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51°µÍø offers unique online chemistry course this fall

Students will have ability to fulfill lab requirements at home This fall semester, 51°µÍø is offering a completely online chemistry course designed with the non-science major in mind. 51°µÍø is one of only a few schools within the Virginia Community College… Continue Reading 51°µÍø offers unique online chemistry course this fall

51°µÍø now offering revamped manufacturing programs

Short-term Industrial Maintenance and Machining programs develop in-demand skills 51°µÍø’s Workforce Solutions is offering two revamped manufacturing programs starting this summer: Industrial Maintenance and Machining. Both programs consider possible credit for prior learning and offer financial assistance for those who qualify. The… Continue Reading 51°µÍø now offering revamped manufacturing programs

51°µÍø Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger

In response to an outpouring of individual requests, the Educational Foundation has established the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation Strategic Fund in honor of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr. The fund pays tribute to Dr. Steger’s inspiring leadership while Chairman of the Educational Foundation’s Board of… Continue Reading 51°µÍø Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger

Friendship Health & Living honored for support of 51°µÍø

Friendship Health & Living was recently awarded the 13th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. 51°µÍø nominated Friendship for its continued support of the college and its students. More than two dozen individuals, families, and businesses from around Virginia have earned… Continue Reading Friendship Health & Living honored for support of 51°µÍø

Remembering Dr. Charles Steger

51°µÍø lost a dear friend and inspiring leader on Sunday evening when Educational Foundation Board Chairman Charles William Steger Jr. died at age 70. Dr. Steger, the President Emeritus at Virginia Tech, served for three years leading the Educational Foundation Board of… Continue Reading Remembering Dr. Charles Steger

Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing training

Franklin County residents looking to jump-start a career in manufacturing can get the job training they need at half the cost due to a grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Young people, job seekers, and dislocated workers living in the tobacco region can… Continue Reading Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing training
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