The University of Mount Olive will hold a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Agriculture (STEAMA) day camp June 15-17 from 8 AM to 4 PM. The three-day event is designed for middle school students completing grades 6-8 with an interest in any of the STEAMA fields of study. The online application can be found…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s tutoring program and its personnel have collected several national accolades. The National Tutoring Association (NTA) recognized WCC’s Academic Skills Center (ASC) as its 2021 Tutoring Program of the Year in the two-year school category in a ceremony during the association’s virtual conference. In presenting the award, Dr. Lucy Lapekas, NTA executive director,…… read more »
“Creating art means expressing myself in visible form,” said Celeste Aguirre Oñate. “It means putting my interpretation of my experiences on display for others. Creating art also brings me great joy, satisfaction, and healing.” Onate is a senior fine art major at the University of Mount Olive. Although today her world is filled with vibrant…… read more »
Wayne Preparatory Academy is preparing to grow. The public charter school on Tommy’s Road in Goldsboro broke ground for its new high school building on Thursday. The new facility will include a full-size gym. John Twitty is the Executive Director of Wayne Prep. Twitty says they’re giving students and parents a choice with their often…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will hold a reunion event for its agricultural alumni and their families on Saturday, June 26 at 3 PM at the Kornegay Student Farm. The event will include food, games, farm tours, and lots of fellowship. There is no cost to attend. “We often use the word ‘family’ to describe…… read more »
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, 84 retiring employees will be recognized at the district’s 2020-2021 Retirement Ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be held virtually at 4 PM today, Thursday, May 27, on the WCPS LIVE channel accessible via www.waynecountyschools.org, and on Channel 18 on Spectrum Cable. District administrators…… read more »
Earlier this month, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative was announced and student applications are now being accepted. The Unlimited Impact program is a cross collaborative tutoring program involving faith-based, non-profit, education, governmental, and business community leader partnerships. Through the program, community-based tutoring sites will be located in various areas of Wayne County…… read more »
Phoebe Ramirez’s art is representing Wayne Community College in a show of works from the state’s community colleges. “Many Seeds,” an acrylic painting of several open pomegranates, has been included in the North Carolina Community College System 2021 Student Art Exhibition. The virtual show is hosted by The Art Gallery at Fayetteville Technical Community College…… read more »
Howard and Sharlene Scott were recently honored with the naming of an Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Mount Olive. The fund was established by Rachel Crawford, Janice Scott, and James and Judy Pate in honor of Howard and Sharlene’s life-long efforts to promote Christian higher education and support the mission of the University…… read more »
Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…… read more »
