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May 2025
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Wake Tech Names New “Idol”
Jasmine Axelrod! The first-year Wake Tech student, from Raleigh, took home the title in the second annual Wake Tech Idol competition tonight. Axelrod performed “Work Song,” by Hozier, competing against nine other finalists to win a $1,000 scholarship.
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Brother and Sister Are Named "Stem Stars"
Imagine using the sun to water your garden – Wake Tech students Monique and Mitchell LaValley are sure it can be done! The brother and sister have created a green alternative to electric generators: a solar-powered Stirling Engine that could be attached to a rain barrel for outdoor watering.
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Wake Tech Encourages Consumers To “Shop Small” On Small Business Saturday®
Looking for some unique holiday gifts? How about turning those old family films into video, or surprising your child with a hand-knitted puppy?! With the holiday shopping season upon us, Wake Tech’s Small Business Center, in conjunction with the North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) encourages you to #ShopSmall by supporting local small businesses.
Events
Community Advisors Honored for Partnerships with Wake Tech
Hundreds of business leaders and industry professionals gathered on Wake Tech’s Main Campus tonight for an annual event that celebrates the power of partnerships.
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Wake Tech President Gets a New “Do” To Support Student Success
“Just a trim!” That’s what Wake Tech President Dr. Stephen Scott got today, when he joined members of the Student Government Association getting haircuts in the college Cosmetology Salon. The event, organized by SGA President Rye Robinson, was intended to highlight cosmetology students’ need for “real” clients as they complete degree programs.
College Leadership
Wake Tech’s Chief Fundraiser Receives National Honor
Wake Tech Executive Vice President Mort Congleton has received a top award from the National Council for Resource Development (CRD).
Student Success
Saraya Klink Named Volleyball Player of The Year
Wake Tech student-athlete Saraya Klink has been recognized as Player of the Year in women’s volleyball by the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Division 2 Region X. Klink, star middle hitter for the Wake Tech Eagles women’s volleyball team.
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Wake Tech Launches Third MOOC Venture
College students who need a little extra help with basic computer skills can now find it online. Wake Tech is offering its third MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, in Computer Basics.
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Wake Tech Receives Highest Marks in Reaccreditation Process
Dr. Stephen Scott, President of Wake Technical Community College, is proud to announce that the college has received the highest of marks from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), its accrediting body.
