Four Wayne Community College students were selected to present at this year’s North Carolina Honors Association Conference. Janae Artis-Bass, Isaac Carreno, Guillermo Estrada, and Nicole Page were the only community college students invited to make oral presentations. All talked about projects they had completed during Honors program courses with other students who have already graduated.…… read more »
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WCC Students Present At Conference
WCC’s Combs Shares Research On Human Trafficking Techniques
Dr. Marielle A. Combs, a registered nurse and Wayne Community College nursing instructor, was selected to present to two national audiences on her research related to human trafficking. Combs conducted the research, titled “Human Trafficking: Empowering Healthcare Providers and Community Partners as Advocates for Victims,” for her doctoral project. She recently earned a Doctor of Nursing…… read more »
WCC Magazine, Students Win Regional & National Awards
Renaissance, Wayne Community College’s writers’ and artists’ magazine, and its contributors have been recognized by the Community College Humanities Association The magazine’s 2020 and 2021 issues, as well as eight writers and artists whose works appeared in them, were honored. CCHA was not able to hold a Literary Magazine Competition in 2020 so issues and…… read more »
WCC Winter Fine Arts Festival This Week
Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Winter Fine Arts Festival on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 2. “This evening is meant to be a night of joy and celebration, honoring the amazing talents of our college family,” WCC Music Instructor Randi Chalfant said. This year’s…… read more »
UMO Presents Awards To Outstanding Alumni
The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently honored eight alumni for their outstanding service, contributions, and achievements. The awards were presented during the Alumni Awards Ceremony held in Rodgers Chapel. The event was part of the University’s Annual Homecoming celebration. Scott Winslow, from the Class of 1996, received the Tillman Business Award. Winslow’s wife,…… read more »
More Students Now Eligible For Tuition And Fees Grants
More high school graduates are now eligible for a grant that covers tuition and fees at Wayne Community College. Longleaf Commitment Grants, originally available only to members of the class of 2021, have been extended to include North Carolina high school graduates from December 2019 through December 2021 who start college in the Spring 2022…… read more »
WCPS Students To Sing in 2021 Choral Showcase
Wayne County Public Schools students will soon spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 30, December 1, and December 2) at the Goldsboro High auditorium. This is the twentieth year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001…… read more »
Lamms Bequest Largest Unrestricted Gift To Foundation Of WCC (PHOTOS)
(GDN) — It’s the largest unrestricted gift in Wayne Community College’s history. The estate of Williams S. “Bill” and Melda B. Lamm has left over $1 million to the Foundation of Wayne Community College. The Lamms’ nephew Don Pittman made the announcement Tuesday at WCC. Mark Hale, the attorney for the Lamm estate, says the…… read more »
UMO Names Atrium In Honor Of Gary Fenton Barefoot
Gary Fenton Barefoot’s name and legacy will forever be a part of the fabric of the University of Mount Olive. Barefoot’s longstanding connection to UMO started in the mid-1950’s when he enrolled as a student and later earned his associate’s degree from the institution. Barefoot retired from the University in 1999 after a 34-year stint…… read more »
WCPS To Award Additional Retention Bonuses
This fall, Wayne County Public Schools, with the support of the Wayne County Board of Education, has worked hard to recognize the ongoing extra efforts our staff are making as a result of COVID. Earlier this fall, the district announced a retention bonus for staff who remained employed with Wayne County Public Schools through the…… read more »
