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Rain or Shine: How SPCC Student and Security Guard Jimy Gamez Inspires a Campus CommunityEvery morning, before the sun is over South Piedmont Community College (SPCC), a familiar and reassuring presence greets students and staff at the front door. Rain or shine, full-time campus security guard Jimy Gamez is there, offering a bright, welcoming smile that sets a positive tone for the entire day.Read More

Resilience in Action: Kayla Fields’ Journey Back to EducationIn her early 20s, Kayla faced addiction herself after becoming dependent on pain medication. For the next 10 years, she worked through the difficult process of recovery, spending time in multiple detox and rehabilitation facilities. During one of those stays, she was given a Bible, and a verse became a source of strength and encouragement as she continued her journey toward recovery.Read More

Six NC Community College Students Named 2026-2027 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences ScholarsThe NC Life Sciences Organization (NCLifeSci), the North Carolina Community College System, and the NC Community Colleges Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2026-2027 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship, recognizing community college students preparing for careers in North Carolina’s growing life sciences industry.Read More

Determined to Succeed: Keighley’s Journey from HSE to HealthcareKeighley Fritze is a mother of two with another child on the way who has demonstrated remarkable determination in pursuing her education and career goals. After leaving high school in the 9th grade, Keighley enrolled in Davidson-Davie Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program with support from WIOA Title I NCWorks NextGen. She successfully completed her High School Equivalency (HSE) on April 29, 2025.Read More

Embracing a New Path: Ryan’s Journey from Adult High School to Practical NursingRyan Saad is a former high school student who left school during his 11th-grade year before enrolling in Davidson-Davie Community College’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program to pursue his Adult High School Diploma. With the support of WIOA Title I NCWorks NextGen and Title II CCR, Ryan completed his diploma on April 19, 2024.Read More

A Statewide Mission, A Forty-Year Milestone: NC Community Colleges Foundation Commemorates 40th AnniversarySeptember 11, 2026 | Raleigh, NC: Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation). Founded in 1986, the Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mission of the North Carolina Community College System. In 1987, the Foundation was recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity. For four decades, the Foundation has supported the NC Community College System in its mission to provide high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals.Read More