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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

State Board of Community Colleges to meet August 14th-15thThe N.C. State Board of Community Colleges will convene August 14–15 in Raleigh, featuring a special presentation on the military’s impact on North Carolina’s economy, committee meetings, and a full board session. Meetings are open to the public and will be live streamed.Read More

Looney, Kane Re-elected to Top Leadership Roles on State Board of Community CollegesThe State Board of Community Colleges has unanimously re-elected Tom Looney as Chair and John Kane as Vice Chair, reaffirming their leadership during a time of significant transformation. With a focus on workforce alignment and innovation, the Board also named new committee chairs to help guide North Carolina’s 58 community colleges forward.Read More

Finance Committee to meet virtually on August 11, 2025The State Board Finance Committee will be held on August 11, 2025.Read More

North Carolina Community College System President Jeff Cox Announces RetirementDr. Jeff Cox, president of the North Carolina Community College System, has announced plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year in June 2026.Read More