CVCC News Archive
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Registration is open for Public Safety Weekend College
CVCC Public Services is pleased to offer a new weekend college. Classes are offered in Emergency Medical, Technical Rescue, and Firefighter. Weekend Date: May 18 -22
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CVCC announces 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Catawba Valley Community College has announced its recipients for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Red Hawk baseball claims Region 10 tournament championship
The Catawba Valley Community College baseball team’s run at the Region 10 tournament came to a magical conclusion on Sunday night with a 6-2 win in the tournament final against Cleveland Community College.
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2 giant Red Hawk sculptures installed on CVCC’s main campus
Anyone visiting Catawba Valley Community College will notice two new members have arrived and taken flight on the main campus.
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Unique program welcomes Catawba Valley Community Colleges students to Lenoir-Rhyne’s Doors
An innovative partnership Lenoir-Rhyne University and Catawba Valley Community College will allow CVCC students to live on LR’s campus this fall and participate in student life at a four-year college while also taking classes at CVCC.
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CVCC SkillsUSA chapter wins record 51 competition medals
The Catawba Valley Community College SkillsUSA chapter won 51 competition medals during the 2022 SkillsUSA State Conference, which was held this past weekend in Greensboro.
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Fall registration open for CVCC Alexander Furniture Academy
The Catawba Valley Community College Alexander Furniture Academy is currently registering for the Fall 2022 semester.
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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy recognizes latest graduates
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy celebrated the success of its newest graduates on March 28.
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Summerscapes 2022
Please join us for Summerscapes 2022. These camps are for children and teenagers gain skill over the summer break. We offer computer technology, karate/self defense, arts, E-Sports, cooking, CSI camps, journaling and many more! Come join us in all the fun and educational experiences this summer!
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CVCC welcomes LatinxEd to its campus for #SomosNC Listening Tour
Catawba Valley Community College recently welcomed LatinxEd to its campus this past week for discussions on equity and inclusion for Latinx students.
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Loss named CVCC’s Dean of Enrollment Management
Dr. Jonathan Loss has been named the Dean of Enrollment Management for Catawba Valley Community College.
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CVCC music student Messick advances to national competition
Catawba Valley Community College music student Noah Messick has advanced to the national level of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition following his placement at the regional NATS level.
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Champion Scholars program focused on education, on-job experience
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 Jazz Band receives donation from Hickory Music Club
The Catawba Valley Community College Jazz band recently provided a free monthly concert for the Hickory Music Club.
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6 CVCC students complete Toyota TECS Elite certification
Catawba Valley Community College recently celebrated its first graduation class for the Toyota Technical Education College Support (TECS) Elite program.
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CVCC Student Art Show
The work of 13 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 6 from 3-7 p.m.
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CVCC, Montreat College sign transfer agreement for Business and Accounting
Catawba Valley Community College has signed an articulation agreement with Montreat College for its Business Administration and Accounting programs.
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CVCC Entrepreneur Exchange podcast celebrates its 100th episode
Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center Director Jeff Neuville and Executive Dean of Economic Development Gary Muller recently reached a milestone — hosting their 100th Entrepreneur Exchange podcast for The MESH podcast network, which is part of Jackson Creative.
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Alumni Michael McRee donates historic map, artifacts to CVCC
Michael McRee, a 1962 alumni of Catawba Valley Community College, donated several historical items back to his college this past week.
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LR reach articulation agreement for accounting
Catawba Valley Community College and Lenoir-Rhyne University signed an articulation agreement this week that will benefit both institution’s accounting programs and students.
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Redhawk Publication authors offering more than just words
Authors with Redhawk Publications are not only sharing their insights with the community, but they are also giving the proceeds from those works to a number of community organizations.
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10 SkillsUSA students receive honors at Regional Rallies
Ten students from the Catawba Valley Community College Career and College Promise (CCP) program recently finished in the top five during the SkillsUSA High School Regional Rallies held Friday, Feb. 25 and Monday, Feb. 28.
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CVCC, Golden LEAF Foundation unveil Industrial Systems Lab
Catawba Valley Community College has made two Teaching and Learning leadership changes, which went into effect on March 1.
