Spring 2026 Honor Rolls Announced
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
CCC Breaks Ground on Beam Student Center
Cleveland Community College celebrated a major milestone on May 1 with a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new student center—an investment set to transform how students access support and services across campus. The facility, to be named the Beam Student Center in honor of a historic $3 million gift from Don and Carla Beam, will serve […]
Kayla Williamson Balances Ambition, Academics, and Artistry
Kayla Williamson, a senior at Kings Mountain High School and a Career and College Promise (CCP) student at Cleveland Community College, stays busy, like most high school seniors. However, Kayla’s version of busy is a little different than most. Whether she’s preparing for a future in healthcare, styling clients’ hair, or cheering her team to […]
Seeing Double: Twins Find Their Path In Phlebotomy Program
When Jordan and Jessie Dilling walk into a room, people often do a double take. The identical twins share the same smile, the same mannerisms, and now, the same CCC phlebotomy diploma. Although they completed the program a semester apart, both sisters discovered that phlebotomy was the right fit for their healthcare goals. Jessie completed […]
Change is Part of the Journey
Spotlight: Christian Perez-Dorta Christian Perez-Dorta’s path to a career wasn’t a straight line, but it was built with purpose, persistence, and a lot of growth along the way. Growing up in Ohio, Christian graduated from high school and jumped straight into college. It didn’t take long for him to realize he wasn’t quite ready. “My […]
Greenheck Group Honored for Partnership with CCC
Cleveland Community College congratulates its long-standing partner, Greenheck Group, on receiving the Outstanding Employer Award from the North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association (NCWBLA). The award was presented during the Association’s annual conference held in Asheville on November 6, 2025. The Outstanding Employer Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to work-based learning and make a […]
CCC Joins Wolfpack Connect
Cleveland Community College has joined other community colleges across the state in partnering with North Carolina State University on the Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Agreement. The agreement creates a seamless and supportive pathway for CCC students enrolled in eligible academic programs to transfer to NC State and complete their bachelor’s degrees. These students will be […]
Stronger Pathways from CCC to East Carolina University
Qualified CCC graduates are guaranteed admission into ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program. Cleveland Community College and East Carolina University have strengthened educational pathways for students in Cleveland County with a new transfer agreement signed on January 28 in ECU’s Science and Technology Building. The partnership guarantees admission to ECU’s Bachelor of Science […]
Cyber Defender: CCC Student Finds Purpose in Protecting Others
Cleveland Community College student Chad Pinyan started down the path into cybersecurity with a simple goal: to help people. After spending more than a decade at home caring for his disabled mother and raising his daughter, Chad decided it was time to pursue a new career. Once his daughter went off to college, he was […]
It Gets Greater Later: Faith Houser’s Story
Written by Briley Mellon, ECHS Senior and CCC Marketing Intern When Faith Houser graduated from CCC in 2020, she had no idea she would be back five years later, serving as SGA (Student Government Association) president once again. Back then, Faith earned her Associate in Arts and Associate in General Education degrees. This year, she […]
The Forward Fund Helps Short-Term Workforce Training Students
Cleveland Community College (CCC) has announced a new partnership with The Forward Fund (TFF) to expand financial support for students enrolled in short-term workforce training programs. The partnership helps students cover both program costs and cost-of-living expenses while completing training for high-demand careers. The initiative supports students in CCC’s Electrical Lineworker Academy and Heavy Equipment […]
New Pathway to RN for Working Nurses
Cleveland Community College is expanding access to nursing education with the launch of a new nights and weekends LPN-to-ADN program. It is designed specifically for working Licensed Practical Nurses who want to advance their careers and earn their Associate Degree Nursing. The first cohort will begin classes in January and graduate in December, completing the […]