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Art class starts June 13 at VGCC Franklin Campus

Posted on May 26, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a summer art class on Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., June 13 through Aug. 22 (with no class meeting on July 4). This class will be taught by Theresa Brown of Franklinton, a professional artist and art teacher whose work has been featured in “Our … Read More

Regis visits VGCC to conduct training for Cosmetology students

Posted on May 25, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Cosmetology program at Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed the Regis Corporation to conduct a free, one-day training session for students and instructors from all four of the college’s campuses. Regis Corporation, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the beauty industry’s global leader in beauty salons and cosmetology education. “I would like to thank Regis for … Read More

Noted author salutes VGCC Adult Basic Skills graduates

Posted on May 24, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s Adult Basic Skills programs were encouraged to adopt a can-do attitude and keep learning at their commencement exercises on May 4. The honorees were among those students who have completed either the Adult High School Diploma program or the High School Equivalency program in the past year. The principal commencement … Read More

Two VGCC students awarded Mike Bradley memorial scholarships

Posted on May 23, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Brady, a company that provides energy-efficient HVAC systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, recently awarded the annual Mike Bradley Memorial Scholarships to Vance-Granville Community College students Michael Hall of Creedmoor and Cedric Rodebaugh of Franklinton. Both students, who are studying Welding Technology at VGCC, received a $500 scholarship … Read More

VGCC offers seminar on improving credit scores

Posted on May 22, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a free seminar that offers helpful tips on how to obtain a better credit score. “How to Increase Your Credit Score to Over 740 Points; Prepare for a Bank Business Loan!” is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, from 6 until 9 p.m., in room 7109 (Building … Read More

VGCC mentoring program takes students to Greensboro, Charlotte

Posted on May 22, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Male Mentoring Success Initiative (MMSI) at Vance-Granville Community College recently took a group of 18 students on a tour of sites in Greensboro and Charlotte that allowed them to explore careers, four-year universities and cultural activities. Anthony Pope and Michael Farmer, co-coordinators of the initiative, accompanied the “mentees” on a trip that included touring … Read More

VGCC Trustees Add Supply Chain Management to Programs

Posted on May 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees recently approved the addition of a new curriculum program, Supply Chain Management, to replace Global Logistics & Distribution Management Technology. The action came at the Trustees’ bimonthly meeting on the college’s Main Campus on Monday, May 15. The Supply Chain Management curriculum prepares students for a variety of … Read More

Former Judge S. Quon Bridges Speaks to Warren Early College students

Posted on May 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Attorney and former N.C. District Court Judge S. Quon Bridges spoke to a group of ninth-grade Warren Early College High School students in April as part of a spring speakers’ series sponsored by the Male Mentoring Success Initiative (MMSI) at Vance-Granville Community College. Bridges received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster and his … Read More

VGCC Warren Campus celebrates Earth Day

Posted on May 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus held a celebration of Earth Day on April 21. As the highlight of the occasion, Warren Early College High School students planted a pollinator garden, along with a garden to grow strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and various herbs, in raised beds between one of the buildings of the college … Read More

Twins on their way from VGCC to prestigious universities

Posted on May 16, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Twin brothers Paul Caroline and Peter Caroline of Louisburg began their higher education at Vance-Granville Community College and will soon continue that education at two of the nation’s top universities. Both received full QuestBridge scholarships, Paul to the University of Pennsylvania and Peter to Stanford University. According to U.S. News & World Report, Stanford is … Read More