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11/18/09	New GI Bill
	POST - 9/11 GI Bill: Are you waiting for your VA education benefits? The department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Vetern students who are awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed.
11/11/09	New Art Exhibit in Walker Gallery
	Artworks by Billy Bob Beamer on display in the Walker Gallery from Nov. 10 - Dec. 10; there will be a reception and gallery talk will be December 10.
11/9/09	October Student Success Award
	Vena LaTrell receives award.
11/9/09	PHCC is Going Green
	There will be no printed Spring 2010 schedule. The entire schedule will be online.
11/4/09	Join - NEW Volleyball Team
	Vollyball team - will play in a league at Bassett Comm. Center on Monday's. If interested, come to the Collinsville's YMCA at 7 pm on Wed. (Nov. 4) to practice. The games will start next Monday.
11/3/09	Susan Shively Receives Award
	Patrick Henry Community College employee Susan Shively was recognized recently by CommonHealth, a wellness program for state employees.
11/2/09	Upcoming Classes at SVAC
	Some exciting classes are going to be offered at the Southern Virginia Artisan Center starting in November. Read on for more details...
10/30/09	Businesses Compete for Funding & Support
	Entrepreneurs & owners of businesses that are less than 3 years old may apply to compete for funding and support.
10/28/09	New PHCC Board Member Named
	Nancy R. Sprinkle of Martinsville has been appointed to the Patrick Henry Community College Board to serve a term through 2012.
10/15/09	PHCC Ranks Among Top Ten for Use of Technology
	PHCC is tied for 10th place in the mid-sized college category, moving up from the small college category where it placed for the past four times.
10/14/09	Students are collecting used Halloween Costumes
	After Halloween please donate used costumes to Susan Christian to send to children in Belize; this is an E-mentor project.
10/7/09	PHCC Faculty/Staff Receive Recognition
	Cheryl Joyce, John Ayers and Randy Ferguson received recognition from the VCCA conference.
9/29/09	September's Student Success Winner
	Patrick Henry Community College student Lisa Parnell has received the Student Success Award for September.
9/29/09	Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
	The last two in a series of workshops designed to show how to do more with less resources, time and investment will be offered by PHCC starting in October and November.
9/21/09	Digital Photograhpy & Photoshop Classes
	Several digital photography and Photoshop classes will be offered by Patrick Henry Community College this fall. Students should register as soon as possible by contacting the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office at PHCC: 276-656-0260.
9/16/09	Exciting New Opportunity Anticipated in Rocky Mount - Practical Nursing Program
	Information Session offered by PHCC & Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital; Wed. Sept. 16 from 2-5pm; come to Franklin Memorial board room & learn how to begin a new career in health care.
9/14/09	Create a Holiday Card
	Create a card and enter to win a scholarship.
9/10/09	2010 site for the NJCAA Baseball Tournament
	Hooker Field and Martinsville, Virginia will be the 2010 site for the NJCAA Region 10 and District 22 Baseball Tournament; hosted by the City of Martinsville and PHCC.
9/2/09	Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays: Learn to Do More With Less
	A series of workshops designed to show how to do more with fewer resources & less time and investment continues at PHCC and runs through November.
9/1/09	New Faculty at PHCC
	Four new faculty positions have been announced at Patrick Henry Community College. Jason Worley, Kelly Proffitt and Pauline Satterfield have joined the full-time faculty for the first time, and Terry Young has moved in to new position at the college.
8/31/09	Home Wine Making
	“Home Wine Making, “ a hands-on class for the amateur wine-maker, will be offered for this fall by PHCC in Martinsville.
8/31/09	Cheerleaders for 2009-10
	Meet in Stone Hall at 5:30 pm for outfit fitting & to see what equipment is needed. Read on to see who the 2009-10 cheerleaders are...
8/28/09	New Art Exhibit in Walker Gallery
	Junk Farm Redux - An Installation by Ralph Eaton is now on display in PHCC's Walker Fine Art Center Entry Gallery. Exhibit will be displayed from Aug. 24 – Sept. 24. Reception & Gallery Talk, Thur. Sept. 24 @ 1:00pm.
8/27/09	New Online Resource Offers Relevant Information
	PHCC with help from CashCourse, an online resource is taking a proactive approach to its students' financial education.
8/11/09	Classroom/Computer Lab named
	The PHCC Foundation has named the new Fleet Lee Owens Classroom/Computer Lab in recognition of a gift.
8/11/09	Linda Gale receives certification
	Professor of AST at PHCC, has been awarded the COI designation by the LERN. The certification recognizes instructors of online courses.
7/27/09	Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
	A series of workshops designed to show how to do more with less resources, time and investment will be offered by PHCC starting in Aug.
7/10/09	Dean's and Honor's List - Spring 2009
	Students at PHCC who have been named to the Dean's and Honor's lists for Spring Semester 2009 have been announced.
7/8/09	Five students have been named Patrick Henry Scholars
	Five students have been named Patrick Henry Scholars for the 2009-2010 academic year at PHCC. PH Scholars are Zachary McCabe Brodie, Brittany Nicole Collins, Annie Nicole Lockett, Nicole Sable Mills, and Tyler Robertson.
7/8/09	Brad Shelton receives Scholarship
	Brad Realus Shelton of Stuart has received the Mary Kathryn Frith Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship to attend Patrick Henry Community College this fall.
7/2/09	Community encouraged to Act on Poverty
	Local residents will have an opportunity to participate in conversations devoted to the issue of poverty reduction.
7/2/09	70,000 more degrees by 2020
	Grow by Degrees
6/29/09	Paramedic Program Accredited at PHCC
	PHCC was notified it has been accredited through 2013, which allows the college to offer the EMS program. Check out the article in the Martinsville Bulletin.
6/25/09	Ande Earns Doctorate
	Dr. Taiwo Ande, Coordinator of Institutional Research and Assessment at PHCC has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
6/24/09	Satterfield Certified as Online Instructor
	Pauline Satterfield, adjunct faculty in the ADJ program at PHCC, has been awarded by the Learning Resources Network.
