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CFCC student advocates for children of domestic violence

Cape Fear Community College is more than just a school for Fee Godbolt; it is a pathway back to the freedom to pursue her passions. Fee is currently enrolled in CFCC’s Esthetics program, where she will earn her certificate this summer. Prior to this, she graduated with her associate degree in CFCC’s Criminal Justice program  Read More

CFCC student named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is proud to announce that one of our students, Reece Hawk, has been named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar and awarded a $2,250 scholarship. Over 2,200 students from more than 1,300 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each  Read More

CFCC student blends artistic vision with business potential

Driven by his passion for art and entrepreneurship, Bryce Lyons set out to find a community where his artistic and business aspirations could flourish. Intrigued by Wilmington’s reputation as the “Hollywood of the East,” he saw an opportunity to merge his creative talents with business potential. This realization led him to pursue CFCC. He saw  Read More

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’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

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

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

Student Spotlight: Madison Ballou

Madison Ballou’s love for the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy” introduced her to the surgical field. However, the lengthy time commitment of becoming a surgeon deterred her from this career path. Opting for a more direct route into the operating room, she discovered the role of a surgical technologist. Surgical technologists assist in the operating room  Read More

Medical Sonography student makes life-changing discovery

Madison Coleman, introduced to the field of sonography by a family friend, could never have anticipated that her chosen career would ultimately lead to the discovery of her need for a life-changing procedure. MEDICAL FIELD CAREER ASPIRATIONS Growing up in Jacksonville, NC, Madison found herself uncertain about her career aspirations. In search of direction, she  Read More

Student Spotlight: Codey Puttkamer

Meet Codey Puttkamer, a student veteran at Cape Fear Community College whose journey weaves through the discipline of electronics maintenance in the Marine Corps to an unexpected passion for horticulture. During his six years in the Marines, Codey was trained as an electronics maintenance repairman. He tackled a diverse range of non-flying electronic equipment, including  Read More
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