Student Spotlight
During her first week in Cleveland Community College’s Radiography program, Bethany Weston faced a life-changing reality. As she began pursuing a new career, she was also navigating a separation, becoming a single mother of two young daughters, and wondering how she would pay her rent, feed her children, and keep moving forward. “I didn’t…
Spotlights
For more than two decades, Jerry Hopper has been a familiar face, a trusted mentor, and a steady source of encouragement for students at Cleveland Community College. At the end of October, he officially closed one chapter and began another, retiring after a career dedicated to helping others succeed. Jerry began…
Student Spotlight
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…