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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses to Offer Free Small Business Education Program to North Carolina EntrepreneursFor 15 years, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs nationwide grow their businesses by offering a free, practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services.Read More

NCLifeSci and NC Community Colleges announce 2025 Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship recipientsThe NC Life Sciences Organization (NCLifeSci), the NC Community College System, and the NC Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation) today announced the Samuel M. Taylor Memorial Life Sciences Scholarship Recipients for 2025-2026.Read More

NC Community Colleges, NC State Launch ‘Wolfpack Connect’ Guaranteed Admissions PathwayThe North Carolina Community College System has partnered with NC State University on a new initiative, Wolfpack Connect, that offers guaranteed admission to NC State for eligible community college students across the state.  Read More

State Board of Proprietary Schools’ Subcommittee on State Board Code to meet virtually September 22The State Board of Proprietary Schools' Subcommittee on State Board Code will meet virtually on September 22 at 2 p.m.Read More

Statement from the North Carolina Community College System on Inappropriate Adjunct Instructor CommentsThe NC Community College System has responded to an incident at Guilford Technical Community College where an adjunct instructor made inappropriate remarks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The instructor is no longer employed, and the System reaffirmed its commitment to fostering respectful learning environments across all campuses.Read More

State Board of Community Colleges to meet Sept-18th-19thThe N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will convene September 18-19 in Raleigh. Meetings are open to the public and will be live streamed.Read More

Chris Lumsden Appointed to State Board of Community CollegesChris A. Lumsden, a retired healthcare executive and longtime higher education leader, has been appointed to the State Board of Community Colleges. Appointed by House Speaker Destin Hall and sworn in at Surry Community College, Lumsden brings more than four decades of experience in healthcare, workforce development, and education. He most recently served as President and CEO of Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, where he led nationally recognized initiatives in patient care and workforce training.Read More

State Board Launches Transformation Committee to Drive Statewide Innovation Across Community CollegesThe State Board of Community Colleges has formed a Transformation Committee to modernize operations, technology, and student services across all 58 colleges. The committee will guide major initiatives to improve efficiency, data integration, and workforce connections statewide.Read More

NC College Connect creates clear path to college for eligible NC studentsNew direct admission program offers eligible students an easier way to higher education.Read More