6/8/09	Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program
	Home Depot will award more than 600 students with $500 scholarships to help with the cost of college. Deadline to apply is June 20th.
6/5/09	Collaborative Training Program Awards 1st two Graduates
	Petrina Carter and Patricia Coleman successfully completed four 6-week courses.
6/3/09	52 Students Earn GED
	Fifty two students recently earned their GED certificates after completing studies at PHCC. Of the 52, 21 participated in the annual GED Commencement Ceremony recognizing their academic accomplishment.
6/1/09	E-LEARNING TOGETHER:
	PHCC classroom connects with students in Belize.
5/27/09	Local Individuals Honored by the VCCS
	Honored for their contributions to developing the workforce.
5/27/09	Federal Stimulus Funds Help State Board Mitigate Tuition Increase
	Community college tuition & fees increase less than half of comparable increases at public four-year universities.
5/13/09	PHCC Receives Award
	PHCC has received an Excellence in Education Award for its cooperative learning program.
5/13/09	4 Small Businesses Receive Grants
	Four emerging small businesses were awarded help through the PHCC Small Business Investment Forum.
5/12/09	Two remaining workshops in the series of FREE Workshops
	Offered by PHCC and held this week and next. The workshops are offered twice, from 8-9:30 a.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m. each day. There is no fee but you are required to register; call 276-656-0260.
5/11/09	Tom Perriello will be the Commencement Speaker
	Congressman Tom Perriello will be the Commencement speaker at the 2009 graduation ceremony Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
5/6/09	FREE Workshops
	The second in a series of free workshops offered by PHCC will focus on technology and will be offered in the morning and in the afternoon at the main campus in Martinsville as well as the off-campus sites in Patrick Co. & Franklin Co.
5/6/09	Distinguished Alumni 2009
	7 individuals will be honored during the 3rd annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner hosted by the PHCC Foundation. Scheduled for May 8 at Chatmoss Country Club to recognize PHCC alumni who have distinguished themselves.
5/4/09	Financial Aid Workshops Open to Public
	A series of financial aid workshops to assist people in filling out financial aid forms will begin next week, hosted by the Financial Aid Office at Patrick Henry Community College.
5/2/09	New Member Appointed to PHCC Board
	Bonnie M. Favero of Collinsville has been appointed to the Patrick Henry Community College Board to serve a term through 2012.
5/2/09	FREE Workshops
	A series of free workshops in leadership, technology, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication will be offered by Patrick Henry Community College during the month of May.
5/1/09	IAAP MS Walkers
	IAAP Chapter sponsored a team for the MS Walk; the four walkers, Lisa Lawson, Dee Cox, Rhonda Mason, and Linda Gale raised over $750.
4/30/09	EMS Applications Accepted at PHCC
	Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2009 for the upcoming 2009-10 academic year.
4/30/09	McCambridge is April Student Success Award Recipient
	Patrick Henry Community College student Myron McCambridge has received the Student Success Award.
4/29/09	PHCC Supports Distracted Driving Awareness Day
	A study determined that 8 of 10 crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes happened within 3 seconds of a distracted driver action.
4/28/09	Mary Kathryn N. Frith honored by VCCS
	Martinsville resident honored last week as one of the recipients of the VCCS's Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
4/27/09	15th Annual Student Art Show
	On exhibit in the entry gallery of the Walker Fine Arts/Student Center at PHCC through May 16.
4/24/09	3rd Annual Treasures from a Tree” Exhibit at SVAC
	Items on exhibit will include wooden earrings, pendants, and pins; wood carvings; duck decoys; wooden pens; wooden toys; furniture; turkey calls and duck calls; and wood crafts and decorative painting.
4/22/09	Grant Helps Student Success at PHCC
	Students at PHCC are experiencing better grades and overall success.
4/21/09	PHCC Sees Large Spring Enrollment Hike
	PHCC experienced the fifth highest spring semester headcount in the 47 years since the college was founded.
4/17/09	Maxey Named Student of the Month
	Tina Maxey has received the Student Success Award at Patrick Henry Community College for March.
4/17/09	PHCC Faculty-Staff Present at New Horizons
	Some faculty and staff at PHCC were speakers at New Horizons, an annual professional development conference for faculty within the VCCS.
4/8/09	100% of RN and LPN Nurses pass State Board Exam!
	An official report from the State Board of Nursing received by the college indicated a passage rate of 100 percent for both the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and the Certificate in Practical Nursing (LPN) classes.
4/6/09	PTK Inductees
	Sixty-five students at Patrick Henry Community College have been named to Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a national honor society for students in two year colleges.
4/5/09	ADJ holds 2 Special Events to Raise Funds
	Two events to purchase a granite bench in memory of PHCC professor, Bill Jamison, who died February 25, 2009. Students have organized a Poker Run for April 11 and a raffle drawing for April 30.
3/23/09	PHCC Scholarship Established in Memory of Bill Jamison
	Jamison, who joined the faculty at PHCC in 1990, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.
3/11/09	February Student Success Award at PHCC
	William Harrison, of Collinsville, has received the Student Success Award for Feb.
3/9/09	PHCC Students Have Talent
	Sixteen PHCC students showcased their talents during a talent show last weekend, hosted by the Psi Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).
3/4/09	Book Scholarship Awarded During Super Saturday
	Franklin County High School student wins $100 book scholarship.
2/26/09	“Found” Oil Paintings on Exhibit
	Oil paintings by a regional artist that explore the relationships and patterns in nature, are on exhibit through March 26 in the Walker Fine Arts Gallery at Patrick Henry Community College.
2/24/09	PHCC received Special Recognition
	PHCC has announced that it has received Special Recognition by the national Achieving the Dream.
2/19/09	Dean's and Honor's List Fall 2008
	Students at Patrick Henry Community College who have been named to the Dean's and Honor's lists for Fall Semester 2008 have been announced.
