Established in 1980, the NRCC Educational Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that secures voluntary support and manages funds solely for the benefit of New River Community College.
Members of the Foundation Board of Directors represent the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford. These community leaders volunteer their expertise and service on behalf of the college and community.
The Foundation assists New River Community College in a variety of ways, including the endowment and distribution of scholarship funds, management of the Access to Community College Education (ACCE) and Pathways to Professions programs, the purchase of equipment and furnishings, and the financial support of academic and community enrichment programs.
For more information, call (540) 674-3618, email the Foundation at foundation@nr.edu, or stop by the Foundation Office on the NRCC campus in Dublin (Godbey 07).
The Foundation awards scholarships up to $2,150 to support students' academic studies at NRCC.
These awards are based on criteria such as financial need and academic achievement and are available to
students who are enrolled or intend to enroll in degree, diploma, or certificate programs.
These scholarships are made possible by the generous donations of individuals and organizations who have
chosen to provide support for students through the NRCC Educational Foundation's Endowed
Scholarship Program.
Applications are available only online. For more information, you may contact the Foundation Office at
(540) 674-3618.
The ACCE Program is a partnership between NRCC localities and the New River Community College Educational Foundation that provides the opportunity for graduating seniors from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski Counties, and the City of Radford to attend New River Community College tuition free for two years.
The Foundation supports NRCC organizations and programs through the management of funds raised or donated specifically for those entities.
PTK is the international honor society for students at two-year colleges. It recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and service among high-achieving students. NRCC's local chapter, Omega Eta, provides opportunities to cultivate professional and leadership skills, secure scholarships, explore diverse career paths, and build a network of supportive peers and trusted advisors that last a lifetime.
The Athletics program provides extracurricular opportunities that complement NRCC academics and includes club/recreational sports teams, special events, physical activities and community service projects.
The NRCC Concert Series serves the community through providing musical entertainment on the second Saturday of each month from October through April with internationally-known acts near the beginning and end of each season.
The Great Expectations Program helps Virginia’s foster youth complete high school, gain access to a community college education and transition successfully from the foster care system to living independently.
In Virginia’s “rural horseshoe,” high school too often marks the end of the educational line. The result is a lifetime of reduced opportunities that ripple across generations. The Rural Virginia Horseshoe Initiative aims to double the percentage of rural residents who earn an associate degree or other college certification.
Mr. Bill Aden*
Ms. Diane Akers
Ms. Sherri Blevins
Dr. Robert Brandon
Mr. John Brown*
Mr. Kevin Browne
Ms. Angela Covey*
Dr. Randall Edwards*
Mr. Bill Flattery
Dr. Florine Graham*
Mr. Eddie Hale*
Mr. Gary Hancock*
Mr. Vince Hatcher
Dr. Pat Huber*
Dr. Deborah Kennedy
Mr. Ed Lawhorn*
Mr. Jim McAlister
Mr. Craig Meadows
Mr. Hiawatha Nicely*
Dr. Karanita Ojomo
Mr. Wayland Overstreet*
Mr. Andy Owens*
Mr. James Rakes*
Mr. David Ridpath
Mr. Todd Robertson
Mr. Larry J. Shelor*
Mr. L.T. Simmons*
Dr. Martha Ann Stallings
Chair
Ms. Jessica Taylor
The Honorable
Michael B. Watson*
Dr. J. Lewis Webb*
Mrs. Anne Wheeler*
Mr. Keith Weltens
Development and Financial Aid Specialist
Executive Director of NRCC Educational Foundation
