News - Southeastern Community College

SCC Foundation set to ‘rock the yacht’ at annual spring fundraiser

01/15/2026

Get ready to ride the waves at the Southeastern Community College Foundation’s “Rams Rock the Yacht” annual spring fundraiser. Benefiting the RamsFund, this event sets sail at 7 p.m. on March 21 at Union Valley Farm and Vineyard. SCC Foundation Executive Director Terrie Priest promises a casual evening of fun, dancing, food and yacht rock music.

An SCC baseball player pitches during practice.

SCC makes home baseball season debut on Jan. 31

01/13/2026

Southeastern Community College is gearing up for a winning baseball season as they take on the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Cobras at home on January 31 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. for a double header. This season opener will be Coy Barnett’s first official game as SCC’s new head coach and athletic director, and he is looking forward to a competitive season.

NCReconnect Student holding a Better Skills Better Jobs backpack and Walmart Gift Card with 2 SCC Employees

Overcoming barriers – NC Reconnect works to increase adult learner population at SCC

12/29/2025

NC Reconnect is helping more adults return to Southeastern Community College and finish what they started. As part of NC Reconnect’s fifth cohort, SCC is focusing on learners ages 25 to 44 by pairing outreach with real, practical support. Through regular check ins, encouragement, and help navigating campus resources, Adult Learner and CRM Coordinator Jessica McDowell is working alongside students as they balance jobs, families, and school. From transportation and childcare challenges to internet access and transcript costs, SCC is meeting barriers with solutions, including campus computer labs, bus vouchers, and other targeted assistance. With adult learners already seeing success in programs like healthcare, technical training, and degree completion, SCC is proving that it is never too late to come back and move forward.

Southeastern Community College Honors Larry “LJ” Everette with Fall 2025 Staff Meritorious Service Award

12/23/2025

Southeastern Community College honored Larry “LJ” Everette, Transitional Studies Recruiter and High School Equivalency Examiner, with the Fall 2025 Staff Meritorious Service Award. Everette was recognized for his exceptional dedication to students, leadership in community outreach, and commitment to service that extends well beyond his role. His impact is felt across campus and throughout the community through student support, volunteerism, and his passion for making SCC a welcoming place for all.

SCC announces Nurse Aide I graduates for day and night classes

12/23/2025

Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hours of instruction with 48 hours in clinicals, 48 hours in lecture and 64 hours of in-class lab.

Southeastern Community College Honors Gary Nealy with Fall 2025 Faculty/Instructional Staff Meritorious Service Award

12/22/2025

Gary Nealy, Chemistry Instructor, has been named Southeastern Community College’s Fall 2025 Faculty/Instructional Staff Meritorious Service Award recipient. Recognized for his excellence in teaching, dedication to students, and commitment to SCC’s mission, Nealy creates engaging learning experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and success both in and beyond the classroom.

Southeastern Community College celebrates High School Equivalency Diploma Graduation Class of 2025

12/20/2025

Southeastern Community College celebrated the High School Equivalency Diploma Graduation Class of 2025 on December 18, honoring 21 graduates whose determination and resilience led them to this milestone. In addition to earning their diplomas, six graduates completed workforce credentials in high demand fields, preparing them for continued education and career success. The ceremony highlighted powerful personal journeys and the transformative impact of SCC’s Transitional Studies program.

SCC sends 11 new phlebotomists into the workforce

12/19/2025

The nationally accredited Phlebotomy program at Southeastern Community College offers a one-semester pathway into healthcare through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training, where students learn essential skills such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, and proper specimen handling while completing more than 125 unaided needle sticks on patients, making them eligible to sit for national registry exams. Phlebotomy Instructor Tanya Bellamy said the 16-week program not only prepares students for employment nationwide but also fosters a supportive, family-like learning environment. Clinical hours are completed in area hospitals and medical offices, positioning graduates for careers in hospitals, clinics, blood donation centers, and physician offices or as a stepping stone into advanced healthcare programs at SCC.

SCC leadership and Transitional Studies representatives hold the vocational challenge awards.

SCC Transitional Studies earns top honors in prison education vocational challenge

12/17/2025

More than doubling its High School Equivalency Test pass rate in 2025 over the previous year, Southeastern Community College was awarded a certificate of appreciation for completing the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction’s Vocational Challenge. Offenders held at Tabor Correctional Institution and Columbus Correctional Institution earned their high school equivalency diploma through the Transitional Studies and Prison Education programs at SCC.

Nurse Aide I graduates fall semester class of 2025

12/15/2025

Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hours of instruction with 48 hours in clinicals, 48 hours in lecture and 64 hours of in-class lab.