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Former Judge S. Quon Bridges Speaks to Warren Early College students

May 19, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Attorney and former N.C. District Court Judge S. Quon Bridges spoke to a group of ninth-grade Warren Early College High School students in April as part of a spring speakers’ series sponsored by the Male Mentoring Success Initiative (MMSI) at Vance-Granville Community College. Bridges received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster and his … Read More

VGCC Warren Campus celebrates Earth Day

May 19, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus held a celebration of Earth Day on April 21. As the highlight of the occasion, Warren Early College High School students planted a pollinator garden, along with a garden to grow strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and various herbs, in raised beds between one of the buildings of the college … Read More

Twins on their way from VGCC to prestigious universities

May 16, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Twin brothers Paul Caroline and Peter Caroline of Louisburg began their higher education at Vance-Granville Community College and will soon continue that education at two of the nation’s top universities. Both received full QuestBridge scholarships, Paul to the University of Pennsylvania and Peter to Stanford University. According to U.S. News & World Report, Stanford is … Read More

VGCC and Epsom Fire Department partner to offer Ag Rescue training

May 15, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently partnered with the Epsom Fire Department in northern Franklin County to offer a training program designed to prepare local firefighters for specific emergency situations that may occur on farms. The “Machinery & Agricultural Rescue” course was conducted in March, with instructor David Pease of the R.E.D.S. (Rescue Extrication Delivery Specialists) Team, … Read More

Congressman Butterfield talks with VGCC students

May 9, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who represents North Carolina’s first congressional district, visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on April 17, during a tour of his district while Congress was in recess. At the college, the congressman met with Dr. Stelfanie Williams, VGCC’s president, along with a group of five students: Jesse Edwards, Camden … Read More

VGCC staff member Anthony Pope chosen as Vance County Schools Volunteer of the Year

May 8, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
This information was provided by Terri Hedrick of Vance County Schools. Vance-Granville Community College Academic & Career Coach Anthony Pope, a dedicated volunteer at the Vance County Early College High School, was named the ’ Volunteer of the Year for 2016-2017 at the school system’s annual Volunteer/Business Partner Recognition Reception on April 27. The event … Read More

N.C. Community College System president to speak at VGCC Commencement

April 28, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Dr. James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, the president of the North Carolina Community College System, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 12. Colton Hayes of Epsom, president of the VGCC Student Government Association , will be the student speaker. Approximately 490 students are scheduled to be honored … Read More

VGCC Summer Bridge program accepting applicants

April 26, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is now accepting applications from incoming first-year students for the “Summer Bridge” program. Summer Bridge is a three-week program designed to enhance a student’s transition from high school to college and prepare them to be successful during their freshman year at VGCC. The program is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 10-July … Read More

VGCC presents free business seminar on Pinterest

April 26, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a free seminar, “Pinterest Made Easy,” on Thursday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m., in Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Leading the seminar will be Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO of Lady Bizness, based in Greensboro. Pennix-Brown has 15 years of experience in business … Read More

Noted author to speak at VGCC Basic Skills Commencement

April 25, 2017 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will hold commencement exercises dedicated exclusively to new graduates of Adult Basic Skills programs on Thursday, May 4. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Those being honored at the ceremony will include students who have completed either the Adult … Read More