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VCCA and VCCS partnership spotlighted at statewide conference

With a host of college leaders from around the state joined by VCCS system office representatives, the Virginia Community Colleges Association (VCCA) met for its annual conference in Richmond in […]

Poetry and Arts contests launched at most VCCS colleges

Twenty-two of Virginia’s Community Colleges are hosting poet laureate and visual artist competitions for students this fall. Supported by the VCCS Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture, the […]

VCCS Chancellor offers statement on Native American Heritage Month

Statement by Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges November is Native American Heritage Month and I’d like to call the occasion to the attention of all students, faculty […]

VCCS colleges host engaging events to raise money

October 26, 2023
By Jim Babb

Virginia’s community colleges deserve high marks for imaginative fund-raising events. The usual banquets are always in fashion, of course, but our college foundations also host a variety of other happenings, […]

VCCS State Board Certifies Finalists for Brightpoint Community College Presidency

RICHMOND, VA – The State Board for Community Colleges has certified five finalists for the position of president at Brightpoint Community College. The finalists came from a national search that […]

Statement from Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges on the Attacks in Israel

I have been horrified by the impacts of the terrorist attacks in Israel and the loss of lives and suffering of all innocent civilians. Virginia’s Community Colleges condemn terrorism and […]

VCCS State Board OKs six-year transformation plan

October 2, 2023
By Jim Babb

“We will not solve these issues without a fundamental transformation of the Virginia Community College System.” The VCCS State Board has approved a six-year, multi-million-dollar plan to address Virginia’s needs […]

VCCS Classified employees win career-boosting fellowships

September 26, 2023
By Jim Babb

Congratulations are in order for two VCCS classified employees who have won fellowships to boost their careers and advance the mission of our colleges. Chancellor David Doré announced the fellowships […]

Newest group of VFCCE fellows eager to realize their career aspirations and give back

Scholarships offer the kind of financial support that can make the difference between a college completer and a stop-out. They’re lifelines, cables of hope that can lift a student up […]

New state budget has important implications for people and programs at Virginia’s Community Colleges

A new state budget has been approved for the fiscal year that began July first. Virginia lawmakers passed the state spending plan for FY 2023-24 on September 6 and Governor […]

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