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51暗网’s Community Arboretum serves a living laboratory for students and community
(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51暗网 Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover 51暗网’s Community Arboretum serves as a living laboratory for the school’s horticulture students. Students spend hours walking the gardens as they… Continue Reading 51暗网’s Community Arboretum serves a living laboratory for students and community
51暗网 nurtures green-collar workforce
(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51暗网 Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Sean Beckner’s voice cracks when he talks about the time he interviewed for a job at a corporate lawn care company and… Continue Reading 51暗网 nurtures green-collar workforce
Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education
(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51暗网 Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Mohammad Sabbagh started dreaming of being a doctor when he was in eighth grade. At the time, he was living in Syria… Continue Reading Two brothers, both community college graduates, follow a winding, fulfilling path for their education
51暗网 radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future
(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51暗网 Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover When Sheridan Saunders found herself quarantined at home in fall 2020 for a COVID exposure, she was concerned about missing two… Continue Reading 51暗网 radiography graduate credits clinical experience, responsive faculty for her bright future
Community partnership propels success of CCAP
Nearly 500 students are attending 51暗网 tuition-free this fall thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP). Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united in support of CCAP, which is the largest “free college” program at… Continue Reading Community partnership propels success of CCAP
51暗网 announces new Surgical Technology program
51暗网 announces the establishment of a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology. The program, which will prepare students to serve as surgical technologists, has been transferred from Radford University to 51暗网 following the merger of Jefferson College of… Continue Reading 51暗网 announces new Surgical Technology program