CVCC News Archive
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CVCC Alumni Homecoming event set for Aug. 13 at L.P. Frans Stadium
Catawba Valley Community College will be hosting an Alumni Homecoming event on Friday, Aug. 13 at L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the Hickory Crawdads.
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CVCC serves as Regional location for 4-H Electric Congress
Catawba Valley Community College recently served as the host for one of three Regional locations for the 2021 4-H Electric Congress, welcoming 28 youth to its campus this past week for the yearly event.
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Agriculture/Horticuluture teachers attend two-day workshop at CVCC
A two-day teacher certificate renewal workshop was held at CVCC by 40-year veteran Instructor Darrell C. Kiser on July 12 and 13.
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CVCC faculty member Keatts receives prestigious Peskoff Award
Catawba Valley Community College faculty member Laurie Keatts has been named the recipient of the prestigious Lelila and Simon Peskofff Award presented by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC).
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CVCC student Bruckmann named finalist in national competition
Catawba Valley Community College Advertising and Graphic Design student Jamie Bruckmann was named a top-10 finalist in the 2021 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) National Championship competition.
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CVCC offering degree in Human Services Technology
Catawba Valley Community College is proud to offer a new degree program in Human Services Technology.
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CVCC offering two new college transfer programs for teachers
Catawba Valley Community College is proud to offer two new college transfer programs for teachers.
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CVCC designated Teaching and Learning Hub for western NC; Braun tabbed co-director
Catawba Valley Community College is excited to announce a new teaching and learning initiative being offered across the state of North Carolina to support its full-time and part-time faculty.
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Dean's List for Spring 2021
HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the Deans’s List of students for the spring 2021 semester.
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President's List for Spring 2021
HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the President’s List of students for the spring 2021 semester.
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CVCC now accepting applications for new Hospitality Academy
Catawba Valley Community College is now accepting applications for its brand new Hospitality Academy, which is launching on July 14.
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CVCC now accepting applications for GEER Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds Scholarship.
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Registration open for Furniture Fundamentals course
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy is open for registration.
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NC Community College President Thomas Stith visit CVCC's campus
North Carolina Community College President Thomas Stith III visited Catawba Valley Community College
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CVCC music student Parsons advances to nationals
Catawba Valley Community College music student Ishmeal Parsons has advanced to the national level of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition for the second-straight year.
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NCMBC regional office at CVCC set for June 23 grand opening
The grand opening for the new regional office for the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College has been set for June 23 at 2 p.m.
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K-64 announces Tech-Savvy Innovative Educator Award winners
A total of 44 educators in Catawba County have been awarded the Tech-Savvy Innovative Educator Award through K-64.
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CVCC student Cale named latest recipient of student incentive funding
Catawba Valley Community College Information Technologies student Jonathan Cale is the latest recipient of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding.
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CVCC SkillsUSA chapter wins 20 first-place medals at 2021 state competition
Catawba Valley Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter won more medals than any other school at this year’s State Leadership Conference Championships, including 20-first place medals.
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CVCC student Blalock recognized as latest recipient of student incentive funding
Catawba Valley Community College welding student Chase Blalock is the latest recipient of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding.
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CVCC honors 2021 Adult Secondary Credential graduates
Catawba Valley Community College’s College and Career Readiness program recently honored students who completed their Adult Secondary Credentials for high school completion at a graduation ceremony held in their honor.
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CVCC 2021 Commencement
CVCC held a Commencement “Walk Through” to celebrate graduates on Friday, May 14, 2021.
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CVCC announces 2021 Community Partnership Award winners
Catawba Valley Community College has announced its recipients for the 2021 Community Partnership Awards.
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Jameson Reception Center officially dedicated in Paap Education Building
Honoring the legacy of a long-time significant figure at Catawba Valley Community College, the Thomas W. Jameson Reception Center was officially dedicated this past week.
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CVCC announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Catawba Valley Community College has announced its recipients for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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CVCC’s SkillsUSA program named Model of Excellence for the fifth-straight year
For a fifth-straight year, Catawba Valley Community College has been named by SkillsUSA as one of 24 schools across the country that are Models of Excellence for the 2021 calendar year.
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Long-time MSC director St. Louis awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After dedicating three decades of his life to Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) and the textile industry as a whole, Dan St. Louis has been awarded for his efforts by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
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Groundbreaking ceremony being held Friday at CVCC’s Manufacturing Solutions Center
Catawba Valley Community College and the city of Conover are hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday at the Norman B. Coley Amphitheater in Conover.
