Nash Community College continued its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship on Wednesday afternoon, recently hosting a tree planting ceremony in front of the Campus Store. Faculty, staff and students gathered to participate in the event, which reinforces the college’s dedication as a recognized Tree Campus USA institution since 2014, one of the first four community […]
Nash Community College’s Nighthawk Enrollment Day Helps More Than 950 Students Since 2023
Nash Community College hosted its seventh Nighthawk Enrollment Day (NED) this fall, welcoming more than 150 attendees to campus for a one-stop enrollment experience designed to help students prepare for the upcoming spring semester. Since its inception in October 2023, NED has become one of the college’s most impactful student engagement initiatives, assisting more than […]
Nash Community College Hosts NC Sweet Potato Harvest Cooking Challenge
Nash Community College recently hosted the North Carolina Sweet Potato Harvest Tour Cooking Challenge, welcoming chefs, influencers and guests from across the nation to campus for a celebration of one of North Carolina’s signature crops. The event brought together culinary professionals and industry influencers to showcase creative dishes featuring the state’s official vegetable – the […]
NCC and NC State Sign New Wolfpack Connect Agreement
Nash Community College has signed a new Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Agreement with North Carolina State University (NC State), creating an additional transfer pathway for qualified students seeking to continue their education at one of the state’s leading public universities. A formal signing ceremony was held at Nash Community College on November 3, 2025. Nash […]
Nash Community College Career Fair Connects Hundreds of Job Seekers and Employers
Nash Community College hosted its Fall 2025 Career Fair on Tuesday, October 28, welcoming more than 280 participants and over 60 employers from across the region. The event provided students, alumni, and community members an opportunity to explore career opportunities, network with employers, and learn about current hiring needs in high-demand industries. Employers represented a […]
Nash Community College Receives $40,000 from Tackle the Tar
Nash Community College has received a $40,000 contribution from the annual Tackle the Tar event, organized by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club, to support student scholarships. This year’s gift brings the Rotary Club’s lifetime giving to NCC to $240,000 since the first donation in 2016. Through this continued partnership, 258 Nash Community College students have […]
Nash Community College Foundation Announces Junior Guild of Rocky Mount Scholarship Endowment
The Nash Community College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount Scholarship Endowment, created with an initial gift of $100,000 in May 2025. The endowment will provide annual scholarships to female students pursuing a degree at Nash Community College, with a focus on preparing recipients to use their education to […]
Nash CC Partners with Wayne CC to Expand Access to AI Engineer Degree
Nash Community College recently announced a new partnership with Wayne Community College (WCC) to expand academic opportunities for students through an Instructional Service Agreement (ISA). The agreement allows NCC students to pursue WCC’s Associate in Applied Science – Artificial Intelligence Engineer degree while remaining enrolled at Nash. Students will complete their first-year general education requirements […]
Nash Community College Announces New Board of Trustees Leadership
Nash Community College has announced the election of new leadership for its Board of Trustees. Russell L. Proctor III has been named Chair, and Angela Watkins Gailliard has been named Vice Chair. Proctor, a Rocky Mount native, brings more than four decades of experience in financial services, community leadership, and nonprofit engagement. He has served […]
Nash Community College Awarded $18,000 in SECU Bridge to Career Scholarships
Nash Community College has been awarded $18,000 in scholarship funds from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation through its Bridge to Career Program. The program, available at all 58 community colleges across North Carolina, helps remove financial barriers for students seeking state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials that lead to sustainable wage careers. The SECU Bridge […]
