A special groundbreaking event will be held Thursday, August 4, for the new Fremont Elementary School. Members of the Wayne County Board of Education, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, WCPS/County of Wayne leadership, and other invited dignitaries will ceremonially break ground on the new school. The school construction is scheduled to be completed in 2024. The groundbreaking…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
WCPS to Break Ground on New Fremont Elementary
Harris Reappointed to College Board of Trustees
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 »
Heather Glennon Professor of the Year
Associate Professor of Animal Science Dr. Heather Glennon has earned the honor of University of Mount Olive (UMO) Dr. Thomas R. Morris Professor of the Year. She was one of two UMO professors to earn the prestigious title. Glennon joined UMO in 2015. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as Chair of the…… read more »
College Starting Community Band
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 »
Foundation of WCC Invitational Sets Record
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 »
Hulse Reappointed To College Board Of Trustees
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 Awarded Grant for New AI Lab
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 »
Veteran Educator & Administrator Begins Director Role
This month, veteran educator and administrator, Youlonda Wynn, transitioned from Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Director of Federal Programs to the new Director of Federal Programs & Elementary Education. The Wayne County Board of Education approved the administrative change in June. “Mrs. Wynn is highly skilled, a trusted leader, and a strong advocate for students,…… read more »
Wayne Community College Adds New Major
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 »
Progress Begins On New Fremont Elementary School
Ground is being moved for the new Fremont Elementary School. The new school is being constructed by Daniels & Daniels Construction Co. (Construction Manager At Risk) and Pinnacle Architect, P.A. (Design Firm & Project Manager) at a cost of nearly $36 million…$35,705,418.16 to be exact. $24 million in funding for the construction is through a…… read more »
