An event to recognize the contributions of the county’s first responders has benefitted the institution that trains them. Proceeds from the Honor Our Firsts Gala held in March were used for a donation to Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division. The Honor Our Firsts Board, along with partner Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. and North…… read more »
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation has provided scholarship funds for Wayne Community College students receiving short-term training. The funds from the member-funded SECU Foundation will give up to 30 students an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500. The 2022-2023 recipients and their programs of study areShaina Chantel Arellano Cruz of Goldsboro,…… read more »
The Bison Community Concert Band is ready for its first public performance. The wind, brass, and percussion musicians under the direction of Dr. William Ford will hold its Winter Band Concert on the evening of Dec. 8. The concert is set for 7-8 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center (the building with…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold a “FAFSA Night” on Dec. 13. Financial aid experts will give an overview of what is needed and the steps involved in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). That form is required to be considered for all federal and most state financial aid for college, including scholarships…… read more »
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation has provided scholarships to two Wayne Community College students. Karen Taft and Titus Dezern are recipients of $5,000 “People Helping People” scholarships which are renewable for two consecutive years. Taft, a Walstonburg resident, is working toward a degree in Criminal Justice. Dezern is majoring in Accounting and Finance.…… read more »
Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Winter Fine Arts Festival. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 in the Atrium of the Wayne Learning Center (building with the flag poles in front) on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Around 100…… read more »
Dr. Edward H. Wilson, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. He served as Wayne Community College’s fourth president for 15 years (1992-2007) as well as its Educational Development Officer for five years (1973 – 1978) and Associate Vice President for Instructional Services for two years (1978-1980). Dr. Wilson also held positions at the…… read more »
The North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP) District 12 has named Dr. Patricia Pfeiffer its Administrator of the Year. Pfeiffer is Wayne Community College’s president. She was honored as the college AEOP unit’s Administrator of the Year earlier this year, which put her in the running for the district award. NCAEOP’s District 12…… read more »
A Wayne Community College student was selected to present at this year’s North Carolina Honors Association Conference. Chantel Chestnutt spoke about her “Lead2Feed’s Blessing Boxes” project for last spring’s Leadership Development class. She was the only community college student invited to make an oral presentation. In addition to pursuing an associate in arts degree at…… read more »
A Wayne Community College student was selected to be a member of a panel at an information security symposium. Toni Ramirez was one of five students from community colleges across the state to serve on a Cybersecurity Panel at UNC World View’s Community College Symposium on Information Security in an Interconnected World on Nov. 4.…… read more »
