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Honoring Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns, trailblazer in education

In 1970, shortly after the establishment of 51°µÍø, Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns became the College’s first African American faculty administrator. Today, Johns is celebrated as a trailblazer, a quiet activist and a pioneering leader in education. Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns was honored… Continue Reading Honoring Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns, trailblazer in education

51°µÍø names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services

51°µÍø is proud to announce Cheryl Hilton as the new director of TRIO Student Support Services. Hilton’s journey with 51°µÍø began in May 2006, marking 18 years of dedicated service to the institution. Cheryl Hilton Hilton’s initial role was as the… Continue Reading 51°µÍø names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services

Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards

51°µÍø’s Dr. David Berry and Dr. Mallory White participated in a Safe Farm Steward training this summer in Tennessee. This program recognizes farms for safe farm practices and helps identify equipment that could pose a future hazard, helping ensure safer agricultural production. Dr. Mallory… Continue Reading Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards

51°µÍø expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

51°µÍø is pleased to announce the expansion of its educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center, a key facility serving the Botetourt region. 51°µÍø is expanding educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Botetourt… Continue Reading 51°µÍø expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of 51°µÍø, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of 51°µÍø, announced Monday that he will retire on June 30, 2025. Sandel has guided the institution through remarkable growth since 2001, leaving a thriving college that has seen seven consecutive semesters of enrollment growth as… Continue Reading Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of 51°µÍø, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year

SACSCOC reaffirms 51°µÍø’s accreditation after rigorous review

51°µÍø’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reporting required after a comprehensive decennial review. 51°µÍø’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of… Continue Reading SACSCOC reaffirms 51°µÍø’s accreditation after rigorous review
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