The University of Mount Olive has received initial approval from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) to open its pre-licensure BSN degree program. With this approval, UMO will begin enrolling students for fall of 2022. “To say I am excited is an understatement,” said UMO Chair of Nursing, Dr. Joy Kieffer, “The journey to…… read more »
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UMO Receives NC Board Of Nursing Approval
WCC PR Piece Is Award Finalist
Wayne Community College’s Office of Communications is in the running for a National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) award. A presidential challenge coin designed by Graphic Design and Print Specialist Jax Ochs Adams is up for a gold, silver, or bronze NCMPR Paragon award in the Novelty category. It will be competing with…… read more »
Dillard Academy Charter School Announces Principal’s List
These students made the Principal’s List (All A’s) for the 2nd quarter at Dillard Academy Charter School. 1st Row – Samiyah Thompson, Luzeyli Hernandez-Roblero, Ray’Mir Ayers, Daijon Faison, Kendra Champion 2nd Row – Sincere Latham, Erin Johnson, Genesis Pastrana, Neveah Hall, Jessica Zelaya, NiAsia Longmire, Ericka Dawson 3rd Row – Zakiya Rogers, Jadorian Edwards, Anthony…… read more »
WCC Plans Info Sessions For Short-Term Training For Health Care Professions In March
Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing classes will be held in March. Anyone interested in enrolling in one of these courses in the summer 2022 semester must attend an information session about the registration process for that program. The sessions are scheduled for noon-2 p.m. on Mondays,…… read more »
Information Nights For Innovative Schools To Be Held
This month, the Wayne County Public Schools lottery application period for three innovative schools began. Beginning next week, information nights for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts will be held for interested parents and rising sixth grade, ninth grade, and tenth grade students – the three grade levels being offered in its first year.…… read more »
WCPS Announces District Administrative Change
On Monday evening, during its monthly meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following district-level administrative change: Executive Director, Dr. Carol Artis, was named Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I). In addition to her regular duties, Dr. Artis has served on the district Leadership Team for the past year, taking on duties…… read more »
Learn About WCC Allied Health Programs
Wayne Community College has scheduled information sessions for anyone considering entering one of its health profession programs. The hour-long meetings will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 in Room 225 of the Pine Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. No reservation or advance registration is required. The presentations will…… read more »
WCPS Continues Mandatory Masking Requirement Based Upon School’s Exclusion Rate
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools will continue with its masking requirement for schools that reach an 8% exclusion rate. Ken Derksen, WCPS Executive Director for Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, presented the latest COVID-19 metrics to the Wayne County Board of Education on Monday. Derksen says, after the omicron surge in early…… read more »
UMO’s Sandy Maddox Earns NC’s Top Ag Award
Dr. Sandy Maddox, Dean for the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, has received one of the highest awards given to a North Carolina professional in the agriculture industry. On Friday, February 4, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented Maddox with the 2022 Excellence in Agriculture Award during the 17th Annual Tobacco Farm Life Museum Breakfast…… read more »
New Partnership Provides UMO Students Access To 24/7 Tutoring
The University of Mount Olive Learning Commons has partnered with Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, to provide 24/7 online tutoring services for the University’s 2,000+ traditional, adult, and graduate students. Through the partnership, UMO students can access on-demand, 1-to-1 learning support from Tutor.com’s expert tutors. With offerings spanning more than 250…… read more »
