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51°µÍø celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status

The Military Friendly Survey has awarded 51°µÍø a designation of Gold Status for 2026-27 following College-wide efforts to support military-affiliated students. The Military Friendly organization assesses educational institutions on benchmarks including graduation, retention, job placement or transfer rates; loan default rates; and veteran… Continue Reading 51°µÍø celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status

51°µÍø joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs

Leaders from Carilion Clinic, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), and 51°µÍø celebrate the opening of RoVa Labs, a 40,000-square-foot biotech incubator located at 1030 South Jefferson Street in the heart of the Roanoke Innovation Corridor, on May 6.… Continue Reading 51°µÍø joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs

Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheon

Diane and William Elliot and Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. of Roanoke, Va., have received the 20th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated by 51°µÍø. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), the 20th Annual… Continue Reading Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheon

2 51°µÍø faculty members receive New Horizons honors

Two faculty members of 51°µÍøÂ received awards at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Friday, April 17, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. Heather Lindberg received the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robert Leonard received the George… Continue Reading 2 51°µÍø faculty members receive New Horizons honors

51°µÍø nursing students selected for Earn to Learn program become ‘practice-ready’ with fewer financial stressors

Nursing shortages make headlines across Virginia and the nation. 51°µÍø has a new tool to address those shortages and make nursing school more accessible — the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. 51°µÍøâ€™s Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program, a… Continue Reading 51°µÍø nursing students selected for Earn to Learn program become ‘practice-ready’ with fewer financial stressors

51°µÍø’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands

STEM Day ignited interest for K-8 students on Saturday, April 11, at 51°µÍø. Around 1,250 children and families visited campus for the event, which featured free food, booths and interactive exhibits. 51°µÍø faculty members and community partners teamed up to make… Continue Reading 51°µÍø’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands
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