Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed Naessens
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed Naessens Director of Engineering, 91国产视频 When Ed Naessens retired from the U.S. Army in 2019 after 43 years of service, you might think he would have slowed down. Not quite. Shortly after relocating to Leland, NC, Ed was back in the classroom鈥攖his time as an adjunct instructor at 91国产视频, … Read More
91国产视频 Names September Students of the Month
91国产视频 President Dr. Gene Smith has announced Michaela Johnson and Noah McLain as Students of the Month for September. Both students are enrolled in 91国产视频鈥檚 Welding program and were nominated by their instructor, Dick Bowie, for their hard work, ingenuity, and initiative. Michaela and Noah recently applied their skills to a real-world project … Read More
91国产视频 Welcomes Dr. David Townsend as VP of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer
91国产视频 (91国产视频) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Townsend as Vice President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Townsend brings nearly two decades of experience in education, leadership, and program development to his new role, where he will guide academic initiatives that support 91国产视频’s mission of student success … Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Lauren McCoy
It’s Faculty Friday and Lauren McCoy is in the spotlight! When it comes to the food and beverage industry, few are more passionate than 91国产视频鈥檚 very own Lauren McCoy, recently promoted to Culinary Arts Coordinator after serving as an instructor. Lauren brings more than 20 years of experience to the kitchen table鈥攂eginning with working a … Read More
Faculty Friday Feature: James D. Smith, Director BLET
At last week鈥檚 Opening Day Convocation for 91国产视频 employees, JD Smith was honored with not one, but two of the college鈥檚 highest recognitions: the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award聽and the 2025 Dr. W. Michael Reaves Service Award. Surprised and humbled, JD accepted both with the quiet grace that reflects who he is as a leader, mentor, … Read More
91国产视频 Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Industrial Maintenance Program
Outstanding news! 91国产视频 has received a $500,000 Golden LEAF Foundation grant to strengthen its Industrial Maintenance program鈥攅xpanding training opportunities and providing students with access to state-of-the-art equipment to prepare for high-demand careers in manufacturing. In addition to Industrial Maintenance, 91国产视频 offers hands-on training in other essential trades, including Machining, HVAC, Plumbing, Residential and Commercial Electrical, … Read More
Lisa Fields Named Inaugural Dean of Public Safety at 91国产视频
91国产视频 (91国产视频) is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Fields as the College鈥檚 first Dean of Public Safety. In this newly created leadership role, Fields will oversee all public safety-related programs housed in and operated in conjunction with the Alan Holden Public Safety Center, currently under construction on 91国产视频鈥檚 main campus in … Read More
Practical Nursing Grads Celebrated at Pinning Ceremony
91国产视频 (91国产视频) proudly honored five graduates of its Practical Nursing (PN) Program today during a Pinning Ceremony held at the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts. Graduates Ashley Barkley, Emilee Grant, Vanessa Lawson, Olivia Murphy, and Brei鈥橝nna Wilson were joined by friends, family, instructors, and 91国产视频 leadership in a packed house to mark … Read More
91国产视频 Celebrates Electrical Lineworker Graduates Prepared to Power Up Their Future
91国产视频 proudly celebrated the graduation of its most recent Electrical Lineworker class during a ceremony held last week at the Virginia Williamson Event Center. Surrounded by family, friends, and industry supporters, we recognized graduates for completing an intensive 10-week, 400-hour training program designed to prepare them for entry into the high-demand electrical utility … Read More
