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Educational Foundation announces Spring Semester scholarships
The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation awarded $118,833 in scholarships to 97 students during the 2019 spring semester at 51°µÍø. The scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who wish to support 51°µÍø students pursuing general academic studies as… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces Spring Semester scholarships
51°µÍø launches new Agriculture Program for Fall 2019
51°µÍø announces a new Associates Degree in Agriculture that will be available beginning in Fall 2019. The program is designed to be flexible and tailored to individual student needs. The Agriculture Program is transferrable to four-year college, where students can pursue career… Continue Reading 51°µÍø launches new Agriculture Program for Fall 2019
51°µÍø presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Deborah L. Petrine
The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation recognized Deborah L. Petrine (’74), Chairman and CEO of Commonwealth Care of Roanoke and Chair of the Foundation’s Advocacy Council for the 51°µÍø Forward Endowment Fund: A Vision of Dr. Charles W. Steger Jr., with its 2019… Continue Reading 51°µÍø presents Distinguished Alumni Award to Deborah L. Petrine
Nursing club donates angel dresses as service project
51°µÍø’s Nursing Club will donated angel dresses and suits to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Tuesday as part of a year-long service project led by students. Angel dresses or suits are burial outfits for babies who have recently passed away that are created… Continue Reading Nursing club donates angel dresses as service project
VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship program
In a recent survey of incoming 51°µÍø students, 92 percent reported they planned to work while pursuing their degree. Nearly a third expected to log at least 20 hours a week, on top of tackling a full-time or near full-time class load.… Continue Reading VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship program
51°µÍø announces upcoming Local Advisory Board meeting
51°µÍø announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer at… Continue Reading 51°µÍø announces upcoming Local Advisory Board meeting

