Virginia community college tuition remains less than one-third the cost of attending the state’s public four-year baccalaureate institutions, offering Virginia’s most affordable and accessible pathway to better jobs. 

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“Succeeding Dr. Robert Sandel, who has led 51°µÍø for more than two decades of transformative service, Dr. Treanor will have a hard act to follow,” said Dr. Doré, “but I am confident that she will build on VWCC’S outstanding history of serving its communities and its diverse student populations and I’m excited she has accepted the post.  Our months-long search attracted exceptional candidates and we are grateful to all of the talented educators who expressed interest in the 51°µÍø presidency.”

Dr. Treanor currently serves as Provost, Senior Vice President for Instructional Services, and Dean of Faculty at Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana, a post she has held since 2018. Previously, at Baker College in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Treanor served in the roles of System Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Vice President for Academics, Vice President and for Academics/Chief Academic Officer, and Dean of General Education. She has faculty experience as Associate Professor at Roanoke College, Assistant Professor at West Virginia University and Associate Professor at Barton College. Dr. Treanor earned her bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, a master’s degree at The Ohio State University, and a Doctor of Education degree at Virginia Tech.

“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Laura Treanor to the 51°µÍø and Roanoke Valley communities,” said 51°µÍø Local Advisory Board Chair Todd Putney. “Dr. Treanor is an experienced educational leader well-equipped to take the college to new heights in regional workforce development through academic, training and credentialing excellence.”

“As someone with deep ties to both Virginia and the Roanoke Valley region, I am thrilled to return home and contribute to the future of our great community,” said Dr. Treanor. “This is a time of incredible opportunity for 51°µÍø with so many good things going on in the region. I look forward to working with our dedicated faculty, staff, Local Advisory and Educational Foundation boards as well as our outstanding community partners to honor Dr. Sandel’s proud legacy while also leading the College boldly into the future.”

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For in-state students, the State Board will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases of between $4.75/credit hour and $8.00/credit hour. For out-of-state students, the Board will consider tuition and fee increases ranging between $7.25/credit hour and $10.50/credit hour.

The tuition and fee increases are necessary to pay for additional costs of operating Virginia’s community colleges, including costs associated with state-mandated compensation and benefit increases, technology costs, insurance premiums and inflationary cost pressures.

Current tuition and mandatory fees at Virginia’s Community Colleges are: $163.40/credit hour for in-state students, and $378.00 for out-of-state students. You can on the VCCS website.

Virginia Community college tuition remains less than one-third the cost of attending public four-year baccalaureate institutions.

Written comments from the public will be accepted through May 21 and will be made available to the Board before action on tuition is taken. Written comments may be sent to Andrew Kachur, Executive Coordinator for the Chancellor, at akachur@vccs.edu, or they may be mailed to the attention of Andrew Kachur at:

Office of the Chancellor
Virginia Community College System
300 Arboretum Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23236

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The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the 51°µÍø Alumni Association and recognizes 51°µÍø alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or life. The award is intended to showcase the diversity of 51°µÍø graduates and their range of influence on our region.

Dr. Weaver’s journey at 51°µÍø began in 1992, when she embarked on her path in dental hygiene. At the time she applied to the program, Dr. Weaver was a dental assistant in her hometown of Winchester. She loved the dental profession and working with patients, and wanted to return home after graduation to serve her community. Upon graduation with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 1994, Dr. Weaver fulfilled her goal and returned to Winchester, where she practiced dental hygiene for five years.

While continuing to work as a registered dental hygienist, Dr. Weaver completed her prerequisite coursework and earned her bachelor’s degree from Radford University in 1999. Her thirst for knowledge led her to the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center School of Dentistry in Memphis, Tenn., where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003.

“Yolonda came into the program as a first-generation college student and an individual eager to expand her knowledge base, improve her skills and provide the best treatment possible to the individuals in her care,” recalled Martha H. Sullivan, now Dean of 51°µÍø’s School of Health Professions but then a member of the Dental Hygiene faculty. “She was outstanding in the classroom, and has become a consummate professional and a role model for all.”

