Alumni Success
From the Bedside to the Operating Room: How Craven CC Helped Launch Akiim Allen’s Healthcare Career
Nov 5, 2025 For Akiim Allen, earning his Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at Craven Community College was just the beginning of a remarkable journey in healthcare. Akiim graduated in 2020, a time when the world—and the world of healthcare—was rapidly changing.
From Student to Business Owner: How Craven CC Helped Catrina Mack Cook Build Her Future in Early Childhood Education
Nov 5, 2025 When Catrina Mack Cook enrolled at Craven Community College, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of young children. What she didn’t yet know was just how far her education—and the encouragement she received along the way—would take her.
From Early College to Honors: How Craven Prepared Dominic Bradfield for What’s Next
Oct 20, 2025 When Dominic Bradfield graduated with his associate in arts degree in 2025, he already had a head start on his academic journey—and the confidence to take on new challenges.
From the Newsroom to Public Service: Craven Alum Trevor Dunnell’s Journey in Communications
Oct 16, 2025 When Trevor Dunnell enrolled at Craven Community College, he knew he wanted a career that allowed him to connect with people and tell meaningful stories. What he didn’t yet know was just how far that path in communications would take him.
How TRIO Helped Craven Alumna Shanyia Howard Find Strength in Her Journey
Oct 6, 2025 When Shanyia Howard enrolled at Craven Community College, she knew she was taking the first step toward building a brighter future. What she didn’t anticipate was how much her time at Craven would shape her academic discipline, personal confidence, and long-term goals.
From Classroom to City Hall: Mayor Jeffrey Odham Reflects on His Craven Experience
Oct 1, 2025 When Jeffrey Odham walked across the stage at Craven Community College in 2007 to receive his associate in applied science in Marketing and Business Administration, he was completing a journey that began a decade earlier.
From Craven to the Classroom: Xena Casey’s Path in Early Childhood Education
Sep 29, 2025 For Xena Casey, Craven Community College was the first step toward a career dedicated to helping children learn and grow. Her studies gave her the skills, confidence, and experiences that opened doors in the early childhood field and inspired her to continue her education beyond graduation.
From Uncertainty to Purpose: How Craven Helped Alumna Rodnekia Stewart Find Her Path
Sep 18, 2025 When Rodnekia Stewart began at Craven Community College in 2014, she admits she initially started out having no idea what she wanted to become. Balancing two jobs while taking classes, she was just trying to keep moving forward.
It’s Never Too Late to Start: How Craven Helped Kimberly Banks Redefine Her Future
Sep 18, 2025 For Kimberly Banks, the decision to pursue higher education came later in life. “Deciding to pursue education at Craven Community College at the age of 39 was a significant decision,” she said.
From Craven to ECU and Beyond: Christine Johnson’s Journey of Persistence
Sep 18, 2025 For Christine "Cat" Johnson, Craven Community College was more than a starting point.
Craven CC, local businesses collaborate to benefit nonprofit for women released from prison
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