Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
Crowd comes out to Laurel Ridge for film and to honor military hero
About 60 people came to Laurel Ridge Community College on May 10 to meet Eddie L. Ferguson, the subject of his son’s documentary, “33 Black Frog: An American Story.” Ferguson was one of the first Black men to be selected for the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Team.
Laurel Ridge celebrating 54th commencement exercises May 15 and 16
Laurel Ridge Community College is holding its Health Professions Commencement Ceremony May 15, with all other students having commencement May 16.
2025 Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Joyce Stabile
Laurel Ridge Community College has named Joyce Stabile the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Pioneering Black Navy frogman documentary coming to Laurel Ridge May 10
Andre Ferguson’s documentary about his pioneering father, one of the first Black men to join the U.S. Navy’s elite Underwater Demolition Team, is being screened at Laurel Ridge Community College on May 10.
Laurel Ridge hosting STEM Week programs at Middletown Campus April 14 – 18
Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting a STEM Week April 14-18 with various activities and presentations centered around science, technology, engineering and math.
Laurel Ridge Spring Follies being performed April 26 & 27
Laurel Ridge Community College presents its 45th annual Spring Follies April 26 and 27.
Laurel Ridge named a Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® School
Laurel Ridge Community College has been designated a Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® School.
Laurel Ridge Surgical Technology students now learning on state-of-the-art surgical simulators
Laurel Ridge Community College has now begun training surgical technology students on state-of-the-art simulators.
Career and Internship Fair coming to Middletown Campus April 3
About 60 employers are anticipated to attend Laurel Ridge Community College’s annual Career and Internship Fair on April 3.
Laurel Ridge’s Dental Assisting program now offered at Fauquier Campus; College is partnering with Fauquier Free Clinic for training
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions has expanded the Dental Assisting program to the Fauquier Campus in response to the growing industry need.