College News

One of the main reasons Cristian Diaz-Knight chose Southwestern Community College was because it’s not far from where he grew up in Balsam. Thanks to the support and education he received close to home, he has earned a prestigious and highly sought-after scholarship to N.C. State and now has dreams of going a long way…

We’re excited to be offering a course from 5-9 p.m. on July 15. It requires a $70 tuition and $30 test fee. This program is for dedicated students involved in servicing motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) and MVAC-like appliances. Learn federal laws, including how to handle and safely dispose of refrigerants as well as purchase…

Written by Addison Bevlin, SCC Public Relations Intern Over the summer, Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center will once again be  offering an entrepreneurship camp for local youth.   Be a TREP! is an opportunity for rising sixth through ninth graders who have an interest in  entrepreneurship to practice and grow their skills, learning how to…

For the first time in over a decade, Southwestern Community College revived the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and held a ceremony to honor the students on April 28 on the college’s Jackson Campus. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges that recognizes students who have completed at least 12…

The newest members of the Occupational Therapy Assistant career field recently celebrated their completion of Southwestern Community College’s program with family and friends at SCC’s Jackson Campus. After completing two years of intensive classroom studies and clinical experiences, a pinning ceremony was held on May 13 to honor: Lauren Norton of Franklin, Brinley Holder of Robbinsville,…

Throughout a commencement address Thursday night, Larry Prowant implored his fellow High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates to persevere through the tough times and never give up.  Prowant’s life story spoke even louder than his words. The 57-year-old Prowant overcame Traumatic Brain Injury, multiple heart attacks and being disowned by his beloved daughter to successfully pass…

To address the region’s nursing shortage, Southwestern Community College has recently sent out 25 new graduates into the workforce. They were honored in a pinning ceremony on May 7 at the college’s Jackson Campus.  These grads will take their official licensure exams this summer so that they can begin working in area hospitals and other…

The highest-achieving students at Southwestern Community College were honored in the annual Academic Awards Ceremony on April 21 in Myers Auditorium on the college’s Jackson Campus.  To qualify for the “Academic Honors” portion of the program, each student had to earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit within the last four years by…

Five Southwestern Community College employees recently completed nine months of training and graduated from the Western Community College Leadership Academy (WCCLA). SCC’s participants this year were Norrie Meus, History Instructor and Social Sciences Department Chair; Carly Messer, Director of Nursing; Sheryl Monroe, Employment & Benefits Specialist; Erin McCully, Director of Instructional Development; and John Robinson,…

The next generation of professionals who’ll respond to emergency situations were honored with a pinning ceremony during the final week of their two-year program at Southwestern Community College. All graduates are eligible to take state and national certification exams, and they can find employment with providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies and…