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# Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College (formerly Lord Fairfax) is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education located in Virginia.

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## Posts

- [Celebrating Excellence: Cynthia Schneider Named Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Award Winner](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/11/celebrating-excellence-cynthia-schneider-named-laurel-ridge-distinguished-alumni-award-winner/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [From Opportunity to Impact: Laurel Ridge Graduates Share Journeys of Growth and Purpose](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/19/from-opportunity-to-impact-laurel-ridge-graduates-share-journeys-of-growth-and-purpose/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Hilary Echols](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/23/hilary-echols/) - ​​Hilary Echols writes fiction and nonfiction that inspire a love of learning, an appreciation of others, and a curiosity about the natural world. After studying English and elementary education in college, she spent a season in the classroom and eventually had the privilege of homeschooling her own children. She currently lives and writes in Virginia
- [Toni Settles](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/22/toni-settles/) - Toni R. Settles is an author, literacy advocate, and founder of Well Read Child, an organization dedicated to increasing access to diverse children’s books. A proud Washingtonian and mother of two, she creates stories that celebrate identity, confidence, and imagination. Through books, school book fairs, and community programs, Toni works to ensure every child can
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates 20th anniversary of the Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/17/laurel-ridge-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-the-luray-page-county-center/) - Laurel Ridge Community College celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Luray-Page County Center last week.
- [100 Patients Served in 4 Days In Jamaica – How The Dental Hygiene Program Makes A Global Impact](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/15/100-patients-served-in-4-days-in-jamaica-how-the-dental-hygiene-program-makes-a-global-impact/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College recognized by Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce with Nonprofit Excellence Award](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/15/laurel-ridge-community-college-recognized-by-luray-page-county-chamber-of-commerce-with-nonprofit-excellence-award/) - Laurel Ridge Community College was recently recognized with an Excellence Award by the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce.
- [Erika Santiago](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/15/erika-santiago/) - My name is Erika Santiago the founder of She Is More Co. and author of You Are Not Alone. I am a mother of three and caregiver to a child with complex medical needs, I write from lived experience with grief, healing, and resilience. Through my work, I encourages women to rediscover their strength, reclaim
- [Remembering Laurel Ridge's second president, Dr. Marilyn C. Beck](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/06/12/remembering-laurel-ridges-second-president-dr-marilyn-c-beck/) - Laurel Ridge Community College remembers its second president, Dr. Marilyn C. Beck, who died in May at the age of 86.
- [Jeremy Rodgers](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/27/jeremy-rodgers/) - Jeremy Rodgers is a musician, producer, poet, and author based in Linden VA. He has written a variety of fiction books, a book of poetry, and released many albums, both solo and as the leader of the Helltown Riffraff.
- [Natalina Reis](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/30/natalina-reis/) - Natalina has normally two or three books going at the same time. She speaks five languages (six, if you count sarcasm), unwisely keeps adding books to her towering TBR pile, and doesn’t believe in a life without coffee. When she’s not writing, reading, or crocheting a chicken (don’t ask), you’ll find her watching C-dramas. Possibly
- [Tj O'Connor](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/27/tj-oconnor/) - Tj O’Connor is the award-winning author of The Whisper Legacy, The Dead Detective Casefiles, and other thrillers and mysteries. Tj is an international security consultant specializing in anti-terrorism, investigations, and threat analysis—life experiences that drive his novels. He has lived and worked around the world in places like Greece, Turkey, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom,
- [Laurel Ridge awards professor emeritus and staff emeritus honors](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/26/laurel-ridge-awards-professor-emeritus-and-staff-emeritus-honors/) - Laurel Ridge Community College recently bestowed emeritus status on three retired staff members and two retired professors.
- [Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/26/virginia-community-colleges-set-tuition-fees-for-2026-27-academic-year/) - The State Board for Virginia’s Community Colleges voted May 21 to set tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) fees for the academic year that begins with the Fall 2026 semester.
- [Kristy Gillespie](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/23/kristy-gillespie/) - Hi! I’m Kristy, a Western Pennsylvania transplant living in Northern Virginia. After 18 years as a school counselor and school librarian, I moved into writing for NOVA Community College and Discovery Publications. This fall, I’m returning to education, but storytelling remains a big part of my life. I’ve self-published a YA trilogy and short story
- [Laurel Ridge Community College bestows Medallions of Recognition to community members](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/23/laurel-ridge-community-college-bestows-medallions-of-recognition-to-community-members/) - Laurel Ridge Community College recently bestowed its highest honor, the Medallion of Recognition, to four individuals.
- [Carla Bass](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/22/carla-bass/) - Colonel Carla D. Bass, USAF (Ret), authored "Write to Influence!" now in its second edition and winner of 11 national awards. For 47 years (30 in the USAF, 17 with a federal agency), she composed products for Congress, the White House, and others that delivered desired results. She now teaches highly acclaimed workshops to corporations,
- [Small Business Development Center hosting summer reading expo June 23](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/22/small-business-development-center-hosting-summer-reading-expo-june-23/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Small Business Development Center is hosting a book fair for local authors June 23.
- [Dianne Wright](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/27/dianne-wright/) - Teacher, poet, world traveler provides an ABC guide to life titled Avoid Angry Alligators as well as a life story “My Ride Starting at 55".
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Brings Leadercast 2026 Leadership Experience to the Region](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/20/laurel-ridge-workforce-solutions-brings-leadercast-2026-leadership-experience-to-the-region/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions is offering rebroadcasts of Leadership 2026 in the Warrenton and Winchester regions.
- [James Brown](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/30/james-brown/) - James Brown is a father, husband, and Navy veteran who applies the “Keep It Simple” philosophy from his military service to his research and writing. Featured in magazines and newspapers, he is the author of Richard Norris Brooke: A Biographical Sketch of an American Artist, Historical Places of Warrenton, Beyond the Beard: The Collective History
- [Laurel Ridge celebrated its 55th graduating class on Thursday and Friday](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/16/laurel-ridge-celebrated-its-55th-graduating-class-on-thursday-and-friday/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's alumni numbers grew by about 1,250 with its commencement ceremonies May 14 and 15.
- [Katherine Eppley](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/12/katherine-eppley/) - Katherine Eppley While raising her family in Fauquier County over the last 24 years, Katherine came to deeply love the beauty, people and traditions of the county. She enjoyed teaching in local schools, becoming part of the community, and getting involved with Tinsel Thyme Press. Katherine’s love of education, history, and Fauquier County and Virginia
- [Laurel Ridge Community College celebrating Class of 2026 on May 14 and 15](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/10/laurel-ridge-community-college-celebrating-class-of-2026-on-may-14-and-15/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Class of 2026 will celebrate with commencement ceremonies on May 14 and 15 at the Middletown Campus.
- [Nichole Brown](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/10/nichole-brown/) - Nichole Brown loves how stories touch, teach and connect people. After living throughout areas of northern Virginia, her teaching career brought her to picturesque Fauquier County where she settled with her family and later began writing. Nichole along with her husband, James, founded Tinsel Thyme Press. By weaving her love of Fauquier and Winchester, VA
- [Canvas Outage](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/07/canvas-outage/) - Final Incident Summary What Happened On May 1, Instructure — the company that operates Canvas — identified a cybersecurity incident carried out by a criminal hacking group known as ShinyHunters. The group gained unauthorized access to Instructure's systems and demanded a ransom to prevent the release of stolen data. On May 7, 2026, Instructure identified
- [Larry Peters](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/06/larry-peters/) - Larry Peters is a former Military Police officer with seven years of service in CID and General Staff operations. He brings more than 50 years of experience as a private investigator and insurance adjuster and is also recognized as a forensic handwriting expert. List of books: Strange Creatures: Cattle Mutilation-Big Foot Actual Experiences Death in
- [Henry T. Ireys](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/06/henry-t-ireys/) - Married for 45 years, Henry and Priscilla Ireys operated a farm near Paw Paw, West Virginia where they tended to 60 meat goats, a dozen cattle, a bunch of hogs, a few ducks, and a host of guardian dogs. Henry was a teacher and Priscilla a fashion designer before they began farming together. Well, sort
- [Sara Jones](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/05/sara-jones/) - Sara Roberts Jones is a Mississippi girl who married a New Hampshire boy, and they settled halfway in Virginia. The stories she writes might involve ghosts, or magic, or just ordinary people -- but they all leave you feeling good at the end. She's raised four kids, is a student at LRCC, and loves living
- [Future Educators Academy: May 2026 Updates](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/03/future-educators-academy-may-2026-updates/) - FEA students wrap a milestone year with a Shenandoah University campus visit, a children's art exhibit, and a governing board meeting. See highlights and what's ahead.
- [Nikki Davenport](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/05/02/nikki-davenport/) - Nikki Davenport writes steamy contemporary romance and romantic suspense set in a lush island kingdom—often described as Wakanda meets Bridgerton—where power, expectation, and desire rarely align. Her stories deliver high-stakes tension, emotional depth, and relationships that are hard-won. Based in Northern Virginia, she paddles with a dragon boat team of fellow breast cancer survivors and
- [J.L. Baldwin](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/29/j-l-baldwin/) - I write romance that makes you feel all of the things. My stories blend emotion, tension, spice, and just enough unexpected twists to make you gasp. I write sweet and spicy small town romance and romantic suspense. When I am not writing, you can find me reading or wandering through a Disney park! I love
- [Nicole Kelleher](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/28/nicole-kelleher/) - Author of the epic fantasy romance Heart & Hand Series, Nicole's books have won a Golden Quill Award for Best Fantasy Romance and a National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. In 2025, Nicole wrote Thrice Bound, a romantic paranormal suspense, and current finalist in the Golden Leaf contest. In addition to working on book five
- [Linny Lawless](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/28/linny-lawless/) - Linny grew up, resided, and worked in Northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C. She's a bookworm, biker chick, and an Amazon best-selling indie writer. Linny published her debut novel, “Salvation in Chaos,” in January of 2018, and she's passionate about writing suspenseful and action-packed, spicy romance stories. Linny has been riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles with her husband,
- [Marie Andrews](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/27/marie-andrews/) - Marie has been editing, writing and publishing since 2018. 2026 marks the debut of her 6th novel, and the completion of a trilogy started in her first novel writing foray. She looks forward to writing the next, even weirder adventure.
- [Laurel Ridge hosts first-ever symposium to bolster health grads’ mental health](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/24/laurel-ridge-hosts-first-ever-symposium-to-bolster-health-grads-mental-health/) - Laurel Ridge Community College hosted a mental resiliency symposium April 17 for its graduating health professions students.
- [Laurel Ridge receives $15,000 from the Ellucian Foundation to support students in need](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/21/laurel-ridge-receives-15000-from-the-ellucian-foundation-to-support-students-in-need/) - The grant covered living expenses for Power Line Worker students undergoing training and helped other parenting students with childcare stipends.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates Week of the Young Child with preschool artists](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/18/laurel-ridge-celebrates-week-of-the-young-child-with-preschool-artists/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting a special art exhibition at its Middletown Campus; all of the pieces were created by preschoolers as part of Week of the Young Child.
- [Laurel Ridge hosting second annual STEM Week April 20-23 at all locations](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/15/laurel-ridge-hosting-second-annual-stem-week-april-20-23-at-all-locations/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting STEM Week April 20-23 at its Middletown and Fauquier campuses and the Luray-Page County Center.
- [Laurel Ridge again named a Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® School](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/03/laurel-ridge-again-named-a-military-friendly-and-military-spouse-friendly-school/) - Laurel Ridge Community College continues to serve its veteran students well - it has been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School, with a Silver distinction, and a Military Spouse Friendly® School for the second straight year.
- [Laurel Ridge bestows its annual alumni award on Cynthia Schneider, Class of 2017](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/04/01/laurel-ridge-bestows-its-annual-alumni-award-on-cynthia-schneider-class-of-2017/) - Laurel Ridge Community College named 2017 graduate Cynthia Schneider the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
- [Documentary on food insecurity among college students coming to Laurel Ridge April 3](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/27/documentary-on-food-insecurity-among-college-students-coming-to-laurel-ridge-april-3/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting a screening of "The Invisible Epidemic," a documentary about food insecurity, on April 3.
- [Join Us For The Laurel Ridge AI Summit on April 1](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/25/join-us-for-the-laurel-ridge-ai-summit-on-april-1/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Laurel Ridge’s 46th annual Spring Follies are taking us “Back to the ’90s” April 11 and 12](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/24/laurel-ridges-46th-annual-spring-follies-are-taking-us-back-to-the-90s-april-11-and-12/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting its 46th annual Spring Follies show April 11 and 12.
- [Laurel Ridge's Power Line Worker Program – Powering Up New Careers](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/18/laurel-ridges-power-line-worker-program-powering-up-new-careers/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Twenty Years of Impact at the Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/06/twenty-years-of-impact-at-the-luray-page-county-center/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [A Welcoming Path to Higher Education at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/06/a-welcoming-path-to-higher-education-at-laurel-ridge/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College is celebrating Humanities Week March 16-20 with a full slate of programming](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/03/06/laurel-ridge-community-college-is-celebrating-humanities-week-march-16-20-with-a-full-slate-of-programming/) - Laurel Ridge will be showcasing the value, the diversity and the possibilities offered by the humanities starting Monday, March 16. Humanities Week at the college will kick off with a panel featuring professionals working in the humanities at 2 p.m. on March 16. The panel will consist of Laurel Ridge Dean of Humanities and Social
- [One Step at a Time: How Laurel Ridge Supports Veterans](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/11/21/one-step-at-a-time-how-laurel-ridge-supports-veterans/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Launching Futures Through Dual Enrollment and Early College](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/01/08/launching-futures-through-dual-enrollment-and-early-college/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Retention Starts With People: Creating Meaningful Work Environments](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/11/21/retention-starts-with-people-creating-meaningful-work-environments/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Remembering Professor Frank Borleske, Laurel Ridge’s longest-serving faculty member](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/02/03/remembering-professor-frank-borleske-laurel-ridges-longest-serving-faculty-member/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Emeritus Frank Borleske died Jan. 31. He was on the first team of faculty when the college opened in 1970, and even after his retirement more than 50 years later, continued to serve his students as an adjunct math professor.
- [Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/01/26/food-lion-feeds-charitable-foundation-awards-grant-to-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Laurel Ridge Community College recently received a $2,200 grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help stock up campus food pantries.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College’s Power Line Worker Training Program receives donation from NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/01/22/laurel-ridge-community-colleges-power-line-worker-training-program-receives-donation-from-nextera-energy-transmission-midatlantic/) - NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic, Inc. has donated $10,000 to Laurel Ridge Community College's Power Line Worker program.
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions leader named one of the best in the nation](https://laurelridge.edu/2026/01/07/laurel-ridge-workforce-solutions-leader-named-one-of-the-best-in-the-nation/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Vice President Jeanian Clark was named in the top 20 continuing educators in the nation by LERN.
- [Laurel Ridge to launch independent Physical Therapist Assistant Program in fall 2026 Accreditation approved; applications being accepted this spring](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/15/laurel-ridge-to-launch-independent-physical-therapist-assistant-program-in-fall-2026-accreditation-approved-applications-being-accepted-this-spring/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will begin offering Physical Therapy Assistant degrees as an independent program site next fall.
- [First class of Power Line Workers graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/20/first-class-of-power-line-workers-graduates-from-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions' first cohort of Power Line Worker students graduated on Dec. 19.
- [Winchester Economic Development Authority partnering with Laurel Ridge to bolster area workforce programs](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/19/winchester-economic-development-authority-partnering-with-laurel-ridge-to-bolster-area-workforce-programs/) - The Winchester Economic Development Authority is partnering with Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions to provide $100,000 in scholarships for FastForward training programs.
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ innovative marketing campaign receives national recognition](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/17/laurel-ridge-workforce-solutions-innovative-marketing-campaign-receives-national-recognition/) - A targeted marketing campaign led by Laurel Ridge Community College Marketing Director Guy Curtis on behalf of Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions received an international award from LERN (Learning Resources Network).
- [Beyond the Classroom: How Laurel Ridge Helps Students Thrive](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/09/beyond-the-classroom-how-laurel-ridge-helps-students-thrive/) - Laurel Ridge is dedicated to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
- [Why Laurel Ridge Is A Great Place to Work](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/12/09/why-laurel-ridge-is-a-great-place-to-work/) - Every day, our employees make a difference by supporting students, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging with the community.
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions student presented with statewide award](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/11/17/laurel-ridge-workforce-solutions-student-presented-with-statewide-award/) - Graduate Zachary Caudle was presented with the 2025 Chancellor's Award for Workforce Development - Outstanding Student Success Story.
- [Laurel Ridge hoping to make holidays merrier for those in need](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/11/13/laurel-ridge-hoping-to-make-holidays-merrier-for-those-in-need/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is sponsoring food and toy drives for the holiday season.
- [Academic honor society hosting holiday craft fair at Fauquier Campus Nov. 22](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/11/10/academic-honor-society-hosting-holiday-craft-fair-at-fauquier-campus-nov-22/) - The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is sponsoring a holiday craft fair Nov. 22 at Laurel Ridge Community College's Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge selected as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/10/30/laurel-ridge-selected-as-a-top-200-u-s-community-college-eligible-for-the-2027-aspen-prize/) - Laurel Ridge Community College has been named one of just 200 community colleges across the country eligible to compete for the $1 million 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program aims to strengthen higher education leadership and practice to improve student outcomes - with the ultimate goal of advancing
- [Laurel Ridge breaks ground Thursday on future training facility for new Power Line Worker program](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/10/17/laurel-ridge-breaks-ground-thursday-on-future-training-facility-for-new-power-line-worker-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College broke ground Thursday on its new Power Line Program pole yard and training facility.
- [Familiar Face to Take Charge at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/12/19/familiar-face-to-take-charge-at-lord-fairfax-community-college/) - RICHMOND – Glenn DuBois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges announced today that Dr. Kim Blosser is the next president of Laurel Ridge Community College. Blosser’s selection follows a nationwide search that took six months, and attracted more than 100 candidates. Dr. Kim Blosser Blosser, who currently works as Laurel Ridge’s vice president of academic and
- [Exploring Leadership and Lifelong Learning on “The Valley Today”](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/08/25/exploring-leadership-and-lifelong-learning-on-the-valley-today/) - Laurel Ridge is empowering individuals and organizations to grow through innovative leadership programs like Leadership Basecamp, personalized workforce training, and a commitment to helping every learner realize their potential.
- [Laurel Ridge CDL Program Drives Career Opportunities Forward](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/06/23/laurel-ridge-cdl-program-drives-career-opportunities-forward/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s CDL program offers flexible, fast-track training for high-demand trucking careers, with financial aid options and strong job placement support—making it an ideal path for those seeking stable, well-paying work.
- [Leadership That Lasts: Leadercast 2025 Previewed on The Valley Today](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/14/leadership-that-lasts-leadercast-2025-previewed-on-the-valley-today/) - Attend the Trades Hiring event at Laurel Ridge on May 1, 2025 at the Fauquier Campus. Attendees can explore careers, meet hiring employers and discover training programs.
- [Celebrating the Class of 2025 - A Season of Triumph, Tenacity, and Togetherness at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/15/celebrating-the-class-of-2025-a-season-of-triumph-tenacity-and-togetherness-at-laurel-ridge/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, commencement season is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of dreams realized, challenges overcome, and futures launched.
- [Trades Hiring Event At Laurel Ridge on May 1, 2025](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/23/trades-hiring-event-at-laurel-ridge-on-may-1-2025/) - Attend the Trades Hiring event at Laurel Ridge on May 1, 2025 at the Fauquier Campus. Attendees can explore careers, meet hiring employers and discover training programs.
- [Finding the Right Healthcare Pathway for You](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/03/25/finding-the-right-healthcare-pathway-for-you/) - Laurel Ridge offers versatile and in-demand healthcare programs that prepare students for employment, supported by faculty resources and real-world experience opportunities.
- [TRiO - A Pillar of Support at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/03/05/trio-a-pillar-of-support-at-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - The TRIO program offers support services to first-generation, low-income students, and students with documented disabilities, helping them overcome challenges and succeed academically.
- [Calling Future Educators!](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/01/16/calling-future-educators/) - Learn more about Laurel Ridge Community College's Future Educators Academy, a program designed to fast-track high school students into teaching careers through dual enrollment courses and practical experiences.
- ["Sixty Slaves for Sale” Reckoning with Enslavement in the Shenandoah Valley](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/12/02/sixty-slaves-for-sale-reckoning-with-enslavement-in-the-shenandoah-valley/) - Laurel Ridge hosted "Sixty Slaves for Sale," an event exploring the history of enslavement in the Shenandoah Valley in collaboration with Belle Grove Plantation. The event highlighted the discovery of a 19th-century ad for enslaved people, fostering meaningful reflection and understanding of local history's impact on the present.