In 2005, after marrying and relocating to Northern Virginia, Dr. Weaver began working as an associate dentist in Reston before seizing the opportunity to acquire Fairfax Dental Center in 2008. Since then, her practice has flourished and she has been named “Top Dentist” by Washingtonian, Virginia Living and Northern Virginia magazines for the past 14 years.

Throughout her career, Dr. Weaver has volunteered at local dental clinics and programs, including Give Kids a Smile Day and Missions of Mercy. Her dedication to serving the underserved and improving access to dental care exemplifies her commitment to the well-being of her community.

Currently residing in Fairfax with her husband, two sons and two beloved dogs, Dr. Weaver continues to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

“I believe Dr. Weaver exemplifies the qualities of academic excellence, integrity and commitment to her profession and community that VWCC seeks in recognizing distinguished alumni,” wrote Anne Kornegay Bartron, a retired 51°µÍø Associate Professor and Dean, in her nominating letter. “It was my privilege to be one of her instructors during her time in the program, to know Yolonda as a student and after graduation; she certainly is one of the program’s most memorable graduates during my tenure as program director.”

Dr. Weaver was honored April 24, 2024, at the Educational Foundation’s annual Awards Ceremony and Reception in Whitman Theater. More than 170 student scholarship recipients were recognized at the event, which included the premiere of a short film, “Work and School: Finding the Delicate Balance.” Directed by Angel David Verde, the film features the stories of five 51°µÍø scholarship recipients as they navigate academics, family life and a job. It is viewable at .

Prior 51°µÍø Distinguished Alumni honorees: 

• 2023 – Dr. Brenda L. Hale (’89) and Joe Gaither (’77)
• 2022 – Elvir Berbic (’06) and P. Jason Peters
• 2021 – Mary Catherine “Kate” Lawrence
• 2020 – Tony Pearman (’10)
• 2019 – Deborah L. Petrine (’76)
• 2018 – Elizabeth Testerman (’06)
• 2017 – Dr. Carol Swain (’78)
• 2016 – Dr. Mary Loritsch (’74) and Chief Michael Crawley
• 2015 – Debbie Yancey (’97)
• 2014 – Chief Craig S. Harris (’00) and J. David Wine (’73)
• 2013 – Cheryl Cunningham (’86)
• 2012 – Anne Hogan (’76)
• 2011 – Carolyn Webster (’81)
• 2010 – Russell H. Ellis (’80)
• 2009 – Shirl D. Lamanca (’75) and Dennis R. Cronk (’72)
• 2008 – Donna L. Mitchell (’81)
• 2007 – Dr. Kent A. Murphy and Charlotte C. Tyson (’84)
• 2006 – John B. Williamson III (’75)

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The State Board will consider mandatory tuition and fee increases of between  one percent and 4.9 percent for undergraduate in-state students and between 3.6 percent and 6.1 percent for out-state students, subject to budget provisions of the 2024 General Assembly. The community colleges will use revenue generated  for cost increases associated with compensation and benefit increases, contractual obligations, technology, strategic initiatives, inflationary cost impacts, debt service, and potential adjustments to student fees.

Written comments from the public will be accepted through May 15 and will be made available to the Board before action on tuition is taken. Written comments may be sent to Rose Marie Owen, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, at rmowen@vccs.edu, or they may be mailed to the attention of Rose Marie Owen at:

Office of the Chancellor
Virginia Community College System
300 Arboretum Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23236

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51°µÍø and signed an articulation agreement on Monday, May 1, that will result in a cost-effective transition for students focusing on the field of biotechnology.

51°µÍø students completing the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Science with a specialization in Biotechnology and meeting all requirements will be guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology program at Radford University. 51°µÍø’s president, Dr. Robert Sandel, and Radford’s president, Dr. Bret Danilowicz, signed the articulation agreement in an 11 a.m. ceremony in Fishburn Hall on the 51°µÍø campus.

“We are delighted to partner with 51°µÍø to create an easily accessible pathway to a biology degree at Radford University,” said President Danilowicz. “The affordability and convenience of 51°µÍø’s core courses and biotechnology program, combined with Radford’s focus on undergraduate research, student success and career development, provides students a great way to earn a highly regarded bachelor’s degree in just four years.”

