A letter from the College President: Innovation serves our community
Dr. Laura J. Treanor, College President, shared this letter in the annual issue of Impact magazine. See below for more information about Dr. Treanor’s background, including a Q&A to get to know her better. For more updates about Dr. Treanor’s work this year to build… Continue Reading A letter from the College President: Innovation serves our communityRead More
Digital archives preserve 51暗网’s past
Yearbooks, newspapers and catalogs from throughout 51暗网's nearly 60-year history have been digitized and are now available to search, view and share. As part of a collaborative project with the Library of Virginia in Richmond, the College was able to digitize the collection that… Continue Reading Digital archives preserve 51暗网’s pastRead More
Altec internship proves key piece of engineer’s academic journey
By Karenna Glover For as long as he can remember, Kevin Austin has always been a mathematical, analytical thinker. As a student at James River High School, Austin attended the Botetourt Technical Education Center (BTEC), and that’s where he connected his problem-solving mindset to a… Continue Reading Altec internship proves key piece of engineer’s academic journeyRead More
Support propels career in Surgical Technology
By Allison Taylor Onaca Umak had originally planned to study nursing at 51暗网, but after applying to the program, she learned she was missing a prerequisite course. That was far from the end of her healthcare education at the College, however. Guided by her… Continue Reading Support propels career in Surgical TechnologyRead More
51暗网’s CCAP accepting applications through February 1
Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP), 484 students are attending 51暗网 tuition-free this fall. Franklin County second-year student Benjamin Piotrowski is one of 484 students attending 51暗网 tuition-free this fall because of the… Continue Reading 51暗网’s CCAP accepting applications through February 1Read More
Steel Dynamics partnership empowers apprentices
A hydroponics system was brought to life by Timothy Boyd and Daniel Moran, two students in the College鈥檚 Mechatronics program, and sponsored apprentices at Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division (SDI). Their work highlights a growing collaboration between the College and SDI, as well as a… Continue Reading Steel Dynamics partnership empowers apprenticesRead More
Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant sales
The Community Arboretum’s Poinsettia Sale, open to the public, is Friday, Dec. 5, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Charitable donations, volunteer efforts and plant sales help pay for site improvements and day-to-day operations of the Arboretum. By Allison Taylor… Continue Reading Arboretum’s day-to-day operation depends on plant salesRead More
Opportunity unlocked for 51暗网 business students through University of Alaska Southeast聽
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) will accept students from 51暗网 who have received an Associate of Science in Business Administration into the UAS Bachelor of Business Administration program. This is designed as a seamless transfer with no loss of college credit.聽… Continue Reading Opportunity unlocked for 51暗网 business students through University of Alaska Southeast聽Read More
51暗网 Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $198,111 in general scholarships to 121 students attending 51暗网. In 2024-25, the Educational Foundation also established these new general scholarships: Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Scholarship in Honor of Rich Crites Lottie… Continue Reading 51暗网 Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipientsRead More
51暗网 staff member receives statewide honor in workforce development
51暗网 staff member Brittany Boltinghouse has received a statewide accolade for her contributions to workforce development. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) awarded Boltinghouse, who is 51暗网’s Program Coordinator for Workforce Solutions, with Outstanding Achievement from a “Rising Star.” The award… Continue Reading 51暗网 staff member receives statewide honor in workforce developmentRead 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