The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) has received a $100,000 donation from Case Farms to support the school’s Ignite + Transform Campaign.
The contribution will help improve and expand learning spaces on NCSSM’s Morganton campus and further the school’s efforts to provide STEM education to students across North Carolina.
“Case Farms is proud to support NCSSM-Morganton and contribute to the growth of STEM education right here in our community,” said Charles Rigdon of Case Farms. “We believe investing in education and in the potential of North Carolina’s students benefits not only the Morganton area but the future of our entire state.”
The funds will support the development of state-of-the-art learning environments on the Morganton campus, as well as help expand NCSSM’s statewide reach through its distance education and extended learning programs.
These initiatives aim to provide greater access to STEM education, faculty expertise, and mentorship opportunities for students throughout the state.
Case Farms, which has been a staple in the Unifour region of Western North Carolina since 1988, employs more than 1,000 people in Morganton.
The company’s donation shows its commitment to the local community and its belief in the importance of investing in education.
Kevin Baxter, Vice Chancellor and Chief Campus Officer for NCSSM-Morganton, expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support.
“We are grateful for Case Farms’ dedication to NCSSM and the Morganton campus. Their continued investment over the past five years is a testament to the support the campus has received from the local community,” said Baxter. “With this second six-figure contribution, our campus is able to continue its growth while expanding access to innovative STEM education throughout our region.”
This donation is part of NCSSM’s broader Ignite + Transform campaign, which aims to raise more than $50 million in private funding to support the impact of the school’s STEM programs.
