[Clinton, N.C.] – In October 2023, longtime Sampson County residents, Dr. and Mrs. John Thomas Newton, established a new scholarship for healthcare students at Sampson Community College (SCC) through the SCC Foundation: The Whitfield-Newton Healthcare Scholarship Fund. Created in memory of their parents, Purington William Whitfield, Pattie Stancil Whitfield, John Bunyan Newton, and Ruth Doughtie…
Category: Advancement
SCC Makes a ‘Team’ Effort at Campus Drive
[Clinton, N.C.] – For the thirty-seventh year in a row, Sampson Community College (SCC) obtained a 100% participation rate by all full-time faculty and staff during its annual Campus Drive, a fundraising event commencing the SCC Foundation’s new giving year. On October 25, employees dressed to a sports theme, coming together to donate and pledge…
Memorial Truck Driving Scholarship Established
[Clinton, N.C.] – In November 2023, The David Edward Bryant, Jr. Memorial Trucking Scholarship was established by Mrs. Iris Bryant at Sampson Community College (SCC) in memory of her late husband, David Edward Bryant, Jr. The purpose of this SCC Foundation scholarship to assist deserving students enrolled in the Truck Driver Training Program at the College….
Golfers ‘Tee Off’ in Support of Education at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Friday, November 3, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation held its 21st annual Sampson Classic Golf tournament at Coharie Country Club, bringing local golfers and businesses together to raise funds and pledge support for student scholarships, staff and faculty development, and other campus programs at SCC. Created in honor of William…
SCC Partners with ‘Y’ for 3rd Annual 5K Event
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Thursday, October 12, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its third annual Sampson Shuffle 5K and Fun Run, in partnership with the Southeastern NC YMCA. Over 100 participants came out in support of student success— with proceeds going directly towards SCC and YMCA scholarships. The Shuffle underwent various changes this year, with…
SCC Foundation Holds Orientation for New Directors
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Wednesday, September 20, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation officially welcomed four new directors to the Foundation Board during their New Director Orientation: Nick Autry, Nichole Maroschak, Adrian Matthews, and Jimmy Moore. Beginning in August 2023, the new directors were elected to serve a three-year term and are eligible for re-election…
SCC Holds 2023 Scholar-Donor Picnic
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Wednesday, September 6, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation hosted its annual Scholar-Donor Picnic in honor of its 2023-2024 Foundation scholars and the generous donors behind the scholarship awards. The evening was sponsored by U.S. Foods and Pizza Inn of Clinton, providing guests with a light fellowship meal. Lisa Turlington, Dean…
Foundation Begins New Year, Appoints Four Directors
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Tuesday, August 22, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation met for their annual meeting to usher in the 2023-24 fundraising season. The meeting reflected on the growth of the Foundation over the past year and marked many positive changes coming, including the welcoming of four new leaders. The primary purpose of…
Three SCC Foundation Directors Complete Terms
[Clinton, N.C.] – Back in 2020, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation adopted new policies for their Board of Directors, limiting service terms to three years and the opportunity for re-election to two additional terms. In August 2023, at the turn of the new fiscal year, SCC bid farewell to three beloved directors of the…
SCC Partners to ‘Train the East,’ Receives Funds from Anonymous Trust
[Clinton, N.C.] – Through a partnership between Lenoir, James Sprunt, Wayne, and Sampson Community Colleges, the local institutions were recently awarded $1 million from the Anonymous Trust in support of a new, two-year Latino Initiative entitled ‘Train the East.’ Each community college will receive $250,000 to be used over the two years. The ‘Train the…
SCC Celebrates Adjunct Faculty
[Clinton, N.C.] – On June 22, Sampson Community College (SCC) hosted an adjunct appreciation event on campus in honor of SCC’s hardworking adjunct faculty who contribute immensely to student success each semester. The event was funded through a mini grant received from the SCC Foundation, allowing for all the expenses to be covered in full….
SCC Foundation Announces Student Ambassadors for 23-24
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each year, Sampson Community College (SCC) nominates and selects students to serve as official ambassadors to the College and the SCC Foundation through the Foundation’s Ambassador Scholarship Program. This year, six student leaders were chosen to serve as ambassadors for the 2023-2024 academic year. Established in 2010 by the SCC Foundation, the…
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