The A.S. in Science with a specialization in Biotechnology is new to 51°µÍø beginning in Fall 2023. The degree program fits into the larger framework of a $15.7 million grant-funded collaboration to build a biotechnology incubator in Roanoke. 51°µÍø is a partner in the project with the , , Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, and . 51°µÍø is expanding its degree and certificate programs to cultivate and support the workforce needs of the region’s growing biotechnology sector, including the jobs anticipated in the lab space being developed at 1030 S. Jefferson Street in Roanoke.

“At 51°µÍø, we are always cognizant of our role in the economic ecosystem of the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. As we fulfill our piece of the puzzle in the biotechnology incubator project, this articulation agreement with Radford University will help our students gain the knowledge they need to contribute,” said President Sandel. “The incubator will require a skilled workforce for all the job opportunities that the biotechnology project will create, including roles that require a bachelor’s degree and beyond.”

51°µÍø received funding through the Roanoke biotechnology project to develop the curriculum for the two-year degree. 51°µÍø currently offers a one-year Biotechnology Career Studies Certificate.

“This agreement with Radford is a true two-plus-two agreement that will help our students reach the goal of completing a bachelor’s degree in four years,” said Amy White, dean of 51°µÍø’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. “By having a clear path of coursework to follow, students can graduate and enter the biotechnology field as it gains momentum in the region.”

Among the requirements, Radford University students must complete at least 120 credit hours to earn a Bachelor of Science degree; of these, 45 hours must be completed at Radford, including at least half of the hours in the major.

“This partnership creates opportunities for 51°µÍø biotechnology students to seamlessly transfer to Radford University for a bachelor’s degree in biology,” said Dean Steven Bachrach of Radford University’s Artis College of Science and Technology. “Students will expand their science skills, engage with Radford faculty in the classroom and research laboratory, and make use of modern instrumentation. These students will graduate Radford University-ready to pursue careers in a wide range of health-related or environmentally focused fields, or seek further education at the best graduate programs in the country.”  President Danilowicz noted that this is a beginning step in a larger partnership. “This successful articulation agreement is the signal for us to start running together. We plan to add many additional accessible pathways for 51°µÍø students and for the entire Virginia Community College System.”

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The State Board will consider mandatory tuition and fee increases of between 0 percent and 4.7 percent for all undergraduate students, subject to budget provisions of the 2023 General Assembly. The maximum potential increase equates to a  tuition and education and general fee rate of $161.25 per credit-hour for in-state students and would result in a net annual increase of $217 for a student enrolling in thirty credit-hours during the academic year. The community colleges will use revenue generated from any increase in mandatory fees to pay for mandatory cost increases associated with compensation and benefit increases, contractual obligations, technology and strategic initiatives, inflationary cost impacts, debt service, and potential adjustments to student fees.

Written comments from the public will be accepted through May 17 and will be made available to the Board before action on tuition is taken. Written comments may be sent to Rose Marie Owen, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, at rmowen@vccs.edu, or they may be mailed to the attention of Rose Marie Owen at:

Office of the Chancellor
Virginia Community College System
300 Arboretum Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23236

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2022 Emeritus Honorees

Administrative/Professional Faculty Emeritus: Dr. James Sargent

Dr. Sargent began as a full-time Associate Professor of History/Government in September 1977 and was promoted to the rank of Professor in June 1982. He was promoted to the position of Division Chair of Social Science in July 1994. Following a transition of formal title to the Dean of Social Science in 2002, Dr. Sargent continued to serve the school and his students until his retirement in 2010 after 32 years of service.

During his time as a faculty member, Dr. Sargent’s supervisor continuously praised his efforts with teaching, student interactions and College service. Throughout the years, some of the phrases used to describe him were an outstanding member of the division, innovative, pioneering, dedicated and student focused. Comments continued to showcase his efforts with his transition to the Dean role, noting exceptional leadership in his first year, increased morale and a continued advocacy for the use of technology in operations and teaching. Two quotes from evaluations toward the end of his career sum up his time with 51°µÍø: Dr. Sargent always showed a “genuine interest in the success and welfare of his students” and his faculty recognized that he was “an advocate who stands for excellence and accountability.”

