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VGCC Women’s “Her”story Month – Angela Gardner-Ragland

March 19, 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 first installment in that series we would like to highlight Angela Gardner-Ragland, our dean of Business … Read More

Vance-Granville Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Division Receives Reaccreditation

March 16, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College’s Law Enforcement training division received word last week that three programs have been reaccredited until May of 2026. Last month, a field representative from the Criminal Justice Standards Division of the State Department of Justice conducted an audit of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Speed Measuring Instrument Training, and General Instructor Training … Read More

VGCC awarded USDA grant

March 12, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded $286,000 to Vance-Granville Community College for a project, entitled “VGCC Plant, Thrive & Grow.” The grant funds will support and enhance professional development learning opportunities and facilitate rural prosperity and economic development in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties. “With … Read More

Vance-Granville Community College mourns the loss of Henrietta Cross Hatton Clark

March 12, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
Henrietta Cross Hatton Clark 1914-2021 In loving memory
Vance-Granville Community College mourns the loss of Henrietta Cross Hatton Clark, a former member of the VGCC Board of Trustees and an exemplary citizen of Vance County. Ms. Clark passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 106 years old. Ms. Clark was a member of the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees from 1993 … Read More

March is Women’s History Month!

March 1, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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March is Women’s History Month! This year Vance-Granville’s theme is “No Limits, No Obstacles, No Ceilings: Fighting for a Future of Limitless Potential.”  To celebrate women’s historical contributions and learn more, you are invited to participate in the following events: Women’s History Month LibGuide – Learn more about Women’s History and find live events hosted … Read More

Transferring VGCC student among first in ECU Honors College

February 26, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
Vance-Granville Community College student Rolando Rosado of Louisburg was recently accepted into the Honors College at East Carolina University, starting in the fall of 2021. Rosado is one of just 10 students who are the first ever admitted into the competitive honors program while transferring into the university. Rosado originally came to VGCC to work … Read More

Vance-Granville Community College President Pledges to Promote Entrepreneurship

February 25, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced that President Dr. Rachel Desmarais, of Vance-Granville Community College,  has taken its Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. Through the pledge, presidents of community colleges throughout the country pledge to take five action steps that will … Read More

VGCC Culinary Arts Program is excited to announce they are hosting a Virtual Night!

February 23, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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VGCC Culinary Arts Program is excited to announce they are hosting a Virtual Night! This is a fun informative night for prospective students, that are passionate about food and the restaurant industry! Please pass this invitation to any students interested in perusing a degree in Culinary Arts. https://www.vgcc.edu/program/culinary-arts/ Jillian Whitlow is inviting you to a … Read More

VGCC names 307 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists

February 17, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 144 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 163 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the fall 2020 semester, which ended in December. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in … Read More

VGCC celebrates Entrepreneurship Week

February 11, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College is celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week (Feb. 13-20, 2021) with a variety of virtual events for the community. National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW), established by the United States Congress in 2006, is a celebration of small businesses, innovators, and creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life and drive economic vitality. “NEW is a … Read More