The University of Mount Olive’s acapella group, Carolina Sound, has released a new CD. The CD features a mix of original selections, current modern worship tunes, and some older songs that the group has put their own spin on. “Big Fish,” for example, is a tongue and cheek look at the Jonah and the Whale…… read more »
Category Archives: Education
UMO’s Carolina Sound Releases New CD
Wayne County Teachers Receive Funding For Classroom Projects From UScellular
After a year that imposed never-before-seen challenges on students and teachers, UScellular donated $38,700 towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) resources for North Carolina teachers and their students. Through a donation to DonorsChoose, an education non-profit organization that connects public school teachers with interested donors, UScellular provided funding for 251 projects submitted by North…… read more »
Two Goldsboro Schools Placed In Brief “Soft Lockdown” Due To Nearby Police Activity
Two Wayne County Public Schools were briefly locked down as a safety precaution Wednesday. WCPS sent out a message informing parents of children enrolled at North Drive Elementary and Edgewood Community Developmental School that both schools were temporarily placed in a “Soft Lockdown” due to law enforcement activity in a neighborhood near the schools. A…… read more »
UMO Graduates Receive Message Of Faith And Fulfillment
3-year-old Emberly Craig clapped her hands and placed them on both sides of her mother, Brittany Craig’s, face during UMO’s August commencement. Craig, was among the 143 students to receive degrees — associate, bachelor’s or master’s — during Saturday’s ceremony. Craig who currently works as a waitress was excited about earning her degree and looking…… read more »
RELAX – Sound Advice For Parents Of College Student
Guest article by Natalie Kemp, MA, LPA, University of Mount Olive Department Chair for Psychology What an exciting opportunity it is to watch a child grow into a young adult and start a new chapter of their life at college. There are so many new experiences and relationships to consider as students have the chance…… read more »
WCPS Works To Address Bus Driver Shortage
Scattered bus delays have greeted some WCPS students as the new school year gets underway. Wayne County Public Schools has confirmed the district is down 17 drivers to start the 2021-2022 school year. To help reduce or prevent delays from occurring, some schools are utilizing staff that are licensed to drive buses. District transportation route…… read more »
WCPS Starts School Year With About 17,000 Students
Approximately 17,000 students are attending Wayne County Public Schools to start the new school year. 85 students are receiving virtual instruction through WCPS this year due to demonstrated need. WCPS says the enrollment figures for the 2021-2022 school year are expected to grow in the coming days, which is typical every year. … read more »
UMO & SCC Sign Articulation Agreement
The University of Mount Olive and Southeastern Community College have signed an important partnership agreement for southeastern NC. The agreement will enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from SCC’s Agribusiness Technology program to UMO’s agricultural bachelor of science degree programs. “This represents a key pathway for students to start at SCC…… read more »
Partnership For Children Opens Early Learning Resource Center
An Early Learning Resource Center is opened at the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. The Partnership and Smart Start launched the revamped Early Learning Resource Center Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals or advocates can utilize the materials, which include children’s books, educational…… read more »
WCC Joins Distance Education Oversight Organization
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has granted participant status to Wayne Community College. NC-SARA is a nonprofit organization that works to expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs. The “SARA” part of the name is an agreement among states, districts,…… read more »
