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 »
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Survey Says WCC Among “Best Community Colleges in America”
Board Honors Staff And Student Support Programs In Wayne County Public Schools
On May 2, 2022 the Wayne County Board of Education made two proclamations of staff and student support programs. In a show of appreciation for their hard work, they recognized the Wayne County Public School’s Speech and Hearing staff. Members also named the Wayne County Public School’s Teachers of the Year for 2022-2023. The Board…… read more »
Wayne Community College Nursing Students Help Cancer Center
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 »
Joshua Mallory Named Principal Of Wayne School Of Technical Arts
Joshua Mallory will be the principal for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hire. Mallory is currently the assistant principal of Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design. He began his career in education in…… read more »
New UMO Art Project Depicts Scriptural Message
Students from the University of Mount Olive’s Art 166 course created a ceramic basket filled with a variety of fish. The sculpture represents a verse taken from the Holy Bible in Matthew Chapter 14: “Jesus took the few provisions of bread and fish that the people had and multiplied them to feed thousands.” The group…… read more »
Funding Approved For Construction Of New Fremont Elementary School
Wayne County Public Schools and the County of Wayne will receive an additional $9 million in Needs-Based Public School Grant Funds for the construction of a new Fremont Elementary. This is in addition to the $15 million previously awarded in 2020. Last fall, the North Carolina General Assembly made legislative changes for the Needs-Based Public…… read more »
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CBA Students Want Your Vote In Shoe Contest To Win $50,000! [Photo Gallery]
Charles B. Aycock High School students need your help to win $50,000 for their Art Program! The Pikeville school has made it into the top 50 schools nationwide to compete in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Art Contest. Over the past 6 weeks, art students have worked hard to design, create and develop…… read more »
Zen Garden On UMO Campus Open To Students And Visitors
Tim Warren, Director of Agricultural Facilities Operations, says he is proud of the Arboretum on the University of Mount Olive Campus. Started in 2012, the garden features over 150 plant varieties along with creative areas that encourage rest and reflection. From season to season, the three-acre display showcases a variety of color and splendor as…… read more »
WCC Nursing Instructors Tell About Volunteer Work In Ukraine
On April 25, 2022 Wayne Community College nursing faculty members, Dr. Marielle Combs and Dr. Adam Combs spoke about their recent work with Ukrainian refugees. The Combses spent a week at the Ukraine/Moldova border where they employed their health care skills as volunteers with the EXITUS organization. They also spoke about how individuals in the…… read more »
Student Group Hosts Walk To Benefit Homeless In Wayne County
Wayne Community College students held a walk to to benefit the homeless population in Wayne County. The event, “A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes,” was on Saturday, April 16 at Stoney Creek Park. The cost to participate in the one-mile walk was a donation of new or gently used socks, shoes, clothes, or money. The…… read more »
