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51°µÍø recipients earn statewide honors

51°µÍø is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.   Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading 51°µÍø recipients earn statewide honors

State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2024, at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

51°µÍø invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

Families enjoy chemistry activities at STEM Day in 2023. STEM Day returns on Saturday, April 13, at 51°µÍø. This free event for elementary and middle school students runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3080 Colonial Ave. in Roanoke.  51°µÍø faculty… Continue Reading 51°µÍø invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

51°µÍø students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide title

51°µÍø is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.”  The program aimed to foster a sense of… Continue Reading 51°µÍø students win poetry and visual arts contests; poet earns spot to compete for statewide title

Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop Project

51°µÍø hosted an event in March with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) to launch the College’s participation in the Virginia Veteran Laptop Project. Through this initiative, eligible veterans and spouses who are enrolled at the College can receive a free… Continue Reading Laptops delivered for military students through Virginia Veteran Laptop Project

51°µÍø students meet with legislators

The 51°µÍø delegation met with local legislators including Sen. Chris Head during a visit to Richmond during the 2024 General Assembly session. From left: 51°µÍø students Whitney Young and Briana Wood; Sen. Chris Head; Dean Yvonne Campbell; Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee; and… Continue Reading 51°µÍø students meet with legislators
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