2/19/09	Motivational seminar
	“How to Stay Up in a Down World” a motivational seminar hosted by PHCC's Student Activities. Held in Walker Theatre from 3-4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public but if you plan to attend you need to register - call 276-656-0338.
2/19/09	Home Wine-Making Class Offered at PHCC
	A hands-on class for the amateur wine-maker. Students who register for the class will produce several wines bottled under the Patriot Cellars label.
2/17/09	PHCC to Offer Special Mini-Semester
	A “mini-semester,” designed for students to complete classes in half the time of a normal semester, will be offered at PHCC beginning in Mar.
2/2/09	College Bound Students Get Help Applying for Financial Aid
	About 125 people received help applying for financial aid to attend college during Super Saturday, a workshop held at PHCC.
2/2/09	Local African-American Artwork Wanted
	Local African-American artists are invited to display their work during a Black History Month art exhibit at the SVAC.
1/28/09	Craft and Culinary Classes to be offered
	These non-credit classes are being offered in a workshop format focused on learning practical skills.
1/27/09	Digital photography and Photoshop classes
	Digital photography and Photoshop classes will be offered this spring.
1/26/09	PHCC Employees Receive Service Awards
	PHCC employees were recognized for years of service during the college’s in-service program Tuesday, Jan. 6.
1/22/09	A Night of Talent - Open to the Public
	PHCC's PTK will hold a Talent Show; Interested in auditioning for this event? E-mail: sking5030@email.vccs.edu by Jan. 28th!
1/22/09	PHCC Names Two New Nursing Faculty
	Melanie Nelson and Stephanie Wagoner have joined the faculty at PHCC.
1/21/09	Bower Receives Silver Member Award
	Associate Professor of Welding at PHCC receives the “Silver” award from the American Welding Society (AWS) this year.
1/21/09	NAACP Honors PHCC’s Norman
	Associate Professor of Mathematics at PHCC, received the Samuel S. Trott Educational Award from the Martinsville-Henry County Branch of the NAACP.
1/16/09	Nominate: Distinguished Alumni
	PHCC Foundation is seeking nominations for graduates to be named "Distinguished Alumni" during the 3rd annual PHCC Distinguished Alumni Dinner. Deadline is Feb. 16, 2009.
1/16/09	January Student Success Award
	Timmy Price of Martinsville receives the Student Success Award for Jan. at PHCC.
1/14/09	New Scholarship Named for PHCC Faculty
	A new scholarship has been established at PHCC in honor of nursing faculty Kathy Whitley.
1/14/09	Patrick Henry student wins Nursing Scholarship
	Marchelle Rumley is the second recipient of the VHHA Nursing Scholarship
1/9/09	Breeding and Foaling Seminar Offered
	Equine Management Seminar will be offered January 29 at PHCC. "Breeding and Foaling" will be led by Mark Burke, Owner/Breeding Manager of Amethyst Acres in Buchanan.
1/7/09	Parents with Disabilities and their Families
	High school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities are eligible for two new scholarships.
1/6/09	New Year's Resolutions to "get in shape"
	PHCC can help!
1/5/09	PHCC Foundation Names Officers
	A new slate of officers has been named to the PHCC Foundation Board of Directors. Nancy Moore, Russell Johnson, and Phyllis Karavatakis will continue to serve as chair, vice chair, and secretary, respectively. Carolyn Shough begins her term as treasurer t
1/5/09	Free Adult Education/GED Classes Offered by PHCC
	PHCC will offer FREE Adult Basic Education and GED preparation classes beginning January 12.
12/18/08	PHCC Nursing Students Donate Cell Phones
	PHCC second level nursing (NUR 221) students provided more than 70 cell phones to Citizens Against Family Violence (CAFV) as a community service project this semester.
12/15/08	Small Business Investment Forum
	PHCC Small Business Investment Forum was started in 2007 to help local entrepreneurs launch new businesses by offering funding, mentoring and business planning assistance. The forum is accepting applications through December 14.
12/15/08	Jenny Booker receives the Student Success Award
	Jenny Booker has received the PHCC Student Success Award for November
12/12/08	PHCC to Present “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”
	A story of Clair Harrison, a sculptor and teacher who is paralyzed from the neck down after a tragic car accident. Tickets are $5; available at the door or reserve by calling 276-656-0323.
12/10/08	Friends of Drewry Mason Scholarship Established at PHCC
	A 1978 graduate of Drewry Mason High School, Keith Coe, has started a new scholarship at PHCC.
12/9/08	Cooking Demonstration
	Cooking Demonstration by the Authors of Grazing Along the Crooked Road at The Southern Virginia Artisan Center. This event is open to the public and will be held from 10:15 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on
12/2/08	Swain Scholarship Established
	A resident of Patrick Springs and a PHCC alumnus, included PHCC in his will to establish a scholarship in memory of his father, Lloyd Swain.
12/1/08	Try It Out College
	A group of GED students and Social Services clients will have a chance to check out college for free at PHCC, thanks to an innovative program.
12/1/08	New Inclement Weather/Delayed Class Schedule in Effect
	New policy begins Spring 2009.
11/27/08	Students Work on Habitat for Humanity Home
	HVAC students get hands-on experience.
11/23/08	English Students Get Lessons in Heroism
	Joyce Staple's English 111 class learned a valuable lesson in patriotism along. Students were assigned a project to find a veteran - compile information, and write a narrative profile.
11/22/08	New Art Exhibit in Walker Gallery
	“Recent Etchings and Lithographs,” an exhibit by Donald Depuydt, is on display in the gallery of the Walker Fine Arts/Student Center at PHCC now through December 18.
11/22/08	Wingett Appointed to AACC Commission
	Dr. Max Wingett, president of PHCC, has been appointed to the Commission on Economic and Workforce Development.
11/19/08	Basket Raffle
	The baskets that are available this semester are for a baby boy, a baby girl and a grandparent. The baskets are full to the point of overflowing! Drawing in Philpott rm. 132 Dec. 4th at 12:30.