Since 1972, Dr. Sargent has written 10 books and over 100 articles covering a range of topics from American history, historical accounts of both men’s and women’s professional baseball, as well as a series of mystery novels, and to this day continues to be a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction.

Teaching Faculty Emeritus: Thelma Simpson

Thelma began her career at 51°µÍø in August 1997 as an adjunct faculty member teaching multiple levels of Spanish. In August 2006, she joined the College as full-time faculty and continued to develop a love for language in her students until her retirement in January 2019.

One of her nominations noted that she started out as a student at 51°µÍø and that her experiences strengthened her ability to connect with and serve her students. She was dedicated to the success of her students and her willingness to help her students was termed “extraordinary.” Thelma wanted to ensure that students with a love for language were provided with every opportunity to grow, so she offered independent study options for students whose schedules conflicted with classes as well as those who wanted their pursuits with language to move beyond what was traditionally offered in the classroom. Her service was described as “whole-hearted” – for the College, her students and her colleagues.

As a faculty member, Thelma continuously received excellent ratings from her students as well as positive feedback from her Dean and colleagues. One common phrase from everyone was that she “goes above and beyond” and was always willing to volunteer to assist the College and her colleagues, and sought out opportunities to participate in events and educational offerings. Her students raved about her positive, fun environment and her obvious passion and enthusiasm for language and teaching, as well as how she shared her own cultural experiences with them to enhance their knowledge. One student stated that she was the “greatest teacher of all time.” Perhaps one student summed up her ability to make language come alive through the following: “I have been taking Spanish since 6th grade. I learned and understood more in one semester than in 6 years.”

Staff Emeritus: Officer Guy Gibson

Officer Gibson came to 51°µÍø with over 20 years of experience in an institutional setting. Hired as a Campus Police Officer in June 2001, he was a comforting presence for students, faculty and staff alike until his retirement in November 2020.

Officer Gibson’s nomination is a testament to his amazing blend of professionalism and personality. While he was an outstanding officer, he is often first remembered for his warm, genuine, caring approach and desire to best serve the College and all its community. He was nominated and accepted to the 2016 Classified Staff Leadership Academy for the VCCS and represented the College numerous times at community outreach events. Officer Gibson organized a regional SWAT training day that was attended – and appreciated – by multiple local SWAT teams.

As an officer, he demonstrated an excellent and effective balance of upholding laws and policies while developing and maintaining relationships. He focused on engaging with the entire campus community, and was described as professional, courteous, proactive, friendly and fair. His sense of humor was legendary, and he used his time walking the campus to build relationships, check in on different offices and spread a sense of comfort and security. Officer Gibson was admired, appreciated and simply well-liked by the campus community, including his colleagues. Perhaps a quote from our Police Chief toward the end of Officer Gibson’s time with us sums it up nicely: “If I had 20 more (years) to pull, I would want you along for the ride.”

2022 Faculty Marshal

Paula Derbyshire

A native of Charlottesville, Paula moved to Roanoke in 1983. She earned a BS in Biology from Longwood University and then graduated from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in Dental Hygiene. Prior to teaching, she practiced clinical dental hygiene for two years.

In 1985 she began her teaching career at 51°µÍø. While at 51°µÍø, she taught clinical and didactic courses. She served as Clinic Coordinator, Interim Program Head and helped implement the Joint Venture Distance Learning Dental Hygiene Program with Danville and Lord Fairfax Community Colleges. While teaching, she completed a MEd in Community Health from Virginia Tech. She received the Teaching Excellence Award in the School of Health Professions for 2019. For 35 years her life was forever enriched by her students and colleagues. Paula retired as an Associate Professor in December 2020. She and her husband are fully enjoying retirement.

