Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
Remembering Professor Frank Borleske, Laurel Ridge’s longest-serving faculty member
Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Emeritus Frank Borleske died Jan. 31. He was on the first team of faculty when the college opened in 1970, and even after his retirement more than 50 years later, continued to serve his students as an adjunct math professor.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Laurel Ridge Community College
Laurel Ridge Community College recently received a $2,200 grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help stock up campus food pantries.
Laurel Ridge Community College’s Power Line Worker Training Program receives donation from NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic
NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc. has donated $10,000 to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Power Line Worker program.
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions leader named one of the best in the nation
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Vice President Jeanian Clark was named in the top 20 continuing educators in the nation by LERN.
First class of Power Line Workers graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ first cohort of Power Line Worker students graduated on Dec. 19.
Winchester Economic Development Authority partnering with Laurel Ridge to bolster area workforce programs
The Winchester Economic Development Authority is partnering with Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions to provide $100,000 in scholarships for FastForward training programs.
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ innovative marketing campaign receives national recognition
A targeted marketing campaign led by Laurel Ridge Community College Marketing Director Guy Curtis on behalf of Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions received an international award from LERN (Learning Resources Network).
Laurel Ridge to launch independent Physical Therapist Assistant Program in fall 2026 Accreditation approved; applications being accepted this spring
Laurel Ridge Community College will begin offering Physical Therapy Assistant degrees as an independent program site next fall.
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions student presented with statewide award
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions graduate Zachary Caudle was presented with the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Workforce Development – Outstanding Student Success Story.
Laurel Ridge hoping to make holidays merrier for those in need
Laurel Ridge Community College is sponsoring food and toy drives for the holiday season.