CVCC News Archive
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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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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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Applications open for CVCC’s LPN to RN Bridge program
The Catawba Valley Community College Nursing department is now accepting applications for its LPN to RN Bridge program.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy Recognizes 19 Graduates
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy recently celebrated the success of several graduates.
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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.
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CVCC Receives Local Donation of 1,100 Medical Masks
Catawba Valley Community College continues its effort to keep its students, faculty and staff safe as it enters the fall semester following a recent donation of medical masks.
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LEADER TALKS: OUR COMMUNITY’S CONTINUING BATTLE WITH COVID -19
Please Join Higher Education Leaders on steps they are taking to safely open their institutions this Fall. This free live WebEx event will be held Tuesday, August 4th at 11:30 AM. Registration is required.
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CVCC Named Recipient of Duke Energy 2020 Workforce Grant
Catawba Valley Community College is one of 16 organizations in the state of North Carolina to receive the Duke Energy 2020 Workforce Grants.
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CVCC Board Of Trustees Set To Meet On August 26
The Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 PM in Workforce Solutions Complex.
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CVCC Announces Plans for Fall 2020 Semester
The Catawba Valley Community College 2020 fall semester may look and feel somewhat different for students, faculty, staff and the community with additional steps being taken to ensure a safe and productive academic environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Leader Talks: Area School Superintendents Discuss Opening Schools Safely
Catawba Valley Community College’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, the Chamber of Catawba County and K-64 continue their “Leader Talks” series with their seventh WebEx event on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 11:30 AM
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CVCC Implements New Thermal Scanning Technology
With an emphasis on safety and efficiency, Catawba Valley Community College recently implemented new thermal scanning technology to help protect its students, faculty and staff from the threat of COVID-19.
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CVCC Announces President's List for Spring 2020
Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the President’s List of students for the Spring 2020 semester.
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CVCC Announces Dean's List for Spring 2020
Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the Dean’s List of students for the Spring 2020 semester.
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CVCC Continues Business, Entrepreneur Growth Through New Program
The EEVF Program’s goal is to help build new businesses through community college resources and sustain their success.
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Challenger, CVCC Student Selected as SkillsUSA North Carolina State Officer
Catawba Valley Community College and Challenger Early College student Dalton Powell was recently chosen as one of seven high school students to serve as SkillsUSA North Carolina state officers at the annual state leadership and skills conference.
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DeLee Appointed to State-Wide Professional Development Project
Dr. Brenda DeLee, the executive director for the Center for Professional Excellence at Catawba Valley Community College, has been appointed to serve on the state-wide professional development project.
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CVCC’s Small Business Center Receives State Funding to Assist Local Businesses
The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center has received new state funding, which will help to assist local businesses dealing with the current challenging economic conditions.
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CVCC Student Parsons Advances to National Singing Competition
Catawba Valley Community College student Ishmeal Parsons has advanced to the national level of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition
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CVCC Student Penalver Named NC State Goodnight Scholars Finalist
Catawba Valley Community College sophomore student David Penalver was recently named one of 41 finalists for the Goodnight Scholars Program at N.C. State University.
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CVCC’s SkillsUSA Program Named Model of Excellence for the Fourth-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 2020.
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Leader Talks: Leading Your Employees through the Battle with Covid-19
Leader Talk #5 - Phase II: Opening Safely | June 2, 11:30 am. On Phase II and reopen our businesses, hear from NCDHHS and their guidance on how to reopen safely as well as their new program: “Count-on-Me NC”. Then the Chamber will share how you can participate in their new “Open & Safe” Program.
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FRONT LINE RED HAWKS: CVCC Alumni Street Balancing EMT Position, New Motherhood
The 2017 CVCC honors graduate is a new mother for the first time who works as a national register paramedic for Catawba County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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CVCC Hosting NCMBC Regional Office; Hickory Native Mills to Lead
Catawba Valley Community College has been selected to host the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) regional office in a partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College.