- [Laurel Ridge Launches New Fiber Optic Installer Program to Meet Growing Demand](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/14/laurel-ridge-launches-new-fiber-optic-installer-program-to-meet-growing-demand/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's new Fiber Optic Installer program offers hands-on training in fiber optics to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in high-speed internet infrastructure. With flexible evening classes and financial assistance options, this program provides a pathway to a rewarding career with no prior experience required.
- [Unlocking Opportunities for All: How Laurel Ridge Supports Students on Every Path](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/14/unlocking-opportunities-for-all-how-laurel-ridge-supports-students-on-every-path/) - Laurel Ridge fosters a supportive community for all students providing resources like financial aid assistance, career services, and pathways to four-year universities. Through storytelling and personalized support, the college empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their educational and career goals.
- [Honoring Veterans: A Glimpse Into The Laureate Magazine’s Latest Issue](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/14/honoring-veterans-a-glimpse-into-the-laureate-magazines-latest-issue/) - On The Valley Today radio show, Laurel Ridge Community College representatives discussed The Laureate magazine, a publication that highlights veterans and celebrates the college’s diverse community. Retired U.S. Army Major Jason Hatch shared his educational journey, emphasizing the supportive environment at Laurel Ridge and his work with Operation Snow Leopard, which aids Afghan refugees.
- [How Laurel Ridge Helps You Fund Your Education](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/14/how-laurel-ridge-helps-you-fund-your-education/) - Laurel Ridge offers a range of financial aid options—including FAFSA, scholarships, and specialized programs like G3 and VASA—to make education affordable for students in various fields. The college provides personalized support to help students navigate these opportunities, ensuring that financial challenges don’t prevent them from pursuing their education.
- [Exploring Leadership and Lifelong Learning on “The Valley Today”](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/09/24/exploring-leadership-and-lifelong-learning-on-the-valley-today-2/) - At Laurel Ridge Community College, we’re not just preparing students for the future — we’re helping them build it.
- [Supporting Local Businesses Through the Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/08/25/supporting-local-businesses-through-the-laurel-ridge-small-business-development-center/) - Laurel Ridge is proud to support the innovation and growth for small businesses through the Small Business Development Center.
- [Reaching Across the Racial Divide presentation held at Laurel Ridge on Saturday](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/10/13/reaching-across-the-racial-divide-presentation-held-at-laurel-ridge-on-saturday/) - Local civil rights pioneer Betty Kilby, who integrated Warren County High School in 1959 spoke about her connection with her White cousin during a presentation Saturday at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Laurel Ridge launches Paramedic program at Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/10/07/laurel-ridge-launches-paramedic-program-at-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College, in partnership with Fauquier County Department of Fire and Rescue and Fauquier Health, has expanded its Paramedic program to its Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge partnering with Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce on golf classic](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/09/26/laurel-ridge-partnering-with-luray-page-county-chamber-of-commerce-on-golf-classic/) - An Oct. 8 golf classic hosted by Laurel Ridge Community College and the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce will raise money for scholarships.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College welcomes students to the first day of classes Monday](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/08/26/laurel-ridge-community-college-welcomes-students-to-the-first-day-of-classes-monday/) - Laurel Ridge Community College welcomed students to the start of the fall semester on Aug. 25. Enrollment is up, according to college officials.
- [Laurel Ridge hosts Future Educators Academy commitment ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/08/14/laurel-ridge-hosts-future-educators-academy-commitment-ceremony/) - Laurel Ridge Community College hosted a commitment ceremony for high school juniors participating in the Future Educators Academy on the Middletown Campus. The students will complete an associate degree in education at the same time as their high school diploma.
- [Laurel Ridge piloting Power Line Worker program this fall](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/08/01/laurel-ridge-piloting-power-line-worker-program-this-fall/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions is launching a Power Line Worker program this September.
- [Dual Enrollment: A Smart Start for High School Students](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/07/23/dual-enrollment-a-smart-start-for-high-school-students/) - Our Dual Enrollment program helps high school students to earn college credits, explore career paths, and access full academic support at an affordable cost.
- [Flexibility Meets Opportunity: Online Learning at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/07/23/flexibility-meets-opportunity-online-learning-at-laurel-ridge/) - Online programs with strong transfer pathways, comprehensive student support, and financial funding making college accessible and affordable.
- [Beloved English Professor Brent Kendrick Honored with Philanthropy Award](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/07/17/beloved-english-professor-brent-kendrick-honored-with-philanthropy-award/) - Retired Laurel Ridge Community College Engligh Professor Brent Kendrick has received the Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
- [Enjoy the July 19 Cannons v. Royals baseball game on Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/06/05/enjoy-the-july-19-cannons-v-royals-baseball-game-on-laurel-ridge/) - Admission to the June 14 Front Royal Cardinals v. Winchester Royals game is free thanks to sponsorship by Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Leo the Lion – Laurel Ridge’s Beloved Mascot](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/06/16/leo-the-lion-laurel-ridges-beloved-mascot/) - Learn about Leo the Lion, Laurel Ridge Community College's beloved mascot.
- [Why Should You Start Your Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College?](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/21/why-should-you-start-your-bachelors-degree-at-a-community-college/) - Starting at a community college before transferring to a four-year institution can significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education.
- [Laurel Ridge Seeks to Support Laid-Off Federal Employees](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/30/laurel-ridge-seeks-to-support-laid-off-federal-employees/) - Laurel Ridge is committed to helping recently unemployed federal workers and federal contractors transition smoothly into new careers.
- [Agreement with Shenandoah University will help more students achieve bachelor’s degrees](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/23/agreement-with-shenandoah-university-will-help-more-students-achieve-bachelors-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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/21/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/19/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/16/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/14/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/05/12/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/23/2025-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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/15/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/08/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.
- [Save Big: Start at Community College Before a Four-Year University](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/02/save-big-start-at-community-college-before-a-four-year-university/) - Starting at a community college before transferring to a four-year institution can significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education.
- [Laurel Ridge Spring Follies being performed April 26 & 27](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/04/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/04/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/04/01/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/03/19/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/03/18/laurel-ridges-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](https://laurelridge.edu/2025/02/04/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/12/19/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/12/11/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/12/11/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/12/06/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/20/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.
- [Laurel Ridge recognizes the extra challenges faced by students with children](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/08/laurel-ridge-recognizes-the-extra-challenges-faced-by-students-with-children/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to helping students who are parents overcome their unique challenges.
- [Kathy and Nick Nerangis honored for philanthropy to Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/20/kathy-and-nick-nerangis-honored-for-philanthropy-to-lfcc/) - Winchester-Frederick County stalwarts Kathy and Nick Nerangis were honored for their generosity to Laurel Ridge Community College during the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation’s annual appreciation luncheon on Friday. During a ceremony in Richmond earlier this week, the Nerangises received the 2018 Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy from the Virginia Foundation for Community College
- [Alumna Tiffany Matthews is Laurel Ridge’s first campus social worker](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/08/alumna-tiffany-matthews-is-laurel-ridges-first-campus-social-worker/) - Laurel Ridge Community College alumna Tiffany Matthews is the college's first social worker.
- [Learn about intelligence expert’s second chapter as a writer Nov. 14 at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/11/06/learn-about-intelligence-experts-second-chapter-as-a-writer-nov-14-at-laurel-ridge/) - Real-life-spy-turned-spy-novelist Alma Katsu is coming to Laurel Ridge for a lunch and learn event Thursday, Nov. 14.
- [Help is here for our students with disabilities](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/30/help-is-here-for-our-students-with-disabilities/) - The Office of Accommodations and Disability Services at Laurel Ridge Community College serves hundreds of students with disabilities each year.
- [Laurel Ridge continues to lead the VCCS pack in student success measures](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/30/laurel-ridge-continues-to-lead-the-vccs-pack-in-student-success-measures/) - Laurel Ridge Community College has been ranked No. 1 in the Virginia Community College System for its student success measures, or performance metrics. This has resulted in additional state funding being directed to the college.
- [Innovative partnership leads to positive outcomes, hope for region’s inmates](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/29/innovative-partnership-leads-to-positive-outcomes-hope-for-regions-inmates/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education and Workforce Solutions have been rolling out successful programs in partnership with detention centers in the region.
- [Technology and TLC combine to provide wraparound support for students](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/29/technology-and-tlc-combine-to-provide-wraparound-support-for-students/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is using Navigate360 to better serve students.
- [Unique art show coming to Laurel Ridge campuses this month](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/14/unique-art-show-coming-to-laurel-ridge-campuses-this-month/) - Laurel Ridge Community College employees and students have contributed to an art show, "Every Body Tells a Story" being held later this month.
- [New Skilled Trades Center leads to high school partnerships](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/10/07/new-skilled-trades-center-leads-to-high-school-partnerships/) - Now that the Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus has a Skilled Trades Center, there are more partnership opportunities with area high schools. Students from Rappahannock County and Fauquier County high schools are participating in a Skilled Trades Academy at the facility.
- [Laurel Ridge and Belle Grove Plantation focus on slavery and its legacy in daylong conference](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/25/laurel-ridge-and-belle-grove-plantation-focus-on-slavery-and-its-legacy-in-daylong-conference/) - A 200-year-old newspaper clipping advertising 60 human beings for sale at Belle Grove Plantation is the impetus for a daylong conference at Laurel Ridge Community College on Oct. 26.
- [Noah Lucas: Trucking towards a bright future](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/17/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.
- [Affordable drone pilot boot camps coming to Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/18/affordable-drone-pilot-boot-camps-coming-to-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is offering drones boot camps that will get students ready to take the FAA Part 107 exam to become remote pilots this fall at the Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge launches Fiber Optic Installer program at Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/12/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/04/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/06/12/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.
- [Meet the Middletown and Fauquier Campus Outstanding Graduates](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/06/07/meet-the-middletown-and-fauquier-campus-outstanding-graduates/) - Margaret Cain from the Fauquier Campus and Sydney Patton from the Middletown Campus went The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today to share their experiences.
- [Shenandoah National Park coming to Jenkins Hall to share new interactive program on historical segregation at the park](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/06/03/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 Community College celebrates Class of 2024](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/05/13/laurel-ridge-community-college-celebrates-class-of-2024/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's Class of 2024 celebrated May 9 and 10.
- [Laurel Ridge Surgical Technology program to receive state-of-the-art surgical simulators](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/05/21/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 bestows emeritus status on retired professors, staff members](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/05/10/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/05/09/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](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/05/07/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
- [Laurel Ridge Corporate Training Empowers Workforce Success](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/04/19/laurel-ridge-corporate-training-empowers-workforce-success/) - Deb Taylor, director of Corporate Training for Workforce Solutions, went on The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, to showcase Corporate Training’s efforts and how they help advance careers.
- [Laurel Ridge designated a Military Friendly® School](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/04/04/laurel-ridge-designated-a-military-friendly-school/) - Laurel Ridge Community College has been designated a Military Friendly® School (with Gold distinction) and a Military Spouse Friendly® School by Viqtory.
- [Laurel Ridge Follies set to entertain with three shows the weekend of April 13 and 14](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/28/laurel-ridge-follies-set-to-entertain-with-three-shows-the-weekend-of-april-13-and-14/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's Spring Follies will entertain audiences on April 13 and 14.
- [State program provides 20 free laptops for student veterans at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/22/state-program-provides-20-free-laptops-for-student-veterans-at-laurel-ridge/) - The Virginia Department of Veterans Services has donated 20 laptops to Laurel Ridge Community College to be given to student veterans.
- [Explore the Arts with Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/20/explore-the-arts-with-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Art Professor and Program Lead Monica James discusses art programs offered at Laurel Ridge, along with a glimpse into some upcoming art-related events scheduled for the coming weeks.
- [New Programs Being Launched at Laurel Ridge in Fall 2024](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/20/new-programs-being-launched-at-laurel-ridge-in-fall-2024/) - The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, and highlights several upcoming certificate programs that will be offered at Laurel Ridge Community College starting Fall 2024.
- [Unlocking Potential: Laurel Ridge Adult Education Programs at NRADC](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/20/unlocking-potential-laurel-ridge-adult-education-programs-at-nradc/) - A recent episode of The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, featured Sharon Hetland, director of Adult Education at Laurel Ridge, and guests from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (NRADC).
- [Life of longtime Laurel Ridge benefactor Bob Sowder being celebrated April 8](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/03/07/life-of-longtime-laurel-ridge-benefactor-bob-sowder-being-celebrated-april-8/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting a celebration of the life of Bob Sowder, who donated land and a barn - and continued his generosity over many years - for the creation of the Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge pumped $265.7 million into local economy analysis reveals](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/02/28/laurel-ridge-pumped-265-7-million-into-local-economy-analysis-reveals/) - An economic impact analysis by Lightcast revealed the Laurel Ridge Community College pumped more than $265 million into the region's economy in fiscal 2022. That equals 1.6 percent of the gross regional product.
- [Spring Follies returning to Laurel Ridge this spring; kick-off meeting Feb. 25](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/02/16/spring-follies-returning-to-laurel-ridge-this-spring-kick-off-meeting-feb-25/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's Spring Follies are back this spring. A kick-off meeting for all those interested in taking part is scheduled for 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, on the Middletown Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions leader honored with state award](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/01/30/laurel-ridge-community-college-workforce-solutions-leader-honored-with-state-award/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Operations and Registration Director Bill Pence was recently awarded the Expanding Opportunities Award by the Virginia Community College System.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College named a STEM school of Excellence by international educator association](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/01/26/laurel-ridge-community-college-named-a-stem-school-of-excellence-by-international-educator-association/) - Laurel Ridge Community College named School of Excellence by the ITEEA (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association for its STEM offerings.
- [Securing Tomorrow’s Job: Data Center Technician Program Through Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/01/19/securing-tomorrows-job-data-center-technician-program-through-laurel-ridge/) - Samantha Brill, a program manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, and Raphael Caballero, an IT instructor, recently appeared on The River’s 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today to discuss the high demand for data center technicians.
- [Employee lounge at Luray-Page County Center dedicated to college and community supporter Dr. Morgan Phenix](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/01/02/employee-lounge-at-luray-page-county-center-dedicated-to-college-and-community-supporter-dr-morgan-phenix/) - Laurel Ridge Community College dedicated the employee lounge at the Luray-Page County Center to longtime supporter and former employee Morgan Phenix.
- [Laurel Ridge receives grant from Mike Rowe Works Foundation](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/22/laurel-ridge-receives-grant-from-mike-rowe-works-foundation/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is one of three community colleges in Virginia to receive grant funding to implement work ethic certification from mikeroweWORKS into trades curriculum.
- [Laurel Ridge TRiO Angel Tree program brightens holidays for dozens of families](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/22/laurel-ridge-trio-angel-tree-program-brightens-holidays-for-dozens-of-families/) - Laurel Ridge Community College employees and a local bakery came together to make the season brighter for the children of TRiO students at the college.
- [Upcoming Robotics & Automation Academy open to Fauquier and Rappahannock county high school students](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/18/upcoming-robotics-automation-academy-open-to-fauquier-and-rappahannock-county-high-school-students/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is offering a Robotics & Automation Academy to high school students in Fauquier County and Rappahannock County, as well as to adult learners.
- [Laurel Ridge opens esports arena in Student Union Building](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/04/laurel-ridge-opens-esports-arena-in-student-union-building/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s new esports arena is a place where students can have fun, interact with their peers, build their gaming skills and possibly even develop a career path.
- [Empowering Futures: Transfer Student Success Story ](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/03/empowering-futures-transfer-student-success-story/) - Katherine Werner, a former transfer student, shared her journey, highlighting Laurel Ridge's pivotal role in her academic and professional success.
- [The Benefits of the new Skilled Trades Center at the Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/12/03/the-benefits-of-the-new-skilled-trades-center-at-the-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College employees discuss the grand opening of the Skilled Trades Center at our Fauquier Campus and what that means for trades education in the region.
- [Laurel Ridge excited to be participating in one of the state’s first lab schools; will train students to be teachers](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/11/29/laurel-ridge-excited-to-be-participating-in-one-of-the-states-first-lab-schools-will-train-students-to-be-teachers/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is partnering with Germanna Community College and James Madison University on one of the state's first lab schools. The lab school will be focused on students aspiring to be teachers.
- [Laurel Ridge hosting an open house at new esports arena](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/11/10/laurel-ridge-hosting-an-open-house-at-new-esports-arena/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting an open house at its new esports arena 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Building on the Middletown Campus.
- [Join us for second annual Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 29](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/10/24/join-us-for-second-annual-holiday-book-fair-on-nov-29/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's 2022 Holiday Book Fair was such a hit, it is hosting a second one Nov. 29.
- [Exhibition of late artist Irmengard Lewis’s work to benefit Laurel Ridge and Barns of Rose Hill](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/10/24/exhibition-of-late-artist-irmengard-lewiss-work-to-benefit-laurel-ridge-and-barns-of-rose-hill/) - The late Clarke County artist Irmengard Lewis's artwork will be on exhibition at Barns of Rose Hill through Dec. 30, following a reception on Nov. 4. Proceeds from the sale of her works will benefit Barns of Rose Hill and Laurel Ridge Community College, to which she had strong ties.
- [Skilled Trades Center opens, 35th anniversary celebrated on Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/10/14/skilled-trades-center-opens-35th-anniversary-celebrated-on-fauquier-campus/) - The Skilled Trades Center represents the first permanent home for trades education on the Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge students attend NASA workshop, watch experiment rocket into space](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/10/06/laurel-ridge-students-attend-nasa-workshop-watch-experiment-rocket-into-space/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Melissa Stange and two students attended the RockOn! workshop at NASA and watched their experiment get launched into space.
- [New building on gifted land will bring trades classes to the Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/11/23/new-building-on-gifted-land-will-bring-trades-classes-to-the-fauquier-campus/) - Construction of a new building dedicated to the skilled trades on the Fauquier Campus is expected to begin in February and be open for classes in fall 2022. This opportunity to build a facility dedicated to trades education is thanks to a gift of 60 acres adjacent to campus from Fauquier County to the Laurel
- [Laurel Ridge receives Stanley Black & Decker grant for Fauquier Campus’s Skilled Trades Facility](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/01/30/laurel-ridge-receives-stanley-black-decker-grant-for-fauquier-campuss-skilled-trades-facility/) - Laurel Ridge Community College has received a grant from Stanley Black & Decker that will help bring a trades education facility to the Fauquier Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge breaks ground on skilled trades center on Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/03/laurel-ridge-breaks-ground-on-skilled-trades-center-on-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge held a ceremonial groundbreaking of a new skilled trades facility on its Fauquier Campus on Tuesday. It will have space specifically designed for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heavy equipment, and welding programs.
- [Unlocking Success: Inside the TRIO Student Support Program at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/26/unlocking-success-inside-the-trio-student-support-program-at-laurel-ridge/) - TRIO Director Vivi Meder appeared on The River 95.3’s radio show to discuss the TRIO program at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Aspiring accountants invited to Accounting Student Night Sept. 28](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/12/aspiring-accountants-invited-to-accounting-student-night-sept-28/) - Aspiring accountants invited to Accounting Student Night Sept. 20
- [NASA personnel coming to Laurel Ridge Sept. 20 to recruit community college students for internships and other opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/11/nasa-personnel-coming-to-laurel-ridge-sept-20-to-recruit-community-college-students-for-internships-and-other-opportunities/) - Personnel from NASA Langley Research Center are visiting Laurel Ridge Community College Sept. 20 in a bid to recruit students for apprenticeships, internships and other opportunities.
- [Evening with celebrated author Jeannette Walls a success](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/11/evening-with-celebrated-author-jeannette-walls-a-success/) - New York Times Bestselling-author Jeannette Walls addressed a rapt audience at Laurel Ridge Community College on Sept. 6. She shared anecdotes of her childhood and talked how writing "The Glass Castle" was the most excruciating, but also the wisest decision she has ever made.
- [Your Path to a Rewarding Career: Enroll in Our EMS Program Today! ](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/10/your-path-to-a-rewarding-career-enroll-in-our-ems-program-today/) - Paul Cissel, program director for EMS Education and Dr. Craig Santicola, dean of professional programs appeared on The River 95.3’s radio show to talk about the EMS program at Laurel Ridge.
- [Enhance Your Career: Enroll in Workplace Wellness Series ](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/10/enhance-your-career-enroll-in-workplace-wellness-series/) - Jodi Navin, a corporate training instructional designer appeared on The River 95.3’s radio show to discuss Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions' Workplace Wellness series.
- [Award-winning journalist and author Jim Hall coming to Fauquier Campus Sept. 27](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/09/07/award-winning-journalist-and-author-jim-hall-coming-to-fauquier-campus-sept-27/) - Retired journalist Jim Hall will discuss his latest book, "Condemned for Love in Old Virginia: The Lynching of Arthur Jordan," Sept. 27 at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Dozens of cadets come to Laurel Ridge for Civil Air Patrol’s Drone Industry Night](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/08/31/dozens-of-cadets-come-to-laurel-ridge-for-civil-air-patrols-drone-industry-night/) - Laurel Ridge Community College and the Winchester Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol partnered on a drone industry event for area cadets.
