[Clinton, N.C.] –Sampson Community College (SCC) is continuing to highlight Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Sarah Melton, a recent Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate who received three scholarships for the 24-25 academic year: The Dr….
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Graduating Scholars: Madeline Howard Earns Smith-Harris Nursing Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] –Sampson Community College (SCC) is continuing to highlight Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Madeline Howard, a recent Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate who received the Alice Smith-Harris Nursing Scholarship for 2024-25. In 2017,…
SCC Butterfly ‘Flies’ Again as 2025 Public Art Piece
[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the winner of its 2025 Artist Call for a new public art piece to be featured in Sampson East Park. In partnership with the Sampson Arts Council and the SCC Foundation, the College invited the community to participate in selecting the third sculpture to…
SCC Graduates 300+ in Spring 2025 Commencement
[Clinton, N.C.]- On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its Spring 2025 graduation, split between its Applied Science and College Transfer program ceremonies. Over 360 graduates crossed the stage at the Sampson County Exposition Center, marking the College’s fifty-eighth commencement since 1967. Almost 300 students completed a traditional degree or diploma pathway,…
Graduating Scholars: Victoria Devone Earns Whitfield-Newton Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] – Continuing an annual tradition, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting upcoming Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Victoria Devone, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student who recently received the Whitfield-Newton Scholarship for 2024-25….
Viking Spotlight: Instructor Luke Matthews Earns Electrician License
[Clinton, N.C.] – Luke Matthews is an Industrial Technologies Instructor at Sampson Community College (SCC) who recently earned his NC Electrical License, adding to his Electrical System Technology and Industrial Systems Technology degrees. A former graduate of Lakewood High School and SCC, he continues to educate and mentor the next generation of electricians at the…
SCC’s HEO Program Visits Sampson GFL
[Clinton, N.C.] – During the week of March 10, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program visited the GFL Environmental – Sampson Landfill. This valuable hands-on experience is made possible through the ongoing partnership between SCC and GFL Environmental—who have collaborated on various efforts over the years. At the site, students had the…
Viking Spotlight: Women in Welding at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Welding Technology, where three students, Lilyanne White, Kira Rebuck, and Ashley Martinez-Pompa…
Viking Spotlight: Women in Construction at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Building Construction Technology, where two students, Elainna Phillip and Alexandra Vlahos, with instructor, Carla…
SCC Partners with T.A. Loving Company for Training
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program recently partnered with T.A. Loving Company of Goldsboro, N.C. to provide professional development training for their employees. Their collaboration is a testament to the high-quality operator training provided by SCC and desire to provide workforce training to meet industry demand. Ashley Grimes, Heavy…
Viking Spotlight: Callie Simmons is ‘First Gen’
[Clinton, N.C.] – Callie Dakota Simmons is a current student in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Associate of Arts (A.A.) program. Beginning as a Career & College Promise (CCP) student in 2023, she’s now on track to graduate in May with her degree—becoming the first in her family to do so. A graduate of Clinton High…
ACE Students Participate in ‘Night to Shine’ Event
[Clinton, N.C.]- On Friday, February 7th, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Academy of Continuing Excellence (ACE) students had the honor of attending the ‘Night to Shine’ event hosted by First Methodist Church in Clinton. One of the biggest events of the year for the program, students were able to attend a spectacular prom-type experience. ‘Night to…
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