Fourteen Students Receive Financial Support for Career Training and Degree Programs GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Fourteen Wayne Community College students have been awarded scholarships through the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, providing critical financial support for their educational pursuits. Bridge to Career Program Supports Workforce Training Twelve students enrolled in short-term training through WCC’s Workforce…… read more »
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SECU Foundation Awards Scholarships to Wayne Community College Students
Local Granges Partner to Bring Communication Signs to Wayne County Elementary Schools
Donation Promotes Inclusivity on Playgrounds for Non-Verbal Students WAYNE COUNTY N.C. — Two local community organizations have joined forces to ensure that all elementary school students in Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) can better communicate during recess, regardless of their verbal abilities. The Brogden Grange and Grantham Grange recently visited five elementary schools to donate…… read more »
Wayne Community College Aviation Students Earn Federal Airframe Certificates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their journey to becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning Airframe Certificates of Completion that qualify them to take Federal Aviation Administration exams. The certificates authorize the students to sit for the FAA general and airframe mechanic written…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Senior Night with STEM Focus
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will open its doors to area high school seniors next month for an informational event designed to showcase academic pathways and career opportunities available at the institution. The college’s annual Senior Night is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wayne Learning Center, the…… read more »
Wayne Community College Joins NC State’s Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has announced its participation in North Carolina State University’s Wolfpack Connect partnership, offering students a guaranteed pathway to one of the state’s flagship universities. The program provides guaranteed admission to NC State for qualifying students at participating North Carolina Community College System institutions, including WCC. Students who complete an…… read more »
WCPS Names Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools has appointed Lisa Tart, the district’s Director of Teaching & Learning, as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Superintendent Marc Whichard announced this week. Tart will replace Dr. Carol Artis, who has resigned and is retiring from the position. The appointment took effect October 15. A veteran…… read more »
Wayne Community College Student Finds Career Path in Risk Management and Insurance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Brianny Gillis discovered her professional calling in an industry often overlooked by prospective students: risk management and insurance. What began as curiosity about a broad field has evolved into a focused pursuit, with Wayne Community College’s specialized program serving as her foundation. Gillis enrolled in WCC’s Risk Management and Insurance program seeking…… read more »
Fourteen North Carolina School Districts Honored with National Healthy Meal Awards
USDA and Action for Healthy Kids Recognize State’s Commitment to Student Nutrition NORTH CAROLINA. — Fourteen North Carolina school districts have been recognized with prestigious Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Awards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Action for Healthy Kids, highlighting the state’s commitment to improving nutritional standards in schools. The awards, announced…… read more »
WCC’s Guzmán Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Esteban Guzmán, director of Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center, has been appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs, joining 29 other members for a two-year term. The council members will meet quarterly to explore topics affecting North Carolina’s Hispanic and Latino…… read more »
Wayne Community College Honors 128 Students for Academic Excellence in Summer 2025
Local Students Earn President’s and Dean’s List Recognition GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has recognized 128 students for outstanding academic performance during the summer 2025 semester, announcing its President’s and Dean’s lists this week. The honorees represent communities across eastern North Carolina and beyond, demonstrating excellence across a diverse range of academic programs from…… read more »