- [New York Times Bestselling Author Jeannette Walls speaking at the Fauquier Campus Sept. 6](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/08/15/new-york-times-bestselling-author-jeannette-walls-speaking-at-the-fauquier-campus-sept-6/) - Her life story is so extraordinary, so powerful, that it was made into the movie “The Glass Castle” starring Hollywood mega-stars Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts, and now, Jeannette Walls is coming to Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Meet “Across the Blue Ridge Mountains” author M.S. Marangione at the Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/06/29/meet-across-the-blue-ridge-mountains-author-m-s-marangione-at-the-luray-page-county-center/) - Laurel Ridge Community College English Professor M.S. Marangione will be reading from her debut novel "Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" and taking questions during a Meet the Author event at our Luray-Page County Center on Thursday, July 13.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ first Summer Academy for Career Exploration a success](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/06/13/laurel-ridge-community-college-workforce-solutions-first-summer-academy-for-career-exploration-a-success/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions recently hosted its first Summer Academy for Career Exploration, tailor designed for high school students with disabilities.
- [Luray-Page County Center hosting event celebrating the life and narrative of Bethany Veney, local woman born into slavery](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/06/12/luray-page-county-center-hosting-event-celebrating-the-life-and-narrative-of-bethany-veney-local-woman-born-into-slavery/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's Luray-Page County Center is hosting "Celebrating the Legacy of Bethany Veney, an Enslaved Woman from Page County" 5 p.m, Thursday, June 15.
- [New Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré makes stop at Laurel Ridge Community College as part of listening tour](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/06/new-virginia-community-college-system-chancellor-david-dore-makes-stop-at-laurel-ridge-community-college-as-part-of-listening-tour/) - New Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré makes a visit to Laurel Ridge Community College as part of his listening tour.
- [Laurel Ridge drones program comes first in international award category](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/25/laurel-ridge-drones-program-comes-first-in-international-award-category/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's drones program was the first-place winner in the workforce development category category of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI).
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Announced as Finalist for AUVSI XCELLENCE Award for Drones Program](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/03/15/laurel-ridge-community-college-announced-as-finalist-for-auvsi-xcellence-award-for-drones-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College has been selected as a finalist for an XCELLENCE Award by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI).
- [Laurel Ridge honors community supporters and retirees in ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/23/laurel-ridge-honors-community-supporters-and-retirees-in-ceremony/) - Laurel Ridge Community College recently honored former employees with emeritus status, as well as community supporters with medallions of recognition.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates nearly 900 graduates in the Class of 2023](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/14/laurel-ridge-celebrates-nearly-900-graduates-in-the-class-of-2023/) - Laurel Ridge Community College celebrated its 895 graduates with commencement ceremonies May 11 and 12.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates grand opening of Jenkins Hall in Luray](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/09/15/lfcc-celebrates-grand-opening-of-jenkins-hall-in-luray/) - Fifteen years after opening the original Luray-Page Center in the former Wrangler annex building on Hawksbill Street, Laurel Ridge celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent site in Luray on Friday, Sept. 10.
- [Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation again receives generous contribution from Axalta to support STEM education](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/04/laurel-ridge-educational-foundation-again-receives-generous-contribution-from-axalta-to-support-stem-education/) - Axalta Coating Systems has donated an additional $20,000 to the Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation to further STEM education.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions to begin offering in-demand ITIL 4 certification from PeopleCert](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/03/30/laurel-ridge-community-college-workforce-solutions-to-begin-offering-in-demand-itil-4-certification-from-peoplecert/) - Laurel Ridge will begin offering ITIL 4 Foundation, an internationally recognized in-demand IT management certification, beginning this June. Students taking the ITIL course will learn the skills they need to lead and manage an IT business service through every stage.
- [Registered Nursing Program Receives Re-Accreditation](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/04/04/registered-nursing-program-receives-re-accreditation/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's registered nursing program has received continuing accreditation valid till 2030. Laurel Ridge Community College’s Registered Nursing Program has received national re-accreditation through spring 2030.
- [Laurel Ridge 52nd commencement exercises being held Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/05/10/laurel-ridge-52nd-commencement-exercises-being-held-thursday-may-11-and-friday-may-12/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will hold commencement ceremonies May 11 and 12.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates expansion of manufacturing and trades lab space on Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/03/27/laurel-ridge-celebrates-expansion-of-manufacturing-and-trades-lab-space-on-middletown-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College on Friday celebrated its expanded advanced manufacturing and trades lab space on the Middletown Campus.
- [Laurel Ridge Surgical Technology students undergo high-tech virtual training](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/03/21/laurel-ridge-surgical-technology-students-undergo-high-tech-virtual-training/) - Laurel Ridge Community College surgical technology students participated in mock surgeries using a LAPSIM device that was being demonstrated by Surgical Science in Warrenton on Friday.
- [Laurel Ridge Spring Follies will delight audiences of all ages this weekend](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/03/06/laurel-ridge-spring-follies-will-delight-audiences-of-all-ages-this-weekend/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is staging four performances of its Fairfax Follies variety show March 11 and 12. The show is appropriate for all ages.
- [Laurel Ridge welcomes Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator to Middletown Campus this week](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/02/27/laurel-ridge-welcomes-caldecott-honor-winning-illustrator-to-middletown-campus-this-week/) - Caldecott Honor book illustrator Janelle Washington is visiting Laurel Ridge Community College March 2 for both a luncheon discussion and an artist reception. Her work will be displayed at the college through mid-April.
- [Laurel Ridge and Belle Grove partner on “Unearthing the Past” program](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/02/06/laurel-ridge-and-belle-grove-partner-on-unearthing-the-past-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historic Park are teaming up to present a program on the life of an enslaved cook at Belle Grove Plantation and an exhibit of an archeological dig conducted at the Enslaved Quarter Site.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College selected for FAA training program](https://laurelridge.edu/2023/01/25/laurel-ridge-community-college-selected-for-faa-training-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's drone program has been accepted into the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Program (UAS-CTI).
- [Laurel Ridge ADN Program Is Awarded ACEN Candidacy Status](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/08/25/lfcc-adn-program-is-awarded-acen-candidacy-status/) - Laurel Ridge Community College was recently granted Candidacy status from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Candidacy status indicates that the Associate Degree in Nursing Program (ADN) at Laurel Ridge is moving forward in the process of national accreditation. Critical elements of the nursing program such as faculty, curriculum, resources, and outcomes were
- [Laurel Ridge Launches Competency-Based Education Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/09/02/lfcc-launches-competency-based-education-programs/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is launching competency-based education this fall with a grant called Knowledge to Work. The College recently received approval for the program from its accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Laurel Ridge is the first and currently the only institution in the SACSCOC region approved
- [Laurel Ridge’s TRIO Program Gets Grant from U.S. Department of Education](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/08/13/lfccs-trio-program-gets-grant-from-u-s-department-of-education/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s TRIO Student Support Services was awarded a five-year grant totaling $1.23 million dollars from the United States Department of Education. The monies will be utilized to provide one-on-one advising, mentoring, and tutoring support for 160 Laurel Ridge students annually. These students meet one or more of the following criteria: 1) first
- [Laurel Ridge to Begin Fall Classes](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/08/11/lfcc-to-begin-fall-classes/) - The Fall Semester at Laurel Ridge Community College will begin on August 24, 2015. There are many new course offerings available whether you take them on-line or in the classroom. Remember that Laurel Ridge’s academic advisors can assist in choosing the path that fits your needs. Some new specializations being offered within our Associate Degree programs
- [Blosser Named Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/07/29/blosser-named-vice-president-of-academic-and-student-affairs-at-lfcc/) - Kimberly P. Blosser, Ed.D., was named Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Laurel Ridge Community College. Blosser came to Laurel Ridge from Blue Ridge Community College in July 2012, where she held several positions, including Chief Information Officer, Dean of Math, Physical Sciences, and Technology, and Associate Professor of Information Systems Technology. For the
- [Laurel Ridge Named Great College to Work For (1 of only 12 community colleges in the nation to receive Honor Roll status!)](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/07/20/lfcc-named-great-college-to-work-for-1-of-only-12-community-colleges-in-the-nation-to-receive-honor-roll-status/) - The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Laurel Ridge Community College to its 2015 list of "Great Colleges to Work For®." Only 86 colleges or universities in the nation received this designation. Forty-two schools made the Honor Roll List with only 12 being two-year institutions. The Honor Roll classification denotes colleges that are “the best of the best.” This
- [Tiffany Riggs Named Valley Proteins Fellow](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/07/07/tiffany-riggs-named-valley-proteins-fellow/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student, Tiffany Riggs, is one of nine students in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive The Valley Proteins Fellows Program Scholarship. The program, which began with the 2011-2012 class, is now in its fifth year and is made possible through a generous donation by Valley Proteins, Inc., based in Winchester, VA.
- [John Alger Graduates from ADN Program  (Learn about his journey in nursing at Laurel Ridge)](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/06/29/john-alger-graduates-from-adn-program-learn-about-his-journey-in-nursing-at-lfcc/) - “Laurel Ridge Community College set me up to succeed,” said 20 year-old John Alger, one of the youngest students ever to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) from the College. John was homeschooled, taking dual-enrolled classes at Laurel Ridge. He finished high school in December 2011 and at 17 started
- [Laurel Ridge Instructor Attends STEM Workshop at NASA Wallops Flight Facility](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/06/18/lfcc-instructor-attends-stem-workshop-at-nasa-wallops-flight-facility/) - Mohamad Riasati, Instructor of Mathematics at Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) Fauquier Campus, recently attended a professional development workshop for community college faculty in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. The two-day workshop (June 3-5) from the STEM Takes Flight initiative focused on the integration of STEM in the NASA workplace
- [Laurel Ridge Professor Jonathan Noyalas Receives Virginia’s Prestigious “Outstanding Faculty Award”](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/12/21/lfcc-professor-jonathan-noyalas-receives-virginias-prestigious-outstanding-faculty-award/) - Middletown, VA. Jonathan Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History at Laurel Ridge Community College, is a recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Awards from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Noyalas is the only community college professor in Virginia to receive this recognition for 2016. Award recipients are selected based upon their contributions
- [Laurel Ridge Holds Super FAFSA Event on College Financial Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/01/04/lfcc-holds-super-fafsa-event-on-college-financial-assistance/) - Do you need financial assistance in order to attend college? Join other college-bound students and their parents at Laurel Ridge Community College for Super FAFSA Day on February 6th, formerly called Super Saturday. Offered for the eleventh year in the Shenandoah Valley, Super FAFSA Day is sponsored by the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- [2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Receive More Than $200,000 in Scholarships](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/30/2015-coca-cola-leaders-of-promise-receive-more-than-200000-in-scholarships/) - Autumn Beck, a student at Laurel Ridge Community College, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Selected as 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars, 207 Phi Theta Kappa members have been awarded a total of $207,000 in scholarships. Chosen from more
- [Laurel Ridge Collecting Non-Perishable Food for Holiday Season](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/11/lfcc-collecting-non-perishable-food-for-holiday-season/) - Please consider donating to Laurel Ridge's Food Drive this holiday season. Our goal is to fill at least 45 totes in honor of Laurel Ridge’s 45th Anniversary! Non-perishable items will be collected at all College locations until November 23rd, 2015 and will benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Donation locations include: Middletown Campus: Student Union Building & Cornerstone Hall-Sekel Atrium Fauquier Campus:
- [Laurel Ridge Phi Theta Kappa to Host Honors Study Symposium](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/16/lfcc-phi-theta-kappa-to-host-honors-study-symposium/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society is hosting an Honors Study Symposium, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The theme is "Borders and boundaries: peacetime and wartime, the challenges veterans face when reentering society." The guest speaker is Ben Shaw, freelance writer, photojournalist, Iraq war veteran, and Regional
- [Laurel Ridge Forensics Team Competes at the Collegiate Forensics Association Tournament in PA](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/17/lfcc-forensics-team-competes-at-the-collegiate-forensics-association-tournament-in-pa/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Forensics (Speech/Drama/Debate) Team performed well at the Collegiate Forensics Association Tournament in Shippensburg, PA on November 13-14, 2015. Laurel Ridge placed 4th overall in the team sweepstakes. Other teams competing were Bloomsburg University, Florida College, Randolph Macon College, University of Richmond, Liberty University, David and Elkins College, and West Virginia
- [Laurel Ridge Presents a Comedic Murder Mystery (A production of “Murder Me Always” by Lee Mueller)](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/11/lfcc-presents-a-comedic-murder-mystery-a-production-of-murder-me-always-by-lee-mueller/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) Fine and Performing Arts Club and Student Activities Department will present the comedy, “Murder Me Always” on November 20 and 21, in the William H. McCoy Theatre on the Middletown Campus. The show, directed by Calee McCauley, will be offered as a dinner theatre production on Friday, November 20
- [Laurel Ridge Named to Victory Media’s 2016 Military Friendly® Schools List](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/10/lfcc-named-to-victory-medias-2016-military-friendly-schools-list/) - Laurel Ridge Community College announced today that it has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the original, premier Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service members and
- [Laurel Ridge Officiates Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/28/lfcc-officiates-memorandum-of-understanding-with-u-s-army-corps-of-engineers/) - Middletown, VA. – October 15, 2015 – Join Laurel Ridge Community College in signing and celebrating a memorandum of understanding with the United States Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District (USACE MED) for the purpose of encouraging and enhancing study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for students and faculty at Laurel
- [Caroline Hoxton Named Recipient of Laurel Ridge’s Prestigious Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/16/caroline-hoxton-named-recipient-of-lfccs-prestigious-ross-fellowship-for-service-and-scholarship/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation has announced Caroline Hoxton of Winchester, VA, as the recipient of the 2015-2016 Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship. This is a prestigious student award that recognizes academic excellence, good character, and service to the community. The Ross Fellowship covers tuition and fees for the year, and provides
- [Bill Prokopchak of Trout Unlimited to Speak on Stream Restoration](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/16/bill-prokopchak-of-trout-unlimited-to-speak-on-stream-restoration/) - Bill Prokopchak of Trout Unlimited (Winchester Chapter) will make a presentation on Stream Restoration: Conserving, Protecting, and Restoring Local Watersheds at Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus. The event will take place at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in room 145 of the Science and Health Professions Building. It is free and open
- [Laurel Ridge’s Got Talent Contest](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/09/lfccs-got-talent-contest/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will hold their “Laurel Ridge’s Got Talent Contest” on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. on the College’s Middletown Campus. Come by to see students showcase their many talents in the McCoy Theatre. The show includes music, dance, magic, comedy and various skits by gifted performers. Guest judges will decide
- [Laurel Ridge Student Changes Course (From Inventory Supervisor to Phlebotomist)](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/09/29/lfcc-student-changes-course-from-inventory-supervisor-to-phlebotomist/) - “At 43 years of age, I had to reinvent myself and change course,” said Roland Hill. After 18 years in manufacturing, he found himself looking for a new skill. He went from inventory supervisor at a local company to student at Laurel Ridge Community College, where he is studying phlebotomy. “As a phlebotomist, no machine can
- [Laurel Ridge Professors, Ann and Rob Simpson, Place in Prominent Outdoor Writers Competition](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/09/03/lfcc-professors-ann-and-rob-simpson-place-in-prominent-outdoor-writers-competition/) - Outdoor Writers Association of America announced that Ann and Rob Simpson of Stephens City, Virginia, were recognized as award recipients during the 2015 OWAA Excellence in Craft Contest. This annual awards program recognizes and honors the best work of outdoor communicators who are members of OWAA. This year, 62 individuals took home a total of
- [Emily Marlow Beck is the 2016 Chair of the  Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation Board of Directors:  Nancie Snead Williams and Charles “Chuck” McWilliams Also Join the Laurel Ridge Foundation Board](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/03/31/emily-marlow-beck-is-the-2016-chair-of-the-lfcc-educational-foundation-board-of-directors-nancie-snead-williams-and-charles-chuck-mcwilliams-also-join-the-lfcc-foundation-board/) - Emily Marlow Beck is the President of Front-Royal based Marlow Automotive Group, which includes dealerships in Front Royal, Winchester, and Luray, Virginia.Beck has been a member of the Laurel Ridge Foundation board of directors since 2013. She also serves on the board of directors for First Bank and the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association and is
- [Spring Show at Laurel Ridge:  Celebrating 35 Years of Community Entertainment](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/08/spring-show-at-lfcc-celebrating-35-years-of-community-entertainment/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will hold its 35th Spring Show with performances on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17 at the College’s Middletown Campus. There are two performances in the McCoy Theatre on both days: 4/16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and 4/17 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The show includes music,
- [Virginia General Assembly Approves Funding for a New Science and Health Professions Building at the  Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/03/21/virginia-general-assembly-approves-funding-for-a-new-science-and-health-professions-building-at-the-fauquier-campus/) - On Friday, March 11, a $2.1 billion bond agreement adopted by the Virginia General Assembly includes construction funding for a new academic building at Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus. The 40,000-square-foot building will focus on STEM-H disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math, and health professions). The estimated cost of construction is $17 million. Last fall, Governor McAuliffe included Laurel
- [Laurel Ridge Launches Veterans Mentor Program:  As principal step in the Virginia Veterans Service Demonstration Project](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/03/05/lfcc-launches-veterans-mentor-program-as-principal-step-in-the-virginia-veterans-service-demonstration-project/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is one of five community colleges in the state to receive $200,000 for an initiative titled, “Virginia Veterans Service Demonstration Project.” The money received was originally part of a United States Department of Labor grant with the purpose of improving the delivery of workforce and employment services for veterans. This initiative provides
- [Laurel Ridge Hosting a Homeschool Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/03/07/lfcc-hosting-a-homeschool-information-session/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is hosting an informational session for Homeschooled Students and their families on Thursday, April 28, 2016: Middletown Campus5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Thompson Conference Center173 Skirmisher LaneMiddletown, VA AND Fauquier Campus5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Rose Loeb Center6480 College StreetWarrenton, VA Meet members of the faculty and homeschooled students currently enrolled at Laurel Ridge. Tour the campus, and learn more about
- [Subway Opens at Laurel Ridge:   Net profits will support Laurel Ridge’s Educational Foundation,  which owns the franchise.](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/02/08/subway-opens-at-lfcc-net-profits-will-support-lfccs-educational-foundation-which-owns-the-franchise/) - Middletown, VA. Laurel Ridge Community College opened a new Subway restaurant on January 25 in the Student Union building at the Middletown Campus. The official Subway grand opening will be Thursday, March 3 and will include a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m. with the Top of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Subway’s slogan is “Eat Fresh,” which is
- [Laurel Ridge Receives $1 Million from the PATH Foundation:   Gift Supports New Science and Health Professions Building at the Fauquier Campus in Warrenton](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/02/11/lfcc-receives-1-million-from-the-path-foundation-gift-supports-new-science-and-health-professions-building-at-the-fauquier-campus-in-warrenton/) - Warrenton, VA. – Officials from the PATH Foundation (formerly Fauquier Health Foundation) announced this morning a $1 million gift to support the college’s campaign to build a new Science and Health Professions Building at the Fauquier Campus in Warrenton. During the announcement held at Laurel Ridge, John McCarthy, chair of the PATH Foundation board, explained: “We
- [Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/01/07/martin-luther-king-day-celebration-at-lfcc/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 18th, at both the Middletown and Warrenton, Virginia, campuses. The event is open to the general public, at no charge, and light refreshments will be served after each presentation. Each campus will announce the winner of the “Walking King’s Talk Award” which
- [Laurel Ridge Announces Launch of Free Learning Portal](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/07/19/lfcc-announces-launch-of-free-learning-portal/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is pleased to announce the launch of its free competency-based education resource portal, http://highered.org. The portal takes the competencies, personalized learning plans, and open educational resources (OER) used in its Knowledge to Work (K2W) program and makes them available to anyone at no cost. Individuals can use the portal and its
- [Laurel Ridge Announces First Graduates in Competency-Based Education Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/07/11/lfcc-announces-first-graduates-in-competency-based-education-programs/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is pleased to announce that four students completed their certificates attained through the new competency-based education (CBE) program at the college, Knowledge to Work (K2W). The four graduates received certificates in Office Systems Assistant and Information Processing Technician. These student were able to leverage knowledge from employment and prior coursework to
- [First PluggedIn Virginia Cohort Bodes Well at Laurel Ridge:   All students earned National Certification as Certified Medical Administrative Assistants](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/06/01/first-pluggedin-virginia-cohort-bodes-well-at-lfcc-all-students-earned-national-certification-as-certified-medical-administrative-assistants/) - Laurel Ridge Community College received a $50,000 PluggedIn Virginia grant earlier this year. The award made it possible to create a new program, PluggedIn Virginia (PIVA), to help students simultaneously complete their GED or increase basic skills (for high school graduates) while completing a Career Studies Certificate and earning a national certification. The first PIVA program
