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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.

Kozhenevsky posing with "Class of 2024" sign

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.

Hannett in front of truck

Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ CDL program opened up a whole new lucrative and fulfilling career for Alexander Hannett.

Gavin in cockpit

Attending Laurel Ridge Community College before transferring to a four-year university saved pilot Gavin Burnett a lot of money as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

Sparber posing with balloons in graduation cap and gown

Taylor Hockman Sparber turned to Laurel Ridge Community College to find her footing after her first higher education experience wasn’t a good fit for her. She thrived at Laurel Ridge and now has her master’s degree and works in higher education herself.

Chicas with diploma

2014 Laurel Ridge graduate Raul Chicas credits the college with providing him the foundation for his professional success.

Angel Alvarado with his younger sister, Genesis.

2023 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Angel Alvarado says he is well prepared to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy this fall thanks to his time at Laurel Ridge.

Smith with diploma

2023 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Carmen Smith followed her mother into the nursing program. Mother and daughter were both inspired by watching nurses care for Smith’s baby brother in the NICU.

Brad Hodgson and Kimberly Blosser holding alumni award and smiling.

Winchester resident Brad Hodgson overcame numerous obstacles on his path to success and earning his associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College in 2008. He has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

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Drayke Gibson wanted to move out of the construction industry when he decided to take CompTIA classes through Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions.

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2020 Laurel Ridge Community College grad Jason Hatch’s latest endeavors include massive efforts to evacuate vulnerable citizens from Afghanistan.

Gass in uniform

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joseph Gass was able to use his G.I. benefits to get his associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College.