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CVCC, Catawba Farms partner for beer branding, logo design
The relationship between Catawba Valley Community College and Catawba Farms continued to brew on Thursday with the announcement of five beer labels and a brand logo created specifically by CVCC’s Advertising and Graphic Design students.
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CVCC Automotive Systems Technology receives Chevy Equinox donation
Catawba Valley Community College recently received a donation of a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox from Central Piedmont Community College in conjunction with General Motors.
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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy announces latest graduates
Six students recently graduated from the Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy this past week.
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CVCC Student Art show taking place on Friday
The work of 18 Catawba Valley Community College students will be showcased during CVCC’s Student Art show, which is being held at the Hickory Museum of Art in the COE Gallery on Friday, May 7 from 3-7 p.m.
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CVCC STUDENTS PARSONS, YANG PLACE IN STATE SINGING COMPETITION
Two Catawba Valley Community College music students recently placed at the state level of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition.
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CVCC Electrical Systems Technology students learn while giving back
With the challenges in the classroom brought on by COVID-19, Catawba Valley Community College Electrical Systems Technology instructor Ramie Robinson knew he had to adapt to help provide his students a quality learning experience.
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Lykova receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College accounting student Nathalie Sergeevna Lykova became the latest recipients of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Wednesday, March 24.
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Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts Debuts April 23-25
The public is invited to attend the debut of the Catawba Valley Festival of the the Arts, an inclusive, “all arts” festival scheduled for April 23-25, 2021 at Catawba Farms in Newton.
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Haas Foundation grant provides scholarship, sponsorship to CVCC’s Skills USA
Catawba Valley Community College’s Computer Integrated Machining program has received a $20,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, which will help to continue to produce skilled machinists in the region.
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CVCC Faculty Senate honors administration with resolution
The Catawba Valley Community College Faculty Senate adopted a resolution to honor the administration at CVCC for its work and dedication during the past year and navigating through the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DRAMATIC READINGS - FROM TREVOR NOAH’S BOOK “BORN A CRIME”
Dramatic readings of excerpts from Trevor Noah’s book “Born a Crime” will be presented by the CVCC Play Production class in an online format. The class read the book together and the students have chosen selections of the book that resonated with them to craft a 40-minute-long performance. Highlighting parts of Noah’s life growing up in South Africa, the performance gives voice to issues of poverty, racism, and domestic violence, along with Noah’s sharp wit and humor.
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Geis named new Director of Manufacturing Solutions Center
Jodi Geis has been named the new Director of the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC).
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Kiser Scholarship to assist CVCC Horticulture and Turfgrass students
Catawba Valley Community College announces the creation of the Darrell C. Kiser Scholarship.
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CVCC announces partnership with Everett Chevrolet GMC Buick Cadillac
Catawba Valley Community College announces a new partnership with Everett Chevrolet GMC Buick Cadillac that will benefit both the college’s automotive programs and the dealership’s employment.
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Parsons receive award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Ashlyn Parsons became the latest recipient of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Monday, Feb. 22.
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K-64 announces appointment of three new board members
The K-64 initiative announces the appointment of three board members — Rick Coffey, Chris von Drehle and Ronn Abernathy
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Applications open for CVCC’s Champion Scholars Program
Applications are currently being accepted for the Champion Scholars Summer Program through Catawba Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Innovation Center.
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CVCC’s Advertising and Graphic Design Students Make Catawba Farms Label Design Presentations
Students from the CVCC Advertising and Graphic Design program recently designed a craft beer label series for The Brewery at Catawba Farms located in Newton.
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CVCC Board of Trustees meeting set for Feb. 24
The Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4:00 PM
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3 students are latest CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation award recipients
Catawba Valley Community College students Jessie Brown, Luis Millan-Lara and Christopher Propst became the latest recipients of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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President's List for Fall 2020
February 8, 2021 CVCC announces President’s List for Fall 2020 HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the President’s List of students for the fall 2020 semester.
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Dean's List for Fall 2020
Feb. 8, 2021 CVCC announces Dean’s List for Fall 2020 HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the Dean’s List of students for the fall 2020 semester.
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Castillo, Sears receive awards through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College students Melissa Castillo and Meredith Sears became the latest recipients of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
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CVCC announces new Chief Academic Officer, Special Assistant to President
Catawba Valley Community College announces the selection of a new Chief Academic Officer and Special Assistant to the President.
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CVCC Alumni Association accepting nominations for 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Catawba Valley Community College’s Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Four students receive awards through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College students Chase Martin Blalock, Kislev Perez Guttierez, Karla Vanessa Morales and Pao Xiong became the latest recipients of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
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Grant recipients announced through CVCC’s Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund
Three grant recipients have been announced through CVCC’s Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund, a program to assist CVCC students and recent grads who want to start a business by providing a grant for a portion of their start up.
