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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 […]

Chancellor Seeks Transformative Change

August 24, 2023
By Jim Babb

Editor’s note: VCCS Chancellor David Doré’s keynote speech at the 2023 Chancellor’s Retreat was recorded and is available to view online. Full transcripts of Doré’s keynote and wrap-up speeches also […]

“I like to think that…he was the father of us all.” Tributes to the life of Dana B. Hamel

July 24, 2023
By Jim Babb

Editor’s note: More than one hundred of Dana Hamel’s friends, colleagues and admirers attended a public memorial observance his honor on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Virginia War Memorial. […]

New VCCS State Board Chair sees consequential year ahead for Virginia’s Community Colleges

July 24, 2023
By Jim Babb

“Given the resources, we will achieve and exceed our goals as the state’s premier workforce development agency, but those in control of our funding need to consider this as they […]

2023 VCCS Springtime Graduations-part three

July 4, 2023
By Jim Babb

We’re proud to be able to share some highlights from our springtime community college commencement ceremonies across Virginia. With 23 colleges to share, we needed to break things up into […]

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