March 9, 2026
Phenix City, AL – The Chattahoochee Valley Community College Foundation hosted its annual Hall of Fame Gala on March 5, bringing together community leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters to celebrate distinguished honorees while raising scholarship support for CVCC students.
The Hall of Fame Gala is the Foundation’s largest annual scholarship fundraiser and reflects the strong partnership between Chattahoochee Valley Community College and the communities it serves.
During the evening’s program, CVCC Interim President Annette Funderburk welcomed attendees and highlighted the impact of community support on student success.
“In 2025, the CVCC Foundation raised $111,330 and awarded $102,300 in scholarships to 101 students,” Interim President Funderburk. “Each of those scholarships represents a student whose educational journey was made possible through the generosity of our donors and partners.”
She also shared that Chattahoochee Valley Community College continues to experience strong momentum. The College saw an 8.6 percent enrollment increase in Fall 2025 and celebrated 391 graduates during the 2024–2025 academic year, including 189 associate degrees, 77 certificates, and 125 short certificates.
The College is committed to investing in its future. Adams Hall, recently acquired from Troy University, is currently undergoing renovations and is scheduled for completion by August. Once completed, the facility will expand instructional space and provide additional opportunities for students to thrive.
The CVCC Ambassadors, student leaders who represent the College at campus and community events, were recognized at the event along with the many sponsors and partners whose generosity makes scholarship opportunities possible for deserving students.
Special recognition was given to former CVCC President Jackie Screws for her leadership and dedication in strengthening the CVCC Foundation and expanding scholarship support for students.
The CVCC Foundation Hall of Fame Gala continues to play a vital role in connecting community investment with student success and expanding educational opportunities across the Chattahoochee Valley region.
For more information about the CVCC Foundation or to learn how to support student scholarships, please visit the CVCC Foundation website at https://www.cv.edu/foundation/.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and equal educational opportunity institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other protected classification under applicable federal and state law in its programs, activities, or employment.
