GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor United States military veterans with a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, featuring a decorated local Army veteran as the keynote speaker. The free public event will begin at 11 a.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located inside the Wayne Learning Center, the main building on campus identifiable by…… read more »
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Wayne Community College to Host Veterans Day Ceremony with Retired Colonel as Speaker
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Lab to Train Next Generation of Digital Defenders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has launched a cutting-edge cybersecurity laboratory this fall, providing students with advanced training facilities designed to prepare them for careers protecting critical digital infrastructure. $150,000 Grant Powers New Training Facility The new lab was made possible through a nearly $150,000 grant awarded in 2024 by the Carolina Cyber Network,…… read more »
Wayne Community College Launches Five-Week Holiday Semester with Six Online Courses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College is offering students an opportunity to earn college credits during the winter break through a condensed five-week holiday semester running from November 17 through December 29. The accelerated session will feature six fully online courses designed to help students advance their academic progress during the traditional holiday period. The…… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Wayne County Reentry Council to Host Employment Summit for Justice-Involved Individuals
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will host a comprehensive Reentry Employment and Training Summit on October 29, offering justice-involved individuals a pathway back into the workforce through skills training, employer connections, and professional development resources. The event, organized by the Wayne County Reentry Council with WCC serving as the intermediary agency, aims to bridge…… read more »
