The Wayne County Public Library will be expanding children’s programming to the Cliffs of the Neuse this summer. Programs will be held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM from June 22-July 27 at the large picnic shelter. In case of rain, the program will meet in the auditorium at the Cliffs of the Neuse. “We want…… read more »
Candise Lockett of Birmingham, England came to the United States in 2017 to play sports. Recruited by the University of Mount Olive to be a member of the Trojan Track and Field team, Lockett was unsure of what major she wanted to pursue. “I was interested in the wide range of academic subjects and classes…… read more »
Organizations face growing cyber threats, but Wayne Community College is preparing the next generation of students to confront the problem head-on. WCC is offering new cybersecurity programs to help students learn to combat online attacks like the one that shut down the Colonial Pipeline in May. Glenn Royster, Department Chair for Information Systems Technology at…… read more »
Over 250 incoming freshmen and their parents attended the University of Mount Olive’s Admitted Student Day on Wednesday, June 23. It was the first such event to be held at the University in over a year. “We are so excited about having these incoming students and their parents on our campus,” said Tim Woodard, Vice…… read more »
Wayne County teachers are amongst those eligible to receive up to $1,000 each as part of UScellular’s recent $100,000 donation to DonorsChoose. The COVID-19 pandemic created a tumultuous landscape in education for Goldsboro students and teachers who juggled the ever-changing in-person, remote and hybrid learning models. These unexpected barriers led UScellular to commit $100,000 to…… read more »
The Trustees of Wayne Community College have selected Dr. Patty Pfeiffer to serve as the college’s interim president. Her appointment will begin as the current president, Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., departs on July 23. Walker has accepted a position with the University of North Carolina System as a senior advisor for economic development and…… read more »
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development has honored Wayne Community College Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt. Honeycutt, the college’s lead software development instructor, was presented an Excellence Award during a special celebration at NISOD’s virtual annual conference. Excellence Awards recognize the work of faculty, administrators, and staff for extraordinary service to their students, colleagues, and…… read more »
Wayne Community College is ready to find its next leader. The WCC Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the first steps for finding a replacement for President Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., who is stepping down on July 23rd. WCC Board of Trustees Chair Donald Barnes says most would say selecting the next…… read more »
A Military Career Summit is scheduled for Thursday, June 24. Active duty military, transitioning military, military spouses, and veterans are encouraged to attend. “In addition to military-connected individuals being invited, there is a special invitation to civilians ages 17 through 35 who might be interested in a career in the military to participate,” said Renita…… read more »
William “Bill” Slaughter Hunter Sr. is the recipient of Wayne Community College’s President’s Award for Distinguished Service. The award recognizes an individual for work for community, profession, and the college. “I get to recognize someone who, through his generosity, has helped make it possible for others to shine,” Walker said in announcing the award. The…… read more »
