The Goodyear Foundation committed $1.6 million to UA to establish a new scholarship fund that focuses on financial aid and mentorship for students coming to university from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
A student club founded during the pandemic is working with the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress to transcribe and digitize original source historical documents while gaining volunteer service hours.
The Shepherd University Foundation announced a one-time scholarship opportunity for three nursing students for the upcoming academic year. The Amanda Wilkins Scholarship was created in memory of the Shepherd University alumna who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2019.
Rayne Thompson won a gold medal at the West Virginia SkillsUSA competition for her welded sculpture of a wedding cake, combining two of her passions and honoring the impact of two of her teachers.
An event at the newly reopened Palatine Park in Fairmont hosted by Pierpont CTC featured a concert and scholarship giveaways. Administrators call the event a celebration of a return to normalcy.
Students transferring to Western Governors University from Blue Ridge CTC will have access to special scholarships and clear pathways to pursuing Bachelor's degrees in business, healthcare, and information technology.
Walters State Community College will offer a number of online and on-campus courses in workplace safety, Microsoft Excel, OSHA training, and more. It will also resume in-person activities for the annual Kids College day camp program.
The Tennessee chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association honored Roane State Community College Associate Professor Emily A. DeLozier for service to students.
The annual spring meeting of the Northeast State Community College Foundation featured the announcement of nine new scholarships, including endowments, emergency fund scholarships, and voucher programs. The board also gained six new members.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Patient Care Technician career pipeline program free of cost. Within the first ten days of the pilot program, five students already had job offers.
