Three members have been reappointed to the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. Veda Horton McNair, Donald Best Barnes II, and Dr. David T. Tayloe Jr. took the oath of office for their next term as college trustees on July 20. McNair is entering her fifth term. She was reappointed by the Wayne County Board…… read more »
Evan Stahl is the first Wayne Community College graduate to receive a scholarship to transfer into East Carolina University’s engineering program. Stahl was awarded a “PIRATES” scholarship that will provide up to $10,000 per year for two years of study in ECU’s College of Engineering and Technology. The funds are from the Providing Inclusive Residential…… read more »
Registration for fall 2021 college credit courses at Wayne Community College is now open. New and returning students can sign up 8 a.m.-7 p.m., today (July 12), July 20, Aug. 17, and Aug. 18, or during regular office hours through July 28 and Aug. 16-17. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible in…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized an outstanding instructor with its highest faculty honor. Dr. Dean Lawson, a history instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2021 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. Lawson began his own higher education journey at Wayne Community College. He went on to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree…… read more »
Wayne Community College has a new scholarship for machining students. Students who are entering the college’s Computer-Integrated Machining program can apply for a $1,000 Gene Haas Scholarship. They must be new to the program but can be current students. Twenty scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2021 semester. “The ideal candidate would be someone…… read more »
Organizations face growing cyber threats, but Wayne Community College is preparing the next generation of students to confront the problem head-on. WCC is offering new cybersecurity programs to help students learn to combat online attacks like the one that shut down the Colonial Pipeline in May. Glenn Royster, Department Chair for Information Systems Technology at…… read more »
The Trustees of Wayne Community College have selected Dr. Patty Pfeiffer to serve as the college’s interim president. Her appointment will begin as the current president, Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., departs on July 23. Walker has accepted a position with the University of North Carolina System as a senior advisor for economic development and…… read more »
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development has honored Wayne Community College Instructor Jenneth Honeycutt. Honeycutt, the college’s lead software development instructor, was presented an Excellence Award during a special celebration at NISOD’s virtual annual conference. Excellence Awards recognize the work of faculty, administrators, and staff for extraordinary service to their students, colleagues, and…… read more »
Wayne Community College is ready to find its next leader. The WCC Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the first steps for finding a replacement for President Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., who is stepping down on July 23rd. WCC Board of Trustees Chair Donald Barnes says most would say selecting the next…… read more »
A Military Career Summit is scheduled for Thursday, June 24. Active duty military, transitioning military, military spouses, and veterans are encouraged to attend. “In addition to military-connected individuals being invited, there is a special invitation to civilians ages 17 through 35 who might be interested in a career in the military to participate,” said Renita…… read more »
