Jheovanny Gomez is proud to make his Shelton Statement. A graduate of Shelton State with a degree in Business Administration, he was once a waiter who dreamed of owning his own business. With English as his second language, the instructors at Shelton State were caring and focused on helping him understand and succeed. In 2003, his dream was realized when he opened the first Jalapeno’s Restaurant in downtown Tuscaloosa. Jheovanny currently serves on the Shelton State Foundation Board
Part of Honors Convocation, the culminating event for academic achievement during the year, Shelton State student were celebrated and award recipients for the year were named.
Riley Barger – Alabama Community College System All-Alabama Academic Team and Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar
Taylor Burge – Alabama Community College System All-Alabama Academic Team and Leo Sumner Outstanding Sophomore Award
Tama Rogers - H.I. James Outstanding Technical Student Award
Matthew Miller - Norman C. Cephus Special Achievement Award
Katelyn Burkhalter - Thomas E. Umphrey Outstanding Freshman Award
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The Shelton State Foundation hosted the Third Annual Student Investment Luncheon on November 14, 2018, and the First Annual Wine Women & Shoes event on March 28, 2019. Combined, the two events raised over $300,000. Contributions benefit Shelton State students through scholarship opportunities and support the mission of the College.
Learn More Learn More Learn More Learn MoreShelton State’s Alpha Epsilon Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was recognized at the 2019 Alabama Regional Convention and the 2019 International Convention.
Learn More Learn MoreShelton State Community College students competed on February 15 and 16 at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (ALANATS) auditions. Of the six competing students, two were awarded during the finals.
William Harpole advanced to the finals in the Third Year Men’s Musical Theatre Division and placed third in this category.
Sean Jones also advanced to the finals in the Third Year Men’s Musical Theatre Division and placed second in this category. Additionally, Jones advanced to the finals in the Third Year Men’s College Division and was the overall division winner.
Learn MoreCollegiate 100 held their annual pinning ceremony on April 18, 2019. Candidates from SSCC and The University of Alabama were recognized as national Collegiate 100 members.
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The 2018 Machine Tool Technology and Computerized Numerical Control classes were challenged with building a plastic injection mold racecar. Thanks to partners, Techmer PM, Bolta, Synventive, Faurecia, Nucor, and MollerTech, this challenging project became a reality.
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