Cleveland Community College

  • Student Spotlight

    Video Spotlight: May Ashe

    May being pinned at the practical nursing pinning ceremony.

    May Ashe’s story is one of resilience, persistence, and learning to never give up on yourself. In July 2026, May graduated from the Practical Nursing program at CCC and will continue her journey to earn her Associate Degree Nursing and become an RN. Watch May’s emotional and inspiring story on CCC’s…

  • News Releases

    Building America’s Next Energy Workforce

    Cleveland Community College has been selected as a workforce development partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas, known as the Carolinas Grid Engine, a regional initiative that could bring more than 10,000 jobs to the Carolinas while modernizing the nation’s electric grid, strengthening domestic energy supply chains, and…

  • News Releases

    CCC Foundation Receives $34,000 Gift to Establish Jolly Good Samaritan Endowed Scholarship

    Mary Jolly in her paramedic uniform

    The Cleveland Community College Foundation has received a $34,000 donation from Jolly Good Samaritan Scholarship LLC to establish the Jolly Good Samaritan Endowed Scholarship, supporting students enrolled in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs at Cleveland Community College. The gift includes a $30,000 endowed contribution to create the scholarship fund and an…

  • Academics

    Honor Rolls – 2026 Summer Term

    College seal with President's List and Dean's List around it and the Jack Hunt building in the background.

    Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Summer 2026 term. President’s List To be named to the President’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and receive a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The following students are named to…

  • Spotlights

    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…

  • Events/Activities on Campus

    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…

  • News Releases

    $1.7 Million Grant to Expand Healthcare Workforce Training

    Aerial photo of the Bailey Center

    Cleveland Community College has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the expansion and renovation of the Bailey Allied Health and Science Center, increasing the college’s capacity to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. “This grant is an investment…

  • Spotlights

    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…

  • Events/Activities on Campus

    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. Share on

  • Spotlights

    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…