Celebrates 30 Years, Funds Raised for Student Success Efforts After 30 years, the Foundation of Wayne Community College’s Invitational continues to make a difference in the lives of students. This year’s event netted $205,500 for tuition scholarships and program and facility enhancements for the college. Those proceeds, a record for the event, brought the three-decade…… read more »
B. Geoffrey Hulse has been reappointed to the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. Hulse is embarking on his second term. He began his time as a trustee in 2018 when he was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper. He is currently serving as the board’s chair. Hulse is an attorney with Haithcock, Barfield, Hulse &…… read more »
Wayne Community College (WCC) was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dell Technologies and Intel, as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Incubator Network Initiative. The funds will go toward building an AI incubator on a virtual platform that will provide greater access to AI computing power, tools, and…… read more »
Wayne Community College is adding a new major in what is projected to be one of the fastest growing fields through the end of the decade. The Entertainment Technology program, which will start in the fall 2022 semester, will train the broadcast, sound, and video technicians that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says will…… read more »
Before starting his apprenticeship with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Lavar Elliott had worked for the company for more than three years. He knew to further advance his career something had to change. That change Elliott was seeking was the apprenticeship program Smithfield Foods was starting. “I knew I wanted to move from the slicing hall into…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized faculty member Sondi Jones Hoffman with its highest honor. Hoffman, lead biology instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2022 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. She was surprised with the award during the college’s curriculum commencement ceremony. Hoffman was presented a framed certificate and stipend from the Foundation…… read more »
Wayne Community College made the list of the top 20 community colleges in the United States. SmartAsset, an online financial technology company, has ranked Wayne Community College at number 19. According to the company, they analyzed data in areas of student-to-faculty ratio, graduation and transfer rates and the cost of tuition and fees. Across all…… read more »
The Wayne Community College Association of Nursing Students gave a donation of $1,265 to assist cancer patients. The organization sold pink ribbon-faced masks during Breast Cancer Awareness. Also known as “Cures for the Colors,” the program helps cancer patients from east of Interstate 95 with gas, grocery, medication, utility and other expenses.… read more »
A information session about resources for formerly incarcerated individuals is scheduled for April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Walnut Building of Wayne Community College. Topics that will be covered include: overcoming barriers to employment, tuition assistance, support services and life after incarceration. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wayne County Reentry Council, Mephibosheth Project,…… read more »
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The University of Mount Olive held its annual spring art show on Tuesday, April 19. This year’s show exhibited student work from different classes and levels. Items on display included drawing, painting, printmaking, book making, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The show featured the following eight seniors: Harrison Aiken a graphic design major from Atlanta,…… read more »
