2021 Archive

New history series kicks off next month  — Tuesday, August 23, 2022

A new series of local history lectures will begin in September at Isothermal Community College. 

ICC student enters apprenticeship program with Sonoco  — Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Student in advanced manufacturing became the college’s first registered manufacturing apprentice.

College names Godlock this year’s Outstanding Alumnus — Friday, May 20, 2022

Leon Godlock, a recently retired veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department, was named Isothermal Community College’s 2022 Outstanding Alumnus at this week’s graduation ceremony.

Christmas comes early for Isothermal dental assisting students — Thursday, December 16, 2021

The two current students in the Dental Assisting Program at Isothermal Community College were given with a generous holiday surprise Wednesday.

New daytime class of BLET starts soon  — Wednesday, December 15, 2021

High-demand careers in law enforcement are available 

College names Fall 2021 Students of Semester   — Monday, December 06, 2021

21 Isothermal Community College students were recognized for exemplary performance this week.  

Grant will benefit Machining Technologies students — Friday, November 19, 2021

A $16,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation will help pay tuition and purchase supplies for Isothermal machining students this year and next.

Isothermal hosts state leaders, NCCCS president   — Thursday, November 11, 2021

Two state lawmakers and the president of the NCCCS visited campus in the past week.  

ICC Practical Nursing Students assist with COVID vaccines  — Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Practical Nursing (PN) students assisted the Foothills Health District at the Rutherford County Senior Center last week.

College to participate in trip to Bordeaux  — Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Several students will have the opportunity to travel to Bordeaux, France, in the coming summer as part of an international study program. 

Isothermal will host Salute To Veterans — Monday, November 01, 2021

Country superstar Sammy Kershaw will perform at Isothermal Community College this month to honor the nation’s veterans in a celebration capped by fireworks.

ICC health instructor wins leadership award  — Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Meredith Byers has earned a statewide award for her leadership in the field. 

College will offer business class at Polk Center  — Thursday, October 21, 2021

Getting started on a business degree in Polk County just got easier. 

Seven students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training — Thursday, October 21, 2021

Retiring instructor Greenway honored at ceremony

Deans’ List for Spring 2021 announced  — Thursday, October 07, 2021

The deans of Isothermal Community College have announced the names of area students who were named to the Deans’ List for Spring.

Deans’ List for Summer 2021 announced  — Monday, October 04, 2021

The Isothermal Community College deans have announced the names of students who were named to the Deans’ List for Summer 2021.

Author talk and book signing set for October — Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Michael Almond, a retired economic development attorney, will talk about his new book in October.

Awards Ceremony Highlights ICC Convocation  — Friday, August 20, 2021

A dozen Isothermal Community College staff and faculty members were recognized this week for making outstanding contributions to the institution’s learning environment. 

Culinary arts class begins this month — Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Aspiring chefs will be able to explore the world of culinary arts this month.

Isothermal grad set to open new healthcare business — Thursday, August 05, 2021

Alesha Logan, a nursing graduate from Isothermal Community College, is opening a new health clinic in Gastonia next week.

Second group of dental assistants graduates — Thursday, July 29, 2021

A pinning ceremony was held for the nine graduates at the Library Auditorium on the Spindale Campus.

Practical Nursing students pinned during special ceremony — Thursday, July 29, 2021

Eighteen Isothermal Community College practical nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.

ICC will power community with $30,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation — Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation granted $30,000 to Isothermal Community College to support its Protective Relay Education program.

Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony will be held — Thursday, July 22, 2021

The Practical Nursing Program is proud to announce the graduation of the Class of 2021. 

Isothermal Receives $8,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy — Tuesday, June 01, 2021

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded ICC a $8,000 grant to support adult literacy.

Thomas named as ICC’s chief academic officer — Tuesday, June 01, 2021

Dr. Greg Thomas will serve as the new vice president of Academic and Student Affairs.

Twelve new truck drivers graduate — Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Truck drivers will hit the road after graduating with commercial certifications and licenses.

College names Lattimore this year’s Outstanding Alumnus — Thursday, May 20, 2021

Robin Lattimore was named Outstanding Alumnus at this week’s graduation ceremony.

Isothermal’s top teaching award goes to McCluney — Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Dr. Alice McCluney earned the institution’s highest teaching honor this week.

EdNC leader will speak at Isothermal's graduation — Thursday, May 13, 2021

Nation Hahn, a thought leader in North Carolina higher education, will speak at Isothermal Community College's graduation ceremony next week.

Associate Degree Nursing students pinned during special ceremony — Monday, May 10, 2021

Seventy Foothills Nursing Consortium nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.

Five students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training — Thursday, April 29, 2021

Five students recently graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Deadline for Practical Nursing Program Approaches — Tuesday, April 27, 2021

There is still time to apply for the Practical Nursing program for Fall 2021.

Dental Assisting deadline approaching — Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The deadline to enroll in the upcoming Dental Assisting program is April 12

Isothermal will host in-person graduations — Friday, March 05, 2021

Isothermal Community College will host its May commencement ceremonies in a modified in-person manner this year, officials said this week.

Deans’ List for Fall 2020 announced — Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Isothermal Community College deans have announced the names of students who were named to the Deans’ List.

Nursing Students Administer COVID-19 Vaccines — Friday, February 12, 2021

Our nursing students have stepped up to help public health authorities administer COVID-19 vaccinations.

Cooper honors Dalton with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine — Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Gov. Roy Cooper awarded Walter Dalton the state’s highest civilian honor.

Happy Retirement, President Dalton! — Monday, February 01, 2021

Walter Dalton served his last day as president of Isothermal on Friday.

ICC’s Todd Ledford wins HawkesGiving Award — Friday, January 22, 2021

Todd Ledford, the Tutoring Center Coordinator for Isothermal Community College, has been awarded the 2020 HawkesGiving Award from Hawkes Learning Systems.

Truck driver training class set for March — Monday, January 11, 2021

Isothermal Community College will offer its truck driving course again this March.