Category Archives: Education

SCC Signs Articulation Agreement With UMO

SCC Signs Articulation Agreement With UMO

The University of Mount Olive and Stanly Community College recently signed an articulation agreement to provide SCC Agribusiness graduates the ability to easily transfer into UMO’s bachelor’s degree program. According to SCC officials, SCC has numerous agreements with four-year institutions, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the transfer process and minimizing the duplication of coursework. However,…read more »

WCPS Named Purple Star District For Second Year

WCPS Named Purple Star District For Second Year

For the second year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools received notification that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. This is the second year that WCPS has earned the…read more »

Wayne County Proclaims National FFA Week

Wayne County Proclaims National FFA Week

(GDN) — The Future Farmers of America are helping to preparing the nation’s youth for careers in agriculture.  The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed this as National FFA Week (February 19 – 26) in Wayne County.  The proclamation was read to commissioners by Luke West, President of the Charles B. Aycock High FFA…read more »

UMO & MCC Sign Agreement

UMO & MCC Sign Agreement

Martin Community College expanded its programs and partnerships on February 16, 2022, when MCC President Wesley Beddard signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom. The agreement allows MCC students, in specific degree programs, to seamlessly transfer their degree credits to UMO and apply them toward the completion…read more »

College Opportunity Gives Luis Henriquez The Chance To Paint His Own Future

College Opportunity Gives Luis Henriquez The Chance To Paint His Own Future

Artist Luis Henriquez, of Warsaw, was just an average high school student with less than stellar grades.  When he began looking for colleges, his options seemed bleak. “I applied to multiple universities,” he said.  “Nearly all of them denied my application. The University of Mount Olive was one of the only colleges that decided to…read more »

BREAKING: WCPS To Return To All Optional Masking On Feb. 21

BREAKING: WCPS To Return To All Optional Masking On Feb. 21

(GDN) — Masks will once again be optional in Wayne County Public Schools.  In January, the school board had decided that any Wayne County Public School that exceeded an 8% exclusion rate would have to return to mandatory masking. On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to return to optional masking following a…read more »

UMO Tillman School Of Business Students Take Part In Annual Ethic Bowl

UMO Tillman School Of Business Students Take Part In Annual Ethic Bowl

Four University of Mount Olive students recently participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities annual Ethics Bowl. The theme of this year’s virtual events was Ethics in Democracy and Citizenship. “Rebecca Leggett, director of Programs for NCICU and coordinator of the Ethics Bowl, said, “The exploration of democracy and citizenship is as relevant…read more »

WCPS To Host Second STEMKAMP With Goshen Education Consulting

WCPS To Host Second STEMKAMP With Goshen Education Consulting

This summer from June 13th to June 17th, approximately 125 Wayne County Public School students will embark on a five-day STEM-focused summer camp. STEMKAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Kids of Active Military Personnel) offers participating students in grades 3-8 fun, hands-on, immersive activities designed to help them explore a wide range of STEM-related…read more »

13 WCPS Educators Earn/Renew National Board Certification

13 WCPS Educators Earn/Renew National Board Certification

This year, 12 Wayne County Public Schools teachers and one media coordinator have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is the most accepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States. Individuals…read more »

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