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Students graduate from VGCC Afternoon Tea class as original “Tea Lady” retires

Posted on November 12, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently celebrated the graduation of students from the fourteenth edition of a class called “Let’s Have an Afternoon Tea,” while also celebrating the woman who created the unique class. The class held its final meeting and graduation ceremony in October with an afternoon tea party planned and carried out by the students … Read More

VGCC to hold Personal Enrichment Open House

Posted on November 9, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Continuing Education division at Vance-Granville Community College is inviting the public to an Open House to showcase the work of students in Personal Enrichment classes. The event is set for Monday, Nov. 30, from 5 until 7 p.m. in Building 5 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. In room 5230, work by … Read More

VGCC spotlights local craft artists at Farmers Market

Posted on November 9, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Students from the Vance-Granville Community College NC REAL Professional Craft Artists Entrepreneurship program will be among the two dozen vendors participating in the Vance County Regional Farmers Market “Handcrafted Holiday Market,” to be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The holiday market will offer hands-on experience to those students who recently … Read More

Students shine at VGCC Fine Arts Day

Posted on November 6, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s first-ever “Fine Arts Day” celebration on Oct. 14 featured a wide range of examples of creativity and talent by both students and professionals. Raleigh-based professional visual artist Eric McRay was the special guest and keynote presenter for Fine Arts Day. He kicked off the day’s activities with a master painting demonstration and … Read More

New VGCC Job Driven Initiative staff connect area residents with training

Posted on November 4, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Two professional staff members are now in place at Vance-Granville Community College to help area residents obtain education and training through a special grant. The college, in partnership with the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board, received a $147,000 “NCWorks Job Driven Initiative” (JDI) grant in 2014, made possible by federal funds awarded to the North Carolina … Read More

VGCC opens Spring Registration, offers Orientation Sessions online and in-person

Posted on November 2, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Registration for classes and orientation sessions for new students have begun for the Spring 2016 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, which starts Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. Attending an orientation session is required for all new students who wish to enroll in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC … Read More

VGCC Male Mentees Visit Washington, D.C.

Posted on October 29, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Nine students involved in the Male Mentoring program at Vance-Granville Community College visited Washington, D.C., in September for an exciting educational tour of our nation’s capital. This event was part of the Historical Cultural Bus Tour that is sponsored by the Raleigh/Wake Martin Luther King Committee. The VGCC group’s trip was made possible by funding … Read More

VGCC announces 2015-16 Vanguards Basketball schedule

Posted on October 23, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team is scheduled to play at least 30 games during the 2015-2016 season, including 12 home games. This is the program’s third season under the leadership of head coach Michael Woody. The Vanguards compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II, which … Read More

VGCC wins women’s volleyball doubleheader as sophomores honored

Posted on October 22, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team expressed appreciation to its sophomore student-athletes on Saturday, Oct. 10, before their final match on the Vanguards’ home court, Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson. VGCC Coach Christopher Young presented certificates to recognize Avery Allen and Kara Reese, both of Henderson, Caitlyn Robins of Creedmoor and Rachel Thomas of … Read More

Simulator equipment enhances VGCC Heavy Equipment program

Posted on October 21, 2015 by VGCC Staff
One of the newest programs at Vance-Granville Community College recently received high-tech equipment thanks to grant funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Heavy Equipment Operator training program, based at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton, now has three computerized training simulators manufactured by John Deere. Each simulator allows students to virtually … Read More