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CVCC music student Messick wins first place, Outstanding Collegiate Male at state competition
Catawba Valley Community College music student Noah Messick recently finished in first place during the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition.
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CVCC announces Teaching and Learning leadership changes
Catawba Valley Community College has made two Teaching and Learning leadership changes, which went into effect on March 1.
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CVCC attends 2022 Bellwether College Consortium; K-64 named Top 10 finalist
Catawba Valley Community College was well represented this past week during the Bellwether College Consortium held in San Antonio, Texas.
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2nd Annual Catawba Valley Festival of Arts starts on Friday
The 2nd Annual Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts starts this Friday and continues through Sunday and will featuring free live music and arts events. Dates: April 22-24. Event to feature CVCC student performances, Kombucha brand unveiling and book release.
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CVCC Surgical Technology program deadline set for March 31
The deadline to register for the Catawba Valley Community College Surgical Technology program for the Fall 2022 semester is quickly approaching.
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CVCC ranked top 10 nationally for Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship
Catawba Valley Community College has been ranked in the top 10 nationally for Best Online Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship among two-year colleges and universities in 2022.
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Mayo to lead new Marine Mechanical Technology program
Angela Mayo has been tabbed to lead the new Marine Mechanical Technology program at Catawba Valley Community College.
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Red Hawk bass fishing signs Mooresville product Hammond
The Catawba Valley Community College bass fishing program has added Langtree Charter Academy’s Will Hammond as its first recruit to the 2022-23 class.
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CVCC Fire Science Program ranked top 10 in nation
Catawba Valley Community College’s Fire Science degree has been ranked among the nation’s best from two-year colleges.
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CVCC SkillsUSA receives proclamation from city of Hickory
The Catawba Valley Community College SkillsUSA program received a proclamation from the city of Hickory this past week, which recognizes Feb. 7-13, 2022 as CVCC SkillsUSA week.
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CVCC, Catawba Valley Furniture Academy receive Distinguished Partners in Excellence award
Catawba Valley Community College and the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy have received the prestigious Distinguished Partners in Excellence Award from the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
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Interdisciplinary Read - Dramatic Reading: The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek- Monday, March 14 ...
Join students from the CVCC theatre program's Play Production Class as they present a readers' theatre performance based on this year's interdisciplinary read, The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.
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CVCC Business Symposium 2022
Catawba Valley Community College is hosting its 2022 Business Symposium on Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31 on CVCC’s Main Campus. Sessions are FREE and open to the public.
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CVCC signs C3 agreement with NC State
Catawba Valley Community College signs C3 agreement with NC State, guaranteeing admission Catawba Valley Community College and Gaston College have become the first two schools in Western N.C. to become a part of North Carolina State University’s Community College Collaboration Agreement (C3).
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President's List for Fall 2021
Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the President’s List of students for the fall 2021 semester.
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DEAN'S LIST FOR FALL 2021
Catawba Valley Community College recently announced the Dean’s List of students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy hosts graduation ceremony
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy (CVFA) recently celebrated the graduation of 10 of its students.
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Red Hawk bass fishing kicks off 2022 in Florida
The Catawba Valley Community College bass fishing team kicks off the 2022 calendar year at the 2022 Major League Fishing Southeastern Conference tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida.
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Rozzelle joining Rays; McDonald to lead Red Hawks in 2022
The change of a calendar year from 2021 to 2022 will mark the start of a new era for the Catawba Valley Community College baseball program.
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Registration open for CVCC’s new continuing education medical assistant program
Catawba Valley Community College is excited to announce the start of and enrollment for a new continuing education medical assistant program.
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Registration open for spring Furniture Fundamentals course at CVCC
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy is open for registration for the spring 2022 semester. This class starts on Jan. 8, 2022 and continues through March 14, 2022. It takes place Monday through Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
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CVCC TO HOST COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC ON January 27
Catawba Valley Community College, in conjunction with StarMed Healthcare, will be hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Three CVCC students receive Hickory Woman’s Club scholarships
Continuing a legacy started in 1978, the Hickory Woman’s Club funded scholarships for three Catawba Valley Community College students through donations to CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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Red Hawk Esports hosting 24-hour Twitch stream
The Catawba Valley Community College Esports program will make history this Thursday and Friday when it hosts a 24-hour stream to raise money for the program. Starts Thursday, Dec. 16 to Friday, Dec. 17 at noon.
