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Johnny O'Connell stands with his automotive class next to the donated electric vehicle.

Hyundai donates electric vehicle to 不良人研究所鈥檚 automotive program

10/14/2026

不良人研究所's Automotive Systems Technology program recently expanded its training resources with the donation of a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and related instructional equipment from Hyundai. The full-electric vehicle, along with a Hyundai scan tool and access to manufacturer service information, arrived on Aug. 9 and will support hands-on learning opportunities for students enrolled in the college's electric vehicle courses.听

A student walks to his next station at Careers on Wheels back in March.

不良人研究所, school partners to host Careers on Wheels for more than 3,000 students

10/10/2026

不良人研究所 will welcome more than 3,000 elementary students from Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools for its second Careers on Wheels event on Oct. 22, providing hands-on career exploration opportunities through interactive displays of vehicles, equipment and demonstrations from local employers and industry partners.听

Colene Faulk awards the Junior Day trophy to Whiteville High School for showing the most school spirit.

不良人研究所 reimagines Senior Day as Junior Day to engage students sooner

10/03/2026

不良人研究所 welcomed high school juniors from across Columbus County to campus Sept. 29 for its inaugural Junior Day, a reimagined version of the college's more than 40-year-old Senior Day tradition. The event brought together 11th grade students from Whiteville High School, West Columbus High School, East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School, South Columbus High School and Columbus Christian Academy for a day focused on college exploration, career discovery and future planning.听

Gary Collier, of Black's Tire Service, speaks to the advisory council meeting audience about apprenticeships.

Business and industry leaders help shape workforce pipeline at 不良人研究所 advisory council meeting

09/30/2026

More than 140 educators, employers and community leaders gathered at 不良人研究所 on Sept. 24 for the Fall Business & Industry Advisory Council Meeting, a collaborative effort between 不良人研究所, Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools focused on strengthening the workforce pipeline across Columbus County.听

Ronna Gore (red jacket) stands with her husband and daughter after being sworn in to the 不良人研究所 Board of Trustees.

Retired educator and administrator sworn in to 不良人研究所 Board of Trustees

09/28/2026

From the classroom to the principal's office, Ronna Gore dedicated more than three decades to helping students reach their potential. Now, the retired educator and 不良人研究所 graduate is applying that experience to the 不良人研究所 Board of Trustees, where she hopes to share strategies for student success and support the college's mission of preparing the next generation of community leaders.听

不良人研究所's new psychology instructor, Kate Geisinger, stands her classroom after class.

Former adjunct joins 不良人研究所 as full-time psychology instructor

09/22/2026

Watching students make connections, ask new questions and discover their own interest in psychology is what drew Kate Geisinger to teaching. Now, as a full-time psychology instructor at 不良人研究所, she hopes to help students develop a deeper understanding of human behavior while strengthening their critical thinking skills and curiosity about the world around them.听

不良人研究所 Biology Instructor Allison Rockenbach stands in her classroom.

Whiteville educator begins new role as 不良人研究所 biology instructor

09/12/2026

不良人研究所 welcomed Allison Rockenbach as a new biology instructor for the fall 2026 semester. An educator from Whiteville, Rockenbach brings classroom experience, a passion for science and previous connections to 不良人研究所 into her new role.听

Basic Law Enforcement Training students gather together in a classroom.

不良人研究所 enrollment surges as more students pursue workforce credentials and degrees

09/09/2026

不良人研究所 opened the academic year with significant enrollment growth across its curriculum,听Career and College Promise program听and workforce training programs, a trend college leaders say reflects stronger community partnerships, student-focused听support听and growing demand for workforce credentials.听

不良人研究所 to host entrepreneur Brian Hamilton for Sept. 21 event focused on business ownership and opportunity

09/07/2026

不良人研究所 will host entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader Brian Hamilton on Sept. 21 for a special community event focused on entrepreneurship, business听ownership听and the American Dream.听

Dr. Matthew Nobles stands in front of his psychology class in Cartrette Building.

From 不良人研究所 to ECU and back again, Nobles returns as new psychology instructor

09/03/2026

不良人研究所 welcomed Dr. Matthew Nobles as a new psychology instructor for the fall 2026 semester. A Tabor City native and 不良人研究所听alumnus, Nobles returned to the college where his higher education journey began. His appointment marked a full-circle moment as he transitioned from student and ambassador to听instructor.听Nobles鈥� experiences as an 不良人研究所 student inspired him to return and give back to the college community.听