgan has been named dean of workforce development and professional advancement at Greenville Technical College.
Natasha Cummings has been selected as dean of workforce partnerships and student success at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
The college held a drive-through donation event in April, collecting clothing and household goods for Goodwill. Based on a percentage of the total weight of collections, Goodwill gave the college gift cards that students can use in Goodwill stores.
Raymond James has been appointed dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
The Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Campus, which celebrates ten years of growing talent to close the skills gap for advanced manufacturing employers, was named today for Greenville Technical College’s second president, Dr. Keith Miller.
Greenville Technical College (GTC) is expanding opportunities for local high school students to earn college credit and industry credentials while still in high school—often at little to no cost. Accelerate U is a new, career-focused Early College initiative open to Greenville County public, charter and homeschool students. An April 7 information session will highlight program and enrollment details.
GTC will host a virtual adjunct faculty hiring event Tuesday, April 14, to recruit qualified educators for teaching opportunities in the upcoming semesters. Interested candidates should register for the event and submit an online application by April 7.
Yolanda Marquez, a student at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been named a member of the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team and will receive a $1,300 scholarship.
Greenville Technical College is pleased to recognize the outstanding academic performance of students named to the Fall 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List, celebrating 587 President’s List recipients and 2,973 students achieving Dean’s List honors.
The grant will support the purchase of four Airflow Prophylaxis Master units, four Airflow Station Carts, and two Acteon intraoral cameras—state-of-the-art tools that will improve efficiency, patient comfort, and diagnostic accuracy within the program’s on-campus community clinic.
The Greenville Tech Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Greenville Technical College, has appointed Brandon Scott, Jarrell Hall, and Hunter Gibson to its board of directors, adding senior leaders from key industries helping drive the Upstate economy.
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to be part of the EmployED Initiative funded by General Motors (GM). GTC will participate in Cohort 1: Early Career and Technical Skills Exposure.
Nancy Sutton, J.D., has been named dean of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies (ETPS) at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
This study shows that Greenville Technical College generates $932.7 million in total economic output. Economic output reflects the dollar value of all final goods and services that can be attributed directly or indirectly to the college.
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to be part of the EmployED Initiative funded by General Motors (GM). GTC will participate in Cohort 1: Early Career and Technical Skills Exposure.
Nancy Sutton, J.D., has been named dean of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies (ETPS) at Greenville Technical College (GTC).
This study shows that Greenville Technical College generates $932.7 million in total economic output. Economic output reflects the dollar value of all final goods and services that can be attributed directly or indirectly to the college.