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VGCC announces 2016-17 Vanguards Basketball schedule

Posted on October 31, 2016 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team is scheduled to play at least 28 games during the 2016-2017 season, including 11 home games. This is the program’s first season under the leadership of head coach DeMarcus Oliver. The Vanguards compete in Region X of the (NJCAA) Division II, which includes 11 two-year colleges in … Read More

Students and alumna in spotlight at VGCC Fine Arts Days

Posted on October 28, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s second annual “Fine Arts Days” celebration on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 featured a variety of talented students, educators and professional artists. The special guests and keynote presenters for Fine Arts Days were singer-songwriter/fiddler Noah Wall and mandolinist Tommy Norris. Both grew up in Granville County and are now members of , … Read More

VGCC hosts screenings of documentary on Industrial Hemp

Posted on October 28, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Local farmers and other residents recently learned about industrial hemp and the economic opportunities associated with the crop at a series of free presentations on three campuses of Vance-Granville Community College. The “dinner and a movie” events, at which attendees watched an award-winning independent documentary, “Bringing it Home,” were held on VGCC’s Warren County Campus … Read More

Employers connect with students at VGCC Manufacturing Day

Posted on October 27, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held a “Manufacturing Day” celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. An estimated 275 middle and high school students from Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties attended, along with VGCC students and other members of the community. They learned about how manufacturing … Read More

VGCC South Campus observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 27, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus held a program to educate students about domestic violence on Oct. 20. The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is associated with the color purple. Students were encouraged to wear purple, and purple ribbons were distributed. The VGCC Student Government Association co-sponsored the event. … Read More

Eaton-Johnson Middle School, VGCC partner to show students pathways

Posted on October 24, 2016 by VGCC Staff
As local educational partners, Vance-Granville Community College and in Henderson help inspire young students to prepare for higher education. A faculty member recently made a visit to the middle school and brought along an EJMS alumna who is now a VGCC student. VGCC Public Services Department Chair Steven Hargrove was accompanied on his visit by … Read More

Former Harlem Globetrotter speaks to Vance County Early College students

Posted on October 24, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Harlem Globetrotter Legend James “Twiggy” Sanders spoke to the student body of Vance County Early College High School in early October about the importance of education. His presentation was held in the Civic Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus, where the high school is located. Other VGCC students, faculty and staff also attended. Sanders, … Read More

VGCC Women’s Volleyball team honors sophomores

Posted on October 20, 2016 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards women’s volleyball program paid tribute to its sophomore leaders on Oct. 11, just before a match with conference rival Davidson County Community College at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson. The two second-year players rounding out their VGCC playing careers are Jesse Edwards and Kiyanna Kearney, both of Henderson. Edwards is … Read More

VGCC names new coordinator for Student Activities & Athletics

Posted on October 20, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Jermiel Hargrove has been named the coordinator of student activities and athletics at Vance-Granville Community College. Hargrove (pictured above) will oversee clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities that engage students on campus, as well as the college’s intercollegiate athletics program, which includes men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and a new cheerleading squad. He will also serve as … Read More

VGCC names seven students to summer President’s and Dean’s Lists

Posted on October 19, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that four students earned President’s List and three earned Dean’s List academic honors for the summer term that ended in July. 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 100-level or higher curriculum … Read More