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Scholarship fund established at VGCC in memory of local teacher

September 10, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Eddie Ferguson sits with friends to discuss scholoarship plans
Friends and colleagues of the late Robert C. Pirie, Jr., have established a scholarship fund in his memory at Vance-Granville Community College. Pirie passed away in May at the age of 75. A Vance County native, he was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, including service in Vietnam. He retired from the Vance … Read More

Registration open for Tour de Vance cycling event

September 9, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Tour de Vance image
Registration is now underway for the Seventh Annual Tour de Vance bike ride, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The ride has been growing steadily since its inception, drawing families and first-timers in addition to the most seasoned of cyclists for four separate cycling events. This year’s ride will help VGCC’s Endowment Fund to support scholarships … Read More

Psychology Club Looking for New Members

September 5, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
Graphic of a head with gears around the brain
We are holding several meetings and are inviting everyone who might be interested in joining the club to attend. South Campus: Monday, September 16th, 1-2pm, Room G1122 Warren Campus: Tuesday, September 17th 12-1pm, Room 4122 Main Campus: Wednesday, September 18th 12-1pm, Building 6, Room 6119 Faculty Advisor: Sharon O’Geary, M.Ed., M.Psy (252) 738-3419 ogearys@vgcc.edu

Course Evaluation time!

September 4, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
Campus Labs logo
The Fall 2019, 1st 8-week session’s course evaluation is now open through 11:59 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2019. Students please check your email for the course evaluation link.

VGCC honors faculty and staff members of the year

August 28, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Employee of the year award 2019
At Vance-Granville Community College’s recent fall convocation, college President Dr. Rachel Desmarais announced awards to a pair of outstanding employees for the 2019-20 year. Tammy Ball, an instructor for Office Administration and Medical Office Administration and Online Retention Specialist, was named Faculty Member of the Year, while Jennifer “Jenny” Luffman, Accounts Receivable and Third Party … Read More

Celebrating Years of Service with VGCC in 2019!

August 19, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
Larraine Abbott Celebrates 30 years with VGCC!
We want to celebrate the time these wonderful people have worked with us in making Vance-Granville Community College a wonderful place to work and learn. We look forward to many more years! This year the college itself celebrates 50 years of service to the community! Clicking the images below will bring up a larger version … Read More

VGCC grad pursues North Carolina State University degree through new partnership

August 14, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Former VGCC Student Ethan Cole in front of Rose bushes
Ethan Cole starts his first semester as a full-time student at North Carolina State University on Aug. 21, making history as a pioneer in a partnership between that university and his former school, Vance-Granville Community College. Cole, who hails from Kittrell, enrolled at VGCC after graduating from Franklin Academy High School in 2017. The next … Read More

One of VGCC’s earliest graduates establishes scholarships

August 8, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Steve McRavin smiles
Almost half a century after he enrolled at the school that is now Vance-Granville Community College, Steve McRavin is giving back by establishing a pair of scholarships for today’s students. Along with his wife, Patti, McRavin recently created annual scholarships through the VGCC Endowment Fund in memory of several of his family members. The Allen … Read More

VGCC inaugurates seventh president

August 7, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Photo of Dr. Desmarais in graduation robe
Vance-Granville Community College formally welcomed its new leader on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with an inauguration ceremony for Dr. Rachel M. Desmarais, the college’s seventh president, in the Civic Center on the Main Campus in Vance County. The historic occasion was also part of a series of events held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the … Read More

VGCC President recognizes outstanding employees

August 2, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Award winners at Henderson CC
Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Rachel Desmarais recently presented medallions to honor the college’s faculty and staff members of the year for 2018-19. The medallions are provided by the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) at The University of Texas at Austin as part of its excellence awards program, in which VGCC participates. … Read More