Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
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.
Blue Ridge Hospice and Laurel Ridge Community College Announce Partnership To Strengthen Local Healthcare Workforce
Laurel Ridge Community College and Blue Ridge Hospice have partnered on a clinicial affiliation agreement. Nursing and EMS students will gain hands-on clinical experience under the guidance of the hospice’s clinical team members.
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.