2022 Commencement Keynote Speaker

VCCS Chancellor, Dr. Glenn DuBois

Glenn DuBois is a community college graduate who has dedicated his entire career to ensuring the opportunity he received is available to those coming behind him. DuBois is the longest-serving chancellor in the history of Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS), hired in 2001. Since then, he has led the system of 23 colleges and 40 campuses through three successful strategic plans, and into a fourth called Opportunity 2027, which aspires to increase equity and student success throughout the VCCS. DuBois announced last summer that he will retire June 30, 2022.

Virginia’s Community Colleges have, during DuBois’s tenure, signed groundbreaking guaranteed transfer agreements with dozens of public and private universities; become Virginia’s leading provider of workforce development training; diversified community college resources through expanded philanthropy efforts; maintained a tuition rate that is one-third of the comparable rate at Virginia’s public universities; and begun innovative programs like FastForward and G3 to make postsecondary credentials leading to good-paying jobs more accessible and affordable.

The Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society presented DuBois with their State Community College Award of Distinction at its national convention in April 2008.

Prior to coming to Virginia, DuBois built an impressive record of executive higher education leadership, including serving as the Commissioner and CEO of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System as well as the Director of Community Colleges for the State University of New York – one of America’s largest networks of community colleges.

DuBois earned his doctorate in higher education administration, research and policy from the University of Massachusetts. He holds a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and an associate of science degree from the State University of New York in Farmingdale.

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ROANOKE – The 51°µÍø Alumni Association is calling for nominations for its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed on the 51°µÍø Distinguished Alumni Wall outside Whitman Theatre.

For many, the road to lifetime achievement started at 51°µÍø. The 51°µÍø Alumni Association established the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006 to recognize those alumni who have achieved outstanding success and made a lasting impact on their community. The award is intended to showcase the diversity of 51°µÍø graduates and their range of influence on our region.

Prior honorees:  

2021 – Mary Catherine Lawrence ’06

2020 – Tony Pearman ’10

2019 – Deborah L. Petrine ’74

2018 – Elizabeth Testerman ’06

2017 – Dr. Carol Swain ’78

2016 – Mary B. Loritsch Ed.D., R.T. (R) ’74 and Michael A. Crawley

2015 – Deborah A. Yancey ’97 and ’98

2014 – Chief Craig S. Harris ’00 & J. David Wine ’73

2013 – Cheryl Cunningham ’86

2012 – Anne Hogan ’76

2011 – Carolyn Webster ’81

2010 – Russell H. Ellis ’80

2009 – Shirl D. Lamanca ’75 and Dennis R. Cronk ’72

2008 – Donna L. Mitchell ’81

2007 – Dr. Kent A. Murphy and Charlotte C. Tyson ’84

2006 – John B. Williamson, III ’75

Anne Hogan (’76), serves as chair of the Alumni Association, which fosters a mutually beneficial relationship and interaction between the College, its alumni and the community.

To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must:

• Be a graduate of or have completed a minimum of two semesters at 51°µÍø.
• Have attained extraordinary distinction and success in his or her profession or life.
• Be a person of such integrity and stature that the College will take pride in his or her recognition.
• Have attained regional, statewide or national prominence and significant involvement in civic, cultural or charitable affairs.

How to nominate:

Anyone may nominate a 51°µÍø alumna/us or former student for this award by completing a nomination form. This form can be submitted online or downloaded from the College’s website at virginiawestern.edu/alumni.  Two letters of reference are also required. 

Deadline:

Nominations must be received by Feb. 28, 2022.

For more information, contact Amanda Mansfield, Philanthropy Director, 51°µÍø Educational Foundation, at amansfield@virginiawestern.edu or (540) 857-6962.

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Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united in support of CCAP, which is the largest “free college” program at a Virginia community college. CCAP provides up to three years of tuition for high school graduates who meet program requirements, as funding allows. More than 3,400 Roanoke Valley students have participated in the program as of fall 2021.

“We are proud and humbled to join with our dedicated locality partners, businesses, donors, parents and friends to make college possible for so many deserving high school graduates in our entire service area,” said William Farrell, II, Chair of the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation, a nonprofit affiliated with 51°µÍø.