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CVCC Lean Six Sigma program classes start on Feb. 1
Catawba Valley Community College announces three Lean Six Sigma certification programs for the business community starting in February.
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Furniture Apprenticeship Virtual Open House
The Students of Furniture Apprenticeship (SOFA) - Virtual Open House. Although we would much rather meet you in person, we invite you to attend the SOFA virtual open house.
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Red Hawks to host NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Championship
Catawba Valley Community College has been chosen as the new site for the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Championship, which is set to take place April 20-24 at the Tarlton Complex.
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Registration open for Furniture Fundamentals course at CVCC for Spring
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy is open for registration.
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Manufacturing & Textile Innovation Network created through CVCC, Gaston College partnership
Through a partnership with Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) and Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center (TTC) comes the birth of the Manufacturing & Textile Innovation Network (MTIN).
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K-64 purchases character education tools for three school districts
The funds raised by K-64 from November 2019 until the summer of 2020 and matched by Alex Lee allowed the purchase of important social-emotional learning tools that will benefit Catawba County Schools, Hickory Public Schools and Newton-Conover City Schools.
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Guardado, Keener receive awards through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College students Jeffrey Alejandro Sarmiento Guardado and Jerry Nicole Keener became the latest recipients of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
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Foster receives awards through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Accounting student Hayley L. Foster became the latest recipient of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Dellinger receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Engineering student Timothy Dellinger was named the recipient of the CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and the CVCC Foundation’s student incentive funding initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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CVCC, AHTC bonding through unique partnership, grant
Catawba Valley Community College recently received a $30,000 grant through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to partner with CVCC alumnus Pete Lohr and his local company Advanced Hydrogen Technology Corporation (AHTC).
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CVCC Accounting and Business Club makes donation
The CVCC Accounting and Business Club, along with assistance from our local chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), collected canned food items and donated these items to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Hickory.
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Red Hawks recognize alumnus Watts for SkillsUSA service
Catawba Valley Community College’s SkillsUSA program recently recognized one of its longtime members for his outstanding service.
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Annual Day of Giving 2020 Challenge
Tuesday, December 1st is the Red Hawk 2020 Annual Day of Giving. Red Hawk Nation is remaining strong through the challenges of 2020, but the need for financial support has never been greater. Thank you for your consideration. Go Red Hawks!
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CVCC announces Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds Scholarship.
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CVCC to host Virtual Business Symposium on March 10
Catawba Valley Community College’s Accounting & Finance, Business Administration and Office Administration programs will host a Virtual Business Symposium on Wednesday, March 10.
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Red Hawk music students receive top marks at state NATS competition
Nine Red Hawk music students participating virtually in the competition with all nine scoring more than 90 percent and advancing to the five-state regional NATS competition.
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CVCC English chair publishes first collection of columns
Arlene Neal, the current chair of the English Department at Catawba Valley Community College, has published her first collection of columns entitled “What Came To Me.”
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13 CVCC students awarded grants through CVCC Foundation, Inc.
The Catawba Valley Community College School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) and CVCC Foundation, Inc. held a Pandemic-Related Student Support Funding Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony in the Workforce Solutions Complex on the main campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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Lowe’s donation supports CVCC’s Electrical Systems Program
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., in conjunction with Lowe’s of Hickory located at 1550 21st Street Drive Southeast, recently donated 10 tool bags with a retail value of roughly $122.34 each to the Electrical Systems program at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC).
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CVCC now accepting application for spring cycle of Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund
Catawba Valley Community College’s Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund (EEVF) is now accepting applications for its spring cycle.
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Ed Talk: Choosing the Right Higher Ed Program for your Education and Career Goals
We invite you to join K-64 and Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) for our new Ed Talks Webinar Series to learn how the community college can help you reach your education and career goals. This event will be rescheduled due to weather and power outages.
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Registration open for Furniture Fundamentals course at CVCC Spring 2021
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy is open for registration.
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CVCC Named Winner in NACCE 2020 Pitch for the Trades Competition
Catawba Valley Community College has been announced as one of five winners of the 2020 Pitch for the Trades competition through the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
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Sain Named Recipient of Jennifer Haygood Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College student McKalia Sain has been named the recipient of the Jennifer Haygood Scholarship.
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CVCC Foundation Inc. Board Adds Everett, Little As Newest Members
The Catawba Valley Community College Foundation Board Inc. recently added two new members to its Board of Directors.