11/18/08	Allen Joins PHCC Foundation Board of Directors
	Pam Allen of Martinsville has joined the Board of Directors of the PHCC Foundation.
11/17/08	Harder Named to ACE Network
	Named the Institutional Representative for PHCC in the Virginia Network of the American Council on Education (ACE).
11/17/08	Hooker Furniture Featured in Film
	The Story of an American Furniture Factory will be held at PHCC for Hooker employees and retirees. Request a reservation call Hooker Furniture at 666-3962 and leave a message. Reservations are on first-come, first-serve basis.
11/5/08	PHCC T-shirts for Sale
	The PHCC Ladies Softball team are selling T-Shirts for only $10 each; available are Mediums-XXL’s. Either email Kathleen Brown or come her office in the Walker building, Upward Bound dept.
10/23/08	PHCC Takes Three Bronzes
	The college submitted its catalog, student handbook and a video ad/public service announcement produced by the college’s PR & IMS offices.
10/23/08	Most Tech-Advanced Community Colleges Announced
	This year, PHCC placed 7th, following a 1st place tie last year, a 3rd place ranking in 2005, and a 4th place spot in 2003.
10/20/08	Classes & workshops to begin in Oct.
	The Patrick Henry Community College School of Craft and Design has scheduled classes and workshops to begin in October.
10/17/08	Small Business Forum Accepting Applications
	Local entrepreneurs can compete for help in launching new businesses by applying to the PHCC Small Business Investment Forum which offers funding, mentoring & business planning assistance.
10/17/08	PHCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon
	This annual event brings together people who have donated money for scholarships and the students who receive the scholarships.
10/13/08	PHCC Garners Two Top Communications Awards
	PHCC garners two first place awards in the 2008 VCCA Excellence in Communications competition. The contest is held among the state's 23 community colleges.
10/10/08	Noncredit Computer Classes Offered
	Beginning this month and continuing through December, students can register for classes in Microsoft Excel, Access, & PowerPoint. These classes do not award college credit.
10/10/08	Two PHCC Employees Named to State Showcase
	Marti Robertson Phillips and Bertha Cobler were named to the Faculty and Staff Showcases.
10/8/08	New Art Display
	Photographer John Lofaso's work is on display in the gallery of the Walker building through November 6. This is open to the public and there is no fee to see the works.
10/8/08	PHCC Art Professor Garners Second Place
	Gerry Bannan, professor at PHCC, has received the Second Place Award in the 39th Annual Roanoke City Art Show.
10/7/08	New Open Room for Students
	Room B-1 in West Hall will be available as of Oct. 7 for Student study. Entrance through the basement on the front of West Hall. Construction will continue and students must not enter the construction area. Wireless laptop connection available.
10/7/08	NonProfit Leaders to Offer Seminar Series
	A series of classes designed to provide an effective foundation for leadership and management positions in the non-profit sector; developed by PHCC & United Way of Henry County & Martinsville’s Nonprofit Leaders Network.
10/6/08	Computer Classes Offered
	Computer classes offered in Franklin County
10/6/08	Student Success Award for Sept.
	Shawn Pilson of Bassett has received the Student Success Award at PHCC.
9/25/08	Equine Management Seminar Series
	Series covers horse health care, nutrition, breeding and facilities management. Participants may choose to attend all eight seminars or just some. The cost for each seminar is $35.
9/24/08	PHCC's Race Car
	Rodney Sawyers will drive the PHCC 73 car during qualifying this Saturday for the Bailey’s 300 race on Sunday at the Martinsville Speedway.
9/19/08	New Artists Featured at Southern Virginia Artisan Center
	Fourteen new local artists are exhibiting and selling work at the Southern Virginia Artisan Center.
9/19/08	College Board Appoints New Member
	James L. Beckner, Jr., of Collinsville, has been appointed to the PHCC Board of Directors.
9/17/08	PHCC Goes Green
	PHCC carbon footprint has shrunk enough to take 384 cars off the highway, remove more than 1,900 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and save 168 yards of landfill space and more than 522 acres of trees.
9/17/08	NEW Crafts Courses
	School of Craft and Design at the Southern Virginia Artisan will offer a new series of courses and workshops in weaving, stained glass, pottery, jewelry making, woodturning, and fine woodworking.
9/12/08	Upward Bound program receives Funding
	The Upward Bound program at PHCC has received notification of funding of $250,000 for each of the next three years.
9/11/08	PHCC Receives Student Support Services Grant
	Allotted funding for 2008-2009 is $318,665, a 5.25% increase from last year.
9/10/08	Grantsmanship Training
	15-week course on Grantsmanship Training will be offered by PHCC and the Non Profit Leaders Network.
9/9/08	PHCC Students receive over $6.3 million financial aid
	Almost 1,900 students at Patrick Henry Community College are receiving financial assistance.
9/9/08	Greg Hodges named as Assistant Dean
	Greg Hodges has been named Assistant Dean of Arts, Science and Business Technology at PHCC.
9/8/08	Jandy Sharpe assisted as facilitator
	Jandy Sharpe assisted as one of three facilitators this summer at the VCCS Master Teachers Seminar at Hampden Sydney College.
9/8/08	PHCC receives four grants
	Fund will help some occupational-technical programs.
9/1/08	BIO 101-W1 has been recognized
	BIO 101-W1 General Biology developed by Frances Moore, has been endorsed by Quality Matters following a review by a trained Quality Matters Peer Review Team.
9/1/08	Ed Anthony attends NACAT
	The Virginia Chapter of NACAT received a special grant from Gates Belt Corporation for outstanding NACAT chapter of the year, accepted by Anthony on behalf of the chapter.
8/26/08	Chairman and Vice-Chairman named on the PHCC Board
	Sandra Shell and Lillian Holland have been named Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, of the PHCC Board.
8/22/08	Obama comes to PHCC Motorsports
	View highlights and Q&A: Obama video
8/15/08	Zola Receives Coca-Cola Scholarship
	Candace Zola has received a Coca-Cola Scholarship to attend Patrick Henry Community College for the academic year 2008-2009.
