North Carolina's community colleges are creating success for students across the state.
Mr. Willie Corbett, a survivor of a motorcycle accident, a victim of quadriplegic paralysis, a conscious and thoughtful parent aiming to teach his children and grandchildren the value of education, is worthy of the Dallas Herring Award for 2016.
I was born in Chicago but I have spent half of my life traveling with my parents due to my father’s job relocation. At a young age, I was introduced to two different languages, Arabic and English.
Dr. Lawrence Rouse is dedicated to engaging community partners in innovative programs to assure student success.
Gary Heisey’s contributions to the missions of Blue Ridge Community College and the NC Community College System, as well as to the business development and economic growth of Henderson and Transylvania Counties, have been profound during his tenure as director of the Blue Ridge Community College
Dr. Ben F. Currin served as president of Vance-Granville Community College for nearly 18 years, beginning in 1981. Current Vance-Granville Community College President Stelfanie Williams states that Dr.
Murphy-Brown LLC. was instrumental in James Sprunt’s decision to implement a diesel mechanics program. Meetings were held to discuss the educational needs of our community and how best to position the institution to ensure that those needs were met.
Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, president of Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, was recently named President of the Year by the State Board of Community Colleges.
The NC Community College System (NCCCS) has given John Neathery, Alamance Community College instructor, its highest award as the top community college instructor in North Carolina.
Stella Galyean has been named the statewide winner of the Dallas Herring Achievement Award from the North Carolina Community College System for her accomplishments at A-B Tech Community College.
My name is Sadie Herndon and I am currently completing my fifth semester at Wilson Community College. I am enrolled in the Paralegal Technology Program. I work full-time as a waitress, attend school full-time, and am a single mother of a six-year old child named Max. I have maintained a 4.0 GP
I am a dual-enrolled student who took on the challenge of earning a high school diploma and an Associate in Science degree though Wilkes Early College High School at Wilkes Community College. The strong educational environment and supportive staff gave me a pathway to graduate with good grades.
The classes I have taken at WPCC have helped me gain responsibility as an individual. I have become better at organizing my schedule, gained diligence by putting in as many hours of studying and working as needed to achieve academic success, and I am acquiring the knowledge needed to further my
Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a nurse. However, it took many years for me to finally work towards my dream.
I am a thirty-year-old, married, mother of two who is actively engaged within the community.
Thus, while researching options of where to attend college, I knew I needed a flexible and transitional environment. Therefore, attending Wake Technical Community College was my only option.
I was homeschooled for grades 1-12. I was given an excellent education by my parents, but I had never attended a class with more than a few students. I had no idea what to expect from college.
Tri-County Community College has been a positive, life-changing experience, but the journey hasn’t been easy. Being an only child and homeschooled, I had never been in a public classroom until my first day at Tri-County.
Almost three years ago to the day, I was sitting in the same spot on the couch that I’m sitting in now typing this essay. It is only by reflecting back on that painful night three years ago that I’m able to put into words my “success story” involving my NC Community College experience.
When I was in the eighth grade, I made the decision to apply to Stanly Early College High School. Never before did I understand how big of a decision it was nor how greatly it would impact me down the road until now.
When I started my college career I was excited for what my future as a student held. I was already working two part-time jobs and then I just added the task of going to school full-time. In the fall semester of my first year was when I decided to join the fire department.
A bag packed with books, pens and pencils ‐ an epitome of normalcy for an average college student.