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Charles R. Preston Scholarship Endowment Established Through the CVCC Foundation, Inc.
The CVCC Foundation, Inc. announces the establishment of the Charles R. Preston Scholarship Endowment with funds provided by the Preston family and memorial gifts.
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FRONT LINE RED HAWKS: CVCC alumni Lipford providing more than care
For Catawba Valley Community College alumni Elizabeth Lipford, the past few weeks in the medical field have been both a trying and rewarding time for her.
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Red Hawk Alumnus Proby Awarded Two-Book Publishing Contract
The comeback story for Catawba Valley Community College alumnus Josh Proby continued this week when it was announced that he had been awarded a two-book publishing contract for Christian Faith Publishing.
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Broselow Institute at CVCC Introduces Community Safety Technology
As part of a Joint Patient Safety Initiative with the American Osteopathic Association, the Broselow Institute at Catawba Valley Community College has released a special Emergency and Telemedicine Safety Card.
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CVCC Music Students Advance to National Singing Competition
Catawba Valley Community College music students recently participated in the Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition (also known as NATS) with three students advancing on in the competition.
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Registration Open Now for CVCC's Furniture Fundamentals
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College is open for registration. The class starts on April 21 and ends on June 16 and will be offered online.
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Leaders Talks:Leading Your Employees through the Battle with Covid-19
Series Four - Life with COVID 19 HICKORY, N.C. – CVCC’s Workforce Development Innovation Center, the Chamber of Catawba County and K-64 are hosting the fourth session of their free WebEx “Leader Talks” on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:30 a.m.
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CVCC Helping aid Pandemic Donates Medical Supplies and Equipment
CVCC has donated 2,500 pieces of various medical equipment to local hospitals, including a delivery on Thursday to Catawba Valley Medical Center and Friday to Frye Regional Medical Center, that will help during the recent shortage created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Successful Blood Drive Held This Week
With a blood shortage due to the coronavirus outbreak, this is a great breakthrough in the midst of a very unique and chaotic time.
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CVCC Transitions to Online With Gift to Help Build Technology capacity
An anonymous gift received by the CVCC Foundation, Inc. of more than $100,000 has helped Catawba Valley Community College to provide its students, faculty and staff with several technology needs during its transition to online curriculum.
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RIVERA NAMED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT THROUGH CVCC FOUNDATION INC.
HICKORY, N.C. — Catawba Valley Community College EMS student Heather Rivera has been named the recipient of the Mended Hearts of Hickory Chapter 408 Scholarship through the CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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CVCC, LRU Reach Transfer Agreement on Five IT Degrees
CVCC and LRU signed a new transfer agreement, which will allow students at Catawba Valley Community College who obtain one of five Information Technology degrees to transfer into either a Bachelor of Science Degree program in Computer Science or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Technology at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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CVCC, L-R Students Follow in Footsteps of History in Alabama
The experience, which took place from Feb. 26 to March 1, gave students a first-hand look at many of the struggles that came during the Civil Rights Movement in America.
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Let's Get Educated!
Let's Get Educated is the capstone event of the CVCC Interdisciplinary Read featuring the book "Educated" by Tara Westover.
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CVCC, Catawba Farms blend together for wine partnership
Red Hawk Red Blend — the first co-branded wine developed by a college in the Catawba Valley area — will makes its debut in late April, donned by a label and marketing effort created by students from CVCC’s Advertising and Graphic Design program.
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‘We The People:’ CVCC holds 18th annual Black History Celebration
The program featured an emphasis on the phrase ‘We The People’ — the Preamble for the Constitution of the United States — and also a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, which granted black males the right to vote.
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CVCC Registering for April 21st Furniture Academy
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class required to enter the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy will start April 21 and is open for registration.
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CVCC Black History Celebration February 25th
Catawba Valley Community College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and BB&T will hold its annual Black History Celebration Tues., Feb. 25th, from 6 to 8 PM in the college’s Tarlton Complex. The event is FREE and open to the public.