[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 Welcomes Runners for Largest Annual ‘Shuffle’
[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…
Viking Spotlight: Yaquelin Antunez Reflects on SECHS Experience, Attends Conference
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yaquelin Alvarado Antunez, known as Jackie, is a former graduate of Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) who recently transferred to Furman University in South Carolina upon earning her Associate of Arts & Associate of Science degrees. Recently, Antunez had the opportunity to reconnect with SCC members by attending the Hispanic Association…
John M. Belk Endowment Leadership Visits SCC
[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) welcomed key leaders from the John M. Belk Endowment on November 13, as part of the Endowment’s initiative to visit all 58 community colleges across North Carolina. The delegation included Chuck Kaylor, Vice President and Chief of Staff; Mike Krause, Managing Director; MC Belk Pilon, President and Board…
SCC’s CCR Program Earns Top 10 Rankings Statewide
[Clinton, N.C.] – With the completion of state and federal reporting, in October 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) was recognized among the top 5 College & Career Readiness (CCR) programs in North Carolina for the highest number of high-school equivalency (HSE) graduates and post-test rate. SCC also ranked in the top 10 for measurable skill…
SCC Commences Construction on Activity Center Expansion
[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction on a 12,000-square-foot addition to the Activity Center, scheduled to begin this week. This expansion will provide much-needed space for academic classes, student activities, and college events, enhancing the college’s ability to support its growing community. SCC expresses its sincere…
Local Golfers Raise Funds for Scholarships at Sampson Classic
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Friday, November 1, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation held its 22nd annual Sampson Classic Golf tournament at Lakewood Country Club. The event brings local sportsmen and businesses together to raise funds and support for student scholarships, staff and faculty development, and other campus programs at SCC. Created in honor of…
SCC Foundation Hosts ‘Iconic’ Campus Drive
[Clinton, N.C.] – Celebrating thirty-eight years of 100% participation from all full-time faculty & staff, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation recently held its annual Campus Drive event— an employee fundraiser launching the Foundation’s new giving year. This October, hires dressed to the theme of ‘Music Icons,’ uniting to donate and pledge support for student…
SCC Honors Medical Assisting Instructors & Program Success During MA Awareness Week
[CLINTON, N.C.] – As part of Medical Assistant Awareness Week, Sampson Community College (SCC) celebrates its Medical Assisting (MA) Program, which has been preparing students for crucial roles in healthcare since 2016. The program’s success is driven by the passion and dedication of its instructors, including Department Chair Misti Wood, whose journey into medical assisting…
Foundation Awards Fall 2024 Mini-Grants
[Clinton, N.C.] – Each semester, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Foundation awards funds through its mini-grant program to faculty & staff projects that plan to enhance the mission of SCC, but are ineligible to be covered by state budget resources. In October 2024, the Foundation named Lynn Freeman-Sankey; Department Chair of Education & Director of…
SCC’s Heavy Equipment Program Partners with GFL for 3-Day Training
[Clinton, N.C.] – Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator program recently completed an immersive 3-day training session at Sampson County’s GFL Environmental Landfill. Thanks to the partnership with GFL, students had the invaluable opportunity to work one-on-one with seasoned operators on site– gaining hands-on, real-world instruction with large-scale equipment specific to the industry. Topics…
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…
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