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Student debt, a shortage of qualified healthcare workers and job instability are all very real problems in the regional economy these days. A new partnership in the Western counties of North Carolina aims to address all these issues. Designed to reduce financial barriers for students, the Health Science Scholars Program is also building a sustainable…

By: Addison Bevlin More than 300 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the Spring Semester. Among the Graduates, 55 received Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.89 GPA), 50 received Magna Cum Laude honors (3.70-3.89 GPA), 55 received Summa Cum Laude honors (3.90-4.00 GPA). The following list includes each graduate’s field…

Currently Enrolled Students: Currently enrolled students (who have met with their advisor) register for classes themselves using the self-service feature in MySCC. The following links provide more information on how to register using self-service.   Written instructions   Video instructions ​ Transfer Students: Are you a transfer student looking for an appointment on Advising Day? (Appointments for students…

Jack Moore graduated from Southwestern Community College in May with several achievements already under his belt. In March he placed second at the student talent show playing the piano. Throughout the semester, his honors project involved making a hiking map outlining trails within a 20-minute drive of Franklin, allowing him to become an honors program…

Southwestern Community College honored the newest group of Respiratory Therapy graduates during the May 14 pinning ceremony on the college’s Jackson Campus. These students include Kristy Watson of Fairview, Bridgette Roman of Franklin, John Garrett of Murphy, Kayla Koonts of Cullowhee and Hannah Shepherd of Sylva. Four additional students were recognized during Blue Ridge Community College’s…

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,…