51暗网’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands
STEM Day ignited interest for K-8 students on Saturday, April 11, at 51暗网. Around 1,250 children and families visited campus for the event, which featured free food, booths and interactive exhibits. 51暗网 faculty members and community partners teamed up to make… Continue Reading 51暗网’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ handsRead More
Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at 51暗网
The聽51暗网 Educational Foundation聽has聽named Michelle W. Franklin (’91)聽as recipient of the College’s 2026聽Distinguished Alumni Award.聽聽 The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the鈥�51暗网 Alumni Association鈥痑nd recognizes 51暗网 alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or… Continue Reading Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at 51暗网Read More
51暗网’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’
51暗网 continually seeks to put students at the center of the College’s mission and resources. A new role is charged with coordinating a wide array of resources into cohesively tailored ways to meet individual student needs. The College has welcomed Danielle Johnson as Director of Student Support… Continue Reading 51暗网’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’Read More
Virginia’s first adult high school partners with 51暗网 to build direct pathways from diploma to career
51暗网 and The Excel Center held an event Friday, March 13, to celebrate a new partnership. Here is a joint news release from 51暗网 and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, which operates The Excel Center: Adult learners at The Excel Center聽are one step… Continue Reading Virginia’s first adult high school partners with 51暗网 to build direct pathways from diploma to careerRead More
Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at 51暗网
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation invites students to apply for general scholarships at 51暗网. Sessions in March and April are designed to help students with that process. 鈥淲e currently offer more than 130 scholarships to a wide range of students… Continue Reading Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at 51暗网Read More
Mountain Gateway and 51暗网s partner to expand CDL training
Mountain Gateway Community College and 51暗网 have formalized a strategic partnership to enhance Commercial Driver鈥檚 License instruction and regional workforce readiness. An official signing on Tuesday, February 24, by Dr. John J. Rainone, President of MGCC, and Dr. Laura J. Treanor, President… Continue Reading Mountain Gateway and 51暗网s partner to expand CDL trainingRead More
Dental Hygiene students represent profession to legislators in Richmond
51暗网's Dental Hygiene Program exists "to empower students to become ethical, self-directed primary care providers." Students in the program lived out that mission even before graduation by uniting at a Rally Day in Virginia's General Assembly to advocate for their profession and… Continue Reading Dental Hygiene students represent profession to legislators in RichmondRead More
51暗网 student veterans return from Colorado convention knowing they can ‘make a difference’
Supporting military-connected students at 51暗网 can extend far beyond the Roanoke Valley's borders. Three student veterans journeyed to Colorado in January for a valuable opportunity for networking and personal growth. The Student Veterans of America聽National Conference, known as NatCon, is the largest… Continue Reading 51暗网 student veterans return from Colorado convention knowing they can ‘make a difference’Read More
51暗网 uses virtual reality聽to help students explore career paths聽
Gamification is greater than old-fashioned career assessments. That’s the theory behind 51暗网’s latest outreach through the Hall Associates Career Center, which is using virtual reality headsets to give students a preview of jobs that might interest them. Dr. David Porter, Career Center Manager, began… Continue Reading 51暗网 uses virtual reality聽to help students explore career paths聽Read More
51暗网 issues call for nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation and the 51暗网 Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 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… Continue Reading 51暗网 issues call for nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni AwardRead More
Recent News
- 51暗网 designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impact July 6, 2026
- 51暗网 redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree聽 June 24, 2026
- Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership June 18, 2026
- Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year May 29, 2026
- 51暗网 adds 1,041 new alumni May 18, 2026