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Groundbreaking for new applied technology building scheduled

The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new applied technology building on the campus of Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m.

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Purnell foundation continues to support health care

In addition to continuing an annual scholarship supporting nursing students, the L. Franklin and Gertrude H. Purnell Foundation has made a new commitment of $50,000 over five years to enhance the health care technology needs of Wor-Wic Community College.

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Marshall family honors company founder

Members of the Marshall family recently made a $150,000 pledge to name the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Laboratory at Wor-Wic Community College for Charles “Chuck” Marshall Jr., who founded Marshall Hotels & Resorts in Salisbury in 1980.

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Riley selected as dean of general education

Dr. Patricia L. Riley of Hebron was selected as dean of general education at Wor-Wic Community College, after the retirement of Dr. Colleen C. Dallam.

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Spring dean’s list announced

A total of 396 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the recently-completed spring term.

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Student raises funds for food for students

Although most people feel uncomfortable and shy away from asking others for money — even for a worthy cause, Kamlesh Purohit, vice president of the Student Government Association, took the initiative to start soliciting and collecting donations for Wor-Wic’s on-campus food pantry, where he works as a volunteer.

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Non-credit courses at Wor-Wic begin in September

The fall schedule of classes being offered by the continuing education and workforce development division at Wor-Wic Community College is now available.

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PTK chapter receives awards

Members of the Alpha Nu Omicron chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society at Wor-Wic Community College recently received a 2021 Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance and Completion with Honors (REACH) Award for membership development and furthering PTK’s mission of providing recognition and opportunities for growth and development for students on campus. REACH chapters achieved or exceeded a 15% membership acceptance rate in 2020.

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Single mom is thankful for the opportunity

Loretta Viens of Salisbury was a single mom who had been unemployed for months due to COVID-19 before submitting an application to study metal fabrication. She had been looking for a job while helping her 7-year-old son, Jaxon, with virtual learning.

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Successful grad started at Wor-Wic

Ashley Walters of Princess Anne said that if she could have obtained her bachelor’s degree at Wor-Wic, she would have. “I sing Wor-Wic’s praises all the time, to anyone, no matter what their career path is,” said the elementary school principal.

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