Celebrating A Career of Care
As the end of December approaches, another valued teammate prepares to retire. Chris Osborne, whose career has been defined by service and compassion, will retire after 16 years of dedicated service to CCC’s students. Chris’s journey into higher education wasn’t a straight line. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Gardner-Webb University, he spent […]
AgSouth Grant Supports First Responders
Recently, representatives from the AgSouth Farm Credit office in Shelby presented a $5,000 check to Cleveland Community College’s EMS program. “We are grateful to great community partners like Ag South, who provide support to our Public Safety programs,” said Tony Fogleman, vice president of workforce development. “Their partnership ensures that our local communities have trained […]
Foundation Donors Honor Dr. Dorothy “Dottie” McIntyre
The Cleveland Community College Foundation recently gathered friends, colleagues, and community members in Keeter Auditorium for a special naming ceremony honoring Dr. Dorothy P. “Dottie” McIntyre. Dr. McIntyre is a cherished educator, leader, and friend whose 45 years of service helped shape the heart and mission of Cleveland Community College. Dr. McIntyre began her CCC […]
A Hard First Step, Amazing Results
Returning to school as an adult wasn’t easy, but it changed everything. After more than a decade away from school, Miranda Parks made the life-changing decision to earn her GED. What pushed her forward wasn’t just the dream of a better future; it was her son. She wanted to show him, by example, that it’s […]
GED to College: Makenzie’s Inspiring Journey
Overcoming Life’s Challenges to Finish High School Makenzie’s high school journey was interrupted in 10th grade, right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. At 16 years old, she worked 60-hour weeks while caring for her sick grandmother. With overwhelming responsibilities, school had to be put on hold. After her grandmother passed away, Makenzie—then just 17—found herself […]
President Hurst Announces Spring Honor Rolls
From Setbacks to Success
Evie Lewis Finds Her Path to Helping Others At just 19 years old, Evie Lewis has already lived a story full of courage, perseverance, and hope. Now, as she prepares to transfer to Western Carolina University and begin a new chapter, she reflects on the journey that brought her here—and the people who helped along […]
Ben Jeffries Named 2025 Academic Excellence Award Recipient
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 […]
Cosmetology Student’s Fashion-Forward Future
Maycie Norman, a senior at Crest High and a CCC cosmetology student, is taking her talent for design from Shelby to the national stage—with hopes of heading to FIT in New York.
National Technical Honor Society Induction
Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Cleveland Community College were honored on April 23, 2025, as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). Ninety-six students were inducted for membership based on their skill development and academic achievement in their Career & Technical courses. Students […]
CCC Celebrates Collaboration with Local Businesses on Advisory Day
On Wednesday, April 2, Cleveland Community College held its annual Advisory Committee Day. This year’s theme was Building Futures, One Skill at a Time, and more than 100 companies participated. This event is important in fostering stronger relationships with the companies we serve and rely on for program feedback and support. We would like to […]