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Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship

The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of a new scholarship that supports students completing academic internships. Megan Perdue of Glade Hill is the first student to receive the Cabell Brand Center Gap Scholarship, which is named for… Continue Reading Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship

51°µÍø recognized as a top digital community college

51°µÍø was honored with second place in the Digital Community Colleges Survey, which recognizes the top community colleges in utilizing technology to engage students and improve learning.  The college has placed in the top three for five straight years since winning first… Continue Reading 51°µÍø recognized as a top digital community college

Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC

The Honorable J. Granger and Mrs. Anne Macfarlane of Roanoke, have received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The Macfarlanes were nominated for the award by 51°µÍø. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club… Continue Reading Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC

VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit

51°µÍø art professor Sue Steele Thomas, whose automotive paintings have garnered national acclaim, will have a homecoming of sorts with a solo exhibit titled “Automotive Elegance: Works by Sue Steele Thomas” from May 23-Aug. 26 at the O. Winston Link Museum and… Continue Reading VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit

51°µÍø uses 3D printing for hands-on learning

Do you ever wonder how technology like 3D printers can impact education? 51°µÍø’s Jason Garnett, who has been named an Ultimaker Education Fellow for his innovative educational solutions, can give you new ideas for this new technology! Read more: https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/38950-tailor-made-engineering-custom-projects-for-instructors

51°µÍø to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive

51°µÍø will host a student-led “Be the Match” donor drive on April 19. Through the drive, potential donors will learn if they could provide life-saving bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplants. At the drive, an individual who has battled… Continue Reading 51°µÍø to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive
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