[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…
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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…
Viking Spotlight: Yasmin Alvarez Interns with SCC Marketing Dept.
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yasmin Alvarez is a junior at Clinton High School (CHS) who is also dual-enrolled at Sampson Community College (SCC) as part of the Career & College Promise (CCP) program. With a love for graphic design, Alvarez recently joined the SCC Marketing Team as a student intern, learning more about the profession while…
AgCarolina Sponsors SCC Juntos Thanksgiving Project
[Clinton, N.C.] – Since 2022, each November, Sampson Community College (SCC) and Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) students have teamed up through the Juntos Club to provide meals to local student families in need. With the support of AgCarolina Farm Credit, they’ve been able to distribute items to numerous families throughout the past three…
Hands-On Learning at SCC Prepares Students for Ag Careers
[CLINTON, N.C.] – In Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Agribusiness Technology & Applied Animal Science programs, hands-on experiences like field trips and lab activities are shaping the next generation of agricultural professionals. Through immersive learning opportunities, students gain real-world insights, connect with potential employers, and prepare for successful careers in the ever-evolving agricultural industry. “Many of…
SCC Nursing Program Enhances Training for Psych Rotation
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is enhancing hands-on learning by using live actors in psychiatric nursing simulations. Students engage with a live actor portraying a patient, simulating real-world scenarios in a controlled setting. Megan Callahan, Simulation Coordinator, aims to create “immersive, hands-on learning experiences that push students to think…
SCC Hosts Sampson Summer Bridge Students on Campus for Learning Immersion
[Clinton, N.C.]– The Sampson Summer Bridge Program (2SB), a transformative initiative funded by a three-year grant from Dominion Energy and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), recently provided its students with an enriching on-campus experience. This program, dedicated to bridging the gap for underrepresented high school students seeking higher education in Science, Technology,…
Sampson CC Graduates 360 in Spring Commencement
[Clinton, N.C.]- On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its fifty-seventh commencement ceremony, split between 4PM & 7PM, at the Sampson County Exposition Center for over 360 graduates enrolled in Applied Science or College Transfer programs. This year, SCC’s Class of 2024 consisted of almost 300 traditional degree & diploma graduates, 24…
SCC Psych Club Attends 2024 Carolina Psychology Conference
[Clinton, N.C.]- On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Psychology Club attended the Carolinas Psychology Conference (CPC) for 2024 at Campbell University. During the event, SCC students were able to present research and learn more about current psychological findings from various professionals and peers. The CPC is one of the longest running undergraduate…
Viking Spotlight: Jesus Montes Serves as Student Ambassador
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each year, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation selects eligible students to participate in the College’s Ambassador Scholarship Program. For the 2023-2024 academic year, four students were chosen to serve as Student Ambassadors, one of them being Jesus Montes, an Associate of Arts student at SCC. Established in 2010 by the Foundation,…
SCC Graduates First Class of Heavy Equipment Operators
[Clinton, N.C.] – In December 2023, Sampson Community College (SCC) proudly graduated its first class of Heavy Equipment Operators, a new program beginning enrollment in Fall 2023. This semester, SCC had thirteen program graduates, each earning their Level 1 & 2 Heavy Equipment Operator certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)….
SCC Showcases 22 Students in Fall Art Exhibition
[Clinton, N.C.] – Continuing the semesterly tradition, on Tuesday, November 15, Sampson Community College (SCC) kicked off its Fall 2023 Student Art Exhibition in its Learning Resource Center (LRC), showcasing the works of twenty-two students currently enrolled in studio art courses at SCC. Led by Josiah King, Art Instructor, over the past semester, students have…
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