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VGCC to hold Small Business Summit focused on Agriculture

April 14, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College will present the 9th Annual Small Business Summit, entitled “Ag Alternatives & Legacy Farms,” on Thursday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event will provide attendees with a day of agriculture education and information sharing, including discussions of niche farming, agritourism and farm modernization, led by a diverse group … Read More

VGCC enters new era with Foundation succeeding Endowment Fund

April 8, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The board of directors of the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Corporation recently voted to change the name of the nonprofit organization to The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation, Inc. Eddie Ferguson, who has served as endowment director and will continue to serve as executive director of the foundation, said that along with the name change … Read More

VGCC JOINS #CCMONTH CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF VALUE, NEED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGES

April 6, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance Granville Community College announced today that it will join #CCMonth, a month long grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges, and to bust longtime stigmas wrongly associated … Read More

VGCC to Have Virtual Open House

April 5, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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This year’s open house might look a little different, but we’re making it no less amazing. Join us and find out why thousands of families choose VGCC for programs that build degrees and launch careers. You will have the opportunity to explore programs and services available at VGCC! You will also learn more about how … Read More

VGCC Women’s “Her”story Month – Dr. Rachel Desmarais

March 31, 2021 | by VGCC Staff
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In honor of March, Women’s History Month, Vance-Granville Community College is recognizing a few of the many strong and talented women that are a part of the VGCC community in a special feature series called “Her”story. Today in the sixth and final installment of the series, we would like to highlight the President of Vance-Granville … Read More

VGCC Women’s “Her”story Month – Willie Mae Foster-Hill

March 30, 2021 | by Spence Bailey
Photo of Willie Mae Foster-Hill - Women's "Her"story Month
In honor of March, Women’s History Month, Vance-Granville Community College is recognizing a few of the many strong and talented women that are a part of the VGCC community in a special feature series called “Her”story. Today in the fifth installment of the series, we would like to highlight our switchboard operator and Main Campus … Read More

VGCC Women’s “Her”story – Evelyn Harris

March 29, 2021 | by VGCC Staff
Photo of Evelyn Harris riding a horse - Women's "Her"story Month
In honor of March, Women’s History Month, Vance-Granville Community College is recognizing a few of the many strong and talented women that are a part of the VGCC community in a special feature series called “Her”story. Today in the fourth installment of the series, we would like to highlight Director of Distance Education Evelyn Harris. … Read More

VGCC Women’s “Her”story Month – Sara Bell

March 24, 2021 | by VGCC Staff
Women's "Her"story Month. Photo of Sara Bell
In honor of March, Women’s History Month, Vance-Granville Community College is recognizing a few of the many strong and talented women that are a part of the VGCC community in a special feature series called “Her”story. Today in the third installment of the series we would like to highlight Humanities Instructor Sara Bell. “Sara is … Read More

VGCC wants your Input!

March 23, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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In an effort to better understand your student experience at Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC), VGCC is participating in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE).  The CCSSE is a national survey focused on teaching, learning and retention in community colleges. Please use the link below to complete the survey; you will use your VGCC … Read More

VGCC Women’s “Her”story Month – Tiffani Polk

March 22, 2021 | by VGCC Staff
Photo of Tiffani Polk, Women's "Her"story month.
In honor of March, Women’s History Month, Vance-Granville Community College is recognizing a few of the many strong and talented women that are a part of the VGCC community in a special feature series called “Her”story. Today in the second installment of that series we would like to highlight Personal and Career Coach Coordinator Tiffani … Read More