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Chancellor’s Retreat 2024: Chancellor unveils strategic plan “Accelerate Opportunity” during keynote speech

The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. David Doré on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the beginning of the Chancellor’s Retreat held in Roanoke, Virginia. A text version of the […]

VCCS State Board certifies five finalists for New River Community College presidency

The State Board for Community Colleges has certified five finalists for the position of president at New River Community College (NRCC). The finalists came from a national search that attracted […]

Remembering Greer Saunders, VCCS System Counsel

July 24, 2024
By Jim Babb

Most people who had dealings with VCCS System Counsel Greer Saunders knew her as a quiet and competent attorney. A smaller number of friends and associates also knew that she […]

Governor signs measures to ensure higher education funding for military dependents for next two years

July 24, 2024
By Jim Babb

“We are grateful that the governor and General Assembly agreed to provide funding in the state’s budget to help Virginia’s public colleges and universities offset the cost of VMSDEP for […]

With a new Chair and new members, the VCCS State Board is off and running for the new fiscal year

July 24, 2024
By Jim Babb

“I’m excited to lead such a talented and dedicated board.” Terri Thompson presided over the VCCS State Board for the first time as Chair when the panel met in Richmond […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges proud to contribute to state’s top business ranking

VCCS Chancellor David Dore made the following statement, responding to Virginia’s First Place finish in CNBC’s 2024 ranking of America’s Top States for Business. “We are thrilled that CNBC has […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges promote thousands toward better careers – 2024 VCCS Graduations Wrap-up

June 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

The totals systemwide won’t be tallied for some time, but the images and reports from our campuses make it abundantly clear that thousands of Virginia families celebrated important milestones this […]

Graduation 2024: Part Four

June 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

To show highlights and photos from 23 college graduations, we need to publish several blog posts. Here’s Part Four, which includes: Tidewater, Virginia Highlands, Virginia Peninsula, Virginia Western and Wytheville […]

Graduation 2024: Part Three

June 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

To show highlights and photos from 23 college graduations, we need to publish several blog posts. Here’s Part Three, which includes: Patrick & Henry, Piedmont Virginia, Rappahannock, Reynolds, Southside Virginia […]

Graduation 2024: Part Two

June 26, 2024
By Jim Babb

To show highlights and photos from 23 college graduations, we need to publish several blog posts. Here’s Part Two, which includes Germanna, Laurel Ridge, Mountain Empire, Mountain Gateway New River […]

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