Jordan Diggs makes CCC history as college’s first Goodnight Transfer Scholar
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Cleveland Community College – CCC is proud to announce that Jordan Diggs has been named CCC’s first-ever Goodnight Transfer Scholar.
Diggs was selected as part of North Carolina State University’s Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program Class of 2028 and will begin at NC State this fall, majoring in Chemical Engineering.
“Jordan’s selection as a recipient of the Goodnight Transfer Scholarship is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of his academic excellence, leadership, and character,” said Dr. Bruce Mack, vice president of academic affairs. “During his time at CCC, he has become an integral part of the Yetis family. We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes at NC State and beyond.”
The Goodnight Scholarship is one of NC State’s premier scholarship programs, supporting North Carolina students from low- and middle-income families who are pursuing STEM and STEM education disciplines. For transfer students, the scholarship is valued at $24,000 per year and is renewable for up to three years. In addition to financial support, Goodnight Scholars participate in a comprehensive student development program that includes travel opportunities, enrichment grants, mentorship, community service, and personal and professional development.
This year, NC State announced 100 new first-year Goodnight Scholars in the Class of 2029 and 60 new Goodnight Transfer Scholars in the Transfer Class of 2028. Diggs is among those 60 transfer students selected from across North Carolina.
For Diggs, the moment he learned he had been chosen was unforgettable.
“As I sat there eating lunch on a Thursday, my phone began to ring,” Diggs said. “It was a number I did not recognize, but I immediately answered. It was at that point that I was made aware that I was a recipient of NC State’s Goodnight Scholarship.”
After hearing the news, Diggs said he finished his lunch as quickly as he could and ran straight to Dr. Mack’s office to share the announcement.
“After that, I proceeded to run around campus telling everybody who had supported me along the way,” Diggs said. “At that moment, it felt like all of my hard work during my time at Cleveland Community College had finally paid off and I would finally be able to continue my academic journey.”
Diggs’ journey at CCC has been anything but ordinary. He first arrived on campus as a student-athlete. He leaves as a student, coach, tutor, lab technician, maintenance technician, and active member of the campus community.
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“This journey sure has not been easy, and it definitely has not been conventional, but from my experience, that is what Cleveland Community College is all about,” Diggs said. “During my time at CCC, I have been given endless opportunities to grow and develop. Through each opportunity I was able to learn the importance of commitment and dedication to serving a community and bettering myself.”
Diggs credited CCC faculty, staff, coaches, and campus partners for helping him reach this milestone.
“Receiving endless support from all of the faculty and staff, I never felt like I was alone in this process,” Diggs said.
At NC State, Diggs plans to major in Chemical Engineering and pursue a career in the field. He also hopes to stay involved with basketball, the sport that first brought him to CCC, as a coach.
“The Cleveland Community College community will always hold a special place in my heart,” Diggs said. “I one day hope to return.”
Cleveland Community College congratulates Jordan Diggs on this outstanding achievement. We are proud to celebrate his hard work, dedication and perseverance as he takes this exciting next step to NC State.
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