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Ferguson and Edwards named to posts at VGCC

Posted on February 11, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently announced the appointment of two department leaders, both with longstanding ties to the college and the community.    EDDIE FERGUSON   Eddie Ferguson of Oxford has been named the new director of the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund. In that capacity, he will provide leadership to the Endowment Fund Corporation, a … Read More

VGCC invites high school seniors to FAFSA Day Feb. 22

Posted on February 6, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Registration is now open for FAFSA Day 2014, a statewide event that will be hosted locally on the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Saturday, Feb. 22 from approximately 9 a.m. until noon.   VGCC will hold FAFSA Day on the second floor of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. … Read More

VGCC receives Grant to Inspire Women to Achieve

Posted on February 5, 2014 by VGCC Staff
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded a $5,000 grant to Vance-Granville Community College to support a new program that will empower women to complete bachelor’s degrees. VGCC’s Campus Action Project, which is entitled “An Educated Woman, An Educated Future,” is designed to inspire women to complete a two-year degree at the community … Read More

VGCC Honors Pioneer at Board Meeting

Posted on February 4, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College honored the memory of a college pioneer, approved a new degree program and provided the latest update on grants, among other actions, at its regular bimonthly Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, on Main Campus.   The family of Charles F. Blackburn was presented with a framed resolution recognizing the … Read More

VGCC to host Gospel Celebration on Feb. 6

Posted on January 31, 2014 by VGCC Staff
In honor of Black History Month, Vance-Granville Community College will hold a Gospel Celebration on Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Admission is free and the public is invited.   Among the entertainers and groups set to perform during the program are the … Read More

Granville County to hold Small Business & Industry Appreciation Day

Posted on January 31, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Granville County, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce , is planning this year’s “Small Business & Industry Appreciation Day.” The annual event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center , located on Highway 15 … Read More

VGCC schedules workshops for Afterschool professionals

Posted on January 27, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is offering professional development opportunities for local afterschool program administrators and staff members.   “Upping Your Afterschool Game,” an all-day North Carolina Afterschool Professional Development Competency Training session, is scheduled to be held in Room 6115 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County on Saturday, March 8, and again on Saturday, May … Read More

VGCC names new Social Sciences chair

Posted on January 27, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College instructor Kristi Salmons-Ellenberg was recently named chair of the college’s Social Sciences department. A resident of Henderson, Salmons-Ellenberg (pictured above) has taught at VGCC since 2010 and continues teaching Sociology courses.   The Social Sciences department, part of the VGCC Arts and Sciences division, provides instruction in anthropology, economics, history, psychology, political … Read More

VGCC holding Auditions for Dinner Theater production of “An Inspector Calls”

Posted on January 27, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Open auditions for Vance-Granville Community College’s spring Dinner Theater will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. in the small auditorium (Building 2) on Main Campus.   Following on the success of the college’s first-ever Dinner Theater in 2013, this year’s event is scheduled for May 1-2, 2014 in the Civic Center. The … Read More

VGCC reaches out to adults at community locations

Posted on January 23, 2014 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently completed classes that helped area adults gain needed computer skills through partnerships that extend the college’s reach into the community.   “Employability Skills” classes were held at Western Vance High School in Henderson and at St. Delight Holy Church in Manson. The instructor for both was Donald Evans, a longtime teacher … Read More