Archived news releases from Laurel Ridge Community College. For all media inquiries, please contact Laurel Ridge’s Public Relations Specialist.
Noah Lucas: Trucking towards a bright future
2024 Page County High School graduate Noah Lucas is proud to work at his family business. The CDL license he earned through Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions helped him achieve his goals.
Laurel Ridge launches Fiber Optic Installer program at Fauquier Campus
Laurel Ridge Community College is launching its first fiber optic installer program in October. Students will earn an ETA International credential after successfully completing the course.
Ken and Nancy McKee Foundation presents donation to Laurel Ridge Foundation to support skilled trades programs
The Ken and Nancy McKee Foundation donated $5,000 to support skilled trades education at Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions hosts second annual Summer Academy for Career Exploration
Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College collaborated with the Virginia Division of Rehabilitative Services and NW Works Inc. on the second annual Summer Academy for Career Exploration. The academy provides hands-on learning and accessible opportunities to high school students with disabilities.
Shenandoah National Park coming to Jenkins Hall to share new interactive program on historical segregation at the park
Shenandoah National Park specialists will give a presentation on the park’s newest interactive web-based curriculum, “Life at Lewis Mountain: Shenandoah in the Jim Crow Era,” during a special program beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 6, in Jenkins Hall at Laurel Ridge Community College’s Luray-Page County Center.
Laurel Ridge Surgical Technology program to receive state-of-the-art surgical simulators
Laurel Ridge Community College has received funding through U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to purchase LAPSIM® surgical simulators. Surgical technology students will get hands-on experience with the new equipment.
Laurel Ridge Community College celebrates Class of 2024
Laurel Ridge Community College’s Class of 2024 celebrated May 9 and 10.
Laurel Ridge bestows emeritus status on retired professors, staff members
Two retired professors and three retired staff members were granted emeritus status by Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge bestows its highest non-academic honors at Medallion of Recognition ceremony
Laurel Ridge Community College bestowed three Medallions of Recognition, one posthumously, in recognition of the recipients’ significant contributions to the college.
Laurel Ridge Community College to hold its 53rd commencement exercises this week
Just over 1,000 students are in the Laurel Ridge Community College Class of 2024. Commencement ceremonies take place May 9 an