Nash Community College is proud to continue to be participating members in the SkillsUSA State and National competitions. The college is even more proud to recognize Wanda Tyson, Department Chair for Applied Engineering Technologies, for being named the 2024 North Carolina State Advisor of the Year. “I am so proud of our entire 700+ students […]
Nash Community College to Welcome New Student Services Leader
Nash Community College is excited to welcome Dr. Levy Brown, a visionary and strategic-thinker, as the new Vice President of Student Services. “Team Nash is very excited to have Dr. Brown back in North Carolina, but more importantly at NCC,” said Dr. Lew K. Hunnicutt, president of NCC. “His easy-going nature and leadership style will […]
102-year-old Emily “Crews” Shearin Celebrates 110th Anniversary of Park View Hospital School of Nursing
Emily “Crews” Shearin has seen many remarkable changes in the health care profession since graduating from Rocky Mount’s Park View Hospital (PVH) School of Nursing in 1943. The 102-year-old shared many memories during the Park View Nurses Alumnae Association’s recent gathering to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the school’s founding. “I remember when we didn’t […]
Empowering Careers: NCC and OIC Join Forces!
Beginning on Feb. 13, 2024, and completing on April 4, 2024, seven students completed the requirements of the STEPS4GROWTH Pre-Apprenticeship program at Nash Community College. This program is sponsored by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T). “Seven remarkable individuals embarked on such a journey as they proudly completed this rigorous program, […]
Nash Community College SkillsUSA Team Off to State!
The Nash Community College SkillsUSA will again travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, to participate in the SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference (April 23 – 25). In 2023, NCC was named as one of the nation’s Models of Excellence (one of only 24 schools). This honor is the highest and most competitive recognition for excellence in […]
Nash Community College’s BLET Program is a Fraction of the Cost through Brantley Endowment
Chester H. Brantley recently established the Chester H. and Eliza Ann Brantley Endowment for Basic Law Enforcement Training and Emergency Dispatch. The endowment will cover the cost of textbooks and uniforms for cadets who enter the academy. “Essentially, this will make our cadets training at NCC free,” said Tim Mehus, director of basic law enforcement […]
Nash Community College Partners with the Mexican Consulate
Earlier this year, Nash Community College hosted the mobile Mexican Consulate to assist individuals of the Hispanic population with services needed for Mexican citizens living in the U.S. The consulate officials were on campus for three days and provided services for over 300 people. “In the last census, we saw demonstrated growth in Nash County’s […]
Nash Community College Taking on the Need for Digital Literacy in Nash County
Digital Literacy has increasingly become necessary for survival in the professional and personal world over the last few years. Almost every aspect of life is influenced by digital technology, from communication to education. Nash Community College is responding to the need with boots on the ground. NCC currently offers a variety of Digital Literacy options […]
Dean Edwards: Community Leader
Nash Community College is proud to have alums who are pillars of the community and give back in more ways than one. Dean Edwards is no different. Edwards is a retired North Carolina State Highway Patrol Lieutenant. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and as a Nash […]
Groundbreaking Held at Nash Community College to Celebrate New Center
Nash Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Driver Training Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Various community members attended the ceremony, including NCC Board of Trustee members, NCC Staff and Faculty. This center will be used for all programs that require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). “This new facility will allow us […]