- [Events on the Middletown Campus this Weekend: Governor’s Scholars Awards Ceremony and Interdisciplinary Health Care Simulation](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/22/events-on-the-middletown-campus-this-weekend-governors-scholars-awards-ceremony-and-interdisciplinary-health-care-simulation/) - Governor’s Scholars Awards Ceremony at Laurel Ridge On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Governor’s Scholars will receive a Governor’s Medallion at the Laurel Ridge Community College Awards Ceremony. They will also be recognized at both their high school and Laurel Ridge graduations. The celebration takes place from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm in the Corron Building at Laurel Ridge’s
- [TRIO Graduate Celebration at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/05/04/trio-graduate-celebration-at-lfcc/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will hold its fourth annual TRIO Graduate Celebration on Friday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. This event will take place in the Corron Community Development Center at the Middletown Campus and will recognize 41 members of the TRIO Student Support Services program who are graduating in the 2015-16 academic year. The TRIO
- [Community College Philanthropists Honored with 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/20/community-college-philanthropists-honored-with-2016-chancellors-award-for-leadership-in-philanthropy/) - Richmond –John and Rod Graves of Page County, Virginia, have earned the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Laurel Ridge Community College. The award was given during a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College
- [Laurel Ridge Professor Wins Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/18/lfcc-professor-wins-susan-s-wood-professorship-for-teaching-excellence/) - Dr. Brent Kendrick, Laurel Ridge Community College English Professor, is the recipient of the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence Award. He was presented with the honor and a gift of $3,000 at the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS), New Horizons Awards Banquet in Roanoke, Virginia on April 14. The award was created by the Virginia Foundation
- [Kirk Receives Laurel Ridge’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/20/kirk-receives-lfccs-2016-distinguished-alumni-award/) - Thomas Kirk of Fauquier County is the recipient of Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award. He will receive the award on Friday, April 22, at the President’s Appreciation Luncheon in Middletown, VA.Kirk grew up in Hastings, Pennsylvania. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After 20 years of
- [Dental Hygiene Program at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/13/dental-hygiene-program-at-lfcc/) - Middletown, VA. Laurel Ridge Community College, in a joint venture with Virginia Western Community College, offers a five semester Associate Degree of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. About 18 students are selected every two years for the program. Dawn Southerly, Coordinator of Dental Hygiene for the college says, “Students that are selected for the cohort
- [Laurel Ridge Professors, Ann and Rob Simpson, Win Outdoor Writers Competitions](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/12/lfcc-professors-ann-and-rob-simpson-win-outdoor-writers-competitions/) - Both Virginia and Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Associations announced that Ann and Rob Simpson of Stephens City, Virginia, were recognized as award recipients for 2016. The annual awards ceremonies recognized and honored the best work of outdoor communicators in writing, photography and electronic media.2016 Awards won by the couple:Virginia Outdoor Writers Association (VOWA) Excellence in Craft AwardFirst
- [Laurel Ridge Holds 2016 Commencement Exercises](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/04/11/lfcc-holds-2016-commencement-exercises/) - Laurel Ridge Community College will hold its 45th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. The commencement will take place in the gymnasium of Skyline High School in Front Royal, VA. The College will celebrate approximately 1,000 students, graduating with a degree or certification, at its commencement.Prior to Ceremony, Laurel Ridge will
- [Laurel Ridge DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC PARTNERING WITH DENTAL OFFICE](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/18/lfcc-dental-hygiene-clinic-partnering-with-dental-office/) - Laurel Ridge Community College dental hygiene students and faculty are partnering with Valley Pediatric Dentistry to offer a variety of free dental services to children under 18 and those with special needs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Cleanings, X-rays, exams, fluoride treatment, sealants and emergency tooth extractions will be offered
- [Laurel Ridge COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/16/lfcc-commemorates-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Students, staff and community members celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus Monday afternoon. Dr. Helen Long Davenport shared the inspirational story of her journey from dropout to recipient of a doctor of education degree. Dr. Davenport dreamed of becoming a teacher, but that goal was sidetracked when she
- [Laurel Ridge’s FAUQUIER CAMPUS CELEBRATED MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/17/lfccs-fauquier-campus-celebrated-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with midday speeches, and an early evening ceremony with a choir and guest speaker. A student speech contest based on the theme of “I Have a Dream” was held in the Rose Loeb Student Center at 12:30 p.m. The winner, Ava Saldana, who serves as
- [Laurel Ridge’S MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/13/lfccs-middletown-campus-celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Laurel Ridge is commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday with student performances, a guest speaker and the presentation of the Walking King’s Talk Award in the Corron Building on the Middletown Campus. Longtime Frederick Douglass Elementary teacher Helen Davenport, now retired, will speak about dreams and goals. Davenport
- [Laurel Ridge’S FAUQUIER CAMPUS CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/13/lfccs-fauquier-campus-celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Laurel Ridge is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a speech competition in the afternoon, and speeches and musical performances in the evening at the Fauquier Campus. Students will give 3-5 minute speeches on the theme of “I Have a Dream.” The winner will receive a gift card and movie tickets. The
- [Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center and Bright Box Leading Entrepreneur Competition](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/11/lord-fairfax-small-business-development-center-and-bright-box-leading-entrepreneur-competition/) - The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center and Bright Box announce the launch of their second annual regional entrepreneurship competition. The LFSBDC is the lead agency this year, and has rebranded the competition RISE (Regional Initiative Supporting Entrepreneurship). Bright Box is the title sponsor. Participating entrepreneurs, who have been in business for at least two
- [Laurel Ridge Student Graces Cover of Latest R.L. Stine Novel](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/11/30/lfcc-student-graces-cover-of-latest-r-l-stine-novel/) - Like most college students, Laurel Ridge student Darcy Stoffel is used to hitting the books. Unlike her peers, she’s on the cover of one that’s sure to be a hit. Her face graces the front of best-selling author R.L. Stine’s latest book in the Fear Street series, “The Dead Boyfriend.” Aimed at teens, it’s the
- [Laurel Ridge Hosts Hundreds of High Schoolers at STEM Day](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/12/02/lfcc-hosts-hundreds-of-high-schoolers-at-stem-day/) - Laurel Ridge today hosted about 200 high school juniors from around the region who learned how an Laurel Ridge education can help them land a career in the booming STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. The students were divided into smaller groups and visited various parts of the college to learn about opportunities in
- [Ross Fellowship Recipient Grateful for Opportunities and Rights](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/11/02/ross-fellowship-recipient-grateful-for-opportunities-and-rights/) - Sherando High School Graduate Awarded Laurel Ridge's Prestigious Ross Fellowship Future pharmacist studies, works, and serves others Laurel Ridge student and Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship recipient Mark Layden is looking forward to casting his first general election vote in next week’s presidential race. As a naturalized U.S. citizen, the 2015 Sherando High School
- [Laurel Ridge Celebrates English Professor’s First Novel](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/09/23/lfcc-celebrates-english-professors-first-novel/) - Jennifer VanCuren (LFCC ’06) Will Read from Her Mystery/Thriller, When Shadows Fade, and Discuss Her Publication Experience on September 30, 2016.
- [Laurel Ridge helps spark youngsters’ interest in coding, technology](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/26/lfcc-helps-spark-youngsters-interest-in-coding-technology/) - Twice a month, a group of about 18-20 students gather in the Admiral Byrd Middle School media center to work on various forms of coding. On Tuesday, April 25, the ABMS Coders were building small Legos Mindstorms robots under the tutelage of Laurel Ridge Computer Science Professor Melissa Stange, and ABMS technology education teacher Dave
- [PATH FOUNDATION HONORED FOR DONATION TO Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/27/path-foundation-honored-for-donation-to-lfcc/) - The PATH Foundation, of Warrenton, has received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Laurel Ridge nominated the foundation, formerly known as Fauquier Health Foundation, for the award, which was presented at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond on April 18. PATH Foundation President/CEO Christy Connolly and Board
- [Laurel Ridge MIDDLETOWN’S WITS FOR WELLNESS APRIL 22](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/14/lfcc-middletowns-wits-for-wellness-april-22/) - Laurel Ridge’s fourth annual Wits for Wellness 5k Run/Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 22 on the Middletown Campus. The race is open to everyone, regardless of whether they are affiliated with Laurel Ridge. Registration runs from 7:30-8:45 a.m., although it can also be done in advance online. The entry fee is $15
- [Laurel Ridge RANKED NO. 1 DIGITAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/18/lfcc-ranked-no-1-digital-community-college/) - Laurel Ridge is No. 1 when it comes to using technology to enhance learning and student engagement. The Center for Digital Education put Laurel Ridge at the top of the 2016-2017 Digital Community Colleges Survey for schools with an enrollment between 5,000 and 10,000. This is the 12th year the center has done the analysis.
- [Laurel Ridge FAUQUIER CAMPUS HOSTING AUTISM AWARENESS EVENTS](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/07/lfcc-fauquier-campus-hosting-autism-awareness-events/) - As part of National Autism Awareness Month, Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus is going to Light It Up Blue on Monday, April 10. The campus community is being encouraged to wear blue in support of autism awareness. At noon, Laurel Ridge graduate Ariel Bridges, who is on the autism spectrum will present “Autism and Me”
- [Laurel Ridge STUDENT WILL SPEND SUMMER INTERNING FOR NASA](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/03/30/lfcc-student-will-spend-summer-interning-for-nasa/) - After Peter Harrison graduates with his associate of science degree from Laurel Ridge this spring he’ll be spending the summer studying rocket science. The Clarke County resident has recently learned he’ll spend 10 weeks interning with NASA at the Langley Research Center. Harrison, who dual-enrolled at Laurel Ridge in 2014 while being homeschooled, was selected
- [Laurel Ridge Cybersecurity Team Headed to Finals](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/07/lfcc-cybersecurity-team-headed-to-finals/) - Laurel Ridge’s cybersecurity team, The Crashers, will compete in the finals of the RUSecureCTF cybersecurity competition April 29 at Radford University. The team placed fourth in the preliminary competition in late March, scoring 18,750 points. The first-place team had 19,100 points. There were 63 teams, representing community colleges and high schools, competing in the event.
- [Laurel Ridge’S MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS TO CELEBRATE AWARENESS DAY MARCH 22](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/03/17/lfccs-middletown-campus-to-celebrate-awareness-day-march-22/) - For Immediate Release: March 17, 2017 Primary Media Contact: Sally Voth Public Relations Specialist svoth@laurelridge.edu Phone: 540-868-7134 Laurel Ridge will be celebrating Global Awareness Day Wednesday, March 22 on its Middletown Campus with presentations, food tasting, music and prize drawings. The public is welcome at events. Leading up to the March 22 activities, international student
- [Laurel Ridge Receives $144,000 Grant to Expand Healthcare Career Pathways for High School Students](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/03/03/lfcc-receives-144000-grant-to-expand-healthcare-career-pathways-for-high-school-students/) - The Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation has received a $144,000 grant from the Fairfax, Virginia-based Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF). With this funding, Laurel Ridge will: Work with Rappahannock County schools to initiate a certified nursing assistant program (CNA). Rappahannock is the only county in Laurel Ridge’s service region that lacks a CNA program. Partner with
- [Laurel Ridge FOUNDATION BOARD ELECTS 2017 CHAIR AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/02/27/board-elects-2017-chair-and-welcomes-new-board-member/) - Katy Reeves is the 2017 chair of the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation Board of Directors. She is the Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Fauquier Health in Warrenton. Additionally, Luray native David Slye has been appointed to the 14-member board. The mission of the Laurel Ridge Foundation is to raise funds in order to
- [OPEN CALL FOR FAIRFAX FOLLIES SPRING SHOW](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/02/21/open-call-for-fairfax-follies-spring-show/) - Calling all dancers, singers, actors and stage crew: those wishing to participate in this year’s Fairfax Follies Spring Show are invited to attend one of two meetings early next week. Children 12 and under interested in participating in the variety show are asked to attend a kick-off meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 in
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions to Host Job Fair Featuring Variety of Employers](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/02/24/lfcc-workforce-solutions-to-host-job-fair-featuring-variety-of-employers/) - Employers in the education, banking, law enforcement, construction, and technology fields will discuss job opportunities during the Spring Job Fair at Laurel Ridge’s Warrenton Campus from 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 6. Workforce Solutions, in partnership with the Piedmont Workforce Network, the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development, and the Virginia Employment Commission, is sponsoring the
- [Original Donor for Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus Continues His Generosity](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/27/original-donor-for-lfccs-fauquier-campus-continues-his-generosity/) - Bob Sowder donates $20,000 this week to support the Laurel Ridge Foundation’s building fund for Hazel Hall On Tuesday, January 24, Laurel Ridge held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completed renovations to the Barn at the college’s Fauquier Campus. Laurel Ridge President Cheryl Thompson-Stacy recognized and thanked Mr. Bob Sowder, who attended the event
- [SHENANDOAH CHAMBER NAMES Laurel Ridge LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/18/shenandoah-chamber-names-lfcc-large-business-of-the-year/) - Laurel Ridge Community College was recognized as the Large Business of the Year by the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual meeting and banquet Tuesday night in Mt. Jackson. The college was nominated for the honor by longtime Shenandoah County telecommunications firm, Shentel. The chamber was seeking nominees who had more than
- [Nursing program accreditation announcement](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/01/25/nursing-program-accreditation-announcement/) - ANNOUNCEMENT Laurel Ridge Community College’s Associate of Applied Science Nursing program wishes to announce that it will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments
- [Laurel Ridge receives Governor’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/10/27/lfcc-receives-governors-award-for-excellence-and-innovation-in-education/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Career Pathways Consortium received one of 13 inaugural Governor’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Education Thursday night at the Executive Mansion. Additionally, Laurel Ridge played a role in two other awards presented that evening, including one that recognized Fauquier County Public Schools, an educational foundation and the Laurel Ridge
- [Laurel Ridge registered nursing program attains accreditation](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/09/01/lfcc-registered-nursing-program-attains-accreditation/) - Laurel Ridge’s associate registered nursing program has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The process began two years ago with a candidacy period during which nursing program leaders conducted a self-study report. ACEN personnel made a site visit to Laurel Ridge during the spring semester, and the program was reviewed
- [Laurel Ridge CIO among top 30 education technology leaders nationwide](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/09/07/lfcc-cio-among-top-30-education-technology-leaders-nationwide/) - Laurel Ridge Chief Information Officer and IT Strategist Richie Crim was today named one of the 2017 Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers in the nation by the Center for Digital Education (CDE). The CDE chose the winners based on their efforts to improve education through effective implementation of technology-rich solutions; their impact on student
- [World Cube Association Competition Comes to Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/08/28/world-cube-association-competition-comes-to-lfcc/) - More than 100 twisty puzzle (e.g., Rubik’s Cube) enthusiasts will descend on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus Saturday, Sept. 2 for Rally in the Valley 2017, a World Cube Association competition. The 115-competitor limit has been reached, and there is a lengthy waiting list. The judged event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in
- [Public Invited to Participate in Survey as Part of Search for Laurel Ridge Community College’s New President](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/08/17/public-invited-to-participate-in-survey-as-part-of-search-for-lord-fairfax-community-colleges-new-president/) - With the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy as president of Laurel Ridge Community College, the Laurel Ridge College Board and the Virginia Community College System will conduct a nationwide search for her replacement. Lord Fairfax invites the community to provide input on the college’s priorities for the next three to five years. A brief, online
- [Laurel Ridge professor attends STEM training at NASA site](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/06/27/lfcc-professor-attends-stem-training-at-nasa-site/) - Laurel Ridge computer science professor Melissa Stange’s students will have some out-of-this world opportunities thanks to a recent workshop she attended at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Wallops Flight Facility. Stange was among the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) faculty from 15 Virginia community colleges participating in the STEM Takes Flight Community College
- [Laurel Ridge named to Great Colleges to Work for Honor Roll](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/07/17/lfcc-named-to-great-colleges-to-work-for-honor-roll/) - For the sixth straight year, Laurel Ridge has been named a Great College to Work For® based on the latest workplace satisfaction survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. This also marks Laurel Ridge’s fifth time as an “Honor Roll” institution. Among two-year colleges, the 12 colleges
- [Four finalists have been selected for Laurel Ridge’s next president](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/12/04/four-finalists-have-been-selected-for-lfccs-next-president/) - Students, faculty, staff, community organizations and the general public are invited to attend a series of forums to learn more about the four finalists in the running to be Laurel Ridge’s next president. Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy is retiring Feb. 1 after nine years at the helm of Laurel Ridge. The State Board for Community Colleges
- [Laurel Ridge computer science professor recognized with state award](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/06/19/lfcc-computer-science-professor-recognized-with-state-award/) - Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni presented Laurel Ridge Computer Science Professor Melissa Stange with a Creating Excellence Award last week in Richmond. Dr. Stange and the college’s computer science program received the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Post-Secondary Career and Technical Education Program Award. It was one of three VCCS Post-Secondary CTE State Awards
- [Workshop takes Laurel Ridge professor to new heights](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/06/15/workshop-takes-lfcc-professor-to-new-heights/) - It’s been a few weeks since Associate Professor of Information Technology Darrell Andrews attended a two-day workshop at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Wallops Flight Facility, but his head is still in the clouds. Andrews was participating in STEM Takes Flight at Virginia’s Community Colleges offered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium in partnership
- [Laurel Ridge Rotaract members bring dental health care to Jamaica](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/05/25/lfcc-rotaract-members-bring-dental-health-care-to-jamaica/) - A group of recent Laurel Ridge dental hygiene graduates has brightened the smiles of hundreds of Jamaicans, many of them children, during a recent visit to Negril in the western part of the island nation. Lacie Brenneis, Jessica Mahon, Dane Hooser and Uswa Arain graduated from the dental hygiene program – a joint venture agreement
- [Laurel Ridge College held its 47th commencement exercises Saturday](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/05/12/lfcc-college-held-its-47th-commencement-exercises-saturday/) - Laurel Ridge Community College held its 47th commencement exercises Saturday, May 12, at Skyline High School in Front Royal. The Class of 2018 has 1,184 members, including 291 area high school students who earned associate degrees or certificates through the dual-enrollment program. “Community college is a melting pot of people,” said commencement speaker Morgan Ryan,
- [Flags of Valor president named Small Business Veteran of the Year by the Virginia Small Business Development Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/04/12/flags-of-valor-president-named-small-business-veteran-of-the-year-by-the-virginia-small-business-development-center/) - Middletown, VA. – The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center is proud to announce the 2019 Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year Award from the Virginia Small Business Development Center (VASBDC) will be presented to its client, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran Brian Steorts. Steorts is the founder and president of Flags
- [Anatomy and Physiology instructor shaped by military service](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/11/15/anatomy-and-physiology-instructor-shaped-by-military-service/) - Laurel Ridge science instructor Jerome “Butch” Austin has lived a life of service – both in the classroom and on the battlefield. Austin, who was the 2014 Laurel Ridge Professor of the Year, has been with the college since 2002. He teaches anatomy and physiology at the Fauquier Campus. He didn’t set out to become
- [Laurel Ridge welcomes two new vice presidents to its administrative team](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/08/lfcc-welcomes-two-new-vice-presidents-to-its-administrative-team/) - Laurel Ridge has welcomed two new high-level administrators during the spring and summer semesters. In late January, Craig Short became the vice president of financial and administrative services. Dr. Anne Davis started as the vice president of academic and student affairs in July. The vice president of financial and administrative services oversees several critical missions
- [Statement from Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser on the passing of Professor Laurie Alphonse](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/24/statement-from-lfcc-president-kim-blosser-on-the-passing-of-professor-laurie-alphonse/) - It is with a very heavy heart that I share the following news: Earlier this morning, Laurie Alphonse, one of our beloved full-time faculty members, passed away after fighting a very private battle with cancer. For many, including me, this probably feels like a very sudden and shocking passing. Over the last several months, Laurie’s
- [Michael Mallery: Formerly homeless student now studying to become a history professor](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/07/13/michael-mallery-formerly-homeless-student-now-studying-to-become-a-history-professor/) - 2018 Laurel Ridge graduate Michael Mallery’s keychain has a special significance. On it, are the keys to the homes of families who saved him from homelessness. A 2015 graduate of Warren County High School, Mallery became homeless while still in high school. Mallery thought he would join the military, but was steered to Laurel Ridge
- [Donna Kelley: LPN to RN grad earns top nursing and veteran honors](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/donna-kelley-lpn-to-rn-grad-earns-top-nursing-and-veteran-honors/) - The past year has been a challenging one for so many people, including 2021 Laurel Ridge graduate Donna Kelley. The newly-minted registered nurse overcame significant hurdles with grit and grace, garnering accolades along the way. Kelley was the recipient of both this year’s Grisdale Family Veterans Fund Award for Outstanding Veteran Student and the Outstanding
- [Azriel Lee: Drawn to art school](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/26/azriel-lee-drawn-to-art-school/) - Before coming to Laurel Ridge, Azriel Lee had never had a formal art class. This fall, she will be heading off to the highly-regarded Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. There, she will be studying illustration, for which the college has been ranked second in the nation. Ringling is also known for
- [Mackenzie Hoover: Student nurse studying for associate and bachelor’s degrees at the same time](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mackenzie-hoover-student-nurse-studying-for-associate-and-bachelors-degrees-at-the-same-time/) - When Laurel Ridge nursing student Mackenzie Hoover graduates with her associate of science degree in nursing in spring 2022, she will also be receiving her bachelor’s degree from George Mason University. The 2019 Fauquier High School graduate enrolled in Laurel Ridge’s registered nursing program in August 2020. She’d spent the previous year taking prerequisites for
- [Laurel Ridge signs partnership agreement with Opportunity Scholars and Shenandoah University](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/11/laurel-ridge-signs-partnership-agreement-with-opportunity-scholars-and-shenandoah-university/) - An innovative initiative between Laurel Ridge Community College and Opportunity Scholars will open the door to higher education and career training in high-demand fields for lower- and middle-income high school students.
