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51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients
The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $198,111 in general scholarships to 121 students attending 51°µÍø. In 2024-25, the Educational Foundation also established these new general scholarships: Blue Ridge Wildflower Society Scholarship in Honor of Rich Crites Lottie… Continue Reading 51°µÍø Educational Foundation announces 2025-26 scholarship recipients
51°µÍø staff member receives statewide honor in workforce development
51°µÍø staff member Brittany Boltinghouse has received a statewide accolade for her contributions to workforce development. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) awarded Boltinghouse, who is 51°µÍø’s Program Coordinator for Workforce Solutions, with Outstanding Achievement from a “Rising Star.” The award… Continue Reading 51°µÍø staff member receives statewide honor in workforce development
51°µÍø and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification
51°µÍø and Total Action for Progress (TAP) are pleased to announce an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. The five-and-a-half-week course combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on… Continue Reading 51°µÍø and Total Action for Progress (TAP) join together to offer Nurse Aide training for certification
51°µÍø hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skillsÂ
A five-week program piloted this fall gives students hands-on experience to see how agriculture and technology can combine in today’s workforce. What is green and crunchy -- and might help high schoolers unlock a future career? The answer is all about educational partnerships. 51°µÍø… Continue Reading 51°µÍø hydroponics program grows high schoolers’ skillsÂ
51°µÍø hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
Come see the range of opportunities 51°µÍø offers at an open house on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., starting at the Student Life Center. No registration is required for the event. The open house will showcase opportunities 51°µÍø… Continue Reading 51°µÍø hosts campuswide Open House on Oct. 23
51°µÍø announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs
51°µÍø is pleased to announce that Susan Nolley has been appointed Dean of Health Professions. She will transition to the role on Oct. 10 to facilitate transition with Dean Marty Sullivan, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2026. Nolley was selected through a… Continue Reading 51°µÍø announces new Dean of Health Professions, while celebrating legacy of longtime colleague and strength of healthcare programs

