Mallory McMahan-Cook is Cleveland Community College’s 2026 Academic Excellence Award winner. On May 14, she graduated with a 3.85 GPA and an Associate Degree in Nursing. McMahan-Cook described her time in the nursing program at Cleveland Community College as “nothing short of transformative,” calling it a second chance at a career she hadn’t realized she […]
A Journey Thirty Years in the Making Every student’s journey is unique, but some stories are powerful reminders that determination and courage can pave the way for remarkable success. Cleveland Community College is proud to celebrate Ben Jeffries, the recipient of the 2025 Academic Excellence Award, an honor presented by the North Carolina Community College […]
Brooke Porter is Cleveland Community College’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award winner. She graduated on May 9, 2024, with an Associate in Arts degree and a 4.0 GPA. She is transferring to Gardner-Webb University to earn her bachelor’s degree and then attend medical school. Ultimately, she wants to be a neurologist. “First, I want to thank […]