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CVCC student Teopantzin receives Newton Elks Lodge Scholarship in memory of Simmons
Catawba Valley Community College nursing student Veronica Teopantzin has been named a recipient of the Newton Elks Lodge Scholarship through CVCC Foundation Inc.
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Red Hawk AD Schroeder honored by CVCC Board of Trustees
Catawba Valley Community College Athletic Director Nick Schroeder was honored during the most recent Catawba Valley Community College Board of Trustees meeting held last week in the Workforce Solutions Complex.
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Red Hawks add cross-country team; Fountain named head coach
Catawba Valley Community College announces the addition of cross-country to its athletic line up starting in the fall 2022 semester.
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CVCC hosts SkillsUSA Western North Carolina Postsecondary Leadership Conference
CVCC SkillsUSA program recently hosted the Western North Carolina Postsecondary Leadership Conference in our Workforce Solutions Complex.
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Red Hawks’ Thomas named NJCAA DII Player of the Week
For only the second time in program history, the Catawba Valley Community College men’s basketball program has received a weekly honor from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
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CVCC Small Business Center receives two honors from NCCCS Small Business Center Network
The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center was recently recognized with two awards by the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN) during its Professional Development Conference in October.
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Guardado, Morales receive awards through School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College students Jeffrey Guardado and Karla Morales became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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Longleaf Commitment Grant to assist CVCC students with tuition and fees
A new grant announced by the state of North Carolina will help assist recent high school graduates in covering tuition and fees at Catawba Valley Community College.
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CVCC’s K-64 initiative awarded ZF Community Care Fund Grant
Catawba Valley Community College’s K-64 Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the ZF Community Care Fund through the CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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CVCC’s Champion Scholars program focused on education, on-job experience
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 receives Lowe’s donation in form of tools, equipment
Catawba Valley Community College’s School of Workforce Development and The Arts has received a $1,000 donation in the form of DEWALT Power Tools and equipment from Lowe’s Store 1557, located on Highway 70 in Hickory.
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CVCC receiving $15 million for workforce development initiatives
Catawba Valley Community College is receiving $15 million to continue its advancement of the workforce and trades, pending the official passing of the state of North Carolina budget expected this week.
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4 CVCC automotive students receive scholarships in honor of Patrum
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) automotive students Samuel Crisp, Dalton Childress, Brandon Deal and Nicholas May have received scholarships in memory of Jimmie Patrum through CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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CVCC hosts first-ever Hospitality Academy graduation ceremony
Catawba Valley Community College honored its first-ever Hospitality Academy graduates during a ceremony this past week in the West Wing Commons.
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CVCC Computer Integrated Machining receives Gene Haas Foundation grant
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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Catawba Valley Community College named finalist for prestigious Bellwether Award
Catawba Valley Community College has been named one of 10 finalists for the Bellwether Award in the category of Workforce Development.
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CVCC offering interactive African-American History course
Catawba Valley Community College is once again offering unique course and experience involving African-American history this spring.
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CVCC student Gibbs receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Jonah P. Gibbs recently became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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CVCC student Childres receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Landon T. Childres recently became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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Golden Hour - THE NEW DEAL'S RESTRUCTURING OF REFORM
Join us to learn about FDR’s New Deal and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) which employed millions of job seekers to carry out public works projects. This virtual event is open and free to the public.
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Ross named Director of Instruction at CVCC’s Alexander Center
Catawba Valley Community College is increasing its commitment to the Alexander County area it serves, announcing that Donna Ross has been named the Director of Instruction at the college’s Alexander Center for Education (ACE).
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CVCC Automotive program receives GMC Terrain donation
The Catawba Valley Community College Automotive program has received a donated 2013 GMC Terrain from General Motors Corporation.
