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17 December 2025 Continuing Education
Isothermal Community College has launched Isothermal Works, a new workforce development initiative designed to connect students to high-demand careers through hands-on, work-based learning experiences. Funded in part by the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, the program partners with local school districts, employers, and workforce organizations to create clear pathways from high school to college and into the workforce across five key industries: healthcare, manufacturing and trades, IT, education, and public safety.
17 December 2025 Awards
Isothermal Community College Honors 20 Students of the Semester – Fall 2025
Isothermal Community College recognized 20 outstanding students during its Fall 2025 Learning College Students of the Semester Awards. The honorees were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and dedication to serving others. Students were nominated by their instructors across a wide range of programs, highlighting achievements in healthcare, technology, arts and sciences, early college pathways, and more. Full profiles of each award winner showcase their accomplishments and contributions to the campus and local community.
13 November 2025 Awards
Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society at Isothermal Community College
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Nine New Truck Drivers Graduate from Isothermal Community College - 08 October 2025
Nine students are ready to hit the road after graduating from Isothermal Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program.
RHI Legacy Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Support Isothermal’s Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center - 09 October 2025
ICC has received a $1 million grant from the RHI Legacy Foundation to support the ongoing construction of the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center.
Isothermal Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees - 19 August 2025
ICC has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network
New LPNs earn pins - 27 July 2025
20 practical nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.
New Law Expands Career and Education Opportunities for Isothermal Human Services Students - 16 July 2025
The recent passage of North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 562 (HB 562) marks a major step forward for students entering the Social and Human Services program at Isothermal Community College.
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.