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Laurel Ridge grad Mady Rodriguez dedicated to serving her community

Laurel Ridge graduate Mady Rodriguez is making her community a better place, both as a professional and a volunteer. She has multiple jobs and a full volunteer roster. Rodriguez, who…

May 27, 2020

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Luray resident Garland Gochenour named Laurel Ridge’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient

When Laurel Ridge first opened its doors in September 1970, the Laurel Ridge 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient was among the young people walking in. Garland Gochenour was in the first…

May 19, 2020

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Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ HVAC program led to great career for 22-year-old

Josiah Shortridge is just 22-years-old, but the facility operator HVAC technician is already thriving in his career. He recently completed the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) trades course offered…

May 11, 2020

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Laurel Ridge provided first steps on Stephens City man’s path to nurse practitioner

Laurel Ridge-trained nurse John Alger has answered the call to help where it is greatly needed – at a medical center in Boston treating coronavirus patients. “On April 19, I…

April 19, 2020

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Cybersecurity student first community college student in U.S. to be finalist in competition

Laurel Ridge cybersecurity student Amy Buchanan was the first community college student in the nation to be named a finalist for the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations…

March 15, 2020

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Adult Education, Workforce Solutions bring big change to Winchester man’s life

Since earning the 10,000th workforce credential from the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) FastForward job training program, life just keeps getting better and better for Winchester resident Ed Breeden. He…

February 5, 2020

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Luray High School grad seeing patients in town as a family nurse practitioner

Laurel Ridge Community College and further studies at Shenandoah University were the right prescription for success for family nurse practitioner Tiffany Judd-Alishauskas. After spending some time as an emergency room…

December 19, 2019

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2018 Laurel Ridge grad returns to the college to host art exhibition

2018 Laurel Ridge graduate Kristin Fiorvanti is returning to the college this month with her own art exhibition, titled “K. Fiorvanti: Learning Things the Art Way.” She will be exhibiting…

October 2, 2019

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From Bus Driver to Teacher with Laurel Ridge’s Help

Leah Martin’s situation – being abandoned by her husband to raise three children under 5 alone and having no higher education to fall back on – could’ve broken her spirit.…

September 17, 2019

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Mother of three finds new direction, career through Laurel Ridge

An inspirational professor and the challenges faced by family members have inspired 2018 Laurel Ridge honors graduate Amanda Dearaway to pursue a path of compassion. The Old Dominion University student…

August 27, 2019

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Fauquier County resident finds purpose, career with Laurel Ridge’s new dental assisting course

Fauquier County High School 2014 graduate Mackenzie Rollins has finally found a career she can really sink her teeth into, thanks to a brand-new dental assisting program being offered by…

August 27, 2019

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William Daniel named chair of Laurel Ridge Board

The Laurel Ridge Community College Board has a new leader. William C. “Bill” Daniel was named board chair in June. Daniel, who is the coordinator of data management for Frederick…

September 17, 2018