Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
Laurel Ridge tops in the number of high schoolers earning a degree or credential
Laurel Ridge Community College has the greatest percentage of students earning a college credential prior to high school graduation than all of the other 22 schools in the Virginia Community College System.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Laurel Ridge
Laurel Ridge Community College was able to supply students with food boxes and gift cards thanks to a recent grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
Future Educators Academy bringing teacher training to high schoolers
Applications to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Future Educators Academy are open through Jan. 30. The free program will provide the first two years of education towards a teaching degree to high school juniors and seniors.
Laurel Ridge welcoming new farmers and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to college on Dec. 12 for farm finance and conservation planning seminar
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr will be at Laurel Ridge Community College on Thursday, Dec. 12 to lead a finance and conservation planning seminar for those new to the agriculture industry.
Freshman Focus demystifies the college application and enrollment process for high school students
Laurel Ridge Community College’s Freshman Focus initiative demystifies the college application and enrollment process. It has led to more early enrollments at the community college.
Alumna Tiffany Matthews is Laurel Ridge’s first campus social worker
Laurel Ridge Community College alumna Tiffany Matthews is the college’s first social worker.
Laurel Ridge recognizes the extra challenges faced by students with children
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to helping students who are parents overcome their unique challenges.
Learn about intelligence expert’s second chapter as a writer Nov. 14 at Laurel Ridge
Real-life-spy-turned-spy-novelist Alma Katsu is coming to Laurel Ridge for a lunch and learn event Thursday, Nov. 14.
Laurel Ridge continues to lead the VCCS pack in student success measures
Laurel Ridge Community College has been ranked No. 1 in the Virginia Community College System for its student success measures, or performance metrics. This has resulted in additional state funding being directed to the college.
Innovative partnership leads to positive outcomes, hope for region’s inmates
Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education and Workforce Solutions have been rolling out successful programs in partnership with detention centers in the region.