8/11/08	Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Awarded
	The third Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship at Patrick Henry Community College has been awarded to Adam Good of Mohrsville, Pennsylvania.
8/7/08	PH Scholars Named for Fall Semester at PHCC
	Patrick Henry Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship for their freshman year.
8/6/08	Walker Fine Arts/Student Center To Close
	The Walker building will close at noon on Thursday and Friday.
7/31/08	Patrick Henry Community College is Accredited
	PHCC’s last accreditation was in 1998; the next will occur in 2018.
7/29/08	Find Relief from Gas Prices
	PHCC is offering a new class schedule this fall.
7/24/08	Seven people earned GEDs
	During June and July seven people earned their GED's through PHCC's adult education program.
7/21/08	PHCC Receives Top Ranking
	In an Information Technology Review PHCC received a perfect score.
7/11/08	PHCC Sees Summer Enrollment Hike
	Summer enrollment at PHCC has jumped 16 percent over last year.
7/10/08	Two special scholarships offered by PHCC
	GED graduates and veterans, thanks to funding from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.
7/8/08	West Hall Renovations
	Hear whats going on in West Hall; copy and paste this link in your browser - mms://www.ph.vccs.edu/promo/West-Hall-Renovate_7-08.wmv
7/7/08	Marketing Wines Seminar
	“Marketing Wines,” will be offered at PHCC Monday, July 7 at 6 p.m. The seminars are co-sponsored by PHCC and Chateau Morrisette.
6/30/08	Hodges Named Continuing Ed Dean at PHCC

6/30/08	VCCS Chancellor Has Great Expectations for Virginia's Foster Students
	Cyclist's journey less about miles, more about education. Community college leader riding across state to help foster kids keep learning.
6/16/08	New Scholarship Established
	Jessie H. Key Honorary Scholarship was awarded for the first time.
6/9/08	Alliance for Excellence Holds Academic Awards Program
	More than 78 minority honor students throughout the college's service region were recognized.
6/2/08	PHCC Hosts Cooperative Learning Institute
	Attended by educators from several Virginia community colleges, and other colleges as far away as Ohio and Arkansas.
5/14/08	New Members Named to PHCC Board of Directors
	Three new members have been named to the PHCC Board of Directors - Dale Wagoner, Johnathan Phillips & Victor Williams.
5/13/08	Assistant Professor at PHCC receives National Scholarship
	Phyllis Fleming, Assistant Professor of English and Speech, has received one of 10 national scholarships.
5/7/08	PHCC and Chateau Morrisette to Offer Free Viticulture Seminars
	A series of 4 FREE seminars for people interested in starting a vineyard or a winery will be offered by PHCC & Chateau Morrisette. The seminars will be led by guest lecturers from various wineries and growers.
5/2/08	PHCC Student Art Awards Presented
	Six PHCC art students received awards during the annual end-of year Student Art Show at the college’s main campus in Martinsville.
4/25/08	Farnsworth to Speak at PHCC Graduation
	Dr. Kent Farnsworth will be the graduation speaker for PHCC during the Commencement Ceremony, Sat., May 10 at 10 a.m. in William F. Stone Hall. Approximately 319 students are expected to graduate this spring.
4/18/08	Two special scholarships offered by PHCC
	GED graduates and veterans may qualify for a new scholarhip being offered for the summer session.
4/16/08	Irving Groves, Jr. will be honored
	Martinsville resident Irving Groves, Jr. will be honored April 23 as one of the recipients of the Virginia Community College System’s Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
4/14/08	Advising and registration for Summer classes
	Some classes are offered in 3 different formats.
4/11/08	Valentine Receives Student Success Award
	Seberina Ann Valentine has received the Student Success Award for April at Patrick Henry Community College.
4/9/08	Second Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards
4/9/08	PHCC Students Inducted to Honor Society
	PTK inductees must be enrolled in a 2-year college; have 12 credits in a curricula program; have achieved a GPA of no less than 3.5 with 12 credits or 3.2 with 24 credits or more; good moral character and possess recognized qualities of citizenship.
3/29/08	Free DNA Kits in Patrick County
	DNA Kits will be prepared for children of all ages and will include fingerprints, a mouth swab, and a compact disc (CD) with the child's picture on it.
3/27/08	Apprentices Earn Journeyman Status at Arrington
	Two PHCC students recently completed apprenticeship programs at Arrington Manufacturing and have earned Journeyman certification.
3/25/08	PHCC gets a Multimedia Specialist
	Randy Ferguson of Ridgeway has joined the staffs at both PHCC and NCI as Multimedia Specialist.
3/21/08	PHCC Garners First Place Publications Award
	Patrick Henry Community College received first place in the Medallion Awards during the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) national conference last week in Savannah, Georgia.
3/21/08	PHCC Student Success Award Announced
	Zachariah Ronspees has received the Student Success Award for March at PHCC.
3/20/08	PHCC to Host Financial Aid Workshop
	Financial Aid Workshop will be presented at PHCC by the Southern Piedmont Educational Opportunity Center on Tuesday, Mar. 25 from 5-6 p.m.
3/17/08	PHCC Recognized
	Patrick Henry Community College was recognized for its outstanding developmental education program recently.
3/12/08	PHCC Wins!!
	The PHCC men's basketball team claimed the state championship title.
3/10/08	Dean’s and Honor’s
	Patrick Henry Community College has announced the Dean’s and Honor’s lists for Fall 2007.
3/9/08	1st Annual Art Teachers Exhibit on Display
	First Annual Henry County, Martinsville, and Patrick County Art Teachers Exhibit is on display at the PHCC School of Craft and Design.
3/7/08	PHCC To Host Sci-Fi Night
	Lloyd Cannaday, professor at PHCC, will present “Science FACTion: Understanding the Bridge Between Science and Science Fiction,” beginning at 7 p.m.
3/4/08	PHCC Nursing Students Visit Legislators
	Nursing students traveled to Richmond for the 23rd Annual Virginia Nurses Association Legislative Day.
