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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 Ashley Sanchez
April 22, 2022
What was supposed to be a quick weekend trip to Wilmington turned into something much more for upcoming CFCC graduate Ashley Sanchez. She took a leap of faith when she decided on a whim to move halfway across the country to Wilmington and attend CFCC. We sat down with Ashley and asked her to share … Read More CFCC Baking and Pastry Arts student satisfies the sweet tooth
April 18, 2022
Cheriekke Dreher has been baking up a storm since she started sharing her cakes, cookies, and candied apples on social media. Her creations, tempting for her sweet tooth-minded followers, drew an influx of orders. That’s when Dreher decided to set up her own shop: Heavenly Treats. As her business grew, Dreher sought professional training to … Read More Husband and father locks in sustainable career
April 12, 2022
At thirty-nine years old, husband and father Christopher Oliver never thought he’d be a recent graduate of CFCC’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology program. With the majority of his career spent in retail management, he decided it was time to pursue a stable career for him and his family. Aware of the diverse selection of programs at … Read More CFCC culinary arts alum is beefing up business
April 6, 2022
“There’s a lot of pressure on people to get a four-year degree,” said Sam Steger, local entrepreneur and CFCC alum. “I thought I wasn’t going to be successful without it.” After a year at a four-year university, Steger decided to follow his culinary passion. Now he’s the proud and successful owner of Mess Hall in … Read More CFCC beats lab club lets students discover their inner music producer
February 24, 2022
Are you a music lover or a musician looking for an outlet to sample some new beats or compose your own rhythms? If so, CFCC’s Beats Lab Club may be the place for you. You do not need any previous music lessons or particular musical skills to compose your own masterpiece. However, a little computer … Read More Q&A with Violin Virtuoso, Danielle Swart
February 15, 2022
Wilmington native Danielle Swart is a busy teenager and a bit of an overachiever. She is dual-enrolled at Wilmington Early College High School (WECHS) and is a CFCC Fine Arts-Music major where she will graduate this May with her high school diploma and Associate in Fine Arts degree. Danielle recently competed in the Elite International … Read More CFCC graduate and learning lab tutor recognized by UNCW
February 15, 2022
CFCC graduate, Caitlin Parrott, has been recognized by UNCW Cameron School of Business as the fall 2021 Outstanding Graduate in Information Technology. Parrott was nominated by her advisor at UNCW for the distinction. Parrott is honored to have received this recognition and grateful she found CFCC to help her achieve this accomplishment. Enrolling at CFCC … Read More A career as a chem-lab tech is within reach at CFCC
February 11, 2022
Have you ever wanted to be part of the discovery team that analyzes new lifesaving medicines for safety and effectiveness? Perhaps you’d like to run tests on DNA samples to help law enforcement catch criminals. Or maybe you’d like to test environmental samples to identify hazardous chemicals in the water or the quality of the … Read More CFCC alumna creates platform for artists to speak their peace
February 7, 2022
Mahlaynee Cooper graduated from CFCC in December of 2017 with an Associate in Fine Arts degree in theatre. As a non-traditional student, her adult life left little room for extra school activities. “It’s different when you return to school after many years,” Mahlaynee said. “With my limited time, my priority was to focus and do … Read More 