For the second time in two years, Wayne Community College has been invited to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute provides the prize, which is considered by America’s community colleges to be the signature recognition of high achievement and performance. The colleges selected for this honor stand…… read more »
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WCC Named One of 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize
Third Graders Experience STEM At UMO
“I never knew that it took 21 days for a chicken to grow inside of an egg,” said a third Northwest Elementary School grader from rom Mrs. Kester’s class. The student was one of over 650 to attend UMO’s Annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on the Green event. The event featured 37 interactive…… read more »
Masks Become Optional At WCPS Starting Wednesday
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools starting this week. Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted 5-2 and approved making masks optional for WCPS students, staff, and visitors beginning this Wednesday, November 3. WCPS reminds the school board’s decision only impacts mask wearing during the school day. Athletic rules specific to…… read more »
WCAE & WCPS Launch “We Love Our School” Campaign
Beginning Monday, November 1st, a joint “We Love Our School” campaign between the Wayne County Association of Educators and Wayne County Public Schools officially kicked off in conjunction with Parent & Family Engagement Month. As a part of the campaign, a special “We Love Our School” t-shirt sale initiative will be held to help raise…… read more »
“Getting to Know UMO” This Thursday Evening In The Hennessee Room
Have you considered going back to school, but you didn’t how to start, or where to go for more information? Interested adult and graduate students can learn more about the University of Mount Olive during a drop-in event this Thursday, November 4 from 5 – 7 PM. “Getting to Know UMO” is aimed at answering admissions,…… read more »
Faulk Appointed To WCC Board Of Trustees
James V. “Ven” Faulk of Dudley has joined the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. He was appointed to the WCC board by the Wayne County Board of Education on which he had previously served. In his application to the Board of Education for the WCC seat, Faulk noted “the need for a strong relationship…… read more »
UMO Hosts Annual All-Star Choir Festival
More than a hundred high school and community college students from Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir, Pender, New Hanover, Moore, and Harnett Counties recently had the opportunity to be part of a collegiate choral experience. The University of Mount Olive’s All-Star Choir Festival is an annual event that attracts the area’s top music students for a day-long…… read more »
UMO Students Take Part In Yam Jam Event
Several University of Mount Olive students participated in the annual Yam Jam event hosted by the Society of St. Andrew. Members of UMOs Collegiate FFA and Collegiate Young Farmer & Rancher clubs, along with some UMO Honors Program students, harvested and donated sweet potatoes to local and regional food banks. “We picked just over 15,000…… read more »
Foucht Officially Joins Board Of Education
Craig Foucht was sworn in Friday afternoon at the WCPS Central Services office as the new District 5 Board of Education representative. Also in attendance were Dr. David Lewis (Superintendent), Cassie Barnes (Notary of the Public), and Don Christopher West (Board Chair).… read more »
WCC Finalist for Bellwether Award
Wayne Community College is a finalist for a national award that recognizes best practices in community colleges. The college’s apprenticeship program has been named a finalist for a Bellwether Award in the Workforce Development category. Its submission was titled “Apprenticeships: An Integrated Academic Cohort Model.” Bellwether Awards are presented annually by the Bellwether College Consortium…… read more »
