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Virginia’s Community Colleges name first Poet Laureate

April 8, 2024
By Jim Babb

RICHMOND – Ana Leng, an international student from Cambodia currently completing an associate degree at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, has been named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Virginia’s […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges Fuel State’s Economy on Multiple Levels According to New Study

~ Earnings Increase by More Than $12,000 Annually for Graduates with Associate Degrees ~ MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb VCCS Communications Office (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu RICHMOND — According to a new study, […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges, Opportunity Scholars form Strategic Partnership

Media Contacts: Jim Babb Office of Strategic Communications Virginia Community College System (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu Rachel Schaefer CEO, Opportunity Scholars (540) 931-1084 rachel@opportunityscholars.org RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Community College […]

Veteran Virginia educator to lead Brightpoint Community College

MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb Office of Strategic Communications, Virginia Community College System (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu RICHMOND, VA – Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), announced today […]

VCCS Convenes Industry and Statewide Partners to Combat Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortage

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 819-4949 spollard@vccs.edu Virginia’s Community Colleges Propel 6,400 into Healthcare Careers, thousands more needed. RICHMOND, Va. (November 29, 2023) – […]

Virginia’s Community Colleges to Enhance Tech Workforce Programs

~ Virginia Community College System recipient of $5M DOL Grant to Expand Training Capacity ~ MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 564 – 2722 […]

Senior leader at Virginia’s Community Colleges to retire after 37-year career in Virginia and North Carolina

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 819-4949 spollard@vccs.edu (Richmond, VA) – Sept. 18, 2023 – Dr. Sharon Morrissey, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Workforce […]

Chancellor’s Retreat 2023: Closing remarks from the chancellor

This closing speech was presented by Dr. David Doré at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9 at the closing of the Chancellor’s Retreat held in Roanoke, Virginia. This has […]

2023 Chancellor’s Retreat Keynote Speech

This keynote speech was presented by Dr. David Doré at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the opening of the Chancellor’s Retreat held in Roanoke, Virgina. A video of […]

First Time in Five Years Virginia’s Community Colleges Increase Tuition – Tuition Rate Decision Delayed Since May Due to Lack of State Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2023 Media Contact: Susan Pollard, Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications Virginia’s Community Colleges spollard@vccs.edu 804-819-4949 First Time in Five Years Virginia’s Community Colleges Increase […]

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