The University of Mount Olive will host over 650 third graders from Wayne and Duplin County for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fair, called STEM ON THE GREEN. The event will take place on Friday, October 29th from 9 AM to 2 PM on the campus lawn near Pope Wellness Center. The event…… read more »
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UMO To Host STEM Fair For Area Third Graders
Berard Earns National Professional Certificates
Linda Leacott Berard has been recognized by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals. Berard was awarded a Bachelor Degree Certificate and Certified Educational Office Employee Distinction Certificate. They were earned through the organization’s Professional Standards Program (PSP). The PSP is the only national certification program for educational office professionals. The certificate level is based…… read more »
Guest NC Symphony Musician Coming To Goldsboro Library
This Thursday, October 28 at 11:00AM, the Wayne County Public Library in Goldsboro will have a special story time featuring an NC Symphony musician as part of the Symphony’s Music Discovery Program. The Music Discovery program, funded by PNC Grow Up Great, is geared for preschool and elementary-age children and their families. The 30-minute program features…… read more »
Nov. 12 Will Be “Wellness Day” For All WCPS Students & Staff
On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education amended its 2021-2022 academic calendars to add a “Wellness Day” on November 12. All Wayne County Public Schools students and staff will be given the day off to have an extended weekend. Superintendent David Lewis released the following statement in response to the Board’s decision: “While last…… read more »
Foucht Named New District 5 Representative On Board Of Education
The Wayne County Board of Education selects its newest member. Craig Foucht has been named the new District 5 representative on the School Board. Foucht and fellow candidate Philip French were interviewed by the Board of Education on Thursday. The board then voted 5-1 and selected Foucht as the replacement for Joe Democko. Democko stepped…… read more »
Required Info Sessions For WCC Health Care Training Set For November
Information sessions for Wayne Community College’s next Nurse Aide I, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing classes will be held in November. Anyone interested in enrolling in one of these courses in the Spring 2022 semester must attend an information session about the registration process for that program. The sessions are scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays,…… read more »
Public Invited To Forums For WCC President Finalists
Wayne Community College is giving the public an opportunity to participate in forums with its five finalists for college president. Those candidates and their forum dates are: Dr. Patricia A. Pfeiffer, interim president of Wayne Community College, Oct. 19; Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport, Oct. 21; Dr. Mark Curtis-Chávez, provost…… read more »
WCC Student To Be Published In National Literary Journal
Isaac Carreno is one of 28 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members who will have their writing published in the 2021 issue of PTK’s online literary journal, Nota Bene. “Nota Bene” showcases the outstanding writing of community college students. More than 440 entries were submitted to the 2021 competition, which was judged by current…… read more »
WCC’s Administrative Suite Named For Dr. Edward H. Wilson Jr. (PHOTO GALLERY)
A former Wayne Community College president receives a special honor at the local college. Tuesday afternoon, the Dr. Edward H. Wilson Jr. Administrative Suite was unveiled at WCC. WCC Interim President Dr. Patty Pfeiffer says Wilson left a mark on the college and the local community, setting an “example that is rigorous for any successor…… read more »
UMO Participates In NC Countdown to College
Every October the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) hosts a “NC Countdown to College” event to help students focus on their college applications in an efficient way. This month-long event provides resources for students to better navigate the path to college including engaging with and assisting students in completing critical steps for college entry,…… read more »
