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What happens when a company like OpenAI invests over $100 million to develop and launch ChatGPT, only to find out another company has accomplished the same thing at a fraction of the cost? Most people would shrug their shoulders and say that’s competition.

DeepSeek-R1, an AI model developed by the Chinese company, DeepSeek, is making headlines for performance that is comparable to ChatGPT but developed at a fraction of the investment cost.

Dr. Sean Yang, professor of information technology at

New year. New semester. More students. 

That’s how ŷ������ (GGC) is starting its spring semester. Enrollment increased 5% over the spring 2024 semester to 11,636 students. This is eighth consecutive semester that the college has seen growth.

“More residents in Gwinnett County and beyond are attracted to GGC for several reasons,” said Dr. Jann L. Joseph, president. “When you offer bachelor’s degrees that are designed to give students the knowledge and practical skills needed for a

Due to expected freezing overnight temperatures and the potential for black ice on roadways, GGC will continue to operate on a virtual mode on Thursday, Jan. 23.

For Faculty

Faculty should prepare to transition Thursday classes to an online format, as appropriate. Each faculty member should determine the most effective virtual format (synchronous, asynchronous, or other) for their courses. Lab, studio, and other specially scheduled classes may require different arrangements. Faculty should

Due to inclement weather, GGC will remain in virtual mode on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

For Faculty

Faculty should prepare to transition Wednesday classes to an online format, as appropriate. Each faculty member should determine the most effective virtual format (synchronous, asynchronous, or other) for their courses. Lab, studio, and other specially scheduled classes may require different arrangements. Faculty should communicate plans and expectations to students via email, MyCourses (Brightspace

Free and fitness are both good things.

At ŷ������ (GGC), you can have both by volunteering to participate in a free, 10-week exercise program. The exercise science and physical education team is conducting this program to accomplish two things. First, it gives volunteers a free fitness assessment and personalized training program. Second, GGC’s exercise science students can sharpen their hands-on skills while gaining experience in a practical fitness setting.

Volunteers will have

Due to inclement weather, GGC will shift to a virtual mode on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

For Faculty
Faculty should prepare to transition Tuesday classes to an online format, as appropriate. Each faculty member should determine the most effective virtual format (synchronous, asynchronous, or other) for their courses. Lab, studio, and other specially scheduled classes may require different arrangements. Faculty should communicate plans and expectations to students via email, MyCourses (Brightspace D2L

Hope. That’s the thrust of the message that Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz brought to ŷ������ (GGC) students during her keynote speech on Friday. Her remarks to nearly 400 GGC students were the centerpiece of a day to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I want them to understand that they have both the power and responsibility to continue this work in their own communities,” she said. “Each generation must do more than stand on the shoulders of those who came

"Perfection," as defined by Merriam-Webster, is "an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence."

That’s what ŷ������’s (GGC) nursing graduates demonstrated recently when all 63 passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s (NCSBN) National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) on the first try. This means that GGC’s NCLEX first-time pass rate for 2024 is 100%.

While these graduates earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, their journey to becoming

In anticipation of the inclement weather forecast that begins early Friday morning, the college will shift to a virtual mode on Friday, Jan. 10.

Faculty should prepare to transition Friday and Saturday classes to an online format, as appropriate. Each faculty member should determine the most effective virtual format (synchronous, asynchronous, or other) for their courses. Lab, studio, and other specially scheduled classes may require different arrangements. Faculty should communicate

ŷ������ (GGC) received a $200,000 grant from , the company’s philanthropy, that will ensure the continuation of its bootcamp. The program, which has been inspiring students for the past decade, equips women with vital tech skills and fosters a vibrant community of future leaders. College officials say it’s a significant step forward in bridging the gender gap in technology and empowering the next generation of innovators.

“This transformative