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09 March 2026
Isothermal Community College will launch NC Boost in Fall 2026, an accelerated college-to-career program designed to help students complete their degrees faster and enter high-wage, high-demand careers. Through dedicated advising, structured pathways, and a monthly student grant, NC Boost provides the support students need to stay on track and succeed.
09 March 2026 Awards
Isothermal Community College celebrated the graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class 89 on February 3. The class achieved a 100% pass rate on the North Carolina State Comprehensive Exam, completing 868 instructional hours under the state’s expanded curriculum. The ceremony also marked the final BLET class led by longtime Director Philip Bailey, who was recognized for his leadership and service.
17 December 2025
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Isothermal Community College and Trelleborg Celebrate Innovative Partnership - 17 November 2025
Isothermal Community College and Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics celebrated a year of collaboration that has advanced innovation and workforce development in Rutherford County. Over the past year, Trelleborg has operated a testing and training facility inside ICC’s engineering bays, using the space to refine new processes ahead of its upcoming Daniel Road expansion. The partnership has supported hands-on innovation, strengthened the local talent pipeline, and helped lay the groundwork for new high-skill manufacturing jobs in the region. College and company leaders highlighted the collaboration as a model of how education and industry can work together to drive community growth and opportunity.
Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society at Isothermal Community College - 13 November 2025
Isothermal Community College recently hosted the annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction Ceremony, celebrating students from Isothermal and local high schools for their academic achievement, leadership, and excellence in technical fields. The college’s chapter, guided by advisors Tiffany Cooper and Sarah Kilgo, continues to grow each year, supporting students as they develop skills for high-demand careers.
Isothermal Community College Selected as One of 200 Colleges Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize - 28 October 2025
Isothermal Community College has been named one of 200 U.S. community colleges eligible to apply for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This recognition highlights the college’s strong student outcomes and commitment to student success.
Nine New Truck Drivers Graduate from Isothermal Community College - 08 October 2025
Nine students are ready to hit the road after graduating from Isothermal Community College’s Truck Driver Training Program.
RHI Legacy Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Support Isothermal’s Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center - 09 October 2025
ICC has received a $1 million grant from the RHI Legacy Foundation to support the ongoing construction of the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center.
Isothermal Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials That Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees - 19 August 2025
ICC has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network
New LPNs earn pins - 27 July 2025
20 practical nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.
New Law Expands Career and Education Opportunities for Isothermal Human Services Students - 16 July 2025
The recent passage of North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 562 (HB 562) marks a major step forward for students entering the Social and Human Services program at Isothermal Community College.
Student success in Human Services Technologies - 16 July 2025
When Jennifer Fowler enrolled at Isothermal Community College in August 2019, she wasn’t just starting classes—she was reigniting a dream. At 45, she joined the inaugural Social and Human Services program determined to pursue a career she had dreamed of since she was a teenager.
Small Business Center aids displaced retailers - 03 July 2025
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the decimated village of Chimney Rock, so those businesses could survive. The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College stepped in to help these businesses cover rent.
Thomson earns Isothermal’s top teaching award - 04 June 2025
Joy Thomson, a welding instructor at Isothermal Community College, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Robert Wendell Eaves Distinguished Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for teaching excellence.
Isothermal Community College Launches Better Skills. Better Jobs. Campaign to Enroll Adult Learners - 27 May 2025
With the Next NC Scholarship, many adults have an opportunity to return to school for free and earn the skills required to secure in-demand, high-paying jobs in the community
A dozen new truck drivers graduate from Isothermal - 22 May 2025
Twelve new truck drivers will hit the road after graduating with commercial certifications and licenses at Isothermal Community College recently.
Sixteen students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training - 16 May 2025
Sixteen students graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Isothermal Community College on Wednesday evening.
Associate Degree Nursing students pinned during special ceremony - 15 May 2025
Forty-six Isothermal Community College nursing students were awarded their pins at a special ceremony this week.