ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ adds 1,041 new alumni

For the 2025-2026 annual year, which runs summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026, ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ welcomed 1,041 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,304 awards.*  More than 400 graduates attended ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥'s 60th commencement, held Friday, May 15, 2026,… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ adds 1,041 new alumni
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ will celebrate Commencement on May 15

ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Berglund Center.  The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2025 and spring and summer 2026 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 418 students expected to attend, with… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ will celebrate Commencement on May 15
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status

The Military Friendly Survey has awarded ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ a designation of Gold Status for 2026-27 following College-wide efforts to support military-affiliated students. The Military Friendly organization assesses educational institutions on benchmarks including graduation, retention, job placement or transfer rates; loan default rates; and veteran… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs

Leaders from Carilion Clinic, the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), and ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ celebrate the opening of RoVa Labs, a 40,000-square-foot biotech incubator located at 1030 South Jefferson Street in the heart of the Roanoke Innovation Corridor, on May 6.… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs
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Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheon

Diane and William Elliot and Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. of Roanoke, Va., have received the 20th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated by ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), the 20th Annual… Continue Reading Virginia Foundation for Community College Education honors philanthropists at 20th annual Chancellor’s Award luncheon
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2 ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ faculty members receive New Horizons honors

Two faculty members of ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥Â received awards at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Friday, April 17, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. Heather Lindberg received the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robert Leonard received the George… Continue Reading 2 ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ faculty members receive New Horizons honors
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ nursing students selected for Earn to Learn program become ‘practice-ready’ with fewer financial stressors

Nursing shortages make headlines across Virginia and the nation. ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ has a new tool to address those shortages and make nursing school more accessible — the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥â€™s Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program, a… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ nursing students selected for Earn to Learn program become ‘practice-ready’ with fewer financial stressors
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands

STEM Day ignited interest for K-8 students on Saturday, April 11, at ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥. Around 1,250 children and families visited campus for the event, which featured free food, booths and interactive exhibits. ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ faculty members and community partners teamed up to make… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥’s STEM Day puts learning in K-8 students’ hands
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Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥

The ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ Educational Foundation has named Michelle W. Franklin (’91) as recipient of the College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.   The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ Alumni Association and recognizes ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or… Continue Reading Michelle W. Franklin, Carilion Clinic Chief Nursing Officer, named 2026 Distinguished Alum at ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥
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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’

ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ continually seeks to put students at the center of the College’s mission and resources. A new role is charged with coordinating a wide array of resources into cohesively tailored ways to meet individual student needs.   The College has welcomed Danielle Johnson as Director of Student Support… Continue Reading ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥’s Student Affairs team puts laser focus on student needs ‘to help them continue moving forward’
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