Pell Grant increase may give low-income students a boost
Paying for college just got a little easier for low-income students. The latest federal spending plan raises the maximum value of Pell Grants to nearly $7,400 for the 2023 fiscal year.
Shore United Bank donates to Wor-Wic
From left, Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the foundation and director of development for Wor-Wic Community College, accepts a pledge of $25,000 for the college’s “Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow” campaign from Tom Mears, market executive, and Gail Foltz, relationship manager, of Shore United Bank.
Wor-Wic Foundation welcomes new members
The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation recently welcomed Stacie Dees of Fruitland and Kimberly C. Roemer of Salisbury to its board of directors.
Avery Hall Insurance donates to Wor-Wic
Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, and Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the foundation and director of development, accept a pledge of $60,000 from Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency.
Virtual poetry reading to be held Feb. 22
Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual poetry reading with Tyree Daye on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Scholarship gets CDL student behind the wheel
Tyler Richardson of Pocomoke City came from a family of truckers, but going through the CDL program at Wor-Wic to attain his license always seemed out of reach. “Before this class, I was working warehouse jobs,” he said. “But it got to the point that I wanted to do something in life that I could stay with and love as a career in the future.”
President Hoy announces plans to retire June 30
Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, announced Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of the current fiscal year on Friday, June 30.
Fields joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Paul Fields of Salisbury as director of advising and Title III.
Ferber joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Joe Ferber of Salisbury as cybersecurity analyst.
Davidson joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Keith Davidson of Delmar, Md., as director of CEWD allied health.