Thirteen high school students from across the state of North Carolina gathered at the University of Mount Olive this week for the 2021 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Supervised Agricultural Experience Institute. Students from Duplin, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Lincoln, Sampson, Wake, and Wayne participated in the three-day event aimed at introducing them to the agriculture…… read more »
Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic across the nation in recent weeks. The controversial idea came to the Wayne County Board of Education meeting this Monday, with three persons speaking against CRT during the public comment period. Laura Hodges argued the teaching of Critical Race Theory doesn’t make sense because all cultures have made…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive has appointed five new Board of Trustee members: Pam Hardison Braxton, Paula Coates, Sylvia Herring, Borden Franklin “Frankie” Howell, Jr, and Robert Wilkerson. The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees is the University’s governing body, and has shaped the growth of the institution since its beginning. The Board is…… read more »
Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. David A. Lewis, interim superintendent and assistant superintendent for accountability/information technology services, as the district’s new superintendent beginning immediately. Dr. Lewis has served as WCPS interim superintendent since January 2021. “Our district has made significant strides over the past year, paying…… read more »
Registration for fall 2021 college credit courses at Wayne Community College is now open. New and returning students can sign up 8 a.m.-7 p.m., today (July 12), July 20, Aug. 17, and Aug. 18, or during regular office hours through July 28 and Aug. 16-17. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible in…… read more »
With more and more adult students seeking to expand their workplace versatility and earning potential, the University of Mount Olive has recently added a new degree to its arsenal of online degree programs. The new bachelor of arts degree in English has been tailored specifically for adult, online learners. Focused on developing the soft skills…… read more »
Dr. Paul Gainey, Allied Faculty within the University of Mount Olive’s Department of Arts and Education, has been named the 2021 UMO Adjunct of the Year. The award is given in appreciation to an adjunct faculty member who exemplifies devotion above and beyond the classroom. Students nominate faculty members. The nominations are then considered by…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized an outstanding instructor with its highest faculty honor. Dr. Dean Lawson, a history instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2021 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. Lawson began his own higher education journey at Wayne Community College. He went on to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree…… read more »
Wayne Community College has a new scholarship for machining students. Students who are entering the college’s Computer-Integrated Machining program can apply for a $1,000 Gene Haas Scholarship. They must be new to the program but can be current students. Twenty scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2021 semester. “The ideal candidate would be someone…… read more »
After beginning the school year with $5 million in State and Federal debt, Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Board of Education say they will officially close out the 2020-2021 fiscal budget with that debt completely paid off. District administrators say it was truly a team effort – from the Board of Education…… read more »
