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VGCC Welcomes Rep. Frank Sossamon as 2024 Commencement Speaker

April 17, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
Headshot of Representative Frank Sossamon (NC-32)
Vance-Granville Community College is proud to welcome Rep. Frank Sossamon to deliver the keynote address at its 55th annual commencement ceremony. Rep. Sossamon serves the NC House of Representatives’ District 32, covering Vance and most of Granville County. He is a member of several House committees, including Education K-12, Appropriations, Appropriations Education, Transportation, and Commerce, … Read More

Tickets for VGCC Drama’s ‘Proof’ on sale April 8

April 5, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
Nine students of different races and genders sit in two staggered rows in a theater.
When student actors return to the stage at Vance-Granville Community College next month, it will be a moment four years in the making. VGCC Drama proudly presents its production of David Auburn’s “Proof,” winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. In the story, the twenty-something daughter of … Read More

Empower VGCC Students as a Golf Tournament Sponsor

March 18, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
VGCC's 2024 Golf Tournament will take place May 6-7 in Henderson, NC.
The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is making plans for its 40th Annual Golf Tournament & Celebration. That’s four decades of golf and changing the lives of our students! This spring’s tournament will be held May 6–7 at Henderson Country Club . The success of this tournament is credited largely to our sponsors, who lend their … Read More

Be the Light in a Student’s Life: A Wine & Beer Tasting Gala Benefiting the VGCC Foundation

March 1, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
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The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation invites you to join them at a wine & beer tasting gala and silent auction on April 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. Centered on the theme “Be the Light in a Student’s Life,” the event is a benefit fundraiser to support students facing unforeseen financial crises. Unexpected burdens can … Read More

VGCC’s Second Annual Black Business & Non-Profit Organization Awards Luncheon Spotlights Granville Contributions

February 28, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
Retired Economic Development Director Harry Mills accepts a plaque from VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais to honor his years of service to Granville County.
In recognition of Black History Month, Vance-Granville Community College in partnership with Gateway Community Development Corporation proudly presented its second annual Black Business & Non-Profit Organization Award Ceremony on Friday, February 23. The goal was to recognize the rich contributions Black-owned businesses and non-profit organizations have made to local quality of life—not just for the … Read More

VGCC Drama Invites Students to Audition for Spring 2024 Production

February 21, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
Logos for David Auburn's PROOF and VGCC's Drama Department
Calling all student actors and technicians: VGCC Drama is back on the stage this semester, and it’s your time to shine! Auditions for David Auburn’s PROOF are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, in the newly renovated Small Auditorium on Main Campus (Building 2). The auditions are open to all VGCC students. Students will … Read More

DCS Donation to VGCC’s Career Closet Helps Vanguards Dress for Success

February 20, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
The Divine Children's Show delivers professional attire to the Career Clothing Closet at Vance-Granville Community College's Henderson Campus
Vance-Granville Community College thanks  the Divine Children’s Show (DCS) for helping make a difference in our students’ and graduates’ lives! Georgia-based DCS generously donated professional ladies’ clothing to Vance-Granville’s Career Clothing Closet when they were in the area for a recent consignment event. Thank you for your generosity, DCS! Vance-Granville’s Career Clothing Closet initiative aims … Read More

New VGCC Court Reporting Program is the Only One of its Kind in the State

February 14, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College proudly announces the launch of its new Court Reporting program this spring. When classes begin at the college’s Franklin Campus in March 2024, VGCC will become the only community college in North Carolina offering this fast-paced program. The court reporting profession plays a critical role in ensuring that legal proceedings are accurately … Read More

343 VGCC Students Named to President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 Semester

February 9, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
VGCC Academic Lists for Fall 2023
Vance-Granville Community College is proud to announce that 154 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 189 earned Dean’s List academic honors during the Fall 2023 semester, which ended in December. Congratulations to these students for all their hard work! The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 quality point average while … Read More

VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais honored with 2024 Women in Business Award

January 31, 2024 | by VGCC Public Information
VGCC President Dr. Rachel Desmarais was one of 25 honorees for TBJ's 2024 Women in Business Awards
Vance-Granville Community College is proud to announce that its president, Dr. Rachel Desmarais, was recently recognized by the Triangle Business Journal among the recipients of its 2024 Women in Business Awards . Desmarais’s inclusion in the 2024 Women in Business Awards underscores her commitment to supporting local communities and economies through a highly skilled workforce. … Read More