Currently, the Foundation is in pursuit of a $6.5 million goal to fund the program for the next five years. It has unlocked a $250,000 challenge grant to help it reach its ultimate fundraising campaign goals by Dec. 31, 2021.  This means that any support given at this time will be matched dollar for dollar.  (For more information, contact Philanthropy Director Amanda Mansfield at amansfield@virginiawestern.edu.)

The 2022 CCAP application period opened Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1, 2022. Families interested in learning more about CCAP are invited to attend upcoming Zoom information sessions, scheduled for midday and evening times through January. Registration is required at virginiawestern.edu/CCAP.

They also can sign up for important CCAP updates about application deadlines, financial aid workshops and more by texting “CCAP2022” to 31996. (Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help; message and data rates apply.)

For more information about CCAP, see virginiawestern.edu/ccap or contact Carolyn Payne, CCAP Coordinator: (540) 857-7544 or cpayne@virginiawestern.edu.

CCAP recipients for 2021-22 are:

Botetourt County: Nathan Bobbitt, Sydni Bunch, Jackson Butler, Joshua Davidick, Hunter Deel, Hayden Delaney, Julia Desai, Andrew Estep, Desiree Gallimore, Lorien Griffith, Mitchell Harless, Emma Harpine, Dani Keffer, Andrew Lawhorne, Brianna LeBlanc, Haley Moran, Meredith Moran, Stephen-Patrick Overstreet, Gabrielle Pickle, Noah Shephard, Caleb Snyder, Caroline Walker, Kiana Watt, Elias Whitt, Austin Allen, Caylie Allen, Joseph Desai, Tia Franson, Kiah Hall, Heather Johnson, Coby Kingery, Zander LeNoir, Jessica Link, Kendra Puckett, Sierra Ray, Dakota Sparks, Jeb Thompson, Caleb Van Buren, Kelsey Williamson, Samantha Aldrich, Emily Bruno, Brody Cook, Craig Farmer, Aimee Lowe, Trinity Martin, Randall McGee, Zachary Noel and Jessica Rocha

Craig County: Nicole Austin, Autumn Hutchison, Jaela Hutton, Lucy Rigney, Jenna Bostic, Madison Hannah, Maggie Huffman, Tyra Hutton, Sadie McAllister, Kaylee Pauley and Laneley Taylor

Franklin County: Daniel Angle, Mary Atkins, Jade Bennett, Scott Bornstein, Alex Bowling, James Bridges, Rachael Buzzeo, Jared Caudill, DaNaja Coleman, Mackenzie Coombs, Robert David, Adam Dudley, Krista Dudley, Sienna Duggins, Samir Elliott, Kaylee Elmore, Landon English, James Foutz, Grace Hahn, Kaitlyn Hayes, Pamela Hostutler, Greyson Hunziker, Haleigh Keaton, Nicole Kingery, Stefan Knott, Samuel Krauss, Megan Kurtz, Donovan Lang, Skyler Light, Courtney Lovell, James Lusk, Haley Martin, Gracelyn Maurer, Ethan Meade, Holly Midkiff, Tommy Nguyen, Luke Pasley, Joshua Plybon, Eliza Quesenberry, Isaiah Richards, Katherine Rigdon, Kaitlyn Ross, Michael Shanahan, Sadie Sheppard, Bianca Sink, Juliana Slate, Joshua Townsend, Rylie Turner, Hailey Vanover, Zoey Wood, Natasha Barkovich, Laura Bartolo, Austin Behrendt, Alexis Bergman, Foster Bornstein, Jessica Bowman, Joshua Britts, Claire Burnette, Caleb Cokendolpher, Jennifer Cruz-Santos, Anna Decker, Lena Ferrell, Meagan Florio, Jazmyn Franklin, Evelyn Gordon, Bethany Graham, Zachary Green, Blake Greenway, Skylar Grigorieff, Bailey Haskins, Savannah Henderson, Casey Hodges, Nathaniel Hodges, Cieanna Holland, Emma Janney, Taylor Janney, Courtney Johnson, Jacob Lemon, Sydney Light, Karly Mullins, Kavyn Page, Brandon Passalacqua, Lilyana Torres, Julie Walker, Kateleigh Wampler, Madison Wright, Robert Yanok, Justice Coleman, Matthew Conde, Katelyn Herlehy, Jade Hurd, Taylor McPherson, Valerie Meadows, Kaylee Perdue, Nora Shanahan, Alicia St Clair, Cheyene Williamson and Evan Yerkey

