Health Professions Summit at 51°µÍø inspires local high school students
Samuel Smith, a senior at William Fleming High School, works with a simulated patient at 51°µÍø’s Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28. 51°µÍø hosted a one-day Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28, 2025, welcoming 90 high school students from… Continue Reading Health Professions Summit at 51°µÍø inspires local high school studentsRead More
51°µÍø student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
51°µÍø student Nick Flurnoy was the featured student speaker at the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s Legislative Reception on Jan. 21 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Continue Reading 51°µÍø student addresses Legislative Reception in RichmondRead More
Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impact
51°µÍø’s Human Services Program paused this semester to reflect on more than a half-century of serving the community. A reception brought together alumni, community partners, students, and College faculty and staff for “Honoring Our History, Shaping Our Future” on Jan. 30 at the College’s… Continue Reading Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impactRead More
Chamber honors Sandel with Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Nester, RGC Resources, Inc. President and CEO and Past Chair of the Roanoke Regional Chamber (from left), Jane and Dr. Robert Sandel, and Eric Sichau, President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, celebrate Dr. Sandel’s award from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.… Continue Reading Chamber honors Sandel with Lifetime Achievement AwardRead More
Student support focus of 51°µÍø’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leadersÂ
Since 2022, 51°µÍø President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8,… Continue Reading Student support focus of 51°µÍø’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders Read More
51°µÍø students take advocacy to halls of General Assembly
51°µÍø visitors met with legislators from the College’s service region in Richmond on Jan. 27. Pictured (from left) are: Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee, Chanell Johnson, Uleksis Williams, Senator Chris Head, Joshua Hawks, Yassine Abdelkader, Grace Dillon, Vice President of Student Affairs… Continue Reading 51°µÍø students take advocacy to halls of General AssemblyRead More
51°µÍø seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni AwardÂ
The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation and the 51°µÍø Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2025 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°µÍø seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Read More
51°µÍø honors King’s legacy through service
51°µÍø sponsored its annual Day of Service for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.  Volunteers from 51°µÍø take the morning shift on the Day of Service, directed by Feeding Southwest Virginia staff member James Andrews (front right).… Continue Reading 51°µÍø honors King’s legacy through serviceRead More
51°µÍø to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19
51°µÍø will launch a hydroponics course starting February 19, 2025. This eight-session course, which runs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 9, 2025, will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hydroponic farming, an innovative method of growing… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19Read More
Robots fish for success at 51°µÍø
“Fishing Bots” was the theme for 51°µÍø’s 16th annual Autonomous Robot Competition. Here is more on the event from 51°µÍø faculty member George Studtmann: Eli Evans, Ben Escalera and Dominic Thomas, here with Dr. Arnold Yim, were the winning high school… Continue Reading Robots fish for success at 51°µÍøRead 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

