Pair of 51°µÍø scholarship recipients honored
51°µÍø student Greg Whiting, of Buchanan, was one of 44 Virginia community college students honored on Nov. 13 at a ceremony highlighting their scholastic achievement and success. The scholarship recipients represent the 23 colleges of Virginia’s Community Colleges. Whiting graduated from James… Continue Reading Pair of 51°µÍø scholarship recipients honoredRead More
51°µÍø men’s soccer team captures first VCCS championship
The 51°µÍø Men’s Soccer team captured its first Virginia Community College System Men’s Soccer Championship by defeating Tidewater Community College 3-1 on Sunday in Virginia Beach. “I’m really proud of the effort of our team and their willingness to develop as a… Continue Reading 51°µÍø men’s soccer team captures first VCCS championshipRead More
51°µÍø’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohort
51°µÍø’s Full-Time Fridays program will accept its second cohort this Spring Semester, allowing students to earn a college degree while balancing priorities to their work, families and life in general. Full-Time Fridays will give those students the opportunity to earn an Associate… Continue Reading 51°µÍø’s Full-Time Fridays continues this Spring Semester with 2nd cohortRead More
51°µÍø to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City Dark
The 51°µÍø Sustainability Committee and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society invite the public to a free showing of The City Dark: A Search for Night on a Planet that Never Sleeps. The City Dark is a feature documentary about light pollution and… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to host free showing of award-winning documentary, The City DarkRead More
51°µÍø launches free mobile application for Apple iPhones
Roanoke — 51°µÍø announces that it has launched a free mobile application for Apple iPhones. The app, called VWCC Mobile, will allow students and community members to stay connected with the College wherever they are. An Android version of the VWCC Mobile app… Continue Reading 51°µÍø launches free mobile application for Apple iPhonesRead More
U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus Tour
Join us at 10:40 a.m., Friday, September 21st, in Whitman Theater as the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, discusses college-to-career readiness. Joining him will be College president, Robert Sandel, professor Brenda Ashcraft, RGC Resources CEO John Williamson and Assistant Secretary of Vocational and Adult… Continue Reading U.S. Secretary of Education 2012 Back-to-School Bus TourRead More
Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at 51°µÍø
51°µÍø announces that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has made a commitment of $5 million over five years to create an endowment for scholarships at the College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for scholarships in the… Continue Reading Fralin Trust commits $5 million to scholarships at 51°µÍøRead More
51°µÍø student helps provide clean, reliable water in El Salvador
ROANOKE – Through the support of a grant called Geospatial Technician Education Through Virginia’s Community Colleges, a 51°µÍø student is helping provide the people from a small village in El Salvador with cleaner, more reliable water. Gary Stein is not the traditional… Continue Reading 51°µÍø student helps provide clean, reliable water in El SalvadorRead More
51°µÍø and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programs
51°µÍø and Bluefield State College signed an articulation agreement Tuesday, June 5, that will result in a seamless and cost-effective transition between the two institutions for students majoring in business programs. 51°µÍø students completing their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degrees… Continue Reading 51°µÍø and Bluefield State College sign articulation agreement for business programsRead More
New Student Payment Process
Students: On May 7, 2012 we are transitioning to a new web payment process, “QuikPay.” This will replace the “Make A Payment” process. For further instructions click:Read 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

