Wayne Community College (WCC) is the newest home of North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). The institutions signed an agreement to give NCWU a physical presence on the WCC campus in Goldsboro. WCC is the latest North Carolina community college to host a NCWU satellite location for adult learners. “It is such a great opportunity and…… read more »
There were no tassels to turn. Loose orange tops and bottoms replaced formal robes. Instead of a grand hall, the graduates sat in grey plastic chairs along an austere cement block wall. Every movement of their hands as they looked at their documents was made in pairs, their handcuffs reminding them that they had accomplished…… read more »
Deborah T. “Debbie” Harris has been reappointed to the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. This will be Harris’ second term. She began her time as a trustee in 2018 when she was appointed by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. “It has been a pleasure to serve these past four years. I definitely have…… read more »
On July 21, Eastpointe and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 22 first responders, including 18 from Wayne County. The training was held at Wayne Community College. Wayne County graduates included representatives from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Goldsboro Police Department, Goldsboro Fire Department, Arrington Volunteer Fire Department, and Rosewood Volunteer…… read more »
Wayne Community College will start the “Bison Community Concert Band” this fall. The band is open to anyone 16 years old or older of any skill level. “Everybody will come together for the rehearsals and concerts,” said WCC Music Instructor Randi Chalfant. “Some experience is definitely useful,” said Chalfant. “You will be with people who…… read more »
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 »
