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Care Center Prepares for Rising Demand
The Wake Tech Care Center is gearing up for an increased demand for student support as the federal government…
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October 2025

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Aspen Institute Names Wake Tech as Top 200 Community College

When it comes to student success, Wake Tech is among the very best at delivering results.
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New members of Wake Tech's Sigma Kappa Delta chapter pose for a photo following their induction ceremony.

College Celebrates Excellence in English

Wake Tech celebrated its 28 newest members of Sigma Kappa Delta, the national honor society for English and literature excellence at two-year colleges, during an induction ceremony at Scott Northern Wake Campus.
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College Leadership
Dr. John Bakken has been named Wake Tech's first associate vice president of Academic Affairs.

College Names First AVP of Academic Affairs

Wake Tech is excited to announce Dr. John Bakken as its first associate vice president of Academic Affairs.
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Events
Dozens of Wake Tech students in the Boost program pose for a photo with college administrators and staff following a kickoff luncheon.

College Launches Accelerated Program to Boost Completion Rates

Wake Tech has launched an accelerated college-to-career program designed to boost completion rates and propel students into high-wage, in-demand STEM careers.
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Events
Two Wake Tech students are ready to provide information at the Student Activities booth during the college's Fall Open House.

Future Students Explore Programs at Open House

More than 700 future Wake Tech students explored and learned about the college's educational opportunities at Open House at the Southern Wake Campus.
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Events
Wake Tech Baking & Pastry Arts student Yukie Signini poses with her Japanese Wedding Cake creation, which earned top honors at the North Carolina American Culinary Federation competition.

Students Triumph at Elite Competition

Wake Tech students won 31 medals for artistic chocolate and sugar showpieces and elaborate wedding cakes at the North Carolina American Culinary Federation competition.
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Student Success
IT Service & Support student George Dale poses with a plaque after being named Wake Tech's 2024-25 Work-Based Learning Student of the Year.

IT Student Receives Work-Based Learning Award

Wake Tech is pleased to announce IT Service & Support student George Dale as the college's 2024-25 Work-Based Learning Student of the Year.
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Student Success
Composite image of Kiranpreet "Kiran" Kaur, Neha Amaraneni and Wei Hu, Wake Tech's 2025-26 Scott Scholars

Exceptional Students Recognized with Top College Honor

Three outstanding Wake Tech students have been named Scott Scholars, the most prestigious and sought-after honor the college bestows, for the 2025-26 academic year.
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College Leadership
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New Leadership for Enrollment, Veterans and Student Support

Wake Tech is pleased to announce three new leaders in Enrollment and Student Services, overseeing enrollment, military and veteran services, and student support.
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