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Greetings!
As Halifax Community College concludes another successful academic year and welcomes the start of the summer season, we reflect with gratitude on the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. While summer often brings a change of pace, our commitment to education and workforce development continues year-round. Throughout the summer months, Halifax Community College remains focused on providing meaningful educational and training opportunities that support student success, workforce readiness, and economic growth across our region.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of our summer, fall, and winter course offerings. Whether beginning a new journey, returning to complete a credential, or gaining skills for career advancement, Halifax Community College remains dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens our communities.
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, we also pause to honor the memory of Mr. Jason Bone, our Industrial Systems Technology Instructor and Program Chair. Mr. Bone’s dedication to student success, workforce training, and technical education made a lasting impact on our college and the many students whose lives he helped shape. His contributions to Halifax Community College and our region will not be forgotten.
Halifax Community College looks forward to continuing its mission of transforming lives through education and training throughout the summer and into the new academic year.
Thank you for your continued support of Halifax Community College and its mission.
Dr. Patrena Elliott
President/CEO, Halifax Community College
| | Remembering Mr. Jason Bone, Industrial Systems Technology Instructor and Program Chair | | Jason Bone Recognized for 35 Years of Service at the 2024 HCC Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2024. | | |
At the end of May, we received the sad news that a member of our community had passed away. Halifax Community College extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and former students of Mr. Jason Bone, Industrial Systems Technology Instructor and Program Chair.
Mr. Bone was a valued member of the Halifax Community College family for 37 years, and his dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success left a lasting impact on countless lives across our campus and community.
Through his years of service, Mr. Bone helped shape the future of many students by sharing his knowledge, guidance, and passion for education. He will be remembered not only for his professional contributions, but also for the relationships he built and the care he showed to those around him.
During this time of loss, the thoughts and prayers of the Halifax Community College family are with the Bone family and all who knew and loved him.
| | Collage of Mr. Bone Teaching in the Industrial Systems Lab, Located in the HCC Advanced Manufacturing and Corporate Training Center (2024). | | Mr. Bone with Students During the Strata Clean Energy On-the-Job Training on July 14, 2022. | | PTK Celebrates a Year of Inductees, Campus Engagement, and Community Impact | | Spring 2025 PTK Inductees. | | |
Halifax Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Eta Phi Chapter, celebrates another successful academic year marked by the induction of outstanding students and active engagement in campus and community initiatives.
Throughout the year, members demonstrated a strong commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. The chapter continues to recognize academic excellence while providing opportunities for student involvement and leadership development.
PTK Advisor Gary Redding was recognized for his 10 years of dedicated service with a commemorative PTK pen. His contributions have played a significant role in supporting student success and strengthening the chapter’s impact on campus and in the community.
The chapter hosted three induction ceremonies featuring keynote speakers from among its members and alumni. In Spring 2025, PTK member and HCC student Sharon Williams shared her journey of perseverance as a nontraditional student returning to college. In fall 2025, Charisma Daniel, a PTK, HCC, and UNC-Chapel Hill alumna, encouraged members to use their education and careers to uplift their communities. In spring 2026, PTK President and Roanoke Rapids Early College High School student Josiah Ausby highlighted the organization’s mission by encouraging members to support and inspire one another.
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HCC Foundation's 17th Annual Golf Tournament | |
The HCC Foundation will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Chockoyotte Country Club in Weldon, North Carolina. The event serves as the Foundation’s signature fundraising initiative and directly supports student success at Halifax Community College. Participants from across the region are invited to enjoy a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and community support while helping advance educational opportunities for HCC students. The tournament will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Chockoyotte Country Club, located at 800 Country Club Road in Weldon.
The HCC Foundation extends special appreciation to Cummins, the 2026 Title Sponsor, for its continued commitment to education and workforce development in the community.
Funds raised through the annual tournament help provide resources and support that enhance the student experience and strengthen the College’s mission of transforming lives through education, workforce training, and community engagement.
“We look forward to welcoming golfers, sponsors, and community partners for another outstanding tournament that supports the success of our students,” said Dr. Jennifer Welch-Jones, HCC Foundation Executive Director.
Registration is now open. Participants may register and submit payment online by visiting: www.halifaxcc.edu/give/hcc-foundation.
For more information about the tournament or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Halifax Community College Foundation Executive Director, Dr. Jennifer Welch-Jones, at (252) 536-7280 or jjones435@halifaxcc.edu.
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The Next NC Scholarship offers an opportunity for many adults to return to school at no cost, helping them gain the skills they need to secure in-demand, high-paying jobs right in their community. Through the Better Skills. Better Jobs. initiative, we engage directly with adults who have earned some college credits but haven’t yet received a degree or certification. This initiative features community events, social media promotions, targeted digital marketing, and personalized resources to make it easier for adult learners to reconnect and re-enroll. Thanks to our collaborative efforts with the John M. Belk Endowment, myFutureNC, and several other state and local partners, we’re excited to launch this special outreach campaign to welcome even more adult learners back to college!
Better Skills. Better Jobs Link: https://betterskillsbetterjobs.com/halifax-community-college/
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