Wayne UNC funds WCC scholarships
By From staff reports
Published in News on May 23, 2018 5:50 AM
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Wayne UNC Health Care president and chief executive officer Janie Jaberg, second from left, presents a $100,000 donation to the Foundation of Wayne Community College for nursing scholarships. Accepting for the college, from left, are Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., president; Adrienne Northington, Foundation executive director; Sue Beaman, nursing department chair; and Patty Pfeiffer, vice president of institutional effectiveness and innovation.
Wayne UNC Health Care has renewed its commitment to Wayne Community College's nursing program with a $100,000 donation.
The funds will provide scholarships for second-year students in WCC's associate degree nursing program.
"ADN students are able to receive the scholarship for three semesters if they meet certain criteria," explained Adrienne Northington, executive director of the Foundation of WCC. "In return, they agree to work at the hospital for a minimum of one year if they are offered a job" upon completion of their degree and passage of the state certification exam.
The hospital began funding Foundation scholarships for students in health care training programs in 1998. It also is a longtime sponsor of the Foundation's Scholarship Invitational.
Janie Jaberg, Wayne UNC Health Care president and chief executive officer, expressed appreciation for the partnership forged with the college.
"By working together to support the education, development and future success of Wayne County residents, we are making a difference in the health of our community," she said. "Each year, the funds Wayne UNC commits to provide scholarships help men and women in our area pursue nursing education.
"We believe these scholarships are one of the most important investments we make year after year."