Georgia Gwinnett Graduates More Than 270

Ambassador Andrew Young delivered the address at Dr. Daniel Kaufman's last commencement as President of GGC. Share your photos and videos from the day here.

More than 270 students donned their caps and gowns Friday, as they graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College.  It was a notable graduation for the young college in Lawrenceville for a number of reasons. GGC graduated their 1,000th student, welcomed their first double major and double degree graduates and their first Fulbright Scholar. The commencement was also the last for GGC's founding president Dr. Daniel Kaufman. He will step down at the end of June to become president of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Ambassador Andrew Young delivered the commencement address to the 2,500 people in attendance. --Were you at Friday's commencement? Did you or a loved one graduate? Share your photos and videos by clicking the "Upload photos and videos" …

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Benefits Manager

Georgia Gwinnett College is hiring for this full-time position in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Georgia Gwinnett College is currently hiring for a Benefits Manager. The person in this position will be responsible for managing, planning and organizing benefit activities in the college's Payroll and Benefits Department. They will manage employee enrollment in health, dental, basic life programs and more. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or Business Administration is required. Four years of Benefit Administration experience is preferred.  For more information and to apply for this position, please click here.

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Georgia Gwinnett College Serves up Smiles with Youth Event

Some 100 children with intellectual disabilities took part in the event in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Ambassador Andrew Young to Speak at GGC Commencement

The former U.N. Ambassador and mayor of Atlanta will address the class of 2013.

Former Atlanta mayor and Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Youngwas chosen as Georgia Gwinnett College's commencement speaker for the May 17th ceremony. “Ambassador Young is one of our nation’s most inspiring leaders,” said GGC President Daniel Kaufman in a release. “His many public service roles give him a unique perspective on the issues and opportunities facing graduates entering today’s global economy. His life demonstrates what a dedicated citizen can do for his community, state and nation. His perspectives are uniquely appropriate for our graduating seniors.” Young worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the civil rights movement. His works led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and theVoting Rights Act of …

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Gov. Deal Signs Education Bill at Georgia Gwinnett College

H.B. 131 will help students dually enrolled in high school and college.

Gov. Nathan Deal was at Georgia Gwinnett College Friday to sign H.B. 131 into law. The bill, introduced by Lawrenceville State Representative Valerie Clark, allows students dually enrolled in high school and college to apply their college credits towards their application for the HOPE Scholarships. Patch will have more on this story.

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Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Ga. is hiring for this full-time position.

Georgia Gwinnett College is currently hiring for a Campus Police Officer. The person in this position will protect life and property at the Lawrenceville school. Responsibilities include guarding buildings, grounds and facilities against loss or damage and enforcing campus traffic and parking regulations. The Campus Police Officer will patrol GGC by police vehicle, bicycle or foot. They will also investigate disturbances, suspicious circumstances, traffic accidents and more. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. They also must be Georgia POST Certified with Basic Law Enforcement Mandate and be in "Good Standing" or become POST certified within one year of hire. For more information and to apply for this position, please click …

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Decision to Leave Georgia Gwinnett was Not an Easy One Says Kaufman

"Opportunities have come along that wouldn’t have come along," GGC President Dr. Daniel Kaufman told Lawrenceville Patch as he reflects on his tenure at the college and his decision to take the position of President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber.

Decision to Leave Georgia Gwinnett was Not an Easy One Says Kaufman

"Opportunities have come along that wouldn’t have come along," GGC President Dr. Daniel Kaufman told Lawrenceville Patch as he reflects on his tenure at the college and his decision to take the position of President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber.

The news is still new to Georgia Gwinnett College and the Lawrenceville community. GGC’s charter president, Dr. Daniel Kaufman, announced late Thursday afternoon he is stepping down. His last day will be June 30th. On July 1st, Kaufman begins his new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Lawrenceville Patch spoke with Kaufman via phone Friday morning about his decision to leave GGC before he left on a pre-planned trip. Kaufman said it was by no means an easy decision to make. “Opportunities have come along that wouldn’t have come along. As the opportunity at the Chamber became known to me, I thought ‘well, would I be interested?’ and I said ‘no,’” said Kaufman thinking about the educational …

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