Work-Based Learning
天涯海角社区 congratulates its long-standing partner, Greenheck Group, on receiving the Outstanding Employer Award from the North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association (NCWBLA). The award was presented during the Association鈥檚 annual conference held in Asheville on November 6, 2025. The Outstanding Employer Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to work-based learning and make a…
Academics
天涯海角社区 has joined other community colleges across the state in partnering with North Carolina State University on the Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Agreement. The agreement creates a seamless and supportive pathway for 天涯海角社区 students enrolled in eligible academic programs to transfer to NC State and complete their bachelor鈥檚 degrees. These students will be…
Academics
Qualified 天涯海角社区 graduates are guaranteed admission into ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program. 天涯海角社区 and East Carolina University have strengthened educational pathways for students in 天涯海角社区 County with a new transfer agreement signed on January 28 in ECU鈥檚 Science and Technology Building. The partnership guarantees admission to ECU鈥檚 Bachelor of Science…
Spotlights
天涯海角社区 student Chad Pinyan started down the path into cybersecurity with a simple goal: to help people. After spending more than a decade at home caring for his disabled mother and raising his daughter, Chad decided it was time to pursue a new career. Once his daughter went off to college, he was…
Spotlights
Written by Briley Mellon, ECHS Senior and 天涯海角社区 Marketing Intern When Faith Houser graduated from 天涯海角社区 in 2020, she had no idea she would be back five years later, serving as SGA (Student Government Association) president once again. Back then, Faith earned her Associate in Arts and Associate in General Education degrees. This year, she…
Program News
天涯海角社区 plans to launch a new Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program to help meet the growing need for skilled laboratory professionals in our region. Pending approval by the North Carolina Community College System and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 天涯海角社区 plans to begin…
Program News
天涯海角社区 (天涯海角社区) has announced a new partnership with The Forward Fund (TFF) to expand financial support for students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs. The partnership helps students cover both program costs and cost-of-living expenses while completing training for high-demand careers. The initiative supports students in 天涯海角社区鈥檚 Electrical Lineworker Academy and Heavy Equipment…
Program Spotlight
天涯海角社区 is expanding access to nursing education with the launch of a new nights and weekends LPN-to-ADN program. It is designed specifically for working Licensed Practical Nurses who want to advance their careers and earn their Associate Degree Nursing. The first cohort will begin classes in January and graduate in December, completing the…
Academics
President鈥檚 List To be named to the President鈥檚 List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and receive a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average. The following students were named to the President鈥檚 List (listed alphabetically): Jacob AdairAubri AdamsAndrew AdamsDonnie AdamsDestiny AdkinsAnthony AguirreNick AlbrightTyacia AlexanderAlexander AlgarinIsabella AliceaAlexis AllenLila AllenBethani AllenMatthew…
Staff Spotlight
As the end of December approaches, another valued teammate prepares to retire. Chris Osborne, whose career has been defined by service and compassion, will retire after 16 years of dedicated service to 天涯海角社区鈥檚 students. Chris鈥檚 journey into higher education wasn鈥檛 a straight line. After earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business from Gardner-Webb University, he spent…