Alumni Success

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

Jun 28, 2021

Craven CC nursing alumni making a difference at CarolinaEast

Aug 20, 2020 By Holly Desrosier In 2006, John Peter had his life in order. He lived in Michigan and was happily married with two children. He had just graduated Lake Michigan College and had a stable job in the radiology department of a small hospital that he really enjoyed.

Craven CC becomes common thread in family’s success

Jul 8, 2020 By Holly Desrosier

52 Faces of Community: Toni Blount

Jun 1, 2020

Craven CC partnership with NC State builds firm foundation in Engineering

May 20, 2020 By Holly Desrosier

Craven CC’s CDL program drives students to successful careers

Feb 5, 2020 By Holly Desrosier Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) Commercial Driving License (CDL) program is revving up for the start of the spring semester. The Class A CDL course will have an orientation session on Feb. 10 on the New Bern campus for the next class that begins March 16.