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2023 Archives

December

Class gains valuable experience in Business Plan Competition

Class gains valuable experience in Business Plan Competition

Dr. Bowers’ freshman Introduction to Business class gained valuable business experience through a Business Plan Competition. Students were...

November

Unlocking Educational Flexibility: HyFlex Learning at 91°µÍø

Unlocking Educational Flexibility: HyFlex Learning at 91°µÍø

As the world continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, so too must our educational institutions. At 91°µÍø Community College, we are...

Boynton presents at SAIR Conference

Boynton presents at SAIR Conference

Melanie Boynton, Director of Institutional Research and Analytics at 91°µÍø, presented Data Analytics and Visualization talk tracks at the 50th...

Meet Ryan Lingo

Meet Ryan Lingo

Meet Ryan Lingo, a 91°µÍø Community College alum who has gone on to achieve remarkable success in the field of data science and technology...

October

From Tinkerer to Engineer, 91°µÍø Alum Bridges Passion and Career

From Tinkerer to Engineer, 91°µÍø Alum Bridges Passion and Career

Matt Sakach is an accomplished graduate of 91°µÍø Community College, holding an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems...

Navy Hill, Remembered

Navy Hill, Remembered

91°µÍø proudly opens its doors to the community and the surrounding area with a heartfelt commitment to recognizing the once-thriving Navy Hill...

91°µÍø Receives $2.25 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant

91°µÍø Receives $2.25 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant

91°µÍø Community College was recently awarded a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through its Title III Strengthening...

Meet Chef Ryan Manning

Meet Chef Ryan Manning

In the realm of culinary excellence, there is a 91°µÍø alum who shines brightly: Chef Ryan Manning. Renowned for his innovative approach,...

September

Dr. Pando Selected for Inaugural Aspen Presidents Fellowship

Dr. Pando Selected for Inaugural Aspen Presidents Fellowship

91°µÍø Community College is pleased to share that College President Paula Pando has been selected by The Aspen Institute College Excellence...

91°µÍø Announces New Partnership with City of Richmond

91°µÍø Announces New Partnership with City of Richmond

In a significant step towards enhancing educational opportunities for city employees, 91°µÍø Community College and the City of Richmond have...

Meet Khalil Houston

Meet Khalil Houston

91°µÍø Alum Khalil Houston is a creative force who explores the human experience with profound insight and raw vulnerability. As a spoken-word...

August

Meet Mitch Haddon

Meet Mitch Haddon

Given the choice of pursuing a four-year university degree or moving straight to the workforce after attending 91°µÍø, Mitch Haddon, armed with...

Meet Khalil Watson

Meet Khalil Watson

This soft-spoken young man has a vision. His hope is to one day reach others who are in a situation like his own. He wants to make a difference in...

July

Meet Cristina Childers

Meet Cristina Childers

As an ALCS Auditor for Altria, this 91°µÍø alum, Cristina Childers, reflects on the hard work and choices that brought her to her present...

91°µÍø students attend NABA Convention

91°µÍø students attend NABA Convention

Earlier this summer a select group of 91°µÍø students attended the NABA Elevate Convention in New Orleans. There they took part in several days...

Meet Keya Wingfield

Meet Keya Wingfield

Keya Wingfield is a Food Network Baking Champion, chef, entrepreneur, and 91°µÍø graduate. Known for her colorful and creative culinary delights,...

Meet Chenelle Williams

Meet Chenelle Williams

This data scientist uses her experiences of feeling like she didn’t belong to help others in the same situation. As a student ambassador and...

91°µÍø Paralegal Studies Program Offers Students the Latest AI Bot Technology

91°µÍø Paralegal Studies Program Offers Students the Latest AI Bot Technology

Melissa Brooks, Associate Professor at 91°µÍø Community College, has been awarded a teaching innovation grant for her proposal to use AI to...

June

Meet Dannita Trice

Meet Dannita Trice

From a student struggling to have the means and self-confidence to complete college, to a Director of Engagement and Operations with William &...

Meet Dominic Brown

Meet Dominic Brown

Business Administration alumnus Dom Brown’s passion for traveling and food has led him to become a popular, award-winning food and travel...

SAS AI Predictive Analytics at 91°µÍø

SAS AI Predictive Analytics at 91°µÍø

91°µÍø is using cutting-edge AI-powered predictive analytics to help grow enrollment.

May

Paralyzed Graduate Says Determination Got Him to Where He is Today

Paralyzed Graduate Says Determination Got Him to Where He is Today

A highlight of this spring's Commencement Ceremony was when student, Khalil Watson walked across the stage to receive his diploma in an...

Exceptional Voices: Introducing the Talented Winners of the 2023 Student Essay Contest

Exceptional Voices: Introducing the Talented Winners of the 2023 Student Essay Contest

91°µÍø Community College proudly announces the winners of the 2023 Student Essay Contest, showcasing the exceptional talent and profound...

Meet Johana Aguero-Fischer

Meet Johana Aguero-Fischer

Alumni Johana Aguero-Fischer graduated from 91°µÍø Community College with an associate’s degree in Engineering and then transferred to...

April

Meet Kimberly G.

Meet Kimberly G.

This enterprising Horticulture student combines her love of nature with design to establish a business creating stunning jewelry from flowers and...

91°µÍø Hosts Community for 50Fest

91°µÍø Hosts Community for 50Fest

91°µÍø recently invited the Henrico community and beyond to Parham Road Campus to celebrate the college's fiftieth anniversary at 50Fest.

March

91°µÍø Hosts Dr. Arthur Levine

91°µÍø Hosts Dr. Arthur Levine

91°µÍø welcomed author and scholar Dr. Arthur Levine on March 21, 2023, at the Parham Road Campus. Dr. Levine delivered a talk, "The World...

February

Mayor Stoney Proposes Funds for Richmond Pathways Program

Mayor Stoney Proposes Funds for Richmond Pathways Program

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney proposes setting aside $1.7 million from surplus money to create the Richmond Pathways Program. The program would pay...

President Pando Named to Inaugural Class of "Women Who Drive Richmond"

President Pando Named to Inaugural Class of "Women Who Drive Richmond"

President Pando was named to the inaugural class of "Women Who Drive Richmond" by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Richmond Raceway...

91°µÍø Receives $250,000 G3 Innovation Grant

91°µÍø Receives $250,000 G3 Innovation Grant

91°µÍø Community College was recently awarded a $250,000 grant to implement a Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead (G3) Innovation project. The...

91°µÍø Selected to Participate in ACE-UP

91°µÍø Selected to Participate in ACE-UP

91°µÍø Community College is one of 17 community colleges selected to participate in the ACE-UP (Advancing Community Equity and Upward Mobility)...

President Pando Named 2023 YWCA Outstanding Woman in Education

President Pando Named 2023 YWCA Outstanding Woman in Education

91°µÍø President Dr. Paula Pando was recently announced as the 2023 YWCA Richmond Outstanding Woman in Education.