Roanoke City: Skyler Abajace, Michelle Ackerly, Charles Adams, Meghan Alexandre, Aryal Allie, Noe Avila, Cody Bailey, Mario Ball, Deckhya Basnet, India Best, Samirah Boyd, Shaniyah Byers, Annalina Cass, Dalia Castro, Henry Dean, Travis Dean, Samantha DeSouto, Ayanna Dillard, Zavier DiStefano, James Dowe, Matthew Eaton, Arionna Ferrell, Jacob Foster, Leonardo Garcia-Salas, Puspa Ghorsai, Ayanna Gibens, Jonas Gleiner, Jonathan Guerrant, Jordan Ham, Lorin Hanger, Autiana Harvey, Cristal Hernandez Cortes, Erik Hiduskey, Michael Holland, Michael Huff, Shrouq Ibrahim, Ethan Isaacs, Jasmique Jones, Jesse Kosinski, Eamon Lash, Maggie Layman, Fatemeh Mahdinezhad, Nicholas Maiolo, Kayleigh Manning, Erynn Martin, Michael Martinez, Andrik Mendez Ayala, Roman Moody, Erik Daniel Morales, Grace Morrow, Nevaeh Motley, Duy Ngo, Chris Nguyen, Aniya Ollie, Lacie Oyler, Angela Penn, Noah Pires, Gabriel Ponce, Sinat Put, Hani Rasheed, Haley Richardson, Taliyah Robinson, Alexandra Rodriguez, Nyah Rogers-McGeorge, Jeffrey Sebastian, Sonja Taylor, Janai Turman, Onaca Umak, Aniya Walker, Sadejah Webster, Jasmine Woodson, Madouabge Yarmah, Ryan Albee, Grayson Angle, Gabriella Cheatwood, Erika Claros, Justin Craig, Troy Fitzgerald, Wendy Franco Mendoza, Sabrina Givaudan, Lizbeth Guardado, Angie Guardado, Tori Herndon, Jacob Kreppeneck, Madison Moore, Abigail Nolasco, Wardah Rasheed, Vincenzino Salerno, Noah Scott, Joshua Smith, Jordan Snead, Mollie Thompson, Jakym White, Keegan Abajace, Juliette CdeBaca, Legend Howard, Elizabeth Kasongo, Brianna Keeling, Brianna Leflore, Pamela Ngoy, Caitlin Oakes, Kassandra Rodriguez, Steven Sawyer and Jacob Snellings

