Dozens of entrepreneurs who graduated from the LaunchWakeCounty program showcased their products and services at an Alumni Vendor Expo at Wake Tech. (Michelle Fauver/Wake Tech)
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May 2025

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Academics

Fall Semester Begins with New Leadership, Record Enrollment, and New Bus Service to RTP Campus

Wake Tech began a new academic year today with excitement and anticipation under the leadership of the community college’s fourth president, Dr. Scott Ralls.
Around WakeTech

U.S. Senator Richard Burr Visits the RTP Campus

US Senator Richard Burr met with leaders of Wake Tech to discuss the increasingly important role of community colleges in building a robust and competitive workforce for the 21st century economy.
Wake Tech Foundation

New Board Members Bring Experience to the Wake Tech Foundation

Four local business leaders have joined the board of directors of the Wake Tech Foundation: Nick Neptune, Cheryl Parquet, Sharma Vemuri, and Pat Wilkins.
Campus Happenings

GoTriangle Provides Greater Access to RTP Campus

Wake Tech students will soon have a new option for getting to their classes on the RTP Campus: GoTriangle, our regional transit provider, is launching a new bus route on August 5.
Employee News

Engineering Educator Receives North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor

Congratulations to Susan Meardon! The Cary resident was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine today.
Academics

Faculty Earn “Professor” Status

Ninety Wake Tech faculty members earned promotions as part of the college’s faculty rank system this year.
Events

Students Graduate From Culinary Creations Course

Students who need an extra boost to become independent graduated today from Wake Tech’s Culinary Creations class.
Academics

Project COMPASS Team Wins Blackboard Catalyst Award

The award honors institutions that have developed practices and/or technologies that have had a measurable effect on learning outcomes, student performance, or academic progression. 
Campus Happenings

Wake Tech Public Safety Training Academy Invites Public Comment for Assessment

Wake Tech invites members of the public to offer comment as part of the assessment process for the Public Safety Training Academy conducted by assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA ®).