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Pennell named recipient of Stephanie Lynn Gabriel Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College student Sarah “Brea” Pennell has been named the recipient of the Stephanie Lynn Gabriel Scholarship through CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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CVCC student Lopez receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Jackie Patrick Jimenez Lopez recently became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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CVCC student Graziano receives award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Gianluca Graziano recently became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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CVCC student Cuervo receive award through CVCC School of WDA, CVCC Foundation, Inc.
Catawba Valley Community College student Mateo Cuervo became the latest recipient of CVCC School of Workforce Development and the Arts (WDA) student incentive funding.
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CVCC announces partnership with Momentum Tire & Car Care
Catawba Valley Community College announces a new partnership with Momentum Tire & Car Care that will benefit both of the college’s automotive programs.
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Bluewater Logistics LLC, Gulfstream Shippers Association named title sponsors for Red Hawk Golf Tournament
Bluewater Logistics, LLC and the Gulfstream Shippers Association are the title sponsors for the 2021 Catawba Valley Community College Golf tournament, which is set for Monday, Sept. 20 at Catawba Country Club.
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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy holding Career Fair on Oct. 28
The Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy (CVFA) is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m.
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CVCC Jazz Band to perform at Catawba Farms on Saturday
The Catawba Valley Community College Fine and Applied Arts Music program continues its Fall 2021 Musical Performances this Saturday, October 30th. Admission to the performance is free.
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CVFA celebrates Champion Scholars SOFA graduates
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy recently celebrated its Champion Scholars Students of Furniture Appreciation (SOFA) program graduates.
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Minton named recipient of Charles R. Preston Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community College student Titan Minton has been named the recipient of the Charles R. Preston Scholarship through CVCC Foundation, Inc.
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Grant recipients announced through CVCC’s Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Fund (EEVF)
Four 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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Catawba Valley Furniture Academy recognizes 11 graduates
The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy celebrated the success of 11 new graduates on July 26.
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CVCC announces Criminal Justice transfer agreement with Montreat College
Catawba Valley Community College proud to announce a new Direct Transfer Agreement with Montreal College (Montreat, N.C.) in the area of Criminal Justice.
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CVCC Office of Multicultural Affairs holds successful K.E.Y. Day festivities
Catawba Valley Community College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted another successful K.E.Y. Day (Knowledge Empowers You) this past week, helping to prepare new students for being on campus for the first time.
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CVCC receives grant from Duke Energy Foundation to expand Alternative Combustion program
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Foundation, Inc. has received a grant from Duke Energy Foundation, which will help to create a new Alternative Combustion program.
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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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Golden Hour - Kentucky Pack Horse Librarians and Their Scrapbooks
Please join us virtually on September 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to the public. Jason Vance from Middle Tennessee State University will share findings from his research on scrapbooks created as part of the Kentucky Pack Horse Libraries project that ran from 1936-1943. Pack horse librarians assembled these scrapbooks using local recipes, hand-drawn quilt patterns, and clippings from donated magazines. The scrapbooks then became part of the pack horse libraries’ circulating collections. Mr. Vance will share photos, recipes, and more information on the pack horse library program.
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Registration open for Furniture Fundamentals course at CVCC Furniture Academy
The next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class at Catawba Valley Community College Furniture Academy (CVFA) is open for registration.
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REDHAWK PUBLICATIONS AND CATAWBA FARMS FALL BOOK FAIR ON SATURDAY, OCT. 30TH
CVCC Redhawk Publications and Catawba Farms will be holding a Fall Book Fair this Saturday, Oct. 30th from 12 Noon – 6pm
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Management Principles courses at CVCC start on Sept. 22
Registration is now open for Management Principles courses at Catawba Valley Community College.
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Redhawk Publications film, book on the ‘The Untouchables’ to debut Sept. 4
Redhawk Publications will be debuting a documentary and book on the 1964 Untouchables and Ridgeview High School during a special celebration of the team held on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.
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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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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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Registration open for Manufacturing Academy at CVCC
Registration is now open for the Manufacturing Academy at Catawba Valley Community College, which takes place from Oct. 4 through Dec. 13.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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.