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Gragg Named Recipient of First-ever Charles R. Preston Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College student Dawson Gragg has been named the recipient of the first-ever Charles R. Preston Scholarship through CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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Savannah Brown Named Recipient of 2020 CVCC President’s Award
Savannah Brown has been named the recipient of the President’s Award at Catawba Valley Community College.
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CVCC Advertising and Graphic Design Students Tour Catawba Farms
Students in the Catawba Valley Community College’s Graphic Design III class (GRD 241) recently took a trip to Catawba Farms in preparation for a collaborative class project with Catawba Farms Brewery.
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CVCC Announces Excellence in Teaching, Staff Excellence Award Winners
Catawba Valley Community College is pleased to announce the recipients for its annual Staff Excellence Award (SEA) and the Excellence in Teaching Award (EIT).
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CVCC Photographic Technology Students Participate in Tintype Workshop
Catawba Valley Community College Photographic Technology students recently participated in a workshop for tintype photography through a Projects Pool Grants from the United Arts Council of Catawba County.
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Registration Open for Furniture Fundamentals Course at CVCC
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy is open for registration.
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CVCC Trustees Set to Meet on October 29
The Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 PM in Workforce Solutions Complex.
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CVCC Continues Business Leader Workshops with ‘Employment Law – Do’s and Don’t's
Catawba Valley Community College’s School of Workforce Development & the Arts recently conducted a free live WebEx seminar — “Employment Law – ‘Do’s & Don’ts’ to Stay Within the Law.”
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CVCC Named Finalist in 2020 NACCE Pitch for the Trades Competition
Catawba Valley Community College has been named one of seven finalists for the 2020 Pitch for the Trades competition through the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
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Chick-fil-A South Hickory Awards Scholarships to Two CVCC Students
Two Catawba Valley Community College School of Workforce Development and the Arts students — Kevin Jon Anthony and Biadnei Lopez-Hernandez — have been named recipients of the Chick-fil-A South Hickory Scholarship.
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CVCC’s Dental Hygiene to Host Information Webinar on Sept. 22
The Catawba Valley Community College Department of Dental Hygiene will be hosting an informational webinar on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 PM.
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Red Hawk Red Blend Officially Uncorked to the Public
Red Hawk Red Blend — the first co-branded wine developed by a college in the Catawba Valley area — officially debuted this past week.
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Partnership helps grow CVCC’s Manufacturing Solutions Center, local industry
Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) through a unique partnership between Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center (TTC), the city of Conover and Gaston County will help provide better products for the medical community and create small business opportunities.
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CVCC to provide scholarship opportunities through SECU Bridge to Careers Program
Catawba Valley Community College has been awarded a grant by the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation through its SECU Bridge to Careers Program.
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Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend
Please Join CVCC for a virtual Interdisciplinary Read event on October 21 at 12 PM. This read will be presenting "Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend." Join us as we hear a firsthand account of Mandela's years on Robben Island from not only his former prison guard, but also from his friend, Christo Brand.
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Interdisciplinary Read - Race and Policing
Please join CVCC Interdisciplinary Read Wednesday, November 18 from 12 - 1pm. The event will be online through Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.
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CVCC to hold virtual panel discussion on representation, participation in voting
Catawba Valley Community College continues its Black History Month Celebration with a special virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 2:00 PM
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CVCC Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
Catawba Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees recently inducted Dr. Patricia Johnson and Ms. Hope Cable as new appointments to the board.
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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy Recognizes 19 Graduates
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy recently celebrated the success of several graduates.
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CVCC Plush Kutz to Offer Barbering Courses
Catawba Valley Community College announces a partnership with local business Plush Kutz to offer barbering courses starting this fall.
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Corning Incorporated Foundation Supports the K-64 Initiative at CVCC
The K-64 Character in Catawba Project is receiving a huge boost thanks in part to a grant received by the Catawba Valley Community College Foundation, Inc. through the Corning Incorporated Foundation.
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CVCC Awards Its First-Ever Presidential Graduation Awards
For the first time in its history, Catawba Valley Community College has announced recipients for its 2020 Presidential Graduation Awards.
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CVCC Announces 2020 Community Partnership Award Winners
Catawba Valley Community College has announced its recipients for the 2020 Community Partnership Awards.
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CVCC Announces 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Catawba Valley Community College has announced its recipients for the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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CVCC Ready for Safe Opening for the Fall 2020 Semester
After months of discussions and preparation, Catawba Valley Community College is officially ready to open its campus and facilities with a safe environment for its students, employees and the community.