Free college is possible for 2021 high school graduates. Students who graduate from North Carolina high schools in 2021 and choose to attend a North Carolina community college this fall may be eligible for a Longleaf Commitment Grant that covers tuition and fees. Full-time eligible students pursuing a degree or credits for transfer will receive…… read more »
Wayne Community College has been included on this year’s “Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges” list. The college is one of 16 colleges on the national list that celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive, and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development, and inclusive excellence. “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education”…… read more »
A Wayne Community College building has a new name thanks to a partnership with a local automotive group. In a first for WCC, the school has officially bestowed the moniker “Deacon Jones Automotive Center” upon the newly-constructed Ash Building, an over 34,000 square foot facility that opened for classes in August of 2020. WCC President…… read more »
Two Wayne Community College graduates have been named Goodnight Scholars at North Carolina State University. Viviana Ponce is one of 25 students selected to join the Goodnight Scholars Program’s Transfer Class of 2024. Paul Randolph joins 50 students who were chosen for the program’s Class of 2025. They will begin their studies in the 2021-2022…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s president announced his resignation today. Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr. has accepted the position of Senior Advisor for Economic Development and Military Affairs for The University of North Carolina System. In addition to the duties implied by the title, he will be the liaison between the university system and the North Carolina…… read more »
Theresa White-Wallace has been named the Educational Office Professional of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (NCAEOP). She was presented the 2020-2021 Lula M. Burrell Educational Office Professional of the Year Award during the association’s virtual annual conference. The award recognizes outstanding service to the association and to education. White-Wallace…… 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 »
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 »
The new president of the North Carolina Community College System visited Wayne Community College Wednesday to share his vision and learn about the local college. “Although there are 58 unique campuses across the state, we’re united, “President Thomas Stith III, who has served as the system’s chief since January of this year, told members of…… read more »
Wayne Community College is offering a course to train Boiler Systems Operators. Boiler operators regulate, repair, and maintain heating systems in boiler, engine, and mechanical rooms, usually in industries and schools. There is a local need for trained boiler system operators, said Lisa Newkirk, a coordinator for the Workforce Continuing Education Services division. “Boilers are…… read more »