2/29/08	Stallings Receives Student Success Award
	Donna Stallings of Axton has been given the Student Success Award for February at PHCC.
2/19/08	First Athletic Scholarship Established at PHCC
	The first athletic scholarship to be offered at PHCC established by Nancy Moore of Martinsville. The scholarship, in memory and honor of H. Grady Moore, Jr., will be offered to women participating in the athletic program at PHCC.
2/18/08	Art Exhibit at PHCC
	New exhibit of art works by Crimson Rain McCaslin in the gallery of the Walker Fine Arts/Student Center at Patrick Henry Community College.
1/28/08	Scholarships Available
	There are 3 health care/nursing scholarships available. One has a Feb. deadline. More scholarships available so check out this link to see if you could qualify.
1/23/08	Smith Receives Student Success Award
	Heidi Smith has received the Student Success Award for Jan. at PHCC.
1/22/08	Tatum Named to NEMSAC
	Matt Tatum, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) adjunct faculty member at Patrick Henry Community College, has been named to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
1/15/08	KnowHow2Go to College
	Learn the steps to apply to the college of your choice! Video
1/11/08	Bicycle Maintenance and Repair class
	A Bicycle Maintenance and Repair class will be offered at Patrick Henry Community College beginning January 22.
1/9/08	Crafts Classes to be Offered This Spring
	A variety of crafts classes will be offered at the Patrick Henry Community College School of Craft and Design beginning the week of January 22.
1/4/08	PHCC Presents Service Awards
	Patrick Henry Community College recently recognized employees for service to the college.
12/11/07	PHCC - 2nd Highest Nursing Graduate Increase
	While there are some community colleges with larger numbers of nursing graduates, no college experienced a larger percentage increase in graduates except Southwest Virginia Community College.
11/26/07	PHCC Gets $434,000 Tobacco Grant
	PHCC has received a grant from the Va.Tobacco Indemnification and Revitalization Commission for $434,000, which will be used to increase the number of students.
11/21/07	Student Success Award Announced
	Corey Lind receives the November Student Success Award at PHCC.
11/16/07	PHCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

11/13/07	Basket Raffle
	Man’s, Lady’s, Baby boy’s, & a Baby girl’s basket will be raffled off; only $1 a ticket (from any Early Childhood student or Susan Christian); buy 10 get 2 free tickets. The drawing will be held on Nov. 27th at noon.
11/8/07	New Art Exhibit at PHCC
	Artwork by Jessica Jones - newest art exhibit at PHCC; artwork in Walker Fine Arts/Student Center.
11/6/07	New Researcher Joins PHCC

11/5/07	PHCC Faculty and Staff Honored at Statewide Convention
	Susan Selman and Joe Nathan Gravely, Jr. have been named PHCC representatives to the 2007 Staff and Faculty Showcases of the VCCS
11/2/07	Photography Workshops offered at PHCC
	Rick Dawson to Teach Workshops at Patrick Henry Community College
11/1/07	PHCC Earns Four Communications Awards
	PHCC won four awards in the VCCA Excellence in Communications Competition
11/1/07	New Veteran's Scholarship Offered By PHCC
	Veterans may now attend college for free for one semester at PHCC.
10/31/07	Crafts Classes to Begin in November
	Several crafts workshops will begin in the next few weeks at the PHCC School of Craft & Design in Uptown Martinsville.
10/30/07	Virginia Visionaries to Expand Local Art Exposure
	Virginia Visionaries is a new program offered by PHCC & the Va. Commission for the Arts (VCA) to bring more art experiences to Southwest Virginia by encouraging artists to show their work in the gallery on campus.
10/25/07	PHCC Faculty Receives Top National Automotive Award
	Kenneth King has been named national winner of the MOTOR Magazine/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year.
10/16/07	Photography Exhibit at Artisan Center Opens Friday
	Stone-Moore has an exhibit scheduled at the Southern Virginia Artisan Center in Uptown Martinsville this Friday (Oct. 19) from 7- 9 p.m.
10/5/07	Student Success Award goes to Tracey Haley
	Dr. Max Wingett, PHCC President, presents the Student Success Award to Tracey Haley.
10/2/07	PHCC Faculty Member Earns COI Certification
	Sabena S. Carter has been awarded the Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation by the Learning Resources Network (LERN).
9/29/07	PHCC to Offer “Studious Saturdays”
	Some Saturday classes are going to be offered this Fall; this should increase accessibility. No time off from work!
9/26/07	Motorcycle Safety Classes Offered This Fall
	Students will learn how to handle the bike safely, what to wear, how to start and stop, and motorcycle controls, all this while having fun.
9/24/07	PHCC Offers GED at School of Craft and Design
	The GED program at PHCC has open enrollment meaning you can enter the program at any time and progress at your own rate to earn a diploma.
9/24/07	Good Home Wine-Making class to be offered
	A hands-on class for the amateur wine-maker, will be offered for the third time this fall by PHCC.
9/12/07	New Project Coordinator for Upward Bound Program at PHCC
	Sharon Gilbert of Martinsville has been named Project Coordinator for the new Upward Bound program beginning at PHCC this fall.
8/29/07	PHCC represented the VA State Chapter of NACAT
	PHCC faculty member Ed Anthony represented the VA State Chapter during the NACAT International Conference hosted by the California Automotive Teachers Association.
8/26/07	PHCC to Teach Latest Software
	PHCC will give classes in the new Office Professional 2007.
8/26/07	PHCC will join the NJCAA
	PHCC has announced that it will join the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for making it the pioneer institution in the community college system in the state of VA to enter the association.
8/22/07	Training in Franklin County - Microsoft Office 2007
	PHCC has scheduled a number of classes that will cover the new software beginning in late August; Word Processing I & II; PowerPoint; Excel; and Access
7/6/07	Graham Valentine Retires
	After 24 years Graham Valentine retires. He will be greatly missed!
