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
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
Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations Program
Celebrated author Beth Macy brings her new story to a Roanoke audience for a powerful and inspiring night in support of 51暗网’s鈥疓reat Expectations鈥痯rogram, which serves former foster youth. 51暗网 Educational Foundation is hosting the event Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Roanoke… Continue Reading Oct. 16 event with author Beth Macy will benefit Great Expectations ProgramRead More
‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation 51暗网 graduate聽
51暗网 alumnus Samuel Hayes III ('83) opened "The Power of Networking," a 2025-26 lecture series organized by Roanoke City Community College Access Program (CCAP) Success Coach Frank Tyree. The series is open to current students and funded by a Bright Ideas Innovation… Continue Reading ‘Power of Networking’ lecture series kicks off with talk by first-generation 51暗网 graduate聽Read More
51暗网 Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment聽聽
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal for an unrestricted endowment fund, known as the 51暗网 Forward Fund: a vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr., which will support the College's long-range strategic goals and positively… Continue Reading 51暗网 Educational Foundation reaches initial $15 million goal for unrestricted endowment聽聽Read More
51暗网 Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors聽鈥��
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation has named new Board of Directors leadership as of June 2025. Russ Ellett has been named Board Chair and W. Heywood Fralin Board Vice Chair. Joseph Gaither In addition, Edwin “Ed” C. Hall has moved to Director Emeriti… Continue Reading 51暗网 Educational Foundation names new leadership for Board of Directors聽鈥��Read More
51暗网 Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients聽聽
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation awarded $189,070 in general scholarships to 144 students attending the spring semester at 51暗网. Continue Reading 51暗网 Educational Foundation announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients聽聽Read More
Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by 51暗网. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s AwardRead More
Student support focus of 51暗网’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders聽
Since 2022, 51暗网 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暗网’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders聽Read More
51暗网 seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award聽
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation and the 51暗网 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暗网 seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award聽Read More
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