The Bluegrass, Blue Jeans and Bling gala will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
August 2018
August 14, 2018
For Conner Wilson, a career in public safety was always a calling.
August 14, 2018
Four out of over 400 of our spring graduates
More than 400 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the spring 2018 semester.
August 13, 2018
Recent graduate Yesenia Navarro received the WCU Chancellor's Achievement Award.
August 10, 2018
SCC will be offering an eight-hour “Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving class” and the “Alive at 25” four-hour class.
July 2018
July 24, 2018
Self-doubt. Uncertainty. Apprehension.
Before starting High School Equivalency preparation classes, Cheyenne McCoy of Cherokee felt all those emotions.
She then conquered them – with the help of Southwestern Community College’s College and Career Readiness instructors.
July 24, 2018
Thirty-seven graduates of Southwestern Community College’s Nursing program were honored during a May 9 pinning ceremony at a pinning ceremony on Jackson Campus.
July 24, 2018
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) and Southwestern Community College (SCC) in Sylva are partnering to increase the number of students transferring to and graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. SCC will be the 11th community college to partner with C-STEP and Carolina.
July 23, 2018
A course that prepares students for the educational requirement for the N.C. Real Estate Broker License starts Aug. 21, at the SCC Jackson Campus.
July 16, 2018
Five students recently graduated from our Project SEARCH® program
July 16, 2018
A new program has been established to support the clinical education of nurses and certified nursing aides in the region.
June 2018
June 27, 2018
Only one in 30 applicants for Tesla Motors is offered a position. Recent SCC graduate Dakoda Hall recently became one of those few to make the cut.
After seeing an open position online at Tesla Motor’s Gigafactory in Nevada, Hall decided he would take the chance and apply. He earned his associate degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology in May.
June 19, 2018
A memorial was held on our Jackson Campus for founding Trustee W. Paul Holt, Jr.
June 19, 2018
On Friday, April 27, Dr. Cheryl Davids and Kristan Blanton from Southwestern Community College took several students on a unique trip to Atlanta.
Among the stops on their trip were the Martin Luther King,Jr. historical sites, where students were able to visit where he lived, worshipped, and played. The students viewed MLK artifacts up-close and heard childhood stories of the famous minister.
For lunch the students were able to dine inside the CNN Center. The students were in awe of the pure size and busyness of the CNN Center.
June 19, 2018
SYLVA – Six graduates of Southwestern Community College’s Radiography program were honored during a May 10 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
Graduated from the program are: Shelby Crisp of Murphy, Aleisha Evans of Waynesville, Hannah Holder of Robbinsville, Cody Wang of Franklin, Daniel Trantham of Clyde, and Danae Woodard of Franklin.
June 14, 2018
One of the past winning cars, a 1955 Chevy 210, at the Automotive club’s car show.
For the sixth straight year, Southwestern Community College’s Automotive Club will hold its annual car show in conjunction with the Mountain High BBQ Festival.
June 14, 2018
Everyone loves a great comeback story, and Stephen Steen is no exception.
A student in the Substance Abuse Treatment program at Southwestern Community College, Steen recently paired his passion for helping those in recovery, with his dream of a career in talk radio to launch his new podcast called NC Recovery All Ways (NC RAW).
June 4, 2018
Richard Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, served as guest speaker as more than 250 students were honored.
June 4, 2018
Macon County raised the most money and took home the Ducks on the Tuck Trophy.
May 2018
May 30, 2018
Macon County Public Library was one of four different locations that hosted the Regional Job Fair series.
May 24, 2018
The theme for this year’s Human Services Technology program was “Love. Grow. Serve.”
May 24, 2018
The Automotive Systems Technology program at Franklin High School has received recertification of accreditation.
May 24, 2018
A Smoky Mountain High School student and Upward Bound participant, Alysia Figueroa was not only accepted to UNC Chapel Hill but received a full-ride scholarship for the duration of her time there.
Figueroa was also offered comparable scholarships at NC State University, and Appalachian State University, both of which would have also allowed her to graduate debt-free.
She credits her experience with Upward Bound for her recent accomplishments.
May 23, 2018
Fifteen graduates of Southwestern Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program were honored during a May 8 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
May 23, 2018
Erin Cahill, a graduate of Southwestern Community College, was recently honored with a highly sought-after scholarship from NCHIMA.
May 23, 2018
Twelve graduates of Southwestern Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program were honored during a May 9 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
Among the graduates were Micki Conley, Graham County; Kirsten Warstler, Asheville; Deanna Isaacs, Franklin; Allison Southard, Franklin; Holly Conard, Jackson County; Keltcie Hoppes, Forest City. Back row: Peggy Vos; Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Joshua Nece, Buncombe County. Jayson Woods, Murphy; Brittney Rogers, Haywood County; Amelia Capaforte Jones, Franklin; Amy Justus, Franklin.
May 18, 2018
The Inaugural 'Cork & Fork' scholarship fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Orchard Events Barn.
May 17, 2018
Eleven graduates of Southwestern Community College’s respiratory therapy program were recognized during a May 5 pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
May 14, 2018
Macon County raised the most money, and Sebastian Lemmons won the grand prize.
May 3, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Retention Action Team chooses a "Student of the Week" throughout the academic year.
May 3, 2018
Regional media outlets have been reporting this week on the heroic actions of SCC's Upward Bound staff members.
April 2018
April 16, 2018
SCC's Career Services and the Fontana Regional Library System will help area employers connect with prospective employees.
April 10, 2018
Matt Kirby ran in the Georgia Death Race and raised $2,100 for the SCC Foundation’s Student Emergency Fund.
April 3, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Retention Action Team chooses a "Student of the Week" throughout the academic year.
April 2, 2018
Our Small Business Center will offer a savvy social summit and two women’s business luncheons the third week of April.
April 2, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Recognition Retention Action Team is choosing a "Student of the Week" throughout the academic year.
April 2, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Recognition Retention Action Team chooses a “Student of the Week” throughout the academic year.
March 2018
March 26, 2018
Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center will be hosting an email marketing seminar from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 5 at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce in Franklin.
March 26, 2018
Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center will be hosting a free Rocket Business Plan workshop from noon – 4 p.m. on Monday, April 2 and again on Wednesday April 4, at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce in Franklin.
March 15, 2018
Participants in the Mother Town Healing Project recently got makeovers in SCC's cosmetology department.
March 15, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Recognition Retention Action Team has started a “Student of the Week” award.
March 12, 2018
When only 50 reviewers are listed nation-wide in a textbook, it is rare for any college to have one faculty member listed.
March 5, 2018
To honor some of our most tenacious students, our Student Recognition Retention Action Team has started a “Student of the Week” award.
March 4, 2018
Southwestern Community College will hold a trio of commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in Myers Auditorium.
February 2018
February 28, 2018
Diane E. Sherrill, a Southwestern Community College graduate and local attorney, will present an estate-planning seminar on March 14.
February 27, 2018
For the second year in a row, Ducks on the Tuck is going to be held virtually this spring.
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