- [Grant allows teachers to further education with computer science certification](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/12/22/grant-allows-teachers-to-further-education-with-computer-science-certification/) - A partnership involving Laurel Ridge Community College has received a grant covering tuition costs for K-12 teachers to earn a career studies certificate in computer science generalist.
- [Laurel Ridge and Native American communities came together for a Come to the Circle event on Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/11/18/laurel-ridge-and-native-american-communities-came-together-for-a-come-to-the-circle-event-on-fauquier-campus/) - Members of various Native American tribes and Laurel Ridge Community College students, faculty and staff shared more than a meal during a Come to the Circle event at the Fauquier Campus on Monday – they shared stories, experiences, compassion and understanding.
- [Laurel Ridge students in need to benefit from grant awarded by the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/12/19/laurel-ridge-students-in-need-to-benefit-from-grant-awarded-by-the-anthem-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-foundation/) - A grant from the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation will be used to expand Single Stop and TimelyCare services to Laurel Ridge Community College workforce students.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College hosting first Holiday Book Fair at Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/11/22/laurel-ridge-community-college-hosting-first-holiday-book-fair-at-middletown-campus/) - More than 50 local authors will be available to chat about and sell their books at Laurel Ridge's first Holiday Book Fair on Nov. 30.
- [Laurel Ridge welcoming American Indian Society of Washington D.C. and Friends of the United Tribes of the Shenandoah for Native American Heritage Month](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/11/10/laurel-ridge-welcoming-american-indian-society-of-washington-d-c-and-friends-of-the-united-tribes-of-the-shenandoah-for-native-american-heritage-month/) - Laurel Ridge is hosting a "Come to the Circle" Native American cultural education event at its Fauquier Campus on Monday afternoon.
- [CDL driving range relocated to Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/10/26/cdl-driving-range-relocated-to-middletown-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is moving its driving course for the CDL program to its Middletown Campus to provide more amenities for student drivers.
- [Laurel Ridge brings ESL classes to the workplace at Trex](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/10/24/laurel-ridge-brings-esl-classes-to-the-workplace-at-trex/) - Trex and Laurel Ridge Adult Education have partnered to bring ESL classes to their railing warehouse, which has a high proportion of Spanish speakers.
- [Mechatronics Program Expands with the Help of an $800,000 Grant](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/10/14/mechatronics-program-expands-with-the-help-of-an-800000-grant/) - An $800,000 grant will help Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions expand its advanced manufacturing program, mechatronics.
- [Laurel Ridge hosted College Night at Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/09/29/laurel-ridge-hosted-college-night-at-fauquier-campus/) - Reps from more than 75 colleges and universities visited Laurel Ridge as part of a regional College Night tour.
- [ERA-themed art exhibit on display at Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/09/27/era-themed-art-exhibit-on-display-at-laurel-ridge-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge's Fauquier Campus is hosting an ERA-themed art exhibit through Oct. 3. A reception, featuring local artist Sophia Pineda is scheduled for Sept. 29.
- [Eleanor C. and William A. Hazel Hall dedicated on Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/09/22/eleanor-c-and-william-a-hazel-hall-dedicated-on-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College dedicated its new 40,000-square foot science and health professions building on the Fauquier Campus on Wednesday.
- [VSPCA Shenandoah Valley Chapter and Laurel Ridge hosting networking event for students interested in accounting](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/09/06/vspca-shenandoah-valley-chapter-and-laurel-ridge-hosting-networking-event-for-students-interested-in-accounting/) - High school and college students interested in accounting careers, are invited to a student night hosted by Laurel Ridge Community College and the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs. Chapter President Cindy Vance says there is high demand and good pay in the accounting field.
- [Laurel Ridge joins Virginia Infrastructure Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/26/laurel-ridge-joins-virginia-infrastructure-academy/) - Laurel Ridge will play a vital role on the Virginia Infrastructure Academy, which will train workers for high-demand, good-paying jobs.
- [Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation offering nine new scholarships](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/12/09/lfcc-educational-foundation-offering-nine-new-scholarships/) - More students will be able to receive an Laurel Ridge education thanks to the generosity of area individuals, businesses, nonprofits and even college employees. Their generosity – representing $130,000 in total giving – has enabled the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation to establish nine brand-new scholarships this year.
- [Traveling ERA-themed art exhibit arriving on Middletown Campus next week](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/18/traveling-era-themed-art-exhibit-arriving-on-middletown-campus-next-week/) - College's DEI Council is bringing a traveling exhibit focused on the Equal Rights Amendment to the college.
- [Laurel Ridge recognizes Medallion of Recognition recipients and professors emeriti](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/17/laurel-ridge-recognizes-medallion-of-recognition-recipients-and-professors-emeriti/) - Laurel Ridge names Ramon Selove and Bill Lewis professors emeriti, and names Medallion of Recognition recipients.
- [Annual Wits for Wellness 5K Run/Walk happening Sept. 17](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/15/annual-wits-for-wellness-5k-run-walk-happening-sept-17/) - Laurel Ridge Community College's annual Wits for Wellness 5K run/walk is back on Sept. 17.
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions and Shenandoah County Schools make for award-winning team](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/08/08/laurel-ridge-workforce-solutions-and-shenandoah-county-schools-make-for-award-winning-team/) - When the local health system needed help filling staff shortages, it turned to Shenandoah County Schools and Laurel Ridge Community College. The result is an award-winning CNA/phlebotomy program.
- [Laurel Ridge receives two Military Friendly® designations](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/07/12/laurel-ridge-receives-two-military-friendly-designations/) - Laurel Ridge has been named a Military Friendly® College for the 12th time. It has also been designated a Military Spouse Friendly® School.
- [High school students explore health careers during annual Health Sciences Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/07/05/high-school-students-explore-health-careers-during-annual-health-sciences-academy/) - Area high school students learn about careers in the health professions at the Health Sciences Academy. The academy is a joint effort among Laurel Ridge Community College, Valley Health, Shenandoah University and area school districts.
- [Laurel Ridge Medical Laboratory Technology program receives national accreditation](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/06/29/laurel-ridge-medical-laboratory-technology-program-receives-national-accreditation/) - Laurel Ridge's medical laboratory technology program receives five-year accreditation.
- [Construction industry leaders praise Laurel Ridge Heavy Equipment Operator program, cite strong demand](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/06/27/construction-industry-leaders-praise-laurel-ridge-heavy-equipment-operator-program-cite-strong-demand/) - Industry leaders say Laurel Ridge's HEO program teaches the skills they're desperately seeking in employees.
- [Long-time educator Morgan Phenix inducted into community college honor society](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/long-time-educator-morgan-phenix-inducted-into-community-college-honor-society/) - He might hold a doctoral degree, but Stanley resident Morgan Phenix is still taking classes at Laurel Ridge. He is “so proud” to have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for two-year colleges, this fall. Students must have completed at least 12 credits and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to
- [English Professor Brent Kendrick followed his grade school dream](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/english-professor-brent-kendrick-followed-his-grade-school-dream/) - Growing up poor in a coal mine camp in southern West Virginia, Brent L. Kendrick dreamed about becoming a college professor. And, while that dream may have been deferred along the way, at 72, the English professor shows no signs of slowing down. Professor Kendrick recently served as an opening night speaker at the Brattleboro
- [Nancie Williams:  Laurel Ridge Foundation chair, lawyer, innovator](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/nancie-williams-laurel-ridge-foundation-chair-lawyer-innovator/) - Nancie Williams wears many hats – Laurel Ridge Foundation Board chair, family law attorney, former foster kid and now inventor. Spending all of her elementary, middle and high school years in and out of foster care, Williams didn’t grow up thinking she would one day practice law. She spent most of her youth in Harrisonburg
- [Professor Ramon Selove takes his leave after 30 years at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-ramon-selove-takes-his-leave-after-30-years-at-laurel-ridge/) - Thousands of students know the human body better thanks to Professor Ramon Selove. Many of them have taken what they learned in his anatomy and physiology classes as they embarked on careers in the medical field. During his 30 years at Laurel Ridge, Professor Selove has taught more than 4,500 students. Besides anatomy and physiology,
- [Lord Fairfax Community College is now Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/06/03/lord-fairfax-community-college-is-now-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Lord Fairfax Community College officially became Laurel Ridge on Thursday, June 2.
- [Central High grad realizes Laurel Ridge is the best option for him](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/06/central-high-grad-realizes-laurel-ridge-is-the-best-option-for-him/) - What may have seemed like a setback for 2019 Central High School graduate John French has instead become a blessing in disguise. French, who was raised in Woodstock, was planning to attend Virginia Tech this fall, but a housing shortage at the Blacksburg institution led to his deferring his enrollment for a year. Knowing that
- [State Board for Community Colleges may consider 2022-23 tuition and fees at July meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/26/state-board-for-community-colleges-may-consider-2022-23-tuition-and-fees-at-july-meeting/) - In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it may consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on July 21, 2022, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA
- [Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser has been named the recipient of the Glo Fiber Enteprise Dr. Noftsinger Leadership award.](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/24/lfcc-president-kim-blosser-has-been-named-the-recipient-of-the-glo-fiber-enteprise-dr-noftsinger-leadership-award/) - Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser awarded technology leadership award
- [Laurel Ridge partners with Opportunity Scholars to bring more education and career training opportunities to students](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/20/laurel-ridge-partners-with-opportunity-scholars-to-bring-more-education-and-career-training-opportunities-to-students/) - Students from families with low to middle incomes could get some help with college thanks to Opportunity Scholars, which has signed an agreement with Laurel Ridge. The program applies to the public service, healthcare, education, business, IT and trades industries.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrates its 51st graduating class with two commencement ceremonies](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/16/lfcc-celebrates-its-51st-graduating-class-with-two-commencement-ceremonies/) - Nearly 1,000 students earned their degrees, certificates and credentials from Laurel Ridge during its 51st commencement exercises this past weekend.
- [Laurel Ridge celebrating its 51st commencement exercises this weekend](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/11/lfcc-celebrating-its-51st-commencement-exercises-this-weekend/) - Laurel Ridge is celebrating commencement over two days this weekend, with a separate ceremony for graduates in the health professions. This year's graduation comes 50 years after the college's very first one.
- [Laurel Ridge Faculty Fellows team receives state recognition](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/05/03/lfcc-faculty-fellows-team-receives-state-recognition/) - Laurel Ridge's Faculty Fellows Program received a statewide award during the New Horizons Conference in Roanoke. The fellows studied the impact of universal learning design on student success outcomes.
- [New standalone engineering degree smooths the transfer path for engineering majors](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/04/22/new-standalone-engineering-degree-smooths-the-transfer-path-for-engineering-majors/) - With the creation of an associate of science degree in engineering in fall 2021, Laurel Ridge students planning to transfer into engineering programs at Virginia Tech and other four-year universities will have much clearer pathways to do so. The new engineering transfer degree provides clarity to both students and the institutions into which they will transfer.
- [Laurel Ridge names Strasburg woman 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/04/20/lfcc-names-strasburg-woman-2022-distinguished-alumni-of-the-year/) - Laurel Ridge's very first graduate in 1972, Kathy Alsberry Temple, has been named the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
- [Laurel Ridge recognized with national marketing award for inaugural issue of Laureate magazine](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/04/04/lfcc-recognized-with-national-marketing-award-for-inaugural-issue-of-laureate-magazine/) - Laurel Ridge's first issue of The Laureate was recently named a bronze winner in the magazine category by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
- [Laurel Ridge launching drones webinars and camps for middle and high school girls](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/03/17/lfcc-launching-drones-webinars-and-camps-for-middle-and-high-school-girls/) - There is a shortage of females in the drones industry, and Laurel Ridge Professor Melissa Stange is launching several programs to change that.
- [Laurel Ridge piloting unmanned aircraft systems (drones) courses this fall](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/03/11/lfcc-piloting-unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones-courses-this-fall/) - Laurel Ridge will begin offering credits classes in unmanned aircraft systems starting this fall.
- [Laurel Ridge chosen as education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice Program](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/03/04/lfcc-chosen-as-education-partner-for-amazons-career-choice-program/) - Thousands of area Amazon employees can take advantage of free Laurel Ridge credit classes thanks to the Amazon Career Choice program.
- [Laurel Ridge chosen for U.S. Cyber Command’s Academic Engagement Network](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/03/03/lfcc-chosen-for-u-s-cyber-commands-academic-engagement-network/) - Laurel Ridge is one of just 14 community colleges nationwide to be selected to join the U.S. Cyber Command’s (CYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network.
- [Rotz Pharmacy continues partnership with Laurel Ridge with $25,000 scholarship endowment](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/02/04/rotz-pharmacy-continues-partnership-with-lfcc-with-25000-scholarship-endowment/) - Rotz Pharmacy owners Corey Boxwell and Jason Rotz have begun an endowed scholarship at Laurel Ridge with a $25,000 donation.
- [Laurel Ridge Celebrates Black History Month](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/02/01/lfcc-celebrates-black-history-month/) - In celebration of Black History Month, Laurel Ridge is hosting a variety of performances and interactive events throughout February.
- [Laurel Ridge hosting site visit for review of nursing accreditation Feb. 2](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/01/30/lfcc-hosting-site-visit-for-review-of-nursing-accreditation-feb-2/) - The public is invited to provide feedback to the site visit team as part of Laurel Ridge's associate of science in nursing program's continuing accreditation.
- [Laurel Ridge website’s new design takes top educational marketing award](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/01/25/lfcc-websites-new-design-takes-top-educational-marketing-award/) - Laurel Ridge’s new website wins gold in the 2021 Education Digital Marketing Awards.
- [Laurel Ridge students now have immediate access to free mental health support and counseling](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/01/20/lfcc-students-now-have-immediate-access-to-free-mental-health-support-and-counseling/) - Mental health counseling and other services, including a 24-hour Talk Now feature for those in crisis, are now available free of charge to all Laurel Ridge students.
- [Chain of Checks awards $5,000 grant to Laurel Ridge’s food pantries](https://laurelridge.edu/2022/01/13/chain-of-checks-awards-5000-grant-to-lfccs-food-pantries/) - Laurel Ridge's food pantries received a $5,000 grant from the Chain of Checks Campaign.
- [Kareem Jenkins:  Pandemic hiatus leads to new career direction](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/07/17/kareem-jenkins-pandemic-hiatus-leads-to-new-career-direction/) - Having his work hours drastically reduced due to the pandemic led Kareem Jenkins to take a serious look at what he wanted to do with his life. The Manassas resident had been working two part-time jobs before the pandemic struck – as a pizza delivery driver and as a school janitor. When the pandemic closed
- [Re-Employing Virginians (REV) funding available to retrain workers suffering from Covid-19-related job losses](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/11/02/re-employing-virginians-rev-funding-available-to-retrain-workers-suffering-from-covid-19-related-job-losses/) - “If you have lost your job, or seen a reduction in your hours and paycheck, Virginia’s community colleges want to help you,” said Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. The new Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative will provide scholarships to eligible individuals to enroll in a workforce or community college program in five essential
- [Expanded broadband coverage will benefit Laurel Ridge students](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/12/16/expanded-broadband-coverage-will-benefit-lfcc-students/) - A plan to expand broadband coverage to nearly the entire state was welcomed by Laurel Ridge officials.
- [Campus food pantry offerings improved thanks to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation grant](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/12/07/campus-food-pantry-offerings-improved-thanks-to-anthem-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-foundation-grant/) - Pantries helping those of our students suffering from food insecurity will be better stocked thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, which worked in partnership with the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE). The grant will allow the college to increase and diversify its offerings of fresh,
- [Expansion of Smith Hall on Middletown Campus will allow for additional mechatronics programming](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/11/22/expansion-of-smith-hall-on-middletown-campus-will-allow-for-additional-mechatronics-programming/) - The expansion of Alson H. Smith Hall on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus will allow Workforce Solutions to be able to expand its high-demand program in advanced manufacturing. Workforce Solutions’ mechatronics program teaches students – and those already in the workforce and looking to upskill – how to operate and maintain the smart technology used in
- [Laurel Ridge students and staff share their diverse cultures over two days of Go Global events](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/11/19/lfcc-students-and-staff-share-their-diverse-cultures-over-two-days-of-go-global-events/) - The various cultures and histories of our students were shared and celebrated this week as part of Laurel Ridge’s Go Global events. Laurel Ridge has hosted global awareness days for many years, but the popular celebration was completely online last year due to the pandemic. On Wednesday, the Fauquier Campus hosted “Go Global: A Taste
- [Collaborative program training students in needed skills brings state award to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions and community partners](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/11/19/collaborative-program-training-students-in-needed-skills-brings-state-award-to-lfcc-workforce-solutions-and-community-partners/) - Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, along with Virginia Career Works and Outlier Realty Capital, recently received a 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Workforce Development during the Hire Education Conference. The partners were awarded the Outstanding Business Partnership distinction for a novel initiative that provided a six-week building maintenance technician training program to six disadvantaged students ages 18-24.
- [Laurel Ridge Celebrating Veterans All Week Nov. 8-12](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/11/04/lfcc-celebrating-veterans-all-week-nov-8-12/) - Laurel Ridge is proud to celebrate its student veterans – as well as other area veterans – Nov. 8-12 in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The various activities and commemorations include sharing pictures of veterans on social media and on campus, providing opportunities to share messages with vets, offering lunches to our student
- [Laurel Ridge holds its 50th commencement exercises on Saturday](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/17/lfcc-holds-its-50th-commencement-exercises-on-saturday/) - Approximately 1,330 students graduated Saturday during Laurel Ridge’s 50th commencement exercises. The college held a virtual ceremony for the second consecutive year, but allowed students to participate in drive-thru diploma walks on both campuses Thursday and Friday. The perseverance of students in the face of the pandemic was on the minds of the commencement speakers.
- [Renée Culbertson receives Distinguished Alumni Award](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/renee-culbertson-receives-distinguished-alumni-award/) - Laurel Ridge Community College presented its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Friday to Renée Culbertson, who graduated cum laude with an associate of applied science degree in management in 2000. During her remarks after receiving the award, Culbertson noted she attended Laurel Ridge at the Fauquier Campus when the only space available for classes was the
- [Park Ranger Shannon Moeck Named Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Winner](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/park-ranger-shannon-moeck-named-lfcc-distinguished-alumni-winner/) - 2019 Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Award winner Shannon Moeck has brought hidden history to life in her job as an interpretative park ranger at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Her job is to interpret Shenandoah Valley history, with particular emphasis on the Civil War. She has homed in on the stories of
- [Luray resident Garland Gochenour named Laurel Ridge’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luray-resident-garland-gochenour-named-lfccs-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 cohort of students to enroll in Laurel Ridge in1970, and in the first graduating class – the Class of 1972. He had graduated from Luray
- [Adult Education, Workforce Solutions bring big change to Winchester man's life](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/05/adult-education-workforce-solutions-bring-big-change-to-winchester-mans-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 had spent more than 20 years working at Zuckerman Co. when he learned the metal recycling company would soon be shutting down. His stepson Rodney
- [Winchester FastForward grad thriving in new career](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/24/winchester-fastforward-grad-thriving-in-new-career/) - 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 had spent more than 20 years working at Zuckerman Co. when he learned the metal recycling company would soon be shutting down. His stepson Rodney
- [Laurel Ridge and Rotz Pharmacy team up to vaccinate nearly 5,000 at the college](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/04/19/lfcc-and-rotz-pharmacy-team-up-to-vaccinate-nearly-5000-at-the-college/) - A public health effort by Laurel Ridge and Rotz Pharmacy has resulted in more than 5,000 vaccines against Covid-19 being administered at the college’s Middletown Campus in the past five weeks alone. Rotz Pharmacy began offering vaccines at its Amherst Street location in mid-January. When he knew he would be getting in a large batch
- [United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley grant will provide emergency assistance to Laurel Ridge students](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/06/28/united-way-of-northern-shenandoah-valley-grant-will-provide-emergency-assistance-to-lfcc-students/) - A United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Impact Grant awarded to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation will help students facing challenges meet critical personal needs. The $12,000 grant is in support of the Helping Hand Emergency Scholarship Fund which helps students facing immediate or emergency needs that could prevent them from completing their education
- [Meredith Dhillon: From fearful student, to physician’s assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/meredith-dhillon-from-fearful-student-to-physicians-assistant/) - Laurel Ridge associate of science graduate Meredith Dhillon (’12) has transformed herself from a 16-year-old girl living on her own, to a physician assistant specializing in mental health.
