HENDERSON, NC (August 26, 2025) — For over 50 years, Vance-Granville Community College has served the citizens of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties. As one of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System, we are the local source for higher education and training for the communities we serve. Thousands of students have enrolled in over 40 curriculum programs, and worked towards various certificates, diplomas and degrees. We’ve also provided continuing education programs for our community, and helped local high school students get a step ahead in their college education by enrolling in early college courses here at VGCC. We have impacted the lives of thousands, and in doing so, have helped create a better community.

Many alumni of VGCC have gone on to make significant impact in their communities and careers. The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation will again be recognizing one VGCC alumnus this year with the Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the most prestigious award to an alumnus by the VGCC Foundation. This award recognizes and honors outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to their community, college, or career.

Alumni who have completed a diploma or degree program at VGCC are eligible for the award. Current VGCC Foundation Board members are not eligible. Selection will be made based on the following criteria:

• Exhibits outstanding leadership and character
• Has achieved significant accomplishments in career area
• Exhibits outstanding service to the community
• Supports VGCC in some capacity

Anyone may nominate a VGCC alumnus by completing the nomination form. Visit www.vgcc.edu/foundation/distinguished-alumni-award to complete the nomination form, or request one via email at foundation@vgcc.edu. Please note that nominees remain nominated for three (3) years after the receipt of their nomination.

Nominations are due September 4. The award will be presented during the annual The VGCC Foundation Scholarship Awards Luncheon on September 25.

Past Award Recipients:

• 2022: Mara Shelton
• 2023: Dr. Priscilla Chavis-Lockley
• 2024: Charlotte Harris

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About The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation: The VGCC Foundation (VGCCF) offers over 300 endowments for Vance-Granville students—awarding more endowed scholarships than any program of its kind in North Carolina. In addition to providing scholarships and emergency assistance to deserving students, VGCCF supports a broad range of special projects involving education, training, and economic development in our community.

Numerous individuals, industries, businesses, civic groups, and churches have endowed scholarships, as well as the College’s faculty and staff. Tax-deductible donations to VGCCF have often been used to honor or remember a person, group, business, or industry with a lasting gift to education. For more information about The VGCC Foundation, contact 252-738-3264 or foundation@vgcc.edu.

Contact: Courtney Cissel, Public Information Officer

cisselc@vgcc.edu • 252-738-3484

Oxford, NC, August 5, 2025 — Granville Health System (GHS) has earned an “A” grade from the Lown Institute for excellence in equity, value, and outcomes as part of the Lown Institute Hospitals Index, a nationally recognized ranking system that evaluates hospital performance across key areas of social responsibility.

The Lown Institute, an independent healthcare research organization, assessed more than 2,700 hospitals nationwide using over 50 performance metrics. Hospitals receiving top scores in equity, value, and outcomes are recognized as among the most socially responsible healthcare institutions in the country.

“This recognition speaks to the heart of our mission at Granville Health System,” said Adam McConnell, Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to provide compassionate, high-quality care that prioritizes patient needs, minimizes unnecessary services, and ensures equity for everyone we serve.”

GHS continues to expand and enhance services across the region, increasing access to primary care, specialty services, and financial assistance programs. Recognition from the Lown Institute affirms GHS’s ongoing commitment to being a trusted healthcare partner for individuals and families throughout Granville County and the surrounding areas.

To learn more about the Lown Institute Hospitals Index and view GHS’s performance, visit www.lownhospitalsindex.org.

About Granville Health System:

For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Lauren B. Roberson, GHS Marketing & Foundation Director

919-690-3180

lbroberson@granvillemedical.com