Wake Tech News

More than 60 Wake Tech faculty members earned professor status tonight at the second annual Faculty Rank Induction Ceremony. Wake Tech established the ranking system last year as a way to reward excellence – and to attract and retain the most effective educators.

For retired pharmacist and health administrator Julian Bradley, it’s painting, and his artwork is being shown at Cary’s Town Hall from January 27 to March 23. The Second Chance Painting Exhibition, as the event is called, is Bradley’s effort to help others pursue their passions at Wake Tech Community College. 

Wake Technical Community College welcomes Natalie Aman as Program Coordinator for Global Logistics Technology. Previously an adjunct instructor, Aman is responsible for the approval, development, and delivery of curriculum courses in the Global Logistics Technology (GLT) program.

People interested in cosmetology and natural hair care careers now have a streamlined, non-degree option for earning the required credentials. Wake Tech’s School of Cosmetology certification and Natural Hair Care Specialist licensure programs will be offered at the newly-opened Beltline Education Center beginning in March, and registration is now open. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.