6/28/07	Message From Virginia Tech

6/18/07	Emory & Henry College Signs Agreement with VCC
	Emory & Henry College has signed a statewide guaranteed admission agreement with the VCCS that will promote transfer and streamline the process for Virginia community college graduates.
6/13/07	Annual GED Graduation
	The Annual GED Graduation at PHCC was held recently to recognize 27 students who have obtained their GED.
5/18/07	PHCC Offers Summer Community Camps to All Ages
	Several community summer camps will be offered by PHCC for kids of all ages. Click here to learn more or to register, contact the Cont. Ed. and Workforce Dev. office, 276-656-0260
5/18/07	Non-credit Craft classes offered
	Several craft classes will be offered by PHCC this summer. Click here to learn more or to register, contact the Cont. Ed. and Workforce Dev. office, 276-656-0260
5/14/07	Graduation 2007 on DVD
	Preserve your memories of Commencement! DVD copies of 2007 PHCC Graduation Ceremony available for $3.50 each. (VHS copies on request) Checks only, payable to PHCC Foundation. Order yours today: 276-656-0229 or email ddillard@ph.vccs.edu
4/9/07	PHCC ties for 1st place in digitally-savvy community colleges
	PHCC is among the top 10 digitally-savvy community colleges of its size for 2006. More than 200 community colleges across the country participated in the survey.
3/21/07	Philpott Hall gets a new look
	Students helped design and plant a landscape project around the entrance to the building. It is just the first step in a larger project to beautify the campus and give the students hands-on training.
3/1/07	Crafts classes beginning in March and April
	Several crafts classes will begin at the PHCC School of Craft and Design during March and April. Interested? Contact the PHCC Artisan Center at 276-632-0066 or PHCC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development at 276-656-0260.
2/25/07	Develop Leadership Skills
	Series of classes for developing leadership skills for use in the non-profit sector is being offered by PHCC. Participants who complete the series successfully will be awarded a certificate of completion in Non-profit Leadership or Non-profit Management.
2/6/07	PHCC studens and staff meet with legislators
	Fourteen students from PHCC and three staff members meet with local legislators to discuss issues important to the college and its students.
11/27/06	Looking for a gift for that "hard-to-buy-for" person?
	PHCC offers gift certificates for tuition and fees for all credit and non-credit classes.
11/21/06	Michah Gordon receives the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Student Showcase award

11/21/06	Lori Williams received the Student Success Award for October

11/16/06	PHCC has a new Biology Instructor
	Megan Tillery has joined PHCC.
11/15/06	PHCC has a new Women's Basketball Coach
	George Hampton will be coaching the Women's Basketball team starting this semester.
11/3/06	2006 PHCC Scholarship recipients
	The Patrick Henry Community College Foundation hosted a Scholarship Luncheon recently to recognize scholarship donors and recipients. The annual event brings together people who have donated money for scholarships and the students who receive the scholars
10/31/06	Noncredit courses will be offered through Dec.
	Courses range from computer applications and basic contractor, to digital photography and classes for Baby Boomers.
10/31/06	Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
	Application deadline for the 2007 scholarships is Feb. 1; but, all applications should be turned into Jennifer Pruett, (276-656-0306, or jpruett@ph.vccs.edu) PRIOR to Jan. 1 for the reviewing process. Undergraduates or recent alumni interested should...
8/4/06	Learn English
	FREE English Literacy-Civics Education classes. Free childcare available for 4 yrs. and older. For more information or to register, call Ann Walker, Coordinator of English Literacy/Civics Education, (276) 656-0200 ext. 0459.
6/15/06	2006 PHCC Graduates
	Download the Word file to view the list of graduates, their degrees and honors.
6/8/06	Emergency Preparedness for the Commonwealth - Are You Ready?
	FEMA publishes a preparedness guide Are You Ready? Guide to Citizen Preparedness and a Disaster Supply List
2/20/06	PHCC site in Franklin County offers non-credit classes
	Click here for listing of non-credit classes offered in February and March at the Franklin Co. site in Rocky Mount, VA.
12/1/05	Super Students recognized
	Nine local high school students and two PHCC students recognized.
11/10/05	Student Success Award
	PHCC student Marcus Broadnax (left) is congratulated by Dr. Max Wingett, PHCC president.
10/25/05	Who's Who Among Community College Students
	Several PHCC students have been named.
9/15/05	Transfer to technology programs community colleges
	First statewide articulation agreement for high school students to transfer to technology programs.
7/29/05	PHCC's Spring Honor's Students Named
6/15/05	Discussion on Nursing Shortage
	Dr. Becky Bowers-Lanier with the Virginia Quality Healthcare Network addresses local health care, education, and economic development representatives regarding the nursing shortage.
4/28/05	Va Space Grant scholarships
	Two Patrick Henry Community College students have received scholarships from the Virginia Space Grant Consortium as part of the Community College Scholarship Program.
4/26/05	Board of Supervisors presents Resolution
	Andy Parker with Resolution recipient Lloyd Cannaday, for his receiving the David R. Pierce award.
4/19/05	PHCC #3 in Top 10 Digital Comm. Colleges for 2005
	David Deal, Director of Information Services, with PHCC's President Max Wingett displaying award for PHCC.
2/23/05	Dateline 2009 Quarterly E-Magazine
	Feb. 2005 version of our Dateline 2009 Quarterly E-Magazine
2/7/05	Cannaday is one of two in the nation to receive award
	Drafting & Design professor Lloyd Cannaday will receive the David R. Pierce Award at the AACC Annual Conference in Boston.
1/27/05	New Aviation Program to Begin
	Two new courses in aviation will begin in Februrary.
1/27/05	Credit and Noncredit Classes to begin in February
	Topics range from food service, to crafts, to computers, to digital photography, and more!
1/27/05	Digital Photography & PhotoShop Classes Scheduled
	Six half-day workshops at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels will be offered this spring.
12/27/04	Students Named to National Dean's List
11/17/04	Faculty Named to Who's Who
11/12/04	Experiments in Color
	New exhibit in the gallery of the Walker Fine Arts/Student Center.
