[Clinton, N.C.] – On the morning of Saturday, November 23, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its 4th annual Sampson Shuffle 5K & Fun Run event, themed the “Turkey Special.” Partnering with the Sampson County YMCA and Full Send Racing, plus four corporate sponsors, over 200 participants ran in support of student success— with proceeds going…
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SCC Launches CCP Transportation Program, Partners with Sampson Co. Schools
[Clinton, N.C.]– Sampson Community College (SCC) is excited to announce the launch of a new transportation program in partnership with Sampson County Schools (SCS). The service aims to remove one of the major barriers to education— lack of transportation— by offering a convenient and dependable way for Career & College Promise (CCP) students to commute…
Prestage Farms Donates Livestock Trailer & Chute to SCC’s Truck Driver Training Program
[Clinton, N.C.]– Prestage Farms, a leading producer in the livestock industry, donated a livestock trailer and hog chute to Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training program in early May 2024. This generous contribution aims to enhance the educational resources available to students and better prepare them for a successful career in livestock transportation. The…
24 HS Seniors Graduate from SCC Dual-Enrollment Program
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each semester, between 400-500 students participate in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Career & College Promise program (CCP)—a tuition-free program that provides seamless dual-enrollment opportunities to eligible N.C. high school students. On May 9, 2024, SCC had the privilege of graduating 24 high school seniors from CCP, along with the rest of its…
SCC Spotlights Faces of ADN for National Nurses Week
[Clinton, N.C.]- From May 6-10, 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) joins the public in honoring both educators and healthcare workers during National Teacher Appreciation and National Nurses Week. In celebration of nurses, meet some of the faces currently impacting SCC’s nationally accredited Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program- a curriculum making a difference in Sampson County…
SCC EMS & Nursing Programs Collaborate in 16-Hr Training Exercise
[Clinton, N.C.] – On February 10, Sampson Community College (SCC) transformed into a ‘mini-metropolis’ for a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort between the College’s Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program, nursing programs, and regional partners for an authentic student training exercise. For 16-hours, students were put to the test to ensure that when they leave SCC, they are…
Four County Electric Funds SCC Scholarship
[Clinton, N.C.] – Today, Mr. Jimmy Smith of Four County Electric Membership Corporation presented Sampson Community College (SCC) with a check to help finance SCC’s Four County Electric Scholarship Fund for the 2024-2025 academic year. The purpose of this Foundation scholarship is to support students pursuing an education at SCC, helping them cover costs incurred throughout…
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…
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 Named as Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College [WASHINGTON D.C., November 2, 2023] – On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Aspen Institute named Sampson Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition…
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 EMS-Paramedic Program Gains Accreditation
[Clinton, N.C.] – On September 15, 2023, Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic (EMS) program was awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The CAAHEP is a programmatic…
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