Wake Tech News

U.S. Representative David Price visited Wake Tech Community College today to announce two major federal grant awards – including the largest grant in the college’s 50+-year history.

Wake Tech’s 2016-17 academic year is off to a record-breaking start: For the first time ever, fall semester enrollment has reached more than 23,000 students! The college is also welcoming the largest group of new students in its 50+- year history!

Men’s basketball at Wake Tech has a new leader – with a new style. Athletic Director Barry Street announced today that Adam Wainwright will take over as head coach for the men’s basketball program.

Governor Pat McCrory joined local business leaders, educators and other elected officials as Wake Tech broke ground on its newest venture: the RTP Campus in Morrisville.

Spring 2016 Honor Roll

The Wake Tech Board of Trustees has named Tom Looney its new chair. Looney joined the board in 2013 and succeeds Harvey Montague.

Local business leaders Mary-Ann Baldwin, Mike Conlon, Samantha Hatem, and Walt Tippett have joined the board of directors of the Wake Tech Foundation. The new members were selected for their community leadership and commitment to the mission of the college.

One of the most advanced public safety training facilities in the country has a new addition! Wake Tech’s Public Safety Education Campus (PSEC) celebrated the completion of a 35,000-square-foot expansion project today with a ribbon cutting and open house.

Wells Fargo will continue its generous support of Wake Tech’s commitment to small business owners and would-be entrepreneurs. The financial institution and the college have been partners in the Wake Tech/Wells Fargo Center for Entrepreneurship for six years.