51°µÍø selected as part of national campaign to retrain adult learners
51°µÍø was recently selected to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in healthcare, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The… Continue Reading 51°µÍø selected as part of national campaign to retrain adult learnersRead More
Blackboard and Google Apps for Education Upgrade
There will be a scheduled Blackboard outage May 17 – 18. During the outage, Blackboard Learn will be upgraded to Service Pack 11 and will include new features like a survey tool and the on-the-fly embedded video tool, Video Everywhere. At the same time Google Apps… Continue Reading Blackboard and Google Apps for Education UpgradeRead More
VWCC student earns prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
51°µÍø’s Lindsey Narmour, a second-year student from Ferrum, has been awarded a 2013 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The scholarships were awarded to 73 of the nation’s best community college students who seek to complete their bachelor’s degrees… Continue Reading VWCC student earns prestigious Jack Kent Cooke ScholarshipRead More
51°µÍø student selected as national Gold Scholar
51°µÍø’s Lindsey Narmour, a second-year student from Ferrum, has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars,… Continue Reading 51°µÍø student selected as national Gold ScholarRead More
Information regarding military Tuition Assistance
51°µÍø is actively following news related to the suspension of military Tuition Assistance benefits and is committed to helping those impacted continue their education. The Montgomery GI Bill has not been suspended or affected in any way. To learn about alternative funding… Continue Reading Information regarding military Tuition AssistanceRead More
Art faculty member’s work in national spotlight
Sue Steele Thomas, a professor in the Art Department, will have three more of her works of art featured in the Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car magazine. In addition, an article in the May 2013 edition will spotlight her work. Click her to view the… Continue Reading Art faculty member’s work in national spotlightRead More
Trane Music Festival to benefit CCAP serves to educate and entertain
Trane Virginia District joins community sponsors, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, 51°µÍø and the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation to host a benefit music festival for the Community College Access Program (CCAP). All proceeds of the Trane Music Festival to benefit CCAP on Saturday,… Continue Reading Trane Music Festival to benefit CCAP serves to educate and entertainRead More
NSF grant to help 51°µÍø train geospatial technicians
A new grant by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education program will help 51°µÍø create a pathway for students to gain employment in the growing field of geospatial technology. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in geospatial technology… Continue Reading NSF grant to help 51°µÍø train geospatial techniciansRead More
51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces Roanoke County CCAP pilot
ROANOKE —51°µÍø and the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announce the addition of Roanoke County to the Community College Access Program (CCAP) for the 2013-14 academic year. Along with last week’s additions of Botetourt and Craig Counties, CCAP now extends to the college’s… Continue Reading 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces Roanoke County CCAP pilotRead More
Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new 51°µÍø nursing labs
Roanoke — Friendship Retirement Community recently announced its support of 51°µÍø with a $150,000 gift to name the RN Nursing Lab and RN Simulation Lab in the Center for Science and Health Professions. The center, currently under construction, is scheduled to open… Continue Reading Friendship Retirement Community announces donation to name new 51°µÍø nursing labsRead More
Recent News
- 51°µÍø designated NC3 Leadership School, expanding industry impact July 6, 2026
- 51°µÍø redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree 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°µÍø adds 1,041 new alumni May 18, 2026