Roanoke County: Brandon Acker, Grant Alderson, Taylor Armstrong, Adam Baringer, Parker Blankenship, Caleb Browder, Hailey Bryant, Jade Bryant, Samuel Bunn, Madylin Caldwell, Haley Church, Hunter Clark, Michaela Clarke, Landon Cobble, Rachel Cruff, Tyler Cundiff, Erin Curtis, Kaitlyn D’Ambrosio, Jaylin Delby, Victoria Deweese, Isabelle Divers, Kinsey Dollberg, Brooke Dooley, Victoria Downie, Jumana El Shenawy, Abigail Estrada, Gracie Fairbanks, Jordan Gearhart, Skyler Geho, Marissa Graham, Makayla Grubb, Giovanna Gualberto, Madison Hannabass, Kendall Hanson, Eva Harner, Emily Harrell, Noah Hartson, Wilkin Hatfield, Kailey Henderson, Destinee Holland, Brady Hollifield, Zyae Hopkins, Jerry Huang, Ta’Nashia Hudson, Ellyson Hurd, James Jaklitsch, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Grasun Jones, Noah Kargman, Kyler Kleinhenz, Eli Klepper, Andrew Kroese, Robert Kyle, Alyssa Macauley, Jacob Mardian, Amelita Martin, Catherine McCown, Matt Miles, Alaina Miller, Zachary Moore, Katelyn Morgan, Danielle Moser, Emily Nelson, Anne Notebaert, Tyler Oliver, Megan Painter, Emilie Pennington, Franchesca Pernot, Andrew Pham, Kylie Ralston, Jordan Read, Kara Reed, Daniel Reeves, Cross Renz, Katherine Richards, David Richardson, Benjamin Robinson, John Rusinak III, Jackson Salo, Javon Saunders, Seth Schindler, Camila Sifuentes, Dylan Smith, Micah Smith, Andrew Sorial, Elijah Spencer, Matthew St.Clair, Annie Stevens, Chyenne Sweeney, Mackenzie Sylvester, Grant Taylor, Autumn Thompson, Conner Thompson, Steven Tingler, Caleb Tinsley, Mya Travis, Charles Urgo, Sarah Varney, Myra Villasenor, Julie Wang, Jeffrey Williams, Grace Willis, Taylor Wood, Hollie Yates, Ashlee Yeatts, Hannah Young, Merima Adanalic, Amber Arthur, Sophia Bone, Sarah Collins, Sophie Currier, Matthew Duncan, Peyton Fernatt, Jayden Glass, Chelynn Hairston, Michelle Harris, Makayla Hopkins, Logan Howard, Mason James, Kristin Johnson, Landon Johnson, Colin Jones, Grace King, Amanda Kline, Christopher Kunc, Savanna Lear, Maia Lemore, Kaitlyn Logan, Joshua Mabry, Conner McKinney, Ian Merritt, Kendall Moore, Logen Mowles, Ky Nguyen, Ethan Nichols, Josiah Nucamendi, Nathan Patrick, Elizabeth Phipps, Robert Pickelsimer, Ariana Pineda, Michael Prillaman, Wilson Shi’Wang, Ethan Smith, Timothy Strom, Peyton Taliaferro, Eden Walls, Lynden Whicker, Dakota Whitlock, Blaise Wood, Noah Alderman, Jake Balsley, Madison Cole, Chandlor Desper, Quamyrha Hayden, Emmerson Jessee, Laurel LaBrie, Brooke Lay, Lisette Nucamendi, Madison Osburn, Brandon Pugh, Brandon Spradlin and Elexia Wynn

Salem: Junaid Ahmad, Malak Altawel, Emma Chamberland, Zachary DeSouto, Maggie Duncan, Dalton Frazier, David Grinnell, Paul Hickerson, Cheyanne Huffman-Hippensteel, William Jenkins, Adriana Justo-Ortiz, Jordan Lucas, Gabrielle Maina, Priya Patel, Josie Phillips, Jada Prater, Kaleb Ray, Rebekah Rothkopf, BenJamin Rowland, Jake Sampson, Tony Sanchez, Liya Santhosh, Rafe Scaggs, Carter Schaeffer, Abbie Shepherd, Kyleigh Smithey, Jacobie Spence, Brannon Spickard, Gabrielle St Amour, Abigail Stinnette, Christine Thurn, Madison Tussey, Jillian Vest, Sarah Ahlers, Elijah Boyer, Corey Bryant, Steven Butler, Danielle Davis, Sierrah Deel-Morris, Anna Eaton, Tyler Huffman, Grace Kelley, Regan Laughlin, Bailee Lintner, Christopher Murphy, Maddison Parrish, James Rashkovsky, Gurleen Singh, Annalise Smith, Haley Smith, Trenton Stiffler, Kirsten Vest, Ethan Beutell, Suzanne Carter, James Davis, Matthew Hernandez, Landon Hylton, Megan Kelliher and Daniel Sublett

Supporting CCAP’s Future:

The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation has embarked on a fundraising campaign to support the evolution of its transformative Community College Access Program.  Program enhancements include part-time eligibility, three years for completion, and the inclusion of the acquisition of industry-recognized certificates and credentials.  For more information about how you can join the localities, businesses, foundations, alumni, parents and friends that make college possible, contact Amanda Mansfield, Philanthropy Director, at (540) 857-6962 or amansfield@virginiawestern.edu.

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