10/23/04	Governor Recognizes Career Readiness Graduates
10/23/04	PHCC Announces Fine Arts Season
9/20/04	Faculty Join PHCC
	Several new people have joined the faculty at Patrick Henry Community College.
9/17/04	New Officers Named to PHCC Board
9/15/04	Planning to Graduate?
	If you plan to graduate in Fall 2004 or Spring or Summer 2005, APPLY NOW! Graduation applications are available in the Student Development Office in the Walker Fine Arts Student Center.
9/3/04	PHCC Professors Attend Kellogg Institute
	Sharpe and Williams are now among the top five percent of developmental educators nationally.
8/25/04	PHCC Receives Prestigious Grant Award
	PHCC - Among a Select Few Nationwide. Community colleges in five states selected to participate in first phase of national initiative to increase student success
8/24/04	New Classes in Stained Glass Offered
8/23/04	New Weaving Program Begins
8/2/04	New Decorative Painting Program to Begin
	Decorative Painting is one of seven new career studies certificates to begin this fall.
6/18/04	PHCC Student Receives Pamplin Scholarship
4/25/04	New Programs for Summer & Fall
	Practical Nursing, Entrepreneurship/Small Business, Crafts, and more!
4/15/04	Learn to Fly!
	If you have always wanted to learn to fly, we can help make this dream come true. Come learn why the birds always sing.
3/11/04	Fall 2003 Deans and Honors Announced
	Students named to the dean's and honor's lists for fall semester 2003, as of March 7, at Patrick Henry Community College have been announced.
3/9/04	Top 50 PHCC Scholars Named
3/9/04	March Noncredit Classes
	A variety of noncredit classes will be offered this month!
1/16/04	Two New Faculty Members Join PHCC
	Gasperini to teach workforce development and Williams teaches developmental courses.
1/13/04	And the winner is.....
1/6/04	Nursing Students Graduate in December
	Click on Learn More to see a picture.
1/5/04	Students Named to National Dean's List
	Forty one Patrick Henry Community College students have been named to the National Dean’s List.
12/19/03	Tuition Due for Early Registration
	If registering early, pay your tuition in the business office by January 6, 2004 or you will have to start the process over.
12/16/03	STUDENT REMINDER: Fall grades will NOT be mailed from the college.
	Student grades will be available through SMART Choice options. (Click on the myPHCC icon.) Start looking December 19th.
11/17/03	All-American Scholars Named
11/17/03	Overby Published In National Journal
11/11/03	Students Named to Who's Who
11/10/03	Five new faculty join PHCC
	New teachers in HVAC, nursing, math and reading join the college. Read about them and see their pictures.
10/17/03	New Career Switcher Program to Begin
	Professionals with bachelor’s degrees can take an opportunity to participate in an innovative program to become teachers in critically needed subject areas such as math and science.
10/10/03	PHCC Faculty & Staff Honored
	Brenda Wright (L) and Dwight Bower (R) were named to the VCCA Staff and Faculty Showcase recently.
10/9/03	METAPOETICS
	The artwork of Meg Flynn is on display in the Walker Fine Arts gallery through November 13. Free and open to the public.
10/6/03	Governor Warner visits PHCC.
	Click on "Learn more" to see a streaming video interview with the Governor by our own Ed McGee.
10/6/03	Planning to graduate this spring?
	If you will finish your classes this fall. spring or summer and you have not yet applied to graduate, do it now! Contact the Registrar.
9/17/03	Honor's List for Summer
9/11/03	Patrick Henry Scholars Named
	The PHCC Foundation awards full scholarships to students named Patrick Henry Scholars.
7/8/03	Techknowledge College
	Summer camp for kids! Don't miss out -- sign up now for classes starting next week.
6/18/03	Spring Dean's & Honor's List Announced
6/11/03	Local reps attend Business Roundtable with VCCS Chancellor
	Mike Haley, Joe Roach, Dr. Max Wingett, Glenn Dubois and Senator Roscoe Reynolds participated in a "Roundtable" to discuss ways community colleges can serve business and industry.
5/2/03	PHCC Students Receive Awards
	Students are recognized for their achievements during the annual Student Awards Banquet.
3/18/03	All-American Scholars Named
3/1/03	Students Nominated for National Collegiate Minority Awards
3/1/03	National Dean's List Students Named
1/15/03	New BICSI Certification Class to be Offered
	Industry certification for telecommunications and electronics professionals and instructors.
12/10/02	Ice Play!
	Nursing students take advantage of a break between exams to horse around on the remnants of last week's storm.
12/2/02	Shell Appointed to PHCC Board.
	Sandra M. Shell has been named to the Patrick Henry Community College Board to fill the unexpired term of David Stone, who resigned recently.
10/22/02	Fall Enrollment Increase Continues
	FTES are up 24 percent over fall semester last year, and headcount has increased by 6 percent.
10/21/02	PHCC Motorsports Center Open for Business
	A ribbon cutting was held Saturday, Oct. 19 during Speedfest.
9/26/02	PHCC Has Largest CC Enrollment Increase in State
	Fall enrollment jumps 20.8 percent - more than any other Virginia community college.
9/25/02	PHCC Receives Grant to Establish Talent Search
	More than 400 middle school and high school students in the service region will receive assistance to succeed in higher education.
6/14/02	E-Learning Centers to Be Added in Patrick County
	People in remote areas of Patrick County now have access to PHCC classes even if they don't have a computer!
6/14/02	Tutoring Program Recertified
	PHCC's tutoring program has been recertified for another five years.
6/14/02	Two Faculty Receive Honors
	Jo Ann Armstrong and Diane Puckett are named Distinguished Faculty for 2002.
4/15/02	Two New Foundation Board Members Named
	Two new members have been named to the Patrick Henry Community College Foundation Board of Directors. John Edwin (Jeb) Bassett, III and Jerry Smith Chaney will both serve three-year terms.


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