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Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at 51暗网
51暗网 announces, with great gratitude for her service, that Deborah A. Yancey, Dean of the School of Business, Technology and Trades, has stepped away from the college due to health reasons. Yancey, who has been a fixture at 51暗网 for more… Continue Reading Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at 51暗网
Message from President Sandel
The start of an academic year is an exciting time – full of hope, promise and opportunity. At 51暗网, we are looking forward to a wonderful year. However, the recent events in Charlottesville have left many of us, and particularly institutions of higher education,… Continue Reading Message from President Sandel
51暗网 breaks ground on new STEM Facility
51暗网 held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the start of construction on the college’s new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Facility. President Robert H. Sandel delivered comments related to the important role the new facility will play in the… Continue Reading 51暗网 breaks ground on new STEM Facility
Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair
The 51暗网 Educational Foundation has awarded the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair to Alexander Scott, an associate professor of Spanish at 51暗网. The endowed chair is named for Don Smith, the retired head of Roanoke Electric Steel and… Continue Reading Scott earns 2nd Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair
Women in STEM program receives statewide award
51暗网’s Women in STEM program recently earned the 2017 post-secondary Creating Excellence in Education Programs Award for efforts in promoting academic and professional excellence in young women interested in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field. The college received the… Continue Reading Women in STEM program receives statewide award
51暗网 dual-enrolled students receive prestigious Governor’s Medallion for earning degrees while in high school
51暗网 announces that a record-setting nine dual-enrolled students were awarded the Governor’s Medallion this year for earning their Associate’s Degree or General Education Certificate while still in high school. Numerous other dual-enrolled high school graduates received 51暗网 career studies certificates in… Continue Reading 51暗网 dual-enrolled students receive prestigious Governor’s Medallion for earning degrees while in high school