[Clinton, N.C.] – In the unfortunate event that you should ever need to call 911 in a life or death situation, it pays to have people show up who know how to help. Thanks to a donation made to Sampson Community College by Sampson County EMS. Now, the college has yet another tool to make…
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Site Visit Bolsters SCC Programs
[Clinton, N.C.] – Students at Sampson Community College can rest assured the programs they take are in good hands as the college is in constant preparation to seek room for improvement. A recent invitation to the North Carolina Office of EMS (NC OEMS) for a site visit is a testament to that commitment. The NC…
SBC Director Strengthens Rural Voice
[Clinton, N.C.] – Bart Rice, Director of Sampson Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC), has graduated from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive, three-month training program designed for rural community leaders. Rural Center President, Patrick Woodie presented certificates to the program’s 34 graduates during a ceremony at the NC Rural Center. Since 1987, the Rural…
SCC’s New Programs Graduate First Class
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College has a well-documented history of graduating students from healthcare-related disciplines into the workforce. Just last week, SCC graduated the largest class of nurses in its history, dating back half a century. This is the first time the college has offered its Medical Assisting program and the Emergency Medical Science…
SCC Day at McDonald’s of Clinton To Raise Scholarship Money
Good morning… We thought you might enjoy these delicious McDonald’s breakfast GIFs 🙂 Reminder that a portion of all sales from both McDonald’s of Clinton locations will be donated to Sampson Community College Foundation to support scholarships for local college students attending SCC. So if you are thinking about going to McDonald’s… You should. You definitely…
Pell to Open Doors for More SCC Students
[Clinton, N.C.] –Sampson Community College will now be able to issue Federal Pell Grants to qualifying students for the summer semester due to the Department of Education implementation of Year-Round Pell (YRP). Students in prior years were unable to use Pell Grant funding to cover costs and expenses incurred during the summer session if they…
SCC Nursing On Top Again
[Clinton, N.C.] – The news just keeps getting better for the Nursing departments at Sampson Community College. Associate Degree Nursing students participated in the Eighth Annual Syringe Bowl and went home champions. The Syringe Bowl is a quiz bowl event centered around preparing second level Associate Degree Nursing students for their national licensure examination. The…
SCC Hits Home Run with Special Event
Sampson Community College continues its partnership with the Sampson Arts Council this week as the college welcomes Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart to the stage at the SCC Activities Center this Thursday, March 8th at 4pm. Funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, A Game Apart provides a glimpse of Jackie Robinson’s life during a…
SCC Nursing Leader Accepts Executive Role
On March 1st, Sampson Community College will welcome Dr. Bill Starling as its sixth President and he has already replaced his former seat at the college. Starling’s former role of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Administration will transition to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, focusing on curriculum programs and academic support. Wanda Capps, currently…
Longtime SCC Nursing Instructor Now Leads the Way
Serving as a nursing instructor at SCC for more than two decades, Veronica Stevens has seen the front lines of many successful nursing careers and now she will have a much broader role in creating them for students at the college. This week, Stevens has earned the role of role of Division Chair for Health…
SCC Class Takes Center Stage
Already known for its diverse educational opportunities such as curriculum courses in everything from welding to nursing, its continuing education classes in everything from floral design to firefighter training as well as catering to early college high school student looking to get a head start, Sampson Community College has added another feather to its cap…
SCC Awarded $1.74 Million Grant
We’re excited to share a big win for the college! The US Department of Commerce has awarded Sampson Community College $1.74 million for our new Welding and Metal Fabrication Building!! Thank you to all who offered letters of support, beneficiary documents with numbers, or kinds words of encouragement. We would especially like to acknowledge Lisa Turlington,…
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