LCC Phi Theta Kappa inducts 20

The Lenoir Community College Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently inducted 20 new members during is spring induction.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of students seeking associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and other college credentials. It has more than 3.5 million members.

Students inducted this month include Tiffany Kristen Warren of Kinston, Malachi Washington of Kinston, Antonio Blow of Snow Hill, Jessica Ballesteros of Kinston, Tamrya Cobb of Kinston, Estrella Paez of Kinston, Abbie Willoughby of Kinston, Mackenzie Hood of Kinston and Kaylee Sugg of Snow Hill, Thomas Loftin of Kinston, Leonel Torress of Kinston, Rylee Greene of Maury, Karsen Spence of Goldsboro, Morgan Brown of Pink Hill, Skylar Pope of Pink Hill, Michelle Moran-Garcia of Wilson, Josue Garcia-Lopez of Kinston, Jaiden Garrett of Grifton, James Davenport of Jacksonville and Sheilia Suggs of Kinston.

Officers also were elected. They include Joanna Yanez of Deep Run, vice president; Elijah Heath of Fort Barnwell, president; and Kaiyanla Clark of Kinston, vice president. Chapter advisers are Cassidy Kennedy and Bryan Williamson.

Also attending the ceremony were Dr. Jarrett Whelan, dean of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Timothy Maddox-Fisher, vice president of instruction and institutional effectiveness; Dr. John Paul Black, vice president of student services and workforce development; Dr. Justin Tilghman, founder/principal coach and consultant at Balanced Coaching and Consulting.

Online graphics certificates

LCC’s Graphic Arts program is offering two new online certificates starting this summer semester. The certificates, Graphic & Digital Design and Digital Photo & Design, are created to equip students with the skills and knowledge in digital design, imaging technology, packaging, photography, social media marketing, UX/UI, as well as training in industry-leading Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

“Both certificates can be earned entirely online, offering students the freedom to learn on their own schedule,” says Graphics Program Chair Dwight Downie. “Students can start their journey as early as this summer with courses like Drawing Fundamentals and Technical Illustration. These classes will begin on May 20, with registration opening on March 25.”

For those seeking a comprehensive education, LCC also offers two graphics associate degrees: Graphic Design and Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology. Students often choose to double-major in both degree programs, earning two degrees in just two years, the college said.

To learn more, contact Dwight Downie at 252-527-6223, ext. 604 or email dadownie70@lenoircc.edu.