[Clinton, N.C.] – On Wednesday, January 18, members of Hair Masterz Barber College, led by Eric West, paid a visit to Sampson Community College (SCC) to demonstrate and share a variety of Barbering techniques with the College’s Cosmetology students. During their time at SCC, the barbers showcased various types of faded clipper cuts and cutting…
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Fall 2022 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List
At the conclusion of each semester, Sampson CC has the opportunity to honor its students and their academic achievements through the following recognitions: The President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List. Over 500 students made one of the following lists for the Fall 2022 semester, including those enrolled in the Career & College Promise (CCP)…
Spring 2022 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List
Each semester, Sampson CC has the opportunity to honor its students and their academic achievements through the following recognitions: The President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List. Over 500 students made one of the following lists this semester, including those enrolled in the Career & College Promise (CCP) program. Congratulations to each of our students…
Sampson Community College Partners with Lowe’s
[Clinton, N.C.] – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has invested $500,000 in Sampson Community College (SCC) to improve student access to Construction and Home Improvement Programs. The College recently began construction on the new Sampson Trades Center that will house short-term training programs in electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and masonry, and this gift – directed…
Fall 2021 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List Announced
Each semester, we have the opportunity to celebrate the academic achievements of our students. This includes students that have received the following honors: President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List. Congratulations to our 2021 graduates who made this list! We look forward to seeing returning students this summer and fall! The President’s List, issued each semester,…
SCC Trucking Graduates Reflect on Program
On June 17, 2021, Sampson Community College had yet another round of Truck Driver Training students graduate making them the 96th class to finish the rigorous program. The course started off with 24 students and ended with 14 graduates —proving just how challenging the Truck Driver Training curriculum can be.
Homegrown: Smith Makes Lasting Impression at SCC Nursing Program
Once a Sampson Community College nursing student, Dr. Lisa Smith is now the Department Chair of Nursing at SCC, where she has been instructing for nearly 20 years.
Homegrown: Turner Goes from Student to Teacher
Born and raised in Clinton, NC, John Turner recently graduated from Sampson Community College in April of 2021 and secured a full-time job with the SCC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department in May. Turner has been working as a Level I EMS instructor for the Workforce Development & Continuing Education division of SCC for approximately two months.
Homegrown: Warner Reflects on Three Decades at SCC
Angela Warner has worked at Sampson Community College for 32 years and currently serves as the Planning and Research Coordinator. However, before her time as an employee, she attended SCC as a student.
Homegrown: Blankenship’s Journey from Student to Employee
Michael Blankenship is currently the Computer Systems Technician at Sampson Community College. He received his associate degree in Computer and Information Technology from SCC’s Information Technology Program in 2017 and has thoroughly enjoyed being able to give back to the school as an employee.
Homegrown: Krista Lewis
Krista Lewis is currently the Advancement Specialist for the Advancement Office here at Sampson Community College (SCC). Lewis started out at SCC as a student before she was an employee. She was born and raised in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 2014. Lewis knew that after high school that she wanted to attend SCC. In 2016, Lewis graduated from SCC with degrees in Business Administration and Accounting. Lewis has experienced SCC from the view of student and employee.
Mothers & Nursing Students Reach Graduation
Jessica Thornton and Amber Sugg are Practical Nursing students here at Sampson Community College. Thornton and Sugg share another title too, that of mom. Thornton is a mother of four children and Sugg is a mother of three children. When deciding to go back to school, these students each decided the Practical Nursing program at SCC would allow them to balance responsibilities as mothers and students.
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