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Virginia workforce training recognized…again!

September 25, 2025
By Jim Babb

Virginia’s Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked number one in the nation by Area Development Magazine. The top rating comes close on the heels of similar accolades by Business Facilities […]

VCCS announces major financial aid system upgrade

September 23, 2025
By Jim Babb

After careful study and months of planning, Virginia’s Community Colleges are embarking on a transition to a new cloud-based financial aid system that promises to revamp and improve the financial […]

Virginia Community Colleges launch Digital Accessibility Compliance Initiative

Nearly 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. That’s about one out of every five of us. Disabilities impact lives in ways that are both visible […]

Finalists Certified for Germanna Community College Presidency

9.18.25 RICHMOND – The State Board for Virginia’s Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Germanna Community College, to succeed Dr. Van Wilson, who […]

Students at Chancellor’s Retreat spotlight growing need for support services

August 26, 2025
By Jim Babb

With a strong commitment to serving the needs of adult learners, Virginia’s Community Colleges are seeing growing […]

2025 Chancellor’s Retreat focuses on VCCS unity, accountability

August 26, 2025
By Jim Babb

“Every time a student earns a degree or credential, lands a job, or returns to finish their education, we see our mission in action – and proven possible.” VCCS Chancellor […]

Stronger together: How businesses and community colleges are building Virginia’s future

Editor’s note: In early August, Virginia’s Community Colleges made the case for business partnerships directly to readers of the state’s major newspapers. The Advertorial appeared in the Bristol Herald Courier, […]

Longtime VCCS faculty leader enters new career phase

July 23, 2025
By Jim Babb

As chair of the Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC) for eight years, Northern Virginia Community College history professor Charles Errico played a leading role in shaping system-wide discussions about faculty […]

Virginia’s Workforce Wins: Talent Accelerator Earns Top U.S. Spot, Powered by Virginia’s Community Colleges and Virginia Economic Development Partnership

VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré commends partnerships behind continued acclaim for Virginia’s customized workforce training programs. “We are proud that Business Facilities has once again recognized Virginia’s commitment to workforce […]

Bipartisan Support Celebrates Appointment of Dr. Kenneth C. Alexander as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships at Virginia’s Community Colleges

The appointment also draws widespread interest from media throughout Eastern and Central Virginia. Dr. Kenneth C. Alexander’s appointment, announced last week, as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships at Virginia’s Community […]

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