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Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program

51°µÍø faculty member Kevin Cales has been interviewed for the public radio program “With Good Reason.” As the show describes, “Life’s big changes often leave us grappling for meaning. As a philosophical counselor, Kevin Cales (51°µÍø) works with people to understand… Continue Reading Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program

Dr. Robert Sandel, president of 51°µÍø, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award

The Virginia Community College System honored Dr. Robert Sandel, president of 51°µÍø, at the Hire Ed Chancellor’s Awards on Thursday, Oct. 24. The annual awards recognize people and organizations who have gone the extra mile to promote student success and equitable access… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, president of 51°µÍø, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award

For 51°µÍø graduate, support propels an international career

By Karenna Glover Panama, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, and China — these are just some of the destinations Marla Moock, 25, has visited in the first nine months as a sales application engineer for port solutions at TMEIC. The Roanoke-based corporation specializes in electrical and… Continue Reading For 51°µÍø graduate, support propels an international career

51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients

The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $152,436 in general scholarships to 142 students attending the fall 2024 semester at 51°µÍø. In 2023-24, the Educational Foundation established 11 new general scholarships: Bent Mountain Center Annual Scholarship Margaret and… Continue Reading 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients

51°µÍø’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1

Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP), 489 students are attending 51°µÍø tuition-free this fall. Roanoke City CCAP student and 51°µÍø student ambassador Yassine Abdelkader. Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united… Continue Reading 51°µÍø’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1

51°µÍø welcomes back AVP of Human Resources Jennifer Pittman

51°µÍø is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Pittman as Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Pittman brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her new role. Jennifer Pittman Pittman served most recently as Corporate HR Director… Continue Reading 51°µÍø welcomes back AVP of Human Resources Jennifer Pittman
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