Surgical Technology Program sees 100% pass rate on board exam for first class of graduates trained entirely at 51暗网
Students in the 2024 graduating cohort of 51暗网’s Surgical Technology Program have achieved a 100% pass rate on first attempt for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination. The 2024 Surgical Technology Program graduates, seen here at their Pinning Ceremony in May, are… Continue Reading Surgical Technology Program sees 100% pass rate on board exam for first class of graduates trained entirely at 51暗网Read More
Students break for biotechnology with weeklong cell culturing class
Dr. Heather Lindberg instructs students how to add the cells to flasks. Conventional spring break plans typically involve time away from campus for just that, a break. But this past spring, a group of students — not all of whom are pursuing a science-related degree… Continue Reading Students break for biotechnology with weeklong cell culturing classRead More
51暗网 Dean Amy White receives American Heart Association award
The American Heart Association has honored Amy White, 51暗网 Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions, with the STEM Goes Red “Roanoke Women in STEM” Award. Ashley Sloan (left) and Amy White at the STEM Goes Red Executive Breakfast. Sloan, who is the lead STEAM… Continue Reading 51暗网 Dean Amy White receives American Heart Association awardRead More
51暗网 honors faculty and staff emeriti
51暗网 awarded emeritus status to three longtime faculty and staff members at Commencement on May 10. Larry Ewing, Administrative & Professional Faculty Emeritus Larry Ewing Larry Ewing worked continuously at 51暗网 for more than 31 years, beginning in 1975. He served… Continue Reading 51暗网 honors faculty and staff emeritiRead More
TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association
Together with the Hall Associates Career Center and the 51暗网 Alumni Association, TRIO Support Services organized a Mix & Mingle Etiquette Dinner designed to prepare first-generation college students for the professional world. The dinner, which took place on May 1 at 419 West restaurant,… Continue Reading TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni AssociationRead More
51暗网 welcomes 922 new alumni
51暗网 celebrated Commencement 2024 on May 10. For the 2023-2024 annual year, which runs summer 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024, 51暗网 welcomed 922 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,194 awards. Virginia Sen. Chris… Continue Reading 51暗网 welcomes 922 new alumniRead More
51暗网 educators honored at TechNite
51暗网 celebrated several honors on Wednesday, May 8, at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024. Dr. Robert Sandel, 51暗网 president, was named to the RBTC Hall of Fame, and faculty members Dr. Heather Lindberg and Dr. Kristylea Ojeda received the STEM-H… Continue Reading 51暗网 educators honored at TechNiteRead More
Dental Hygiene Program celebrates 100% pass rate on board exam
For the second year in a row, the 51暗网 Dental Hygiene Program has a 100% pass rate on the CDCA/ADEX clinical board exam. The examination for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA)/American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) evaluates students’ clinical skills and… Continue Reading Dental Hygiene Program celebrates 100% pass rate on board examRead More
State senator is keynote speaker at 51暗网’s commencement May 10
51暗网 will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, May 10 at the Berglund Center.鈥� The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2023 and spring and summer 2024 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 425 students expected to attend, with 555… Continue Reading State senator is keynote speaker at 51暗网’s commencement May 10Read More
Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert Sandel
Malon Courts (from left), chair of Roanoke College Board of Trustees; Dr. Robert Sandel, president of 51暗网; and Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., president of Roanoke College, take part in the honorary degree presentation at Roanoke College’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.… Continue Reading Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert SandelRead More
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