Jacob Anderson, a student in the Electrical Systems Technology program at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», has set a high mark for himself. He is studying toward an unlimited license, the highest credential for electricians and one that has become uncommon. According to Doug Parrish, department chair of Industrial and Technical Trades at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», “There are only […]
When Eren Exum starts classes at the University of Alabama as a junior in August, she says she feels well prepared, thanks to the first two years of college she received at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». Exum completed an Associate in Arts degree at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» in May. She also graduated from Edgecombe Early College High School […]
Incoming Edgecombe Early College High School ninth graders planted shrubs and perennial flowers next to a new parking lot and sidewalks on the Tarboro campus of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». The lot is adjacent to the Library Building. Students participated in the project as part of their week of orientation to the Early College, which is […]
His path may have been winding, but Kevin Sharpe has ended up exactly where he was meant to be, a student in the Respiratory Therapy program at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». Sharpe, 36, is a graduate of North Pitt High School in Bethel. “I took a year off, life happened, and I didn’t go to college […]
More than 100 Edgecombe County high school seniors recently declared their intention to attend Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» in the fall. The college honored the students at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Signing Day held at high schools in May. Signing Day is a national initiative to celebrate students for making a commitment to higher education. Students, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» leaders, and […]
Congratulations to Payden Kiser, a rising junior at the Edgecombe Early College High School and a student at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», who brought home a bronze medal from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 20-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kiser placed third in the Principles of Engineering Technology Competition. He placed first in […]
Forty-five students, faculty, and staff participated on the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» team at Tackle the Tar held in May. Tackle the Tar is a 5K obstacle course race and family fun day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. All proceeds fund scholarships for local students attending Edgecombe and Nash community colleges and NC Wesleyan […]
Tom Killoran, program chair of mathematics at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», provides an orientation to students enrolled in Precalculus Algebra during the first day of summer classes on Tuesday, May 24. Students can enroll in summer semester classes through Thursday, May 26. Summer classes end August 4.
Members of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022 participated in their pinning ceremony on May 10. From left are (front row) Program Chair Tim King, Moresa Hoggard, Betzaira Saenz, Nour Kasem Ladd, Robbin Weatherford, Director of Clinical Education Josh Pendergraft, (middle row) Ashley Norville, Ashley Pitts Woodlief, Mary Ramsey, (back row) Morgan Tyson, […]
Dr. Valerie Bridges, superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools, told Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» graduates to believe in themselves as they look forward to the future during Commencement exercises at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» held May 13. Dr. Bridges gave the keynote address during the ceremony. She is the 2022 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year. […]
