The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 50 years of supporting students, strengthening communities, and opening doors to opportunity across the College’s four-county service region.
Established in 1976 as the College’s Endowment Fund, The VGCC Foundation has played a vital role in helping students overcome financial barriers and achieve their educational goals. Over five decades, The Foundation has expanded its impact well beyond scholarships to include emergency assistance, student success initiatives, program support, and strategic investments that enhance learning environments.
“This anniversary is more than a celebration of our history; it’s a celebration of our students and the lives they go on to change,” said Tanya Weary, Executive Director of The VGCC Foundation. “For 50 years, The Foundation has been committed to meeting students where they are and providing the support they need to succeed. Every gift, every partnership, and every opportunity has helped change lives—one student at a time.”
As part of its 50th anniversary year, The VGCC Foundation is also focused on the future. The Foundation is actively raising funds to support two new buildings: the Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Technology in Granville County and the Transportation Training & Technology Center in Warren County. Both are critical projects that will expand instructional space, modernize learning environments, and better serve students and the region’s workforce needs.
“These new facilities represent an investment in our students, our faculty, and the future of our communities,” Sheri Jones, VGCCF Associate Director noted. “The support we receive today will help us continue building futures, empowering students, and strengthening communities.”
Throughout the year, The Foundation will highlight its legacy, recognize supporters, and share stories of impact while continuing its mission to empower students and strengthen the communities Vance-Granville Community College serves.
For more information about The VGCC Foundation, its 50th anniversary initiatives, or opportunities to support the new building projects, visit www.vgcc.edu/foundation, email [email protected], or call (252) 738-3264.
