Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
Agreement with Shenandoah University will help more students achieve bachelor’s degrees
Laurel Ridge Community College and Shenandoah University have signed a memorandum of understanding on a co-enrollment and guaranteed admissions pathway.
Laurel Ridge bestows emeritus honors to retired faculty and staff members
Laurel Ridge Community College recently bestowed emeritus status on two retired professors and three retired staff members.
Laurel Ridge holds 54th annual commencement exercises May 15 and 16
Laurel Ridge Community College hosted its 54th annual commencement exercises May 15 and 16 at the Middletown Campus. There are 1,090 students in the Class of 2025.
Laurel Ridge bestows Medallion of Recognition honors on three individuals
Laurel Ridge Community College bestowed Medallions of Recognition, the college’s highest non-academic honor, on three individuals on May 14.
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.