[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce that the new North-Kitchin campus connector building is now open, providing access to the North Building, Kitchin Hall, the Learning Resource Center (LRC), and the elevator. Beginning construction in July 2024, the new change was prompted to bring SCC’s facilities up to an enhanced accessibility…
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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…
Big Ben, Baguettes, and Big Ideas: SCC Goes Abroad in 2027
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is crossing borders—literally. For the first time in SCC’s history, SCC is offering a faculty-led Study Abroad trip to London and Paris, March 26–April 2, 2027, opening the door to global learning for students and community members alike. Led by SCC faculty members Sarah Burgin and Josiah King, with…
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,…
Public Voting Now Open for SCC’s 2025 Public Art Installation
[CLINTON, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC), in partnership with the Sampson Arts Council and the SCC Foundation, invites the community to participate in selecting the third public art sculpture to be displayed at Sampson East Park. This annual initiative aims to enrich the campus and community environment through rotating public art installations. This year’s finalists…
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…
Clinton Based Artist Fred Dufour Demonstrates Historic Tintype Photography at SCC
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) welcomed North Carolina Photographer Fred Dufour to campus on March 27, 2025, where he introduced over 100 students to the historic art of tintype photography, also known as wet plate collodion. This unique photographic technique, which gained popularity in the 1870s, provided students with an opportunity to engage with…
SCC Hosts Annual ‘Viking Crucible’ Training Event
[Clinton, N.C.]– On Saturday, February 22, Sampson Community College (SCC) hosted its annual Viking Crucible training event, an intensive, hands-on simulation designed to prepare healthcare students for the realities of emergency medical care. In collaboration with SCC’s Nursing and EMS programs, the event provided a full-scale, high-fidelity experience spanning both pre-hospital and hospital environments. The…
Gregory Poole Brings State-of-the-Art Simulation Trailer to SCC’s HEO Class
[Clinton, N.C.]– On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity as Gregory Poole Equipment Company rolled onto campus with its state-of-the-art simulator trailer. The mobile training unit features two advanced CAT simulators capable of replicating the operation of up to seven types of heavy…
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…
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…
SCC BOT Applauds Growth in Electrical & HVAC Programs, Approves Pursuit of New Degree
[Clinton, N.C.]– At last night’s regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Electrical and HVAC programs presented impressive data showcasing their rapid growth—expanding by over 200% in full-time equivalent (FTE) in the last five years. This success is credited to the innovative scheduling and dedication of SCC’s expert faculty, who continue to…
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