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From April through August, over 600 students stopped in the center to ask questions and get help with their FAFSA application. During that time, delays in the release of the U.S. Department of Education’s new, streamlined FAFSA form created challenges for students and the colleges alike.

“We weren’t sure what to expect when we first opened the center,” said Kimberly Jordan, executive director of

College is a time for students to explore their passions and interests, which typically leads to a single degree path. When KimLinh Ngo began her college journey at �Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) she started down one path, but that led to three. When she graduates from �Թ�tv on Dec. 14, she will be the first student in �Թ�tv history to do so with three bachelor’s degrees – and all on the same day.

“When I first started at �Թ�tv, I was a full-time student taking five classes while working at two restaurants,” she said.

During her teenage years, Ngo was drawn to a health care career, particularly

�Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) students spent an afternoon learning from one of the entertainment industry’s leaders in the field: Keith Dawkins. He is president of the iconic Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.

Presented by the �Թ�tv Marketing Club, Dawkins shared his journey in the field and how it has evolved over the years.

“When I think about my 32 years in this space, I came to realize that nothing stays the same. It’s a dynamic, changing landscape, and you have to be up for that ride, that journey, or you’ll get left behind,” he said. “With all the new platforms and

�Թ�tv’s (�Թ�tv) faculty, staff and students enjoyed an early Thanksgiving feast with an international flair.

Along with the traditional American fare, attendees sampled dishes from around the world. Topping off the feast were a variety of international desserts. While enjoying the feast, everyone was entertained by the jazzy sounds of �Թ�tv faculty musicians.

Dr. Richard Rawls, professor of history, had the crowd going with trivia about the history of Thanksgiving. While no grades were given, the audience passed the test.

During the event, �Թ�tv’s Internationalization office

With the holiday season approaching quickly, it’s that time to get your gift list ready and precautions you should take. According to the National Retail Federation, 57% of consumers will do their holiday shopping online, whether that’s using a laptop or a phone. With that convenience comes the opportunity for phishers and scammers to ruin your shopping experience, your credit, and yes, take your identity.

�Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) Dr. Umar Khokhar, associate professor of information technology, said there are steps you can take to help avoid being phished or scammed while shopping online

The School of Health Sciences nursing, patient navigation and public health students participated in a realistic emergency simulation exercise Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

This full-day event provided nursing students and emergency management trainees a realistic training experience that focuses on critical skills such as triage, prioritization, interprofessional communication, collaboration and clinical judgment.

Participants encountered simulated victims with realistic wounds – some with fake blood and others exhibited distress through yelling and various expressions of pain. This intense

Before the Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from �Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) on December 14, they will be inspired by words of wisdom from their keynote speaker, Nicole Love Hendrickson, chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

"I’m honored to address �Թ�tv’s December Class of 2024," said Hendrickson. "These graduates have completed an important part of their journey, and I’m looking forward to sharing that joy with them. Their dedication and hard work will play a key role in the continued growth and vitality of Gwinnett County, the state of

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.

�Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) 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 take the standard deduction allotted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which is $14,600 for most

�Թ�tv’s (�Թ�tv) 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 Night’s popularity has driven organizers to expand the event to include the summer semester

Dr. MaryBeth Chrostowsky, is back in her �Թ�tv (�Թ�tv) 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 �Թ�tv students.

“Living for an extended time with a community allowed me to learn new languages and develop a nuanced understanding of the