Craven CC Graduates with $200,000 NROTC Scholarship
HAVELOCK – Jake Alchin is graduating with his Aviation Management and Career Pilot degree from Craven Community College (Craven CC) this May and was just awarded a $200,000 scholarship from the Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps (NROTC) to attend the college of his choice. The NROTC program sends candidates through officer training and pays for school costs so students can focus on their studies before beginning a career in the Navy. After graduation, students are committed to a 3-5 year service
Juvenile Reentry Employment Project to Hold Kickoff Meeting at Craven CC Volt Center, April 18
Re-entry Month continues this week as the Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) hosts a kickoff meeting at Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) Volt Center on April 18. The media is invited to attend but space is limited and RSVPs are requested. The Juvenile Reentry Employment Project (JREP) aims to address juvenile reentry needs and increase their prosocial strengths. Deliverables include vocational training, employment assistance, and intensive wraparound case management. Specifically, reentry
State of Innovation STEM Night will be held April 18 at Craven CC
Craven Community College (Craven CC) will present “The State of Innovation” STEM Night as an official event of the 2024 North Carolina Science Festival on Thursday, April 18, 6-8 p.m., in Perdue Hall. Each year the North Carolina Science Festival collaborates with hundreds of community-based events throughout the state to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s theme is “The State of Innovation” and will include hands on activities for all ages. Activities will
Craven CC student Logan Tibbetts named Goodnight Scholar
Logan Tibbetts, a Craven Community College (Craven CC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor student, was awarded the Goodnight Scholarship for his transfer to North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Coca-Cola Scholarship. This rare honor will allow him to complete a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering with no college debt. Tibbetts was one of 50 students chosen from a pool of 1,200 applicants to receive the Goodnight Scholarship. The Goodnight Scholarship will provide up to $23,000, renewable annually
Craven Community College Student Art Featured at Bank of the Arts During April ArtWalk
Craven Community College (Craven CC) visual arts students, along with Twin Rivers Artists Association members, will have artwork exhibited in the Bank of the Arts main gallery during the month of April. Over 50 Craven CC students from the New Bern and Havelock campuses are participating in this exhibit and will unveil their artwork during ArtWalk on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. “The annual student art show is the first time that many of our students have been able to display their work in a public
Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council observes Re-Entry Month in April
The Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council observes April as Re-Entry Month with several events held across Craven and Pamlico counties. The Craven-Pamlico Re-Entry Council exists to help individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate back into their communities, preventing recidivism and reducing crime. The Re-Entry Council works directly with several resources and organizations to connect with justice-involved individuals once they exit the prison system. Re-Entry Month, sometimes referred to as Second
Craven CC to host 'Spring Showers Brings STEM Powers' March 23
NEW BERN – Craven Community College (Craven CC) will host “Spring Showers Brings STEM Powers” on the Havelock Campus this Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is open to the public and includes hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities for the whole family. “We want to engage the community and pique interest in the variety of STEM careers available in Eastern NC by showcasing the real-world applications of STEM topics,” said Tanya McGhee, dean of