Lisa Fields, Dean of Public Safety

Lisa Fields Named Inaugural Dean of Public Safety at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ) is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Fields as the College’s 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 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµâ€™s main campus in Read More
Manicurist program graduates displaying their certificates in a group photo

Celebrating Manicure Program Graduates at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ proudly honored the newest graduates of its Manicure Program during a special ceremony held at the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts. Family, friends, instructors, and 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ leadership gathered to recognize the hard work and dedication of each student as they completed the one-semester course. Graduates heard encouraging remarks from Greg Bland, Read More
Group photo of 2025 ADN graduates

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Graduates 52 from Nursing Program

Congratulations to the 52 outstanding members of the Class of 2025 Associate Degree Nursing Program at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ! Today (May 8, 2025), we celebrated your incredible achievements during the Pinning Ceremony. A heartfelt thank you to 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ President Gene Smith and Director of Nursing Shaylene Ball for your inspiring opening remarks. Students were honored Read More
Wayne Turnage and a student in HVAC lab

Faculty Friday: Meet Larry Turnage – A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Paying It Forward

  Born and raised in central North Carolina, Larry Turnage has called Ocean Isle Beach home for over 40 years. He first arrived in 1983 to partner with his father in launching a local HVAC business. Just three years later, Larry became a licensed contractor, building a reputation for expertise, integrity, and hard work—qualities that Read More
Image of S. Kathryn Davenport, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Instructor

Faculty Friday: Sara ‘Kathryn’ Davenport

For Sara “Kathryn” Davenport, science isn’t just something you read in a textbook—it’s something you experience. Her love for the outdoors sparked a lifelong curiosity about the natural world. Now, as an Anatomy & Physiology instructor at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ, she shares that passion with her students every day. “The outdoors inspired my curiosity,” she Read More
Tyre Boykin

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Student Athlete Shares Thoughts on Black History Month

  We continue our Black History Month celebration with some thoughts from student-athlete Tyre Boykin. Tyre is a 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ sophomore and plays guard for the Dolphins Men’s Basketball Team.   To him, Black History Month is a time to honor what our ancestors and black historians fought for. “It is an opportunity to embrace and Read More
onya gardner

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s Onya Gardner Reflects on Black History Month

As we celebrate Black History Month (BHM) at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ, we want to look within our organization and learn from our Black leaders, students, athletes, and staff. The first of these remarkable people is 17-year 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ veteran leader Onya Gardner, Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. When asked what BHM means to her, she quickly pointed Read More
Customized Fire Extinguisher Training

Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training Ignites Safety Awareness

Coating and Adhesives Corporation employees participated in a comprehensive hands-on fire extinguisher training session designed by 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ). 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ enlisted the help of the Leland Fire Department’s Captain Matt Sellers to conduct the training. After an introduction from 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s Director of Customized Training, Steve Hulon, Captain Sellers provided an overview of the fire Read More
andrew burgmuller, veteran mentor

Meet Veteran Mentor Andrew Burgmuller

  After nine years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ student Andrew Burgmuller found himself on the 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ campus for orientation after enrolling in his first college classes. Also present were two 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ employees and veteran mentors who approached Andrew, offering help and guidance. Like Andrew, they understood how it felt transitioning from the Read More
Small Business Center Hispanic Heritage Month Seminar Series

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Seminar Series

The 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Small Business Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year with a five-part seminar series designed for new and aspiring entrepreneurs. All sessions are free of charge, and four of the five are offered online. Register online or by contacting Christine Chiarizia at [email protected] or (910) 755-7498. Download a seminar series Read More