Wor-Wic kicks off $10 million campaign

Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, announced the start of the public phase of a $10 million fundraising campaign called “Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow” at a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new applied technology building that will begin on campus this fall.

FAA drone certification course begins Oct. 11

The continuing education and workforce development division at Wor-Wic Community College is offering a course called “UAS (drone) FAA Remote Pilot Certification Prep and Flight Training.”

Purnell foundation continues to support health care

In addition to continuing an annual scholarship supporting nursing students, the L. Franklin and Gertrude H. Purnell Foundation has made a new commitment of $50,000 over five years to enhance the health care technology needs of Wor-Wic Community College.

Marshall family honors company founder

Members of the Marshall family recently made a $150,000 pledge to name the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Laboratory at Wor-Wic Community College for Charles “Chuck” Marshall Jr., who founded Marshall Hotels & Resorts in Salisbury in 1980.

Spring dean’s list announced

A total of 396 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the recently-completed spring term.