Summer Honor Rolls Announced
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Summer 2026 term.
2026 Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards
Cleveland Community College and the CCC Foundation proudly announce the recipients of the 2026 Jean Harry Francis Employee Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions in teaching and staff excellence. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Excellence in Teaching Award Amanda Thompson, an Instructor in the Nursing program, was named the recipient of the Jean Harry Francis Excellence in […]
A Second Chance, A New Future
Bryan Hayes knows the value of perseverance. After leaving high school in the ninth grade, he faced many of the challenges common to adult learners—work responsibilities, family commitments, and life circumstances that made returning to school difficult. But despite the obstacles, Bryan never gave up on his goal of completing his education. That determination led […]
CCC Appoints New Trustee and Elects Officers
The Cleveland Community College Board of Trustees welcomed back a familiar face and elected officers for the 2026–2027 year during its meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn, Jr. was officially sworn in as a member of the CCC Board of Trustees after being appointed by the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners to […]
Shelby High Student Finds Her Spark at CCC
When Bryanna Veliz signed up for Cleveland Community College’s Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. She knew she wanted to challenge herself and explore a possible career path. Just a few weeks later, she’s found something much bigger: confidence, purpose and a clear vision for her future. The rising […]
NC Governor Josh Stein Visits CCC
On Monday, July 13, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the campus of Cleveland Community College. He met with students in the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy and learned how this initiative is helping prepare North Carolina’s next generation of skilled workers.
Kari Lee Turns Second Chance Into Full Ride
When Kari Lee finished high school at Crest, she thought her basketball career had come to an end. After missing her senior season, she didn’t think that she would play again. Then, Cleveland Community College Women’s Basketball Coach Ford “Scooter” Lawrence reached out. “He contacted me and asked if I wanted to come play,” she […]
Honoring a Legacy of Kindness, Service and Support
When Fran Musolino moved to Cleveland County in 2014, she brought with her 27 years of professional experience from IBM, a strong work ethic and a willingness to embrace a new chapter. What she did not have at the time was a college degree, and finding a job in a new community proved more difficult […]
Taylor Tongel Explores Welding and What Comes Next
When Taylor Tongel signed up for welding classes at Cleveland Community College, she was following her curiosity. “My school doesn’t offer any shop classes.” She wasn’t exactly sure how welding would fit into her future. She simply thought it sounded interesting. “My friends didn’t know what to think when they found out I was taking […]
Showdown Finalist Turns Personal Journey into Business Concept
Stacie Humphries, a Boiling Springs native, is one of only 17 entrepreneurs from across North Carolina selected to participate in the inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown, powered by Wells Fargo Foundation. It is a statewide entrepreneurship initiative launched through the North Carolina Community College System’s 58 community colleges’ Small Business Centers. Humphries, Cleveland Community College’s Small […]
The Power of Starting Over
Turning Life’s Detours into Opportunities When Dandria Bradley enrolled at Cleveland Community College in the fall of 2006, she wasn’t just choosing a college; she was choosing a new beginning. At 26, Dandria was a single mother navigating job loss and uncertainty, determined to create a better future for herself and her young daughter. Living […]
Summer Electrical Academy Puts Students on Career Path
Cleveland Community College will welcome 18 local high school students to campus on June 8 for the start of its first Summer Electrical Academy, an eight-week program designed to introduce students to high-demand careers in electrical systems technology. The academy is part of Careers Electric™, a national workforce initiative launched by the Siemens Foundation to […]