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High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
51暗网, in partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), made an intentional effort to introduce rising 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to multiple career pathways through Summer Career Exploration Camps. This four-week effort culminated in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 3, at… Continue Reading High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
51暗网 awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
51暗网 has received a $343,209 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s project, “Cross-Pollination Skillsets: Growing Mechatronics and Agricultural Collaborations for Producing Skilled Agricultural Technicians,” which… Continue Reading 51暗网 awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
51暗网 fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
51暗网 contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study. The report from data analytics firm Lightcast found that 51暗网 added $329.1 million in income to the Roanoke Valley economy in the year studied, fiscal year… Continue Reading 51暗网 fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
51暗网 Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation announces four new at-large members to its Board of Directors: John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc. Jamal Millner, President, M3: GRAFIX Angela Penn, CEO and President, Total Action for Progress (TAP) Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., Research Professor… Continue Reading 51暗网 Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
51暗网 team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
A team of three 51暗网 students landed in the nation’s capital this summer as one of 12 finalist teams that advanced in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation. Attending the… Continue Reading 51暗网 team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
51暗网 welcomes new nursing director聽聽
51暗网 would like to welcome Dr. Kelley Pennell as the College’s new nursing director in the Associate of Applied Science (prelicensure-RN) Nursing Program. Dr. Kelley Pennell Pennell has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, an advanced practice nurse for 15… Continue Reading 51暗网 welcomes new nursing director聽聽