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Student success in Human Services Technologies - 16 July 2025

When Jennifer Fowler enrolled at Isothermal Community College in August 2019, she wasn’t just starting classes—she was reigniting a dream. At 45, she joined the inaugural Social and Human Services program determined to pursue a career she had dreamed of since she was a teenager.

Small Business Center aids displaced retailers - 03 July 2025

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the decimated village of Chimney Rock, so those businesses could survive. The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College stepped in to help these businesses cover rent.

Thomson earns Isothermal’s top teaching award - 04 June 2025

Joy Thomson, a welding instructor at Isothermal Community College, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Robert Wendell Eaves Distinguished Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for teaching excellence.

Isothermal Community College Launches Better Skills. Better Jobs. Campaign to Enroll Adult Learners - 27 May 2025

With the Next NC Scholarship, many adults have an opportunity to return to school for free and earn the skills required to secure in-demand, high-paying jobs in the community

A dozen new truck drivers graduate from Isothermal - 22 May 2025

Twelve new truck drivers will hit the road after graduating with commercial certifications and licenses at Isothermal Community College recently.

Sixteen students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training - 16 May 2025

Sixteen students graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Isothermal Community College on Wednesday evening.

Associate Degree Nursing students pinned during special ceremony - 15 May 2025

Forty-six Isothermal Community College nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.

Outstanding students recognized at Awards Day ceremony - 14 May 2025

Dozens of Isothermal Community College’s finest students were praised for their exceptional academic efforts this week.

Isothermal names new Small Business Center director - 17 April 2025

Isothermal Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Petty Crank as the new Director of its Small Business Center.

Isothermal Community College to Promote Better Skills, Better Jobs to Engage More Adult Learners - 15 April 2025

New regional NC Reconnect initiative seeks to connect adults with fast, flexible, and affordable education and job training programs.

ICC student completes valuable apprenticeship - 03 April 2025

An Isothermal Community College student has completed a two-year apprenticeship with a local company and now has a head start on a new career.

RHI Legacy makes major gift to England Health and Science Center at ICC - 25 March 2025

A $1 million challenge grant will have the potential of adding another $2 million to the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center construction project at Isothermal Community College, RHI Legacy Foundation officials said today.

Deans’ List for Fall 2024 announced - 25 February 2025

The Isothermal Community College deans of Business Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Applied Technologies, and Health and Public Services have announced the names of 460 area students who were named to the Deans’ List for Fall Semester 2024.

Twenty students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training - 20 December 2024

Twenty students graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Isothermal Community College on Friday afternoon.

College names Fall 2024 Students of Semester - 11 December 2024

Eighteen Isothermal Community College students were recognized for exemplary performance recently.