The three finalists are vying to succeed Dr. David Sam, who is retiring June 30, 2017.
Three Finalists Named for Germanna Community College Presidency
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Public Hearing March 1 on High School Redistricting in Stafford
The increasing number of students at Colonial Forge High School is of particular concern, school officials said.
FBI Investigating Hate Crime at UMW
An undergraduate found a handwritten note with a swastika.
UMW Administration Responds to Student Outcry Over Hateful Note
An article in the student newspaper led to “widespread public outcry.”
UMW President Addresses Trump’s Executive Order on Travel and Immigration
UMW’s Center for International Education has been in direct contact with any citizens of the named countries who are attending or working at UMW, Paino said.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Event Held at UMW
The Red Sand Project symbolizes those who are falling through the cracks of human trafficking.
Stafford School Board Seeks Input on Redistricting
Meetings are scheduled January through March.
Germanna President David Sam Honored by Virginia Community College Board
Sam is retiring in June 2017.
Germanna Dental Hygiene Students to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids
Children age 17 and under can receive free dental cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride.
UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth Receives 2017 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
Farnsworth will be honored at a February ceremony in Richmond.
Video: Stafford First Grader Surprised by Dad’s Early Return from Kuwait
A Christmas wish comes true for a young boy.
Stafford Schools Place First, Second in Statewide Seat Belt Challenge
Seat belt use increased 8.2 percent among participating schools.
700 Receive Degrees, Certificates at Germanna Fall Commencement
Germanna Community College held fall commencement on December 19, 2016.
Germanna Community College Fall 2016 Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Germanna’s Nurse Pinning Ceremony was held on December 19.
Stafford Deputy Tells Germanna Graduates the Importance of Life-Long Learning
Maj. John McAlister is a Germanna graduate.
UMW President Reassigns Jonathan Levin, Names Acting Provost
Dr. Nina Mikhalevsky has been named acting provost.
Local Young Marine Wins Scholarship, Trip to Guam and Iwo Jima
Master Sgt. Dev R. Patel is a senior at Massaponax High School in Spotsylvania.
School Board Capital Improvement Plan Includes New Elementary School
A new school study is planned for FY 2020, with construction expected in FY 2021.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools Receives Science Education Grant
The district received a $2,000 educational grant from the Dominion Foundation.
Tree Fredericksburg, Hugh Mercer Elementary Partner to Create Patriot Park
The new park is intended as an outdoor learning space.
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