- [Dental hygiene right choice for woman seeking a career change](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/christin-yokiel-dental-hygiene-right-choice-for-woman-seeking-a-career-change/) - As a child, Christin Yokiel was scared of going to the dentist. Today, she spends her days polishing, X-raying, and examining dental patients. One of her main goals is to put her patients at ease. Dental hygiene is Yokiel’s second career. She graduated from Shenandoah University in 2012 with a degree in exercise science/kinesiology, plus
- [Dual-enrolled student aims high with Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/morgan-mckinney-dual-enrolled-student-aims-high-with-lfcc/) - Laurel Ridge student Morgan McKinney is just 16, but she’s already soaring towards her future. To say she is a go getter, is an understatement. A homeschooled junior, the Rappahannock County resident already has earned close to 50 hours of credit from Laurel Ridge. On top of that, she earned an hour’s credit from Warren
- [Jason Hatch:  Laurel Ridge student, veteran, filmmaker, artist](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jason-hatch-lfcc-student-veteran-filmmaker-artist/) - It’s not a stretch of the imagination to call Laurel Ridge fine arts student Jason Hatch a Renaissance man: warrior, peacekeeper, artist, writer, filmmaker are just a few of his titles. Hatch, 51, grew up on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Growing up, college wasn’t on Hatch’s radar “Neither one of my parents
- [Fellowship recipient offering free computer classes to the community](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alexia-maynard-fellowship-recipient-offering-free-computer-classes-to-the-community/) - Alexia Maynard has been selected by the Laurel Ridge Foundation as the recipient of the prestigious Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship. The award is valued at more than $7,000. Alexia enrolled at Laurel Ridge after her 2018 graduation from Skyline High School in Warren County. Our Ross fellows are required to give a minimum of
- [Stephens City woman grateful for second chance Laurel Ridge provides](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alecia-tutt-stephens-city-woman-grateful-for-second-chance-lfcc-provides/) - “I just thank God every day for giving me that second chance.” That’s how Alecia Tutt describes how her life has improved since coming to Lord Fairfax. She enrolled last fall – 10 years after she graduated from Luray High School, and about a year after she gave birth to her son. “I am truly
- [Formerly homeless, Laurel Ridge student on path to stability and a nursing degree](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alyssa-howard-formerly-homeless-lfcc-student-on-path-to-stability-and-a-nursing-degree/) - All it takes is just one class. That’s the advice registered nursing student Alyssa Howard gives when it comes to pulling yourself out of the rut of dead-end jobs and pursuing your passion. Howard has surmounted numerous obstacles to get to where she is today. When she graduated from Page County High School in 2013,
- [Cybersecurity student first community college student in U.S. to be finalist in competition](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/amy-buchanan-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 in Computing Awards. Buchanan, a Woodstock resident, was among 60 national finalists named by NCWIT, and one of just two from Virginia, in 2018. The
- [Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus student pays it forward](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/tiffany-morris-lfcc-fauquier-campus-student-pays-it-forward/) - Grateful for how becoming a student at Laurel Ridge has helped her, Tiffany Morris is turning around and helping others in her community. The aspiring registered nurse has started a community group on Facebook called “Free for Fauquier” that connects people in need with those who can help them. This can be physical needs, or
- [Winchester Medical Center employee chosen for prestigious community college fellowship](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/loretta-reilly/) - Laurel Ridge student Loretta Reilly is thrilled to have been selected by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education for the 2020-2021 Valley Proteins Fellowship. As a fellow, Reilly will receive full tuition, participate in community involvement and leadership development activities, and receive mentoring. This is the 10th year that Winchester-based Valley Proteins has funded
- [Pandemic job loss opens door to exciting new career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/angel-ortiz-pandemic-job-loss-opens-door-to-exciting-new-career/) - Like many people around the U.S., Angel Ortiz, of Remington, lost his job at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Luckily for Ortiz, he was able to turn this setback into a positive, quickly earning a National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)-recognized credential and starting a new career he loves. Last winter, Ortiz
- [Andy Bacik: From Truck Driver to Nursing Student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andy-bacik-from-truck-driver-to-nursing-student/) - Since losing his older brother to cancer, Andy Bacik has wanted to help other children facing the dreaded disease. Laurel Ridge is helping him reach that goal. Bacik, who lives in Stephenson, started the registered nursing program in fall 2020. “It’s definitely a lot of work,” Bacik said of Laurel Ridge’s highly-regarded nursing school. Bacik,
- [Luis Camacho-Bruno: Left engineering degree to pursue passion for construction trades with Workforce Solutions](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luis-camacho-bruno-left-engineering-degree-to-pursue-passion-for-construction-trades-with-workforce-solutions/) - Luis Camacho-Bruno is so much happier pursuing his trades education than he was while working towards his engineering degree. The 2018 Clarke County High School graduate spent two years studying engineering at a four-year university. “Then the pandemic hit,” he said. “It made me change my perspective on things.” His father, Carlos, works in construction,
- [Stonewall Jackson graduate giving commencement speech](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/stonewall-jackson-graduate-giving-commencement-speech/) - Faith Dellinger has dedicated much of her life so far to community service, and she plans to stay on that path of service in her future. This fall, she is headed to Liberty University where she plans to study pre-law and minor in politics and public policy. Dellinger intends to become a lawyer and hopes
- [Andrea Portillo: Class of 2021 member first in her family to graduate college](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andrea-portillo-class-of-2021-member-first-in-her-family-to-graduate-college/) - This Saturday, Winchester resident Andrea Portillo will become the first person in her family to graduate from college. She is one of about 1340 students celebrating their commencement this week. Laurel Ridge is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon, as well as drive-thru diploma walks on Thursday and Friday. Portillo is earning an associate
- [Omayra Diaz: Campus Talk Leads to University Research Experience](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/omayra-diaz-campus-talk-leads-to-university-research-experience/) - Computer science student Omayra Diaz has had a rare opportunity while at Laurel Ridge – she was selected by Indiana University for a paid Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) funded by the National Science Foundation.
- [Kristine Villatoro: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Career Beckons](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kristine-villatoro-recreation-and-outdoor-leadership-career-beckons/) - For Kristine Villatoro, hiking has helped assuage her grief and put her on the path of a new career. Villatoro had been a hiker for most of her life, having grown up camping with her family. But with three kids and a long commute from Front Royal to Northern Virginia for her job as a
- [Trevor Riley-Jewell: There is job security in cybersecurity](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/trevor-riley-jewell-there-is-job-security-in-cybersecurity/) - Before he started studying at Laurel Ridge in 2016, Trevor Riley-Jewell was making $9.25 an hour and struggling to pay his bills. Today, he is working in cybersecurity and pulling in a salary that is “up into the six figures” as a cybersecurity engineer.
- [Kelly Himelwright: 2021 TRIO Graduate of the Year](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kelly-himelwright-2021-trio-graduate-of-the-year/) - When Cross Junction resident Kelly Himelwright first started studying cybersecurity at Laurel Ridge, he only planned to get a career studies certificate. This Saturday he’s graduating with his bachelor’s degree, plus three career studies certificates, and transferring to Old Dominion University to finish his bachelor’s degree.
- [Julia Wickersham: Academic Success in a Time of Coronavirus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/julia-wickersham-academic-success-in-a-time-of-coronavirus/) - Not even a worldwide pandemic could keep Julia Wickersham from completing her studies and earning both an associate degree and a career studies certificate this past May.
- [Jill Cagle: Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA Courses Lead to New Career for Mom of Six](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jill-cagle-workforce-solutions-comptia-courses-lead-to-new-career-for-mom-of-six/) - Mother-of-six Jill Cagle is thriving as an IT specialist with Syntelligent Analytic Solutions in Luray where she is one of nearly 20 employees who either have graduated from or are still enrolled at Laurel Ridge.
- [Brianna Sine: Happy to be Serving and Protecting Her Hometown](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brianna-sine-happy-to-be-serving-and-protecting-her-hometown/) - 2018 Laurel Ridge grad Brianna Sine is doing a job she loves right in her hometown. She was recently sworn in as a police officer for Luray Police Department.
- [Beenish Durrani: Dreams Of Walking Across the Commencement Stage](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/beenish-durrani-dreams-of-walking-across-the-commencement-stage/) - Beenish “Bee” Durrani has always wanted to earn a degree from an American college, but life kept getting in the way.
- [Subway Opens at Laurel Ridge   Net profits will support Laurel Ridge’s Educational Foundation,  which owns the franchise.](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/02/08/subway-opens-at-lfcc-net-profits-will-support-lfccs-educational-foundation-which-owns-the-franchise-2/) - Middletown, VA. Laurel Ridge Community College opened a new Subway restaurant on January 25 in the Student Union building at the Middletown Campus. The official Subway grand opening will be Thursday, March 3 and will include a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m. with the Top of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Subway’s slogan is “Eat Fresh,” which is
- [Laurel Ridge COMMITS TO HIRING VIRGINIA’S VETERANS](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/08/29/lfcc-commits-to-hiring-virginias-veterans-2/) - As part of its continued commitment to serving veterans, Laurel Ridge has become a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) partner. It is one of five community colleges in the commonwealth to obtain V3 certification. There are 24 other V3-certified colleges and universities statewide. Virginia has the nation’s 7th largest veteran population, and is 4th in veterans
- [Laurel Ridge enters honors partnership with Shenandoah University](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/02/28/lfcc-enters-honors-partnership-with-shenandoah-university/) - Administrators from Laurel Ridge and Shenandoah University have entered into an agreement that will facilitate the transfer of honors students from Laurel Ridge to the university. A memorandum of understanding, signed by administrators from both institutions, facilitates the transfer of Lord Fairfax honors program students into Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
- [Laurel Ridge again designated a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/12/lfcc-again-designated-a-military-friendly-school-by-victory-media-2/)
- [Laurel Ridge Board votes to rename the college](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/02/21/lfcc-board-votes-to-rename-the-college-2/) - In July 2020, the State Board for Community Colleges passed a resolution asking all community colleges in Virginia to review their names. Following six months of study, focus group discussions and the results of a brand research study, the Laurel Ridge College Board voted on Feb. 4, 2021, to change the name of Laurel Ridge
- [Jill Cagle: Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA courses lead to new career for mom of six](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/07/23/jill-cagle-workforce-solutions-comptia-courses-lead-to-new-career-for-mom-of-six/) - Mother-of-six Jill Cagle is thriving as an IT specialist with Syntelligent Analytic Solutions in Luray where she is one of nearly 20 employees who either have graduated from or are still enrolled at Laurel Ridge. Cagle, who has a bachelor’s degree in recreation from Appalachian State University, enrolled in Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions CompTIA courses
- [State Board Approves Name Change for Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/07/22/state-board-approves-name-change-for-lord-fairfax-community-college/) - Virginia’s State Board for Community Colleges today approved changing the name of two of the commonwealth’s 23 community colleges, including Laurel Ridge Community College, which will become Laurel Ridge Community College. The new name, selected by a task force of students, faculty, alumni, Laurel Ridge retirees, community members and college board members, is drawn from
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Now Offering Coding Bootcamps](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/07/19/lfcc-workforce-solutions-now-offering-coding-bootcamps/) - Middletown, VA. (July 19, 2021) Within just 18 weeks, students have the opportunity to learn the skills and technologies to fill the nearly 7,600 open software developer positions in the state of Virginia. Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Professional Development and Continuing Education is responding to the growing need for skilled software developers in the workforce
- [Laurel Ridge holding covid vaccine clinic for students, employees and families July 9](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/06/29/lfcc-holding-covid-vaccine-clinic-for-students-employees-and-families-july-9/) - Just in time for the start of a new school year, Laurel Ridge is hosting a vaccination clinic at the Middletown Campus next week. The first dose of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine will be given Friday, July 9, with the follow-up shot provided four weeks later, Friday, Aug. 6. Second shots will be available July
- [Laurel Ridge honors retirees and distinguished staff and faculty members](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/06/01/lfcc-honors-retirees-and-distinguished-staff-and-faculty-members/) - Laurel Ridge honored five employees and four retirees during a virtual recognition ceremony on May 13. Each year the college presents awards to an administrator, a full-time faculty member, an adjunct faculty member, a classified staffer and one part-time staff member. This year’s honorees were: Chris Coutts, the Distinguished Administrator Award recipient. Dr. Coutts, the
- [Laurel Ridge tuition to remain the same for the fourth straight year](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/25/lfcc-tuition-to-remain-the-same-for-the-fourth-straight-year/) - Laurel Ridge is happy to announce that the in-state tuition rate for the 2021-2022 academic year will remain the same as it has been since 2018. The State Board for Community Colleges, by a unanimous vote, elected to maintain the current in-state tuition and mandatory fees for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Board’s decision means
- [Cynthia Schneider: A fresh start later in life thanks to Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/19/cynthia-schneider-a-fresh-start-later-in-life-thanks-to-lfcc/) - Seven years ago, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber CEO Cynthia Schneider found herself at a crossroads. Her job had ended and she was 58, but she wasn’t ready for retirement. Schneider graduated from high school in 1975, and went off to James Madison University, but then moved to Kansas, where she earned an associate degree
- [Laurel Ridge recognizes 125 registered nursing graduates in pinning ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/17/lfcc-recognizes-125-registered-nursing-graduates-in-pinning-ceremony/) - Laurel Ridge honored 125 newly-minted registered nurses during a virtual pinning ceremony on Saturday. There were 97 RN graduates on the Middletown Campus and 28 on the Fauquier Campus. For the second straight year, the Covid-19 pandemic meant the ceremony could not take place in person on each campus. However, nursing graduates who took part
- [More than 1,300 students to earn their diplomas in Laurel Ridge’s 50th commencement exercises May 15](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/10/more-than-1300-students-to-earn-their-diplomas-in-lfccs-50th-commencement-exercises-may-15/) - Laurel Ridge will celebrate its class of 2021 in a series of events this week. A virtual commencement will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15. Additionally, the college will hold drive-thru diploma walks – starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 13, on the Fauquier Campus, and at 4 p.m. Friday, May 14, on
- [Laurel Ridge naming task force narrows list of possible names to five](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/05/06/lfcc-naming-task-force-narrows-list-of-possible-names-to-five/) - Five top names have emerged as Laurel Ridge’s naming task force continues the work of choosing a new name for the college. In February, Laurel Ridge’s College Board voted to rename the college, which was founded in 1970. The college, like the other 22 in the Virginia Community College System, had been directed last summer
- [Laurel Ridge hosting tele-town hall Thursday, May 6 about the renaming process](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/04/30/lfcc-hosting-tele-town-hall-thursday-may-6-about-the-renaming-process/) - Laurel Ridge is inviting members of the public to learn more about the process and our aspirations as we embark upon a name change. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions during a telephone town hall, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6. Over the winter, the Laurel Ridge College
- [Amy Russo: From laid off due to covid to giving covid shots](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/04/22/amy-russo-from-laid-off-due-to-covid-to-giving-covid-shots/) - Had it not been for the pandemic, Amy Russo wouldn’t be in a new career right now, doing what she loves – which now includes inoculating people against the Covid-19 virus. Russo was working in automotive sales, making a very good salary, when life – as it did for millions around the globe – drastically
- [G3 program opens the door to a college education for more Virginians](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/04/14/g3-program-opens-the-door-to-a-college-education-for-more-virginians/) - More Virginians will have access to higher education thanks to a new initiative approved by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Ralph Northam. G3 – Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back – provides “last dollar” tuition assistance to middle- and lower-income students taking classes in five high-demand career areas. It goes into effect
- [Laurel Ridge offering cybersecurity engineering associate degree](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/04/14/lfcc-offering-cybersecurity-engineering-associate-degree/) - An innovative, lucrative career pathway is now available for Laurel Ridge students with their eyes on the future and a knack for math. The cybersecurity engineering degree is designed to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program, with some students going for more advanced degrees. “It’s really unique to be able to offer an associate degree
- [Laurel Ridge 2021 commencement to include a diploma walk and a virtual ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/03/31/lfcc-2021-commencement-to-include-a-diploma-walk-and-a-virtual-ceremony/) - Members of Laurel Ridge’s Class of 2021 will have several opportunities to mark their commencement. Due to the pandemic, the college held its first-ever virtual graduation ceremony in 2020. A similar ceremony – complete with the National Anthem, an address from Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser, a graduation speech by graduate Faith Dellinger, recognition of
- [Laurel Ridge cyber team had successful competition](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/03/29/lfcc-cyber-team-had-successful-competition/) - A cybersecurity team made up of Laurel Ridge students ranked in the top 50 among the more than 950 teams competing in the Fall 2020 National Cyber League (NCL) Competition. Team captain D.J. Joachim likened the competition to a marathon, but with hacking. Each season has four rounds. Some rounds are just for individuals, and
- [Laurel Ridge and Rotz Pharmacy team up to vaccinate hundreds against Covid-19](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/03/08/lfcc-and-rotz-pharmacy-team-up-to-vaccinate-hundreds-against-covid-19/) - More than 800 people received their first dose of a vaccine against covid Friday thanks to a partnership between Laurel Ridge and Rotz Pharmacy. Seventy volunteers, including Laurel Ridge employees and pharmacy workers, ensured a smooth process for the hundreds of people who came to the Middletown Campus to receive the first of their two
- [Laurel Ridge once again named a Military Friendly® school for 2021-2022](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/02/25/lfcc-once-again-named-a-military-friendly-school-for-2021-2022/) - Laurel Ridge has been recognized as a 2021-2022 Military Friendly ® School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. This is Laurel Ridge’s 11th year of receiving the distinction. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue
- [Laurel Ridge Board votes to rename the college](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/02/17/lfcc-board-votes-to-rename-the-college/) - In July 2020, the State Board for Community Colleges passed a resolution asking all community colleges in Virginia to review their names. Following six months of study, focus group discussions and the results of a brand research study, the Laurel Ridge College Board voted on Feb. 4, 2021, to change the name of Laurel Ridge
- [Laurel Ridge hosting live HBCU online transfer session Thursday, Feb. 25](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/02/22/lfcc-hosting-live-hbcu-online-transfer-session-thursday-feb-25/) - The public is invited to join Laurel Ridge advisors Tajmarie Rowe and LaVonda Taylor to learn how Laurel Ridge students can smoothly transfer to one of the region’s HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) during an online information session 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. An Laurel Ridge alumna will be joining the live session to
- [First Tech Bytes 2021 talk focuses on social media operations security](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/02/11/first-tech-bytes-2021-talk-focuses-on-social-media-operations-security/) - Voya Financial Chief Security Architect Rich Wickersham will be presenting a free online presentation “Social Media OPSEC, Targeting Analysis and Countermeasures” 6-8 p.m. March 1. His talk will review the continuing need for employee and corporate operations security (OPSEC) on social media platforms, focusing on LinkedIn. Wickersham has more than 20 years of experience designing,
- [A message on the value of G3 and the need for more advisors from Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser and BRCC President John Downey](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/01/29/a-message-on-the-value-of-g3-and-the-need-for-more-advisors-from-lfcc-president-kim-blosser-and-brcc-president-john-downey/) - Community college students and prospective students are facing substantial challenges right now. The pandemic has left many unemployed or underemployed. Trying to make ends meet while also navigating the process of matching existing skills, previous experience, and career aspirations to enroll in higher education is daunting. Furthermore, all this is happening at a time when
- [Craig Smith:  1985 grad’s interest in science piqued at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/01/27/craig-smith-1985-grads-interest-in-science-piqued-at-lfcc/) - It’s been 35 years since Craig Smith graduated from Laurel Ridge, and yet he works just a couple miles away from the campus where he earned his associate degree in science. Smith graduated from Central High School in 1983 and unsure of what he wanted to major in, he immediately enrolled in Laurel Ridge. “Laurel
- [Laurel Ridge seeking speakers and voters for “I Have a Dream” speech contest](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/01/16/lfcc-seeking-speakers-and-voters-for-i-have-a-dream-speech-contest/) - Laurel Ridge students are encouraged to participate in a virtual “I Have a Dream” speech contest in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 25. Students, Laurel Ridge employees and the public at large are invited to join the Zoom meeting to watch the speeches and vote on the winner. Those interested
- [Nominations sought for distinguished Laurel Ridge administrators and staff](https://laurelridge.edu/2021/01/12/nominations-sought-for-distinguished-lfcc-administrators-and-staff/) - Have you been impressed by the wonderful service and dedication shown by an Laurel Ridge employee? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Every year, Laurel Ridge presents awards to distinguished full-time and adjunct faculty members, full-time and part-time staffers, and to administrators. Faculty may only be nominated via the Faculty Council, but the
- [Kathy Alsberry Temple: 1972 alumna loved Laurel Ridge so much, she returned 40 years later for a second degree](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/12/22/kathy-alsberry-temple-1972-alumna-loved-lfcc-so-much-she-returned-40-years-later-for-a-second-degree/) - Kathy Temple is a trailblazer – her life is made up of many firsts, including being the very first person to graduate from Laurel Ridge. Her maiden name is Alsberry and members of the class of 1972 were called in alphabetical order. She graduated with an associate degree in secretarial science. A 1970 alumna of
- [Laurel Ridge preparing for opening of new Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/12/11/lfcc-preparing-for-opening-of-new-luray-page-county-center/) - As 2020 comes to a close, Laurel Ridge is shutting the doors of its first home in Luray, 334 N. Hawksbill St., and moving into its new purpose-built Luray-Page County Center. Friday, Dec. 18, will be Laurel Ridge’s last day at the Hawksbill site. That site, a former Wrangler jeans factory, opened up as the
- [Laurel Ridge’s new data science degree developed to meet growing workforce demand](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/12/07/lfccs-new-data-science-degree-developed-to-meet-growing-workforce-demand/) - One of Laurel Ridge’s newest programs has been developed to meet the growing demand for data scientists. The associate of science degree in science with a specialization in computational and data science program began this fall. “Data science plays an integral role when it comes to making critical decisions in many fields, including transportation planning,
- [Judy Rinker:  Laurel Ridge’s first Outstanding Graduate recipient, longtime employee and volunteer](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/11/23/judy-rinker-lfccs-first-outstanding-graduate-recipient-longtime-employee-and-volunteer/) - When Laurel Ridge’s first president, Dr. William H. McCoy, pointed to Judy Neff Rinker and said, “That redheaded girl is going to attend Laurel Ridge Community College” during a visit to her high school in 1969, no one could imagine how intertwined the college would be with her and her family. Rinker would be named
- [JoAnn Leight: Very first student to enroll at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/11/18/joann-leight-very-first-student-to-enroll-at-lfcc/) - The decision to go back to school as an adult student led to a long career as a kindergarten teacher for JoAnn Leight. With all four of her children finally in school, Leight decided to apply for a job as a part-time teacher’s aide for Frederick County Public Schools. The hiring manager suggested she instead
- [Laurel Ridge’s 50th anniversary celebrated with ribbon cutting](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/11/12/lfccs-50th-anniversary-celebrated-with-ribbon-cutting/) - It was only fitting that Professor Frank Borleske was the one wielding the extra-large scissors when the ribbon was cut in honor of Laurel Ridge’s fiftieth anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The math professor is the only current faculty member who has worked at the college since it first opened its doors to students on
- [Laurel Ridge honoring service members in virtual Veterans Day celebration](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/11/05/lfcc-honoring-service-members-in-virtual-veterans-day-celebration/) - Join us as we pay tribute to our veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with an online Veterans Day ceremony. The Zoom event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a video honoring veterans and their families. Some of Laurel Ridge’s veterans, including biology instructor Jerome “Butch” Austin, Laurel Ridge Police Officer Brian Higgins, alumnus
- [Laurel Ridge gearing up to open its spring enrollment in early November](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/10/28/lfcc-gearing-up-to-open-its-spring-enrollment-in-early-november/) - Prepare to close the book on 2020 by enrolling in Laurel Ridge’s spring semester classes starting next week. The college’s schedule is now online at www.laurelridge.edu/schedule, and current students can enroll starting Monday, Nov. 2. New student enrollment begins Monday, Nov. 9. The first 100 current students and the first 100 new students to enroll
- [Laurel Ridge is commemorating its 50th anniversary today](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/28/lfcc-is-commemorating-its-50th-anniversary-today/) - Fifty years ago today, Laurel Ridge held its first classes. While, the college will certainly be marking the occasion this week, the milestone will be commemorated throughout the 2020-2021 academic year. One way Laurel Ridge is celebrating its 50th anniversary is with a dedicated website, laurelridge.edu/50. The site features a comprehensive, illustrated timeline of Lord
- [Laurel Ridge and Eastern Mennonite University sign transfer agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/24/lfcc-and-eastern-mennonite-university-sign-transfer-agreement/) - A new agreement between Laurel Ridge and Eastern Mennonite University creates pathways for transfer students to earn a bachelor’s degree in leadership and organizational management without having to travel to the Harrisonburg university. After students graduate from Laurel Ridge, they can complete the 15-month, four-semester program, gaining skills in organizational development, team dynamics, human resources
- [Laurel Ridge launches new podcast series “Laurel Ridge Stories”](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/21/lfcc-launches-new-podcast-series-lfcc-stories/) - Just in time for Laurel Ridge’s 50th anniversary, the college is launching its first-ever podcast series. “Laurel Ridge Stories” will feature Laurel Ridge students, alumni and professors sharing their inspiring and heartwarming real-life stories. “The podcast gives those who make Laurel Ridge such a special place – our students, former students and our faculty –
- [Age is just a number to 77-year-old Laurel Ridge student](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/18/age-is-just-a-number-to-77-year-old-lfcc-student/) - At 77, Rosemarie “Rodie” Zubrack isn’t your typical college student. But, she takes pursuing her education at Laurel Ridge very seriously. This semester, she is taking American literature and biology. She has been taking two classes a semester for the past couple of years. “I love it,” Zubrack said of her time at Laurel Ridge.
