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Graduate receives Adult High School diploma at a recent ceremony.
09-24-2024

Anyone who is looking to finish their schooling can earn a diploma in just a month with Southwestern Community College’s Fast-Track program.

Matt Cass & Keeden Burnette
09-10-2024

Keeden Burnette, a recent Southwestern Community College (SCC) graduate, immediately put his education to work by participating in Appalachian State University’s Summer Research Experience in Boone.

Over the summer, Southwestern Community College and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians partnered to provide training to students interested in learning the trades.
08-28-2024

Over the summer, Southwestern Community College and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians partnered to provide training to students interested in learning the trades.

2023 Milestone winners included, from left: Megan Parker of Highlands, Sebastian Quigley of Maggie Valley, Lucia French of Cherokee, Betty Holt of Highlands and Codi Arsenault of Highlands. Submissions are now being accepted for the 2025 edition, which will be the 15th biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern Community College.
08-26-2024

The publication showcases creative expressions of local writers and visual artists.

Members of SCC’s first Dental Assisting class are pictured here with their instructors. Front row, from left: Instructor Kristy Lance, Kayla McEntire of Sylva, Nicole Toner of Whittier, Emily Pilkerton of Franklin, Diya Patel of Sylva, Ashley Lopez of Franklin and Abra Brooks, SCC’s Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator. Middle row, from left: SCC instructor Jeniffer Nicholson, Awee French of Dillsboro, Haley Henderson of Franklin, Kelle Williams of Robbinsville, and Kaylee Cornelius of Murphy. Back row: Madel
08-23-2024

Less than a year after starting their studies, the very first Dental Assisting students in SCC history earned their diplomas and are addressing the labor shortage in their chosen career field.

The N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation recently gave Southwestern Community College $18,000 to financially assist students who enroll in Workforce Continuing Education programs.
08-22-2024

The N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation recently gave Southwestern Community College $18,000 to financially assist students who enroll in Workforce Continuing Education programs.

Student seated outside Health Sciences Center
08-07-2025

It's not too late to start earning credit - or to add another class or two - this fall.

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