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CFCC boat building graduate builds dream homes
July 21, 2022
While growing up in the furniture manufacturing capital of the world nurtured his love for craftsmanship, Hickory-native Kyle Henry knew he wanted to take his skills in a different direction. He desired to build boats. Henry researched different boat-building schools and programs but found that most were costly and out of state. Except for one: … Read More CFCC alumni strikes gold with UNC-Charlotte 49ers
July 6, 2022
Ismael Urbina enrolled at Cape Fear Community College with three goals in mind. Reduce the cost of college. Raise his grade point average to help him achieve his third goal: Enter a nursing program. He succeeded at all three. With stops at UNC-Chapel Hill and Johns Hopkins University, Urbina’s now on his way to a … Read More Q&A with CFCC Alumnus, Nate Cook
June 29, 2022
Nate Cook graduated from CFCC’s Film and Video Production Technology program in 2017. We asked Nate to share his experience in the program, where he is now, his advice to future Sea Devils, and more! Were you involved in student activities at CFCC? Special memories about class and/or instructors? I was as involved as I … Read More CFCC AFA-Visual Arts Grad Transfers from the Port City to the Windy City
June 24, 2022
CFCC Associate in Fine Arts-Visual Arts graduate Jack Estep admits to not being ready for a 4-year university right after high school. The CFCC Merit Scholar decided that Cape Fear Community College was a great juncture between high school and the university level. Not only was the cost more affordable, but classes were also smaller, … Read More CFCC student is ready to get the world in shape
May 6, 2022
After 20 years in retail and customer service, adult learner and mom Linda Rivera decided it was time for a career change. With a love for keeping her family healthy, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy. And she found CFCC’s Health and Fitness science program to be the perfect warm … Read More CFCC nursing grad locks in career at UVA Hospital
May 4, 2022
When Isaiah Norton was eight years old, his mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. Though surgery and radiation treatment cured her, the experience left Norton with a great appreciation for nurses. Norton began his nursing education in his home state of Wisconsin. But struggling to find the balance between academics and athletics, he decided to … Read More Chemical Technology Student Lands Job at Quality Chemical Laboratories
May 3, 2022
If only being a professional student was a good-paying gig, then Wilmington native Ashley Wells would keep on studying at CFCC. However, she has discovered that her studies at CFCC have landed her a sweet, career-choice job right before graduation! After working in the Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) internship program at CFCC, Ashley applied for … Read More CFCC theatre arts graduate achieves goal of formal training
May 3, 2022
Quentin Proulx (pronounced proo) arrived at CFCC with an extensive resume of acting jobs but no formal training. In 2017, he relocated to the Wilmington area from San Diego to enter the film industry and discovered CFCC’s Associate of Fine Arts – Theatre Arts program. “I have done thousands of trade shows, but I still … Read More CFCC paralegal technology student wins second place in statewide essay contest
April 29, 2022
CFCC Paralegal Technology student Lara Girdler won second place in the North Carolina Paralegal Association (NCPA) Student Essay Contest. The essay contest, “I have chosen to be a paralegal…,” is an annual scholarship contest open to all paralegal students in North Carolina. Four winners receive scholarship funds to assist with tuition, books, and examination fees. … Read More CFCC Graduate Spotlight: Elizabeth Hare
April 26, 2022
Elizabeth Hare was pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at UNCW when she realized a need for interpreters. During her sophomore year, she met a deaf person dependent on their parents to help interpret in the hearing world. “There’s no advocacy or support for the deaf community and interpreting, and I’m a bit too … Read More 