- [Laurel Ridge’s Evening with the Stars tradition continues with a twist Sept. 24](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/15/lfccs-evening-with-the-stars-tradition-continues-with-a-twist-sept-24/) - The Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation’s Evening with the Stars benefit will go on, but like many events this year, will feature a twist – it will be online, but with an accompanying real-life feast. Attendees will pick up a “party-to-go” kit between 4 and 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, from the parking lot of the
- [Sherando grad thrives in human services program](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/11/sherando-grad-thrives-in-human-services-program/) - Lidiya Bryant brought what she has learned while studying for her human services degree to her sexual and domestic violence prevention internship at the Laurel Center in Winchester this summer. A 2019 graduate of Sherando High School, Bryant had taken Laurel Ridge courses while in high school through the dual-enrollment program. She graduates this winter
- [Laurel Ridge’s annual Wits for Wellness 5K Run/Walk back Sept. 19](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/31/lfccs-annual-wits-for-wellness-5k-run-walk-back-sept-19/) - Laurel Ridge’s annual Wits for Wellness 5K Run/Walk is back – a little later than originally planned – Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Middletown Campus. The run/walk had been postponed this past spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Extra precautions are in place to keep the race as safe as possible, including pre-registration only; no
- [2017 grad reflects on TRIO and academic experiences at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/09/08/2017-grad-reflects-on-trio-and-academic-experiences-at-lfcc/) - “It felt like a nurturing hub.” That’s how 2017 grad Tiffany Matthews described the TRIO lounge on the Middletown Campus. The TRIO program provides specialized services, including academic advising, transfer planning, tutoring, financial aid assistance and college success skills to students who are first-generation college students, are low income or have a disability. “I was
- [Laurel Ridge receives large grant to outfit labs in the Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/28/lfcc-receives-large-grant-to-outfit-labs-in-the-luray-page-county-center/) - When the newly-constructed Jenkins Hall, Luray-Page County Center opens in January, it will do so with $368,521 worth of health science lab equipment paid for with a generous grant from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF). Since 2006, Laurel Ridge has been leasing the former Wrangler Jeans annex plant in Luray to serve as the
- [Laurel Ridge’s TRIO program receives $1.47 million in federal funds](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/25/lfccs-trio-program-receives-1-47-million-in-federal-funds/) - Laurel Ridge’s most vulnerable students’ needs will continue to be met thanks to additional funding in the form of a federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $1.47 million from the U.S. Department of Education. Each year between this fall and August 2025, $294,725 will be distributed to the college’s TRIO program on the Middletown
- [From Laurel Ridge student to Brown University neuroscience major](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/20/from-lfcc-student-to-brown-university-neuroscience-major/) - Right after graduating simultaneously from Laurel Ridge and Strasburg High School – actually, his associate degree in general studies was granted slightly before his high school diploma – Eric Steacy left for the prestigious Brown University to study neuroscience in fall 2017. Steacy had had his heart set on the Ivy League school, located in
- [Students choosing Laurel Ridge over 4-year colleges amidst pandemic](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/17/students-choosing-lfcc-over-4-year-colleges-amidst-pandemic/) - The uncertainty the Covid-19 pandemic has unleashed on higher education has led many college students to rethink their plans when it comes to going away to school. By choosing to come to Laurel Ridge, they can stay safe, save money and keep their education on track. Emma Gorg and Matthew Cavanaugh are two students who
- [Laurel Ridge and Shepherd University sign nursing transfer agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/13/lfcc-and-shepherd-university-sign-nursing-transfer-agreement/) - Laurel Ridge and Shepherd University have signed a new 2+2 (two years at Laurel Ridge and two years at Shepherd) R.N.-B.S.N. agreement that will provide a seamless pathway for nursing students from Laurel Ridge to earn their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd. Under the agreement, Laurel Ridge students who earn an associate of applied science degree
- [In-demand industry cloud computing now being offered at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/13/in-demand-industry-cloud-computing-now-being-offered-at-lfcc/) - The sky’s the limit for one of the newest programs being offered at Laurel Ridge. This fall, students can enroll in the cloud computing career studies certificate program. Designed for individuals just starting their careers, as well as those already in a technology career but looking for a new focus, the 16-credit program can be
- [New Student Welcome Week coming up at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/12/new-student-welcome-week-coming-up-at-lfcc/) - With the start of this fall semester’s first classes less than two weeks away, Laurel Ridge is rolling out the welcome mat – virtually, in most cases – for its new students. A series of online sessions is scheduled to provide information on everything from career pathways, to available resources, to what a typical college
- [Laurel Ridge receives significant funding from Claude Moore Charitable Foundation](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/08/05/lfcc-receives-significant-funding-from-claude-moore-charitable-foundation/) - Laurel Ridge is pleased to announce that the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF) has approved $817,050 in grant funding, which will allow the college to greatly expand its health education offerings to area high school students. The first grant, for $448,529, will benefit nearly all of the college’s service regions through: Allowing the college to
- [Laurel Ridge put Handley grad on path to law school](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/07/27/lfcc-put-handley-grad-on-path-to-law-school/) - A humanities elective he took at Laurel Ridge led Handley High School graduate Max Schweiger on his path to becoming a lawyer. Schweiger graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in May. He is working for a real-estate firm as he prepares to take the bar exam in October. After graduating from
- [Laurel Ridge looking forward to welcoming students for fall classes](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/07/20/lfcc-looking-forward-to-welcoming-students-for-fall-classes/) - “Make this upcoming year count for you,” Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser says. “We’ve set up our classes so you will not have to miss a step in your educational journey.” With the continued uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic, some students who had been planning to go away to a four-year university may be thinking
- [Laurel Ridge nursing students volunteer – and learn - during coronavirus pandemic](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/07/09/lfcc-nursing-students-volunteer-and-learn-during-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Laurel Ridge nursing students and faculty are playing an important role in helping to contain the spread of coronavirus. Since the start of June, dozens of students have voluntarily staffed a temporary Covid-19 contact tracing center set up in the Barn on the Fauquier Campus. Grants from the PATH Foundation, the Claude Moore Foundation and
- [2020 grad chosen for JMU's Centennial Scholars Program](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/06/23/2020-grad-chosen-for-jmus-centennial-scholars-program/) - 2020 Laurel Ridge grad Carlos Yanez is transferring to James Madison University this year, and his tuition, room and board will all be covered thanks to his selection into the university’s Centennial Scholars Program. “I was so excited,” Yanez said of finding out he had been chosen for the program designed to offer financial and
- [Laurel Ridge names three Medallion of Recognition recipients](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/06/04/lfcc-names-three-medallion-of-recognition-recipients/) - Laurel Ridge is recognizing three College Board Medallion of Recognition recipients for 2020. Each year, the College Board presents the award to individuals who have contributed to the college’s mission. The college recognizes their leadership, scholarship and service. This year, the college is recognizing: Navy Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President of Winchester Operations Susan
- [Laurel Ridge cybersecurity program rewarding for Handley grad](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/29/lfcc-cybersecurity-program-rewarding-for-handley-grad/) - A former caterer is cooking up a new career in cybersecurity thanks to Laurel Ridge. After graduating from Handley High School in 2012, D.J. Joachim spent a year living and working in Germany. Part of the time was spent repairing pianos. When Joachim returned to the U.S., he and a business partner had a catering
- [Laurel Ridge Virtual Commencement Scheduled for Saturday, June 6](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/29/lfcc-virtual-commencement-scheduled-for-saturday-june-6/) - Laurel Ridge will celebrate its graduates at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6, with a virtual commencement ceremony. The ceremony will feature the national anthem, remarks from President Kim Blosser, a student speaker, student awards and the conferring of degrees. Laurel Ridge student Rebecca Hoffman will perform the national anthem, which will be followed by remarks
- [Laurel Ridge grad Mady Rodriguez dedicated to serving her community](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/27/lfcc-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 graduated from Laurel Ridge in 2011 with her associate degree in liberal arts, is a case manager for Grafton’s Infant and Toddler Connection of Shenandoah
- [Ross Fellow Alexia Maynard offers advice for successful online learning](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/20/ross-fellow-alexia-maynard-offers-advice-for-successful-online-learning/) - For 2019-2020 Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship recipient Alexia Maynard, there were no glitches when it came to the college’s pivot to all-remote classes. “I actually enjoyed it,” she said. “When all my classes transitioned to online, I didn’t have to drive to school for a few months, so it was nice to save
- [Laurel Ridge inducts students into technology honor society in virtual ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/15/lfcc-inducts-students-into-technology-honor-society-in-virtual-ceremony/) - Laurel Ridge technology students now can aspire to join an honor society devoted to their field. Computer Science Professor Melissa Stange has brought Epsilon Pi Tau to Laurel Ridge. It is open to students taking both credit and non-credit classes. Twenty-seven members were inducted into Delta Phi chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau earlier this spring.
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ HVAC program led to great career for 22-year-old](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/11/lfcc-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 through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. Shortridge earned his Level 4 certificate over the winter. Because of the bonus hours he earned while out working during
- [Fauquier County nursing student to give June 6 commencement address](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/05/07/fauquier-county-nursing-student-to-give-june-6-commencement-address/) - Commencement speaking has become a bit of a family tradition for Shannon Weisbrodt, who is graduating with her associate of applied science in registered nursing today. Her daughter, Morgan Ryan, gave the commencement address in 2018, and is herself a 2020 graduate of Mary Washington University. Mrs. Weisbrodt, who is married to Bill and has
- [Laurel Ridge has a long history of online learning](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/04/28/lfcc-has-a-long-history-of-online-learning/) - Like pretty much every college across the country, Laurel Ridge has switched all of its in-person classes to remote delivery – online in most cases. But, unlike many institutions of higher learning, Laurel Ridge has long been in the online game. Professors Lori Killough and Jennifer Schaefer have been teaching online classes at Laurel Ridge
- [State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2020-21 Fees at May Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/04/21/state-board-for-community-colleges-to-consider-2020-21-fees-at-may-meeting/) - In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2020, at 9 a.m. on May 21, 2020, via a virtual meeting. The address for that meeting will be posted on
- [Laurel Ridge provided first steps on Stephens City man’s path to nurse practitioner](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/04/19/lfcc-provided-first-steps-on-stephens-city-mans-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 fly out to Boston for a contract to help with the Covid-19 patients there,” said Alger, who lives in Stephens City. “It’s a crisis contract.
