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CFCC student veteran secures full ride to Johnson & Wales

After graduating from high school, Andreah Anderson initially enrolled at CFCC, but she soon felt a strong calling to serve in the U.S. Army. That’s when she decided to leave college and devote herself to military service. FINDING COMFORT IN FAMILIARITY However, Andreah’s military career was cut short by an injury. After serving four and  Read More

CFCC Women’s Basketball team breaking records

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College’s (CFCC) Women’s Basketball team is rewriting the record books, boasting an unmatched 16-0 beginning to their season. Last night’s 90-41 victory over Brunswick Community College cemented their undefeated run, breaking the Cape Fear women’s basketball record for most wins since the start of the season. The 2022-2023 women’s  Read More

CFCC launches Next NC Scholarship

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to announce the Next NC Scholarship, a groundbreaking financial aid program tailored to support North Carolinians from households with an annual income of $80,000 or less. This scholarship fully covers tuition and fees at CFCC, offering students an opportunity to pursue higher education without the  Read More

CFCC’s Mascot Unveiled—The Making of a Mascot

There’s no better time than Spirit Week to meet the personality behind CFCC’s Sea Devil mascot, Ray. BUT FIRST, A QUICK HISTORY LESSON In 1970, CFCC hosted a campus contest for students to draw a potential mascot. The winning entry was a symbolic Sea Devil. Early Sea Devil mascots, circa 1970s Fast forward three decades,  Read More

Employee Spotlight: Lindsay Kaldon

Nuclear Technology instructor Lindsay Kaldon dreamed of being an astronaut from a young age. She studied biographies of NASA astronauts and noticed most of them went through the Air Force or another branch of the military before joining NASA. Pursuing her dream, Lindsay enlisted in the Air Force. Shortly after enlisting, the shuttle program was  Read More

CFCC to host FAFSA Day

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will host a FAFSA Day designed to provide invaluable assistance to current and prospective students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. High school students, current college students, prospective students, families, and adult learners are all invited to attend. The event will be  Read More

CFCC student turns her art hobby into a business

Heeding her mom’s advice, CFCC student Ava Gosline decided to combine her business acumen with her passion for pottery. THROWING CLAY AND SHAPING DREAMS From an early age, Ava demonstrated a business sense. The Wilmington native enrolled at CFCC where she strategically saved money while completing her general education courses. Initially, Ava aimed to pursue  Read More

CFCC receives largest naming gift to date

CFCC’s Newest Building to be Named the Dan and Sheila Saklad Health and Human Services Center Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) proudly announces a substantial and transformative $3 million donation from Dan Saklad. This exceptional contribution will be used to name CFCC’s newest building at 319 N. Front Street. The building will  Read More

CFCC to offer Online Barber Instructor Prep Course

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College is excited to introduce an online Barber Instruction Prep Course designed for experienced barbers aiming to transition into education. This four-month program is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as influential educators in the barbering community. The course begins February 1.  Read More

Student Spotlight: Carson Zickert

Carson Zickert grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his summers learning about sailing and boats on the shores of Lake Michigan. At the age of 15, he acquired an aging vessel in desperate need of restoration. Mentored by a local boat builder, Carson took on the challenge of reviving the classic wooden boat,  Read More
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