Laurel Ridge Community College Mountain Vista Governor’s School alumna Valerie Harter has transitioned into a commerical pilot career following a decade of nursing.
Derrick DeHaney recently graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ Power Line Worker Program, and has begun working for Dominion Energy.
Hannah Hjelm graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2025 and is loving her job working with patients at an outpatient facility.
Katie McDaniel enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College while employed at Luray Caverns. She was able to get her associate degree and her bachelor’s degree while working full-time at the tourist destination, where she still has a fulfilling career.
Julie Burkholder earned her associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Laurel Ridge Community College in May 2025 and loves serving in her community.
Jennifer Breeden has been able to use her fine arts degree from Laurel Ridge Community College in every career transition.
Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Alex White says the college was instrumental in his attending Harvard University and Yale Law School.
Laurel Ridge Community College 2025 Outstanding Graduate in Cybersecurity Wade Dickinson never expected he would enjoy the level of academic success he has, nor that he would be studying for his master’s degree.
Laurel Ridge Community College alumnus Jeff Sinclair has just begun his first semester of pharmacy school at Shenandoah University and said the community college gave him a solid foundation.
Looking for job satisfaction and mental stimulation, Zachary Caudle turned to Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College. After earning CompTIA certifications, he was recruited by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
William & Mary student Molly Sims is saving about $84,000 in tuition costs because she earned her associate degree at Laurel Ridge Community College first.
By earning her associate degree through Laurel Ridge Community College while still in high school has allowed Sofia Kozhenevsky to take on a minor at Virginia Tech.
