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The Aspen Institute Names SCC as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize

April 29, 26

Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Stanly Community College (SCC) as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the...Read More

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SCC Participates in Aspen Prize Interview Process

April 09, 26

Following its recent recognition as one of 200 community colleges nationwide eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Stanly Community College (SCC) has completed the interview phase of the selection process led by the...Read More

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The Aspen Institute Names SCC as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

October 28, 25

Today, the Aspen Institute named Stanly Community College (SCC) as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance...Read More

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SCC Announces Spring 2025 Academic Honors

May 29, 25

Stanly Community College would like to announce the students who met the standards for academic honors at the end of the Spring 2025 term. The requirements for Academic Honors are: President's List- Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours...Read More

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SCC Named as Bellwether Finalist for Second Year in a Row

March 31, 25

Stanly Community College (SCC) once again earned a coveted spot among the finalists for the 2025 Bellwether Award, a prestigious recognition presented by the Bellwether College Consortium. Out of 30 community colleges nationwide, SCC stood out for...Read More