Wayne Community College recognized members of its Pharmacy Technology class of 2021 in a formal pinning ceremony. The service denotes the graduates’ passage from students to professionals in their field. During it, pharmacy technician pins were conferred on the graduates and they recited the “Oath of a Pharmacy Technician.” This year’s graduates are Victoria Caceres…… read more »
It is well known that the boundaries between the fields of business and computer science are becoming increasingly blurred. “Research indicates that college graduates with a solid foundation in both disciplines are not only more marketable, they often start their careers with higher paying salaries than their singularly- focused counterparts,” said University of Mount Olive…… read more »
At this week’s Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Dr. Marcia Manning, Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Student Services & Innovative Programs, presented a draft Virtual Learning Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. District administrators officially finalized the grades 4-12 plan after meeting with principals on Wednesday morning. As it is rolled out,…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s leader is hoping to keep making an impact during his last weeks at the campus. Since September of 2016, Dr. Thomas A. Walker, Jr. has led the local community college forward, overseeing ongoing expansions of WCC’s programs and facilities. When talking about his accomplishments, Dr. Walker says it all comes down to…… read more »
Three rising Wayne County Public Schools seniors have been invited to attend the 2021 Governor’s School of North Carolina session this summer: Rosewood High’s Taylor Gery, Spring Creek High’s Anna Evans, and Wayne Early/Middle College High School’s Tanner Price. The three were recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement.…… read more »
Free college is possible for 2021 high school graduates. Students who graduate from North Carolina high schools in 2021 and choose to attend a North Carolina community college this fall may be eligible for a Longleaf Commitment Grant that covers tuition and fees. Full-time eligible students pursuing a degree or credits for transfer will receive…… read more »
Since December, Wayne County Public Schools leadership has been working with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base leadership, with the support of Wayne County’s Board of Education and Board of Commissioners, to explore and develop a potential new public school located on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. On Monday evening, WCPS interim superintendent, Dr. David Lewis…… read more »
Wayne Community College has been included on this year’s “Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges” list. The college is one of 16 colleges on the national list that celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive, and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development, and inclusive excellence. “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education”…… read more »
Due to the heavy rains experienced in recent days, the graduation fields at Southern Wayne High and Rosewood High are still very saturated and will be unable to accommodate graduation ceremonies Tuesday, June 8. As such, both graduations will be held indoors in their respective gyms at their regularly scheduled times. Both gyms are able…… read more »
Due to rain and the threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, the Eastern Wayne High School graduation will be held indoors in the gym this evening, Monday, June 7, at 6 PM. To accomodate guests, tickets will be reduced to four tickets per graduate.… read more »
