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The Foundation of Catawba Valley Community College

The Catawba Valley Community College Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the vision and mission of Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) in transforming our community while empowering our students.  
Investing in the Future

Catawba Valley Community College is supported by the state, but enhanced by the Catawba Valley Community College Foundation, which enables the institution to strive toward its greater potential.

  • More than 100 scholarships awarded annually
  • More than 25 acres have been added to the CVCC Campus
  • Endowments are available to help enrich students’ education experience
  • Faculty members receive recognition and support for advanced course work
  • Programs have been created, developed, and enhanced.
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Catawba Valley Community Colle…

Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) and the CVCC Foundation, in partnership with the City of Hickory and regional leaders, celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Dale Earnhardt Regional Innovation Complex on April 22, 2026.

CVCC Receives Grant From Micro…

The Catawba Valley Community College Foundation has received a $50,000 contribution from Microsoft to support the expansion of CVCC’s Valley Datacenter Academy.

CVCC Foundation Receives Duke…

The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a grant from Duke Energy to support CVCC’s exploration of expanding the college’s footprint in the Sherrills Ford community of Catawba County.
Dr. Hinshaw, president of Catawba Valley Community College, stands with Robin Nicholson of Duke Energy and Jennifer Jones of the CVCC Foundation while holding a ceremonial donation check from Duke Energy to CVCC.

Catawba Valley Community Colle…

CVCC has been awarded a $25,000 workforce development grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support its HVAC program.
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