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VGCC SGA Announces Supply Drive To Help Hurricane Victims

September 19, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville’s Student Government Association is organizing a Supply Drive to gather relief items for victims of Hurricane Florence, according to Jermiel Hargrove, coordinator of student life and athletics. The student leaders of the SGA are asking that the students, staff and faculty of Vance-Granville assist with gathering supplies to send to those who have been affected by … Read More

Trustees Approve Firm For Presidential Search, Adopt 2018-2019 Budget

September 18, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees approved a firm to assist in the search for a new president, adopted a budget for the current fiscal year, and welcomed a trustee who is returning to the board after being away for two years. The actions came at the bi-monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, on … Read More

Health Sciences Clubs Conducting Second ‘Prom Attire’ Drive

September 16, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Health Sciences clubs are collecting donations at all four VGCC campuses for a “Prom Attire” collection drive through February 28, 2019. All donations will be collected for a giveaway event to provide local high school students free attire to fulfill their prom dreams, according to Stacey Soles, VGCC’s program head for … Read More

Lady Vanguards Begin Home Play In Close Match With Patrick Henry CC

September 14, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s women’s volleyball team started the 2018 season with a close home match against Patrick Henry Community College on Aug. 29, one of 17 matches on the full schedule. Seven of the matches are scheduled at the Lady Vanguards’ home site, Aycock Recreation Complex. The Vanguards compete in Region X of National Junior … Read More

VGCC Nursing Students Hosting Blood Drive On Sept. 18

September 10, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Members of Vance-Granville Community College’s Student Nurses’ Association are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive for the college campus and the community. The drive will be held in the Civic Center on Main Campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18. “The VGCC SNA is leading this … Read More

Pope Foundation Honors Retired President With Scholarship

September 10, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
The Pope Foundation has created a new Academic Achievement Scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College in honor of retired Variety Wholesalers, Inc., President Wilson Sawyer of Raleigh. The scholarship will award $500 per year to a deserving student enrolled at Vance-Granville. Priority will be given to students who are employees of Variety Wholesalers (home store, distribution … Read More

Students Encouraged To Audition For Fall Production At VGCC

September 7, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Open auditions are being held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, for the VGCC Drama Department’s fall theatrical production of “Crimes of the Heart.” All students are encouraged to attend the auditions at 2 p.m. in the VGCC Small Auditorium on Main Campus. The production will be staged in the Small Auditorium Nov. 29 through Dec. 2. … Read More

VGCC Pins 15 Practical Nursing Graduates

August 29, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Fifteen Practical Nursing graduates were honored for their completion of the one-year program at Vance-Granville Community College during a pinning ceremony on July 25 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. Upon receiving their diplomas, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the national exam for licensed practical nurses (NCLEX-PN). Among the … Read More

VGCC Joins Achieving The Dream To Improve Student Success

August 10, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College today announced it has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of more than 220 colleges in 41 states dedicated to improving student success. As an ATD Network institution, VGCC will innovate to implement, align, and scale cutting edge reforms, work with ATD coaches to build institutional capacity and connect with peers … Read More

Davis-Royster Funeral Service Endows VGCC Scholarship

August 9, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Davis-Royster Funeral Service, Inc., of Henderson has endowed a new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship to help area students pursue an education. The Davis-Royster Funeral Service Academic Achievement Scholarship is named for the family-owned and operated funeral service that has been operating in Vance County since 1991. The company, founded by James H. Royster and owned … Read More