News Releases

Virginia First Lady Anne Holton & Best-Selling Author Andrew Bridge to Moderate Inaugural Great Expectations Education Forum
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The free forum is open to the public. Registration is required.
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Patrick Henry Community College Nursing Students Earn 2008 Gerald L. Baliles Commonwealth Legacy Scholarships
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Terry Oakes, of Collinsville, and Vicky Thomas, of Bassett are the inaugural recipients of the Gerald L. Baliles Commonwealth Legacy Scholarships sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education.
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Statements of SsVCC President John Cavan and VCCS Chancellor Glenn DuBois
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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New State Board Chair Brings Global Perspective and Consensus-Building Instincts to Virginia’s Community Colleges
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Highlights:

Robert W. Shinn, of Richmond, was elected to chair the State Board in May.

Shinn says he will focus his term on both workforce training and affordable college access issues.

Gary C. Hancock, of Pulaski, will serve as vice chair.

State Board Agenda for July 2008 Business Meeting
Monday, July 14, 2008
The State Board for Community Colleges will convene its regular meeting on Thursday, July17, 2008, at 9 a.m. in the 15^th floor Godwin-Hamel Board Room in the James Monroe Building, 101 N. 14^th Street, Richmond.
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Nine Virginia Community Colleges Graduates Join Ranks of Virginia State Police
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Nine of 59 new Virginia State Troopers are graduates of Virginia's Community Colleges.
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Community College Chancellor Bicycling 700 Miles to Enhance College Opportunities for Foster Care Youth
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Great Expectations, a new community college program, will create college opportunities for foster youth
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Team of Career Coaches Growing at Virginia High Schools
Monday, June 16, 2008
SCHEV, VCCS Collaborate to Reach Low-Income Students at 35 GEAR UP High Schools
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SCHEV and VCCS to announce partnership benefitting at-risk high school students
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Media Advisory:
SCHEV and VCCS to announce partnership benefitting at-risk high school students in telephone conference call
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State Board Sets 2008-09 Community College Tuition Rates
Thursday, May 22, 2008
~ Board Also Bolsters Student Financial Aid ~
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