Germanna Community College

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It appears that rumors of Santa Claus swinging-by @germannacc for some quick #upskilling were true. 😃

It's a big day at @germannacc! The class of 2025 is "walking;" fall graduates are picking up their diplomas and pins after proudly crossing the finish line. The Health Sciences #commencement began this afternoon and will be followed tonight by the college-wide ceremony.

With exams in the pipeline and the semester soon coming to a close, the time was right to introduce @germannacc students to Lambert, the comfort dog. Lambert is one of Fredericksburg-based Blue Gray Therapy Dogs' canine ambassadors. #suchagoodboy

Dr. Tashika Griffith of Tampa Bay, FL has been appointed as Germanna Community College’s 7th permanent president by VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré. She will begin on Jan. 1, 2026. Full story: germanna.edu/about-germanna…

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The State Board for Virginia's Community Colleges has narrowed the list of candidates for president of @germannacc to three. #communitycollegepresident Learn more: tinyurl.com/buw7zye7

📣Alumni = ANYONE who’s taken even ONE class at Germanna! Join us Oct. 4 for our FIRST-EVER Homecoming: food, fun, dancing, tours & more! 💙Let’s Remember. Reunite. Reignite. Germanna Homecoming October 4 • 1-5 PM • FXBG Area Campus germanna.edu/homecoming

We’re proud to share that Germanna has been awarded a $350K @lowesfoundation Gable Grant to expand skilled trades training in our region. Thank you to Lowe’s Foundation for this generous support—and to the Fredericksburg Free Press for sharing the good news! 🛠️💙 fredericksburgfreepress.com/2025/07/21/ger…

“We are proud that Business Facilities has once again recognized Virginia’s commitment to workforce excellence.” Chancellor David Doré commends partnerships behind continued acclaim for Virginia’s customized #workforcetraining programs. vccs.edu/blog/virginias…

@Germannacc's Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, Dr. Nanette Graham, has been selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship. #communitycollegeleader Learn more: tinyurl.com/4m734wr4

🎓 Germanna celebrated the Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement—awarding 1,689 credentials to 1,501 grads. 💪 Student speaker Havilah Akinyemi: “The more I found my voice at Germanna, the more I wanted to help others find theirs.” 🔗 Read more: germanna.edu/about-germanna…

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