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New Fralin Futures cohort benefits from coach and enhancements
The 51°µÍø Community Educational Foundation has enhanced its Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship program in fall 2021 by hiring a new success coach and offering targeted career planning and mentorship opportunities to recipients. Thirty-six students were named to the 2021-22 Fralin Futures Scholars cohort and… Continue Reading New Fralin Futures cohort benefits from coach and enhancements
Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $108,965 in general scholarships to 76 students attending the Fall Semester 2021 at 51°µÍø. For information on donating to or establishing a scholarship at 51°µÍø, contact Donor Relations Coordinator Amanda… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
51°µÍø to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 16
51°µÍø announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, in the college’s STEM Building, Room ST114. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 16
Dean of STEM garners regional leadership award
51°µÍø’s Amy White, Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, was honored recently with the Regional Leadership Award at The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite program at The Inn at Virginia Tech. TechNite is an annual celebration of the local… Continue Reading Dean of STEM garners regional leadership award
VWCC to allow full classroom capacity in Fall
51°µÍø announces it will operate at full classroom capacity for Fall Semester, which begins on Aug. 23, 2021. There have never been more opportunities to attend 51°µÍø through a variety of funding resources. Students may enroll now online at www.virginiawestern.edu. By… Continue Reading VWCC to allow full classroom capacity in Fall
VWCC chef named to ACF Culinary Team USA
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) recently announced that 51°µÍø’s Ted Polfelt, CEC, CCA, AAC, will be a member of the ACF Culinary Team USA 2024. After three rigorous rounds of tryouts, Polfelt was chosen to compete with the team at the 2022 Culinary World… Continue Reading VWCC chef named to ACF Culinary Team USA

