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Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Here’s to new beginnings
As a new semester gets underway, excitement fills the hallways at Southside Virginia Community College. Some students are ... Read more
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Quentin R. Johnson: Building a foundation for success
Earlier this summer, the Southside Virginia Community College Foundation hosted the Freddie Reekes Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic at ... Read more
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Dr. Quentin Johnson: Appreciation for Law Enforcement Officials
Communities across the country participated in National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9. Although the observance sets ... Read more
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Quentin Johnson: Working with our first college-wide SGA
During my college years, I served on the Student Activities Board, an organization that worked closely with the ... Read more
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Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Early college classes can be a benefit
The U.S. Department of Education reports that students who earn college credits before high school graduation reap numerous ... Read more
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Dr. Quentin Johnson: We’re meeting critical needs
Some years ago, I encountered a student whose young daughter was undergoing treatment for brain cancer. That institution’s ... Read more
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Quentin Johnson: Freedom requires education
On July Fourth, we celebrated our nation’s birth. On July 30, we will recognize National Support Public Education ... Read more
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Quentin R. Johnson: We need to honor our nurses
Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12, 1820, earned respect and renown for the transformative contributions she ... Read more
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Dr. Quentin Johnson: That’s 500 power line workers and counting
Southside Virginia Community College is proud to announce that its power line worker training program celebrated its 500th ... Read more
Education
Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Taking an alternate route to success
A traditional education path begins with preschool learning and advances until high school graduation unlocks the door to ... Read more
Education
Your Turn — Let the celebrations begin
Christmas is in the air. The holiday season is in full swing. For many of us, our calendars ... Read more
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Your turn — What’s the plan?
Last year, the Virginia Community College System approved a strategic plan for the 23 community colleges in the ... Read more
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Your Turn — Partnering with the Tobacco Commission
For more than two decades, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) has partnered with the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization ... Read more
Education
Your Turn — Shaped by teachers
The fall semester is underway, and the halls at Southside Virginia Community College are abuzz. Information is also ... Read more
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Your turn — Establish your legacy
There’s a lot to celebrate in August. Fun days include Ice Cream Sandwich Day (August 2) and National ... Read more
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Your turn — World Youth Skills Day focuses on importance of education
World Youth Skills Day, established in 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly, falls on July 15. The ... Read more
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Your turn — Proud of SVCC graduates
Southside Virginia Community College hosted an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. The event, held on the ... Read more
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Your turn — Praise for helping hands
National Volunteer Week occurs this year during the week of April 17 through 23. The annual commemoration, which ... Read more
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Opinion — Planning to succeed
Last year, the Virginia Community College State Board unanimously approved a new strategic plan, Opportunity 2027. Dr. Michelle ... Read more
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Opinion — It’s basketball time
It’s that exciting season when our national attention turns to basketball. Soon, we’ll be picking our brackets and ... Read more
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Opinion — Dr. King’s Legacy and the True Goal of Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January. This year, the commemoration will ... Read more
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Opinion — A new year is coming
As 2021 wraps up, many people will pause to look back at the year gone by and begin ... Read more
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Opinion — Teamwork and gratitude
As leaves and temperatures fall, people bundle up in sweaters and jackets. Warm camaraderie overcomes the chill in ... Read more
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Creating paths for opportunity
The United States has been called a land of opportunity, a place where all people have the chance ... Read more
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Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Take a look at your surroundings. Are you inside your home, office or classroom? Are you at a ... Read more
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Opinion — REV initiative offers training assistance
Employment data for Virginia presents a complicated picture. In 2019 before COVID-19 shutdowns impacted the economy, Virginia reported ... Read more
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Virginia’s community colleges bring unparalleled value
For the fourth year in a row, tuition at Southside Virginia Community College will remain unchanged. The State ... Read more