Zahir Sharifi
November 23, 2021
Q&A with a Sea Devil, Zahir Sharifi Sea Devil Zahir Sharifi is graduating from CFCC this upcoming May with an Associate in Science. Zahir, a C-STEP student, will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill in the Fall of 2022 with big plans to become a doctor. We sat down with Zahir to discuss his involvement in extracurricular … Read More 
Shelby Lloyd
November 19, 2021
Q&A with a Sea Devil, Shelby Lloyd Sea Devil Shelby Lloyd is pursuing her associate in arts at CFCC. She is also a student ambassador . We asked Shelby to share about her time as a Sea Devil, her plans after graduation, her advice to future Sea Devils, and more! Where are you originally from? … Read More 
The future is bright for this CFCC electrical apprentice
November 16, 2021
Meet Taylor Benetz. Benetz is an apprentice in CFCC’s Electrical Apprenticeship program. She first discovered her passion for construction while gutting houses and rebuilding homes for the local community after Hurricane Florence. In pursuit of her newfound interest, she went to work for a maintenance company and learned about T.A. Woods Company, the leading mechanical, … Read More 
CFCC student grooms a part-time passion into a profession
November 5, 2021
Jeffrey Nixon enjoys cutting hair even though his clients have been limited to family, friends, fellow troops, and federal inmates. However, Nixon’s clientele is getting ready to expand. After his October graduation from CFCC’s Barber School, Nixon plans to set up shop at JR’s Barbershop in Hampstead, turning his passion into a full-time profession. “I … Read More 
CFCC student puts a little POP into her student life
October 7, 2021
There is more to Cape Fear Community College than going to class. CFCC is brimming with student activities and clubs. There are over 50 clubs and organizations that offer students an opportunity to get involved on campus and in the community. NEW KID ON THE BLOCK One of the newest clubs at CFCC is the … Read More 
Marine veteran opens doors at CFCC for cultural awareness
September 27, 2021
From Marine to Medicine Cape Fear Community College was the ideal choice for Marine veteran Caroline Burten. After completing her military commitment in Camp Lejeune, Burten chose CFCC to earn transferable college credits before returning to her home state of Texas where she plans to earn her bachelor’s degree, then apply to medical school. … Read More 
LPN-RN student and working mom of three earns Saklad Fellowship
September 10, 2021
Fraley Johnson, working mom of three, was on the hunt for an LPN to RN program that afforded her the flexibility she needed to work and be there for her kids. That’s when she discovered CFCC’s LPN-RN program, an accelerated program that provides licensed practical nurses the opportunity to continue to study to become a … Read More 
CFCC Adult High School Grad Finds Her Passion in Counseling and Takes Next Steps at CFCC
September 2, 2021
CFCC adult high school graduate Crystal Harris discovered her passion at CFCC and is on her way to a career as a substance abuse counselor. “I used to struggle with questions like ‘what am I supposed to do now?’ and ‘how am I supposed to support my family?’” said Crystal Harris, CFCC adult high school … Read More 
CFCC Graduate Selected as NCSU Goodnight Scholar
May 19, 2021
CFCC class of 2021 graduate Mario Ramalho has been selected as a Goodnight Transfer Scholar at NC State University. The Goodnight Scholarship is valued at $21,000 per year for up to three years. Ramalho is among 25 Goodnight Transfer Scholars selected from across North Carolina. After serving nine years in the U.S. Navy, Ramalho enrolled … Read More 
From a Love for Rollercoasters to a Passion for Mechanical Engineering
May 13, 2021
Jon Siemon, 18, holds acceptance letters from North Carolina State University, College of Engineering; the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and the University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering and Jefferson Scholars Program. Siemon also sits on the waitlist for Harvard University. From a young age, Siemon’s eyes were set on … Read More 