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VGCC Library Director selected to present professional paper at conference

November 7, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College Director of Library Services Elaine Stem (pictured above) was recently selected to present a paper at the joint conference of the (SELA) and the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO), as this year’s “New Voices” presenter. The conference was held Oct. 5-7 in Athens, Georgia, bringing together librarians from 12 states, including … Read More

Retired Warren County Principal Speaks to VGCC Early College High School Students

November 7, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Dr. Tony Cozart, a longtime Warren County principal, Granville County Commissioner and pastor of Cooks Chapel Baptist Church in Warrenton, spoke to a group of approximately 100 Warren Early College High School students on Oct. 20 at the VGCC Warren County Campus. His presentation was part of the Fall Semester Speakers Series sponsored by the … Read More

VGCC Women’s Volleyball season ends with historic ‘firsts’

November 7, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
For the Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards, the 2016 women’s volleyball season will long be remembered as historic. VGCC compiled a winning record (14-8) in the regular season, reached .500 in conference play (6-6), and won a match in the postseason — all for the first time in the history of the program. In fact, those … Read More

Guest speakers discuss government with VGCC adult basic skills students

November 1, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Adult Basic Skills students at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently heard from three distinguished guest speakers with years of experience in public service at the local, state, federal and even international levels. On Oct. 12, students had interactive discussions with North Carolina Sen. Angela Bryant, who represents Senate District 4 in the N.C. General … Read More

VGCC announces 2016-17 Vanguards Basketball schedule

October 31, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team is scheduled to play at least 28 games during the 2016-2017 season, including 11 home games. This is the program’s first season under the leadership of head coach DeMarcus Oliver. The Vanguards compete in Region X of the (NJCAA) Division II, which includes 11 two-year colleges in … Read More

Students and alumna in spotlight at VGCC Fine Arts Days

October 28, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s second annual “Fine Arts Days” celebration on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 featured a variety of talented students, educators and professional artists. The special guests and keynote presenters for Fine Arts Days were singer-songwriter/fiddler Noah Wall and mandolinist Tommy Norris. Both grew up in Granville County and are now members of , … Read More

VGCC hosts screenings of documentary on Industrial Hemp

October 28, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Local farmers and other residents recently learned about industrial hemp and the economic opportunities associated with the crop at a series of free presentations on three campuses of Vance-Granville Community College. The “dinner and a movie” events, at which attendees watched an award-winning independent documentary, “Bringing it Home,” were held on VGCC’s Warren County Campus … Read More

Employers connect with students at VGCC Manufacturing Day

October 27, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held a “Manufacturing Day” celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. An estimated 275 middle and high school students from Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties attended, along with VGCC students and other members of the community. They learned about how manufacturing … Read More

VGCC South Campus observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 27, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus held a program to educate students about domestic violence on Oct. 20. The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is associated with the color purple. Students were encouraged to wear purple, and purple ribbons were distributed. The VGCC Student Government Association co-sponsored the event. … Read More

Eaton-Johnson Middle School, VGCC partner to show students pathways

October 24, 2016 | by VGCC Staff
As local educational partners, Vance-Granville Community College and in Henderson help inspire young students to prepare for higher education. A faculty member recently made a visit to the middle school and brought along an EJMS alumna who is now a VGCC student. VGCC Public Services Department Chair Steven Hargrove was accompanied on his visit by … Read More