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Lunar New Year: a time of celebration for Asians of many nationalities

Lunar New Year: a time of celebration for Asians of many nationalities

Editor’s note: Statewide, about seven percent of VCCS students are of Asian descent.  Not surprisingly because of the large concentration of Asian Americans in the DC metro area, students of […]

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Workforce and career training at Virginia’s Community Colleges in the spotlight

Workforce and career training at Virginia’s Community Colleges in the spotlight

The economic damage from a nearly two-year Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbated problems that already vexed the American workplace, with job seekers desperate to find better wages, even as employers struggled […]

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Virginia’s Community Colleges observe Black History Month

Virginia’s Community Colleges observe Black History Month

Editor’s note:  From field trips to lectures to live theater performances to movie screenings — even a couple of contests — Virginia’s Community Colleges are hosting a wide range of […]

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VCCS hopes for nursing program growth and additional advisors are in the hands of Virginia lawmakers

VCCS hopes for nursing program growth and additional advisors are in the hands of Virginia lawmakers

By Ellen R. Davenport, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations Virginia lawmakers have proposed literally thousands of actions at the 2022 General Assembly. Senate budget amendments and House budget […]

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New Va. Education Secretary: Community Colleges are the “linchpin” in preparing Virginians for the 21st century workforce

New Va. Education Secretary: Community Colleges are the “linchpin” in preparing Virginians for the 21st century workforce

On one of her first few days on the job, Virginia’s new Education Secretary-designate Aimee Guidera made a point of visiting with the VCCS State Board on Thursday, telling the […]

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Take 5 with Nathaniel L. Bishop on Hiring the Next VCCS Chancellor

Take 5 with Nathaniel L. Bishop on Hiring the Next VCCS Chancellor

Nathaniel L Bishop is the chair of the State Board for Community Colleges. He is leading a committee charged with hiring the next chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges. We had […]

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VCCS mask mandate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue in effect

VCCS mask mandate caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue in effect

The facemask mandate imposed last summer due to a surge in coronavirus cases will remain in effect at Virginia’s Community Colleges.  While we’re seeing improvement, the rates remain at a […]

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Virginia’s Community Colleges honor military affiliated students, faculty and staff on Veterans Day

Virginia’s Community Colleges honor military affiliated students, faculty and staff on Veterans Day

At community colleges across the state, faculty, staff and students paused last Thursday to honor the sacrifice and service of the nation’s military veterans.  The tributes took different forms, ranging […]

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Award recipients honored at 2021 Hire Education Conference

Award recipients honored at 2021 Hire Education Conference

The 2021 Chancellor’s Awards for Workforce Development were a highlight of this year’s Hire Education Conference.  The awards honor people and organizations who have gone the extra mile for our […]

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Search begins for a new Chancellor for Virginia’s Community Colleges

Search begins for a new Chancellor for Virginia’s Community Colleges

With 20 years on the job, Glenn DuBois is the longest-serving Chancellor in the history of Virginia’s Community Colleges.  He announced his retirement last August, effective at the end of […]

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