- [Laurel Ridge IT guru printing face shields to help health workers](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/04/13/lfcc-it-guru-printing-face-shields-to-help-health-workers/) - The son of a nurse, Laurel Ridge IT specialist Arash Rohanimanesh is eager to use his technological skills to help those in the healthcare field battling coronavirus. That’s why he has been creating face shields using the two 3D printers he owns. Rohanimanesh uses the printers for a side business he has creating robots. “The
- [Laurel Ridge engineering student uses his 3D printer to help medical community](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/04/07/lfcc-engineering-student-uses-his-3d-printer-to-help-medical-community/) - The first protective face mask Laurel Ridge engineering student Erich Artis made was to protect his mother. Now, he’s created dozens to help the medical community. Artis graduated in 2018 from Sherando High School, where he was on the football team, and enrolled that fall at Laurel Ridge. This past fall, his mom, Myra Diaz,
- [Laurel Ridge retains Military Friendly School ranking](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/24/lfcc-retains-military-friendly-school-ranking/) - Laurel Ridge’s commitment to our student veterans has once again been recognized in the form of a Military Friendly® School designation from Viqtory, which connects military members to civilian jobs, schooling and more. The college was given the Bronze distinction, meaning it came within 30 percent of the 10th best school in the small community
- [Sperryville student off to a great start with Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/18/sperryville-student-off-to-a-great-start-with-lfcc/) - Rappahannock County High School graduate Aidan McKiernan is still exploring what he wants to do with his future, but says Laurel Ridge is putting him on the right track. After his 2019 graduation, the Sperryville resident enrolled in Laurel Ridge. “I pretty much had no idea what I wanted to do in the future, and
- [Fabulous Fifties theme for this year’s Fairfax Follies](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/13/fabulous-fifties-theme-for-this-years-fairfax-follies/) - The Fairfax Follies are back this year, but they won’t be the Spring Follies. This year’s performances are happening Feb. 22 and 23. The Follies are being put on earlier than is customary to accommodate the performing schedule of director Russell Rinker, who will be appearing in another show in Washington, D.C. in March and
- [Expert to discuss efficacy of health technology devices in Feb. 19 talk](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/13/expert-to-discuss-efficacy-of-health-technology-devices-in-feb-19-talk/) - Mobile apps, sensor-enabled smart homes, fitness trackers and other health devices are touted as great ways for individuals to monitor their wellness and get healthier, but are they really as effective as they say they are? Dr. Kay Connelly, associate dean for research at Indiana University’s School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, will be discussing
- [Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser Selected for First Cohort of Aspen Institute’s  New Presidents Fellowship for Community College Excellence](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/05/lfcc-president-kim-blosser-selected-for-first-cohort-of-aspen-institutes-new-presidents-fellowship-for-community-college-excellence/) - Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser has been selected by the Aspen Institute to join the 2020-21 inaugural class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support community college presidents in the early years of their tenure to accelerate transformational change on behalf of students. Dr. Blosser is one of 25 Aspen
- [LAUREL RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES DISNEY INSTITUTE TO MIDDLETOWN, VIRGINIA](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/02/03/lord-fairfax-community-college-welcomes-disney-institute-to-middletown-virginia/) - MIDDLETOWN, VA – February 2, 2020 – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence, to Middletown, Virginia on March 26, 2020. Sponsored by Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions, the one-day event will help area professionals explore how they could begin to identify the personal and organizational values
- [Laurel Ridge and Ferrum College sign recreation transfer agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/31/lfcc-and-ferrum-college-sign-recreation-transfer-agreement/) - Laurel Ridge students specializing in recreation and outdoor leadership studies have another college to seamlessly transfer to thanks to a new 2+2 (two years at Laurel Ridge for an associate degree, and two years for a bachelor’s degree) agreement with Ferrum College. After earning an associate of arts and sciences degree in general studies with
- [Laurel Ridge offering Entrepreneurship Workshop Feb. 21](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/27/lfcc-offering-entrepreneurship-workshop-feb-21/) - Are you interested in starting your own business? Maybe you’re taking over the family business. While these propositions can be exciting, they can also seem overwhelmingly daunting. That’s why Laurel Ridge is offering an Entrepreneurship Workshop to help get you off on the right foot Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
- [Famed software security expert speaking at Laurel Ridge Wednesday, Jan. 22](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/16/famed-software-security-expert-speaking-at-lfcc-wednesday-jan-22/) - Members of the public are encouraged to come to Laurel Ridge at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, to hear famed local technologist Gary McGraw talk about the cutting-edge and timely work he is doing with the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning (BIML), which he cofounded a year ago. Community members are also invited to watch
- [Laurel Ridge student has physical therapy, Army and professional sports in his sights](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/09/lfcc-student-has-physical-therapy-army-and-professional-sports-in-his-sights/) - Laurel Ridge student Ben Sylvia dreams of becoming a physical therapist and ultimately working with professional athletes. He moved to Page County 1½ years ago after deciding he wanted to go back to school and be close to his family who had already made the move. Sylvia had worked as a police officer in Colorado
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions picks up international marketing award](https://laurelridge.edu/2020/01/07/lfcc-workforce-solutions-picks-up-international-marketing-award/) - The successful marketing efforts of Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education have been recognized by the world’s largest lifelong learning association, the Learning Resources Network (LERN). Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions was presented the 2019 LERN International Award for Excellence in Marketing. The award was just one of 20 given during LERN’s annual conference in
- [Luray High School grad seeing patients in town as a family nurse practitioner](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/12/19/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 nurse and an urgent care nurse practitioner, Judd-Alishauskas started working at Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Family and Internal Medicine in September. “I enjoy practicing
- [Due to Snow, All Laurel Ridge Locations will Open at Noon on December 16, 2019](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/12/16/due-to-snow-all-lfcc-locations-will-open-at-noon-on-december-16-2019/) - Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will be open at Noon on December 16, 2019. Regarding final exams: Monday 8 a.m. exams will make up on Tuesday, December 17 at 8 a.m. and Monday 10 a.m. exams will make up on Tuesday, December 17 at 1 p.m. unless determined otherwise by your instructor. Another
- [Luray high school grad finds success, direction at Laurel Ridge after false start at 4-year college](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/12/11/luray-high-school-grad-finds-success-direction-at-lfcc-after-false-start-at-4-year-college/) - Deciding to return home and attend Laurel Ridge has been the best decision she’s ever made, according to 2017 Luray High School graduate Lauren Gund. She will earn an associate of arts and sciences degree in general education with a specialization in recreation and outdoor leadership this spring. Gund will then transfer to Radford University
- [Community invited to participate in IBM computer science learning contest](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/10/08/community-invited-to-participate-in-ibm-computer-science-learning-contest/) - High school students, college students and members of the public interested in participating in IBM’s Master the Mainframe contest can get help with Part 1 of the three-part competition Saturday, Oct 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall Rooms 310 and 311 on the Middletown Campus. FCC computer science and cybersecurity professors,
- [Public invited to monthly series of technology talks at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/10/04/public-invited-to-monthly-series-of-technology-talks-at-lfcc/) - Synopsys Software Integrity Group senior research engineer Ksenia Peguero will be the next speaker in the Tech Bytes: Technology Talks with Industry series sponsored by Laurel Ridge’s Computer Science Department. Peguero will talk about how JavaScript frameworks impact the security of applications, and provide recommendations to ensure applications are kept secure The free event, which
- [2018 Laurel Ridge grad returns to the college to host art exhibition](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/10/02/2018-lfcc-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 Primavera Potpourri: Fiorvanti’s Diverse Art Series Compiled from her Studies in Florence, Italy. The opening reception, Friday, Oct. 11, 4-7 p.m. in the Sekel Art
- [Laurel Ridge going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/30/lfcc-going-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - Laurel Ridge is joining in the fight against breast cancer all throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The CHASE committee, along with employee Alex Burton – a breast cancer survivor – have organized a month’s worth of activities. The college sold pink ribbon T-shirts that staff can pair with jeans on designated
- [From Bus Driver to Teacher with Laurel Ridge's Help](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/17/from-bus-driver-to-teacher-with-lfccs-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. Instead, she found her inner drive and with the encouragement of a coworker and professors at Laurel Ridge earned first her associate degree, and then
- [Laurel Ridge again named a “Great College to Work For”](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/17/lfcc-again-named-a-great-college-to-work-for/) - Job satisfaction continues to be high for employees at Laurel Ridge. The college has once again been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” This marks the eighth year in a row that Laurel Ridge has received this recognition, and the seventh straight year of being named an “Honor Roll” institution. The distinction
- [Navy veteran finds Laurel Ridge nursing school is smooth sailing](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/12/navy-veteran-finds-lfcc-nursing-school-is-smooth-sailing/) - The Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus continually beckoned to U.S. Navy veteran Sharlene Reading as she would drive by to check the progress of her home being built in Remington. She and her husband, Frank, would come from Burke every few weeks to meet with their builder or see the house. “As we would drive down
- [Laurel Ridge and Radford University team up on chemistry transfer agreements](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/11/lfcc-and-radford-university-team-up-on-chemistry-transfer-agreements/) - Laurel Ridge students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry now have seamless transfer options with Radford University following the two institutions’ inking of a transfer agreement. The chemistry 2+2 agreement (two years at Laurel Ridge to earn an associate of science degree with a chemistry specialization, and two years at Radford’s Artis College
- [Laurel Ridge hosting first Annual Benefit for the Performing Arts Sept. 15](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/09/04/lfcc-hosting-first-annual-benefit-for-the-performing-arts-sept-15/) - At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, Laurel Ridge is hosting its first Annual Benefit for the Performing Arts. The show is being hosted by Russell Rinker, a professional actor and musician who has been taking part in Laurel Ridge performances since he was just a preschooler. “The benefit will have kind of a cabaret
- [Fauquier Campus addressing student hunger](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/28/fauquier-campus-addressing-student-hunger/) - Laurel Ridge is now offering free meals and hygiene items to students in need. The college’s two campuses in Fauquier County and Middletown are splitting a $4,800 Food Insecurity Grant from the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to help alleviate issues of hunger among students. “At the Fauquier Campus, we have stations that are
- [Luray mother and daughter share a love of Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/28/luray-mother-and-daughter-share-a-love-of-lfcc/) - Gwynnavier Jones and her daughter, Bianka Warrick, have both benefitted from an Laurel Ridge education. And, both were able to do so without leaving Luray for most of their classes. A mother of three, Jones graduated from Laurel Ridge in 2010 with an associate degree in elementary education. Bianka earned her associate degree in general
- [Longtime math instructor counts herself lucky to be at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/27/longtime-math-instructor-counts-herself-lucky-to-be-at-lfcc/) - Page County native Tammy Racer is in her 30th year of public school teaching. She has spent more than half those years also working as an adjunct math instructor at Laurel Ridge. The Luray High School graduate began teaching developmental math even before the Luray-Page County Center opened. When she walked into a career fair
- [Mother of three finds new direction, career through Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/27/mother-of-three-finds-new-direction-career-through-lfcc/) - 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 is studying psychology and hopes to become a clinical psychologist. She is well on her way. After graduating summa cum laude from Lord Fairfax, the
- [Fauquier County resident finds purpose, career with Laurel Ridge’s new dental assisting course](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/27/fauquier-county-resident-finds-purpose-career-with-lfccs-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 Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. This was Rollins’s second time enrolling at Laurel Ridge – she had previously studied business, but realized that wasn’t the field
- [High schoolers sign with employers following Laurel Ridge heavy construction course](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/20/high-schoolers-sign-with-employers-following-lfcc-heavy-construction-course/) - 2019 Fauquier County High School grad Logan Falls has a jump start on his heavy construction career thanks to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) program.He was in the program’s first cohort of high school students who took the course two evenings a week this past spring. Lord Fairfax became the first community
- [Laurel Ridge EMS – Paramedic program granted continuing accreditation by national body](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/16/lfcc-ems-paramedic-program-granted-continuing-accreditation-by-national-body/) - Laurel Ridge’s EMS – Paramedic Program has been granted continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Board of Directors. The board acted upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. Through the accreditation process, which includes a thorough review of
- [Laurel Ridge students again encouraged to participate in The Slave Dwelling Project overnight at Belle Grove Plantation](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/14/lfcc-students-again-encouraged-to-participate-in-the-slave-dwelling-project-overnight-at-belle-grove-plantation/) - Laurel Ridge students are being given the opportunity to participate in a unique way to honor those who were enslaved at Belle Grove Plantation and to preserve their memory. The plantation and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park are once again partnering with The Slave Dwelling Project on an event entitled “Inalienable Rights:
- [Christine Kriz wins Virginia Small Business Development Center of the Year 2019](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/13/christine-kriz-wins-virginia-small-business-development-center-of-the-year-2019/) - The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center is proud to announce that Christine Kriz, has won the Small Business Development Center Director of the year for the state of Virginia. Kriz will be flown to California in September for national recognition at the ASBDC National Conference. Each state has one winner. Winners were chosen based
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Bookstore Raises Money for Campus Food Bank](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/09/lord-fairfax-community-college-bookstore-raises-money-for-campus-food-bank/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Bookstore is partnering with the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Hunger Project to help raise money for the college’s food banks by accepting customer donations at the register. Follett Higher Education Group will match donations up to $1,000. Customers inclined to donate may stop by the stores, located at 6480 College
- [Laurel Ridge receives more than $180,000 in funding for electrical and HVAC programs](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/08/02/lfcc-receives-more-than-180000-in-funding-for-electrical-and-hvac-programs/) - Laurel Ridge will be expanding its electrical and HVAC programming thanks to $182,466 in FastForward Workforce Training Grant money. The programs are among the short-term training courses for which eligible students will only have to pay one-third of the program cost. Lord Fairfax is one of the 23 community colleges that make up the Virginia
- [Laurel Ridge Cyber Club sponsoring third annual speed cubing competition Saturday, July 27](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/07/24/lfcc-cyber-club-sponsoring-third-annual-speed-cubing-competition-saturday-july-27/) - The public is invited to come watch more than 100 competitors twist and turn their way to glory in the third annual World Cube Association Rally in the Valley, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Corron Community Development Center on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. The competitions will continue till 5:30 p.m. The
- [Workforce Solutions Guarantee-to-Interview Program Leads to IT Job](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/06/28/workforce-solutions-guarantee-to-interview-program-leads-to-it-job/) - Skyline High School graduate Bradley Cute recently completed Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification course, and now works for a federal contractor in Luray. He took advantage of the Guarantee-to-Interview program Workforce Solutions has with Syntelligent Analytic Solutions LLC. Syntelligent has agreed to interview students who have completed the CompTIA A+, CompTIA
- [Laurel Ridge hosting signing day for high school students hired after completing heavy equipment operator course](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/06/12/lfcc-hosting-signing-day-for-high-school-students-hired-after-completing-heavy-equipment-operator-course/) - They’re barely out of high school, and already a group of students has begun building their careers thanks to a unique opportunity with Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. The first cohort of high school students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) program is finishing up classes this week, and many students have already been hired
- [Laurel Ridge holds groundbreaking on new Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/05/20/lfcc-holds-groundbreaking-on-new-luray-page-county-center/) - Ground was ceremoniously broken Thursday, May 16, on Laurel Ridge’s first permanent home in Page County. While the current Luray-Page County Center (LPCC) has been operating out of a former Wrangler jeans plant at 334 N. Hawksbill St. in Luray since 2006, it is in leased space that recently sold at auction. “While we’re extremely
- [Laurel Ridge holding its 48th commencement exercises this weekend](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/05/09/lfcc-holding-its-48th-commencement-exercises-this-weekend/) - This Saturday, starting at 1 p.m., Laurel Ridge will hold its 48th commencement ceremony. The graduation will be at Skyline High School in Front Royal. There are approximately 1,200 students in the Laurel Ridge Class of 2019. This total includes students who met all their graduation requirements in summer 2018, fall 2018 and this spring.
- [Laurel Ridge receives grant to bring more women into computing](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/05/06/lfcc-receives-grant-to-bring-more-women-into-computing/) - Laurel Ridge will receive up to $10,000 in grant funding to launch outreach initiatives focused on encouraging more women to study computing. The college is among five institutions to receive the 2019 NCWIT Academic Alliance Seed Fund. The fund is powered by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) with support from Microsoft
- [Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser shares her vision during inauguration](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/05/03/lfcc-president-kim-blosser-shares-her-vision-during-inauguration/) - Even as she was being celebrated during her inauguration, Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser’s thoughts were on how the college could reach those who need it the most. Standing before elected officials, delegates from dozens of colleges and universities, past and present members of the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation and College boards, and many of
- [Page County family honored by Virginia Community Colleges for donation](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/05/01/page-county-family-honored-by-virginia-community-colleges-for-donation/) - Russell and Elta Rae Jenkins, and their son, Rodney, and his wife, Karen (Laurel Ridge Class of 1988) have received the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The family was nominated for the award by Laurel Ridge. The award was presented by Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, during a
- [Laurel Ridge Adult Education program among the best in Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/04/22/lfcc-adult-education-program-among-the-best-in-virginia/) - Laurel Ridge Adult Education has been ranked in the top 25 percent of programs statewide by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education. The program’s director, Amy Judd, describes adult education as instruction and services that are below the college level, and designed to help someone improve their reading, writing,
- [Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus hosting Spring Job Fair April 24](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/04/16/lfcc-fauquier-campus-hosting-spring-job-fair-april-24/) - Nearly 60 employers have signed up to meet with job seekers at the Spring Job Fair, 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus. A free interview etiquette workshop starts at 4 p.m. Additionally, the college is offering a free resume writing workshop Wednesday, April 17 from 1-4 p.m., ideal for those
- [Laurel Ridge and SU students collaborate on Town Hall on April 15](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/04/11/lfcc-and-su-students-collaborate-on-town-hall-on-april-15/) - Laurel Ridge public speaking and ethics students will be joining with Shenandoah University students to participate in the university’s nationally-recognized General Education Town Hall project April 15 in the Ferrari Room in the Brandt Student Center at SU. Shenandoah University launched its General Education Town Hall in 2016, and it has become an annual event
- [Laurel Ridge Follies Spring Show celebrates 40 years](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/03/28/lord-fairfax-follies-spring-show-celebrates-40-years/) - Be sure to catch one of the four Laurel Ridge Follies Spring Shows the weekend of April 6 and 7 in the McCoy Theatre on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. Shows start at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 6, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 7. This will mark the curtain call
- [Laurel Ridge again designated a Military Friendly® School](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/03/01/lfcc-again-designated-a-military-friendly-school/) - For the 10th year, Laurel Ridge has been designated a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects service members to civilian jobs and education. For the first time the college has been given a gold designation. This distinction means that Lord Fairfax scored within 10 percent of the 10th highest-rated
- [Laurel Ridge enters honors partnership with Shenandoah University](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/02/28/lfcc-enters-honors-partnership-with-shenandoah-university-2/) - Administrators from Laurel Ridge and Shenandoah University have entered into an agreement that will facilitate the transfer of honors students from Laurel Ridge to the university. A memorandum of understanding, signed by administrators from both institutions, facilitates the transfer of Lord Fairfax honors program students into Shenandoah University’s College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions welcomes Disney Institute to Middletown, Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/02/27/lord-fairfax-community-college-workforce-solutions-welcomes-disney-institute-to-middletown-virginia/) - Middletown, VA February 27, 2019 – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Quality Service, to Middletown, Virginia on March 28, 2019. Sponsored by Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, the one-day event will help area professionals begin to examine how they can differentiate their service to become a provider of choice
- [Laurel Ridge virtual exchange project impresses State Department visitors](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/02/05/lfcc-virtual-exchange-project-impresses-state-department-visitors/) - A group of Laurel Ridge students working on a virtual global exchange with college students in Jordan impressed Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce during her visit to the Middletown Campus on Monday, Feb. 4. During the fall semester, 19 Laurel Ridge students participated in a 10-week virtual exchange
- [Forty years of Laurel Ridge Follies kicks off Monday, Feb. 4](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/01/31/forty-years-of-lord-fairfax-follies-kicks-off-monday-feb-4/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is celebrating 40 years of the Fairfax Follies Spring Show in April, and is looking for singers, dancers and actors to take part. Those wishing to participate are invited to a kick-off meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the McCoy Theatre on the Middletown Campus. Communications Studies and Theater Professor
- [Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus invites public to MLK Day activities](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/01/10/lfcc-fauquier-campus-invites-public-to-mlk-day-activities/) - The college may be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, but at 5:30 p.m., Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus will open the doors to the Rose Loeb Student Center to welcome those wishing to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Choir will perform spiritual and contemporary songs under the direction of
- [Sensory break room on campus a haven for those with autism](https://laurelridge.edu/2019/01/07/sensory-break-room-on-campus-a-haven-for-those-with-autism/) - Laurel Ridge students on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing issues now have a special place on the Middletown Campus where they can get some respite. A sensory break room opened this past semester in Cornerstone Hall. The small space is stocked with a rocking chair, bean bag chairs, weighted blankets, a stability cushion,
- [Laurel Ridge students participate in virtual exchange with Jordanian students](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/12/12/lfcc-students-participate-in-virtual-exchange-with-jordanian-students/) - Joint project tackles plastic bottle recycling A team of Laurel Ridge students has participated in a 10-week foreign exchange program – without ever leaving their classroom. They are taking part in the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge, in which they identify an ecological problem faced by the hospitality industry, and then work to create a solution
- [Luray tech firm aims to hire additional Laurel Ridge students](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/12/11/luray-tech-firm-aims-to-hire-additional-lfcc-students/) - Through a unique partnership, four Laurel Ridge students and one graduate are gaining valuable experience with a Luray technology firm. Students Harvey Ruth, Johnathan Choat, Jerry Lackovitch and Dedric Smith, as well as Laurel Ridge alumnus Shilo Parlett, work in the Luray office of Falls Church-based Syntelligent Analytic Solutions LLC. All of the young men,
- [Laurel Ridge presenting “Women in Jeopardy” Nov. 16 and 17](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/10/31/lfcc-presenting-women-in-jeopardy-nov-16-and-17/) - The title of Laurel Ridge Community College’s fall play may be “Women in Jeopardy,” but the only danger audience members will face is laughing so hard they miss the next lines. This year’s show is 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 in the McCoy Theatre. Billed as
- [“The Voice” contestant Mike Parker performing at Laurel Ridge Nov. 1](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/10/26/the-voice-contestant-mike-parker-performing-at-lfcc-nov-1/) - Mike Parker, the Fauquier County-raised young man who was snapped up by celebrity coach Jennifer Hudson at the last possible moment during blind auditions on NBC’s popular singing competition, “The Voice,” is coming to Laurel Ridge’s Warrenton Campus on Thursday, Nov. 1. Parker, whose mother Dr. DeJuanna Parker is an Laurel Ridge academic adviser, will
- [Laurel Ridge professor to discuss his recent trip to China in Oct. 31st presentation](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/10/24/lfcc-professor-to-discuss-his-recent-trip-to-china-in-oct-31st-presentation/) - Laurel Ridge History Professor Curtis Morgan will share the emotionally and culturally-rich experiences he and his teenage daughter enjoyed on their recent trip to China in a presentation, “Walls and Bridges: A Chinese Adoptee’s Homecoming,” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the McCoy Theatre. While in China, they visited the orphanage where Morgan and
- [Join Laurel Ridge financial aid professionals for Super FAFSA Day](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/10/15/join-lfcc-financial-aid-professionals-for-super-fafsa-day/) - All college-bound students and their parents are invited to Laurel Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 20 for the annual Super FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Day. It is from 9 a.m. to noon. Super FAFSA Day is designed to educate students and parents about the financial aid process, as well as assist in filling
- [Laurel Ridge students will have opportunity to participate in overnight Slave Dwelling Project](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/10/05/lfcc-students-will-have-opportunity-to-participate-in-overnight-slave-dwelling-project/) - Laurel Ridge students are being offered the opportunity to participate in a unique experience – sleeping on the lower-level floor of Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown as part of the Slave Dwelling Project on Nov. 10. Founded by Joe McGill, the Slave Dwelling Project’s mission is to identify dwellings once slept in by slaves and
- [Access to Laurel Ridge heavy equipment operator program to increase thanks to economic investment](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/09/18/access-to-lfcc-heavy-equipment-operator-program-to-increase-thanks-to-economic-investment/) - A little more than a year after becoming the first community college in Virginia to offer statewide industry credential programs for heavy equipment operators (HEO), Laurel Ridge is partnering with two other community colleges to provide greater access to the in-demand training. Virginia’s Community Colleges on Monday announced the 23-college system is investing $4 million
- [William Daniel named chair of Laurel Ridge Board](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/09/17/william-daniel-named-chair-of-lfcc-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 County Public Schools, has been a Clarke County representative to the board since 2012. He is a 1991 graduate of Laurel Ridge, and taught for
- [Laurel Ridge President Emerita Presents Major Gift to College During Dedication of “Dr. Cheryl’s Patio”](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/09/07/lfcc-president-emerita-presents-major-gift-to-college-during-dedication-of-dr-cheryls-patio/) - On August 30, friends and colleagues gathered at the Middletown Campus to celebrate the dedication of “Dr. Cheryl’s Patio” in honor of Laurel Ridge President Emerita Cheryl Thompson-Stacy. “Our tribute was intended to recognize her service to the college and her generosity to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation during nine years as president,” said Liv
- [Laurel Ridge cybersecurity experts take part in statewide conference](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/08/31/lfcc-cybersecurity-experts-take-part-in-statewide-conference/) - Cybersecurity program manager Professor Henry Coffman and several Laurel Ridge colleagues presented at a recent statewide cybersecurity educational conference. Coffman, Computer Science Professor Melissa Stange, Associate Professor of IT Darrell Andrews and Workforce Solutions program manager Samantha Brill attended the inaugural Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference at James Madison University in mid-August. The Virginia Cyber Range
- [New student club gives those on spectrum room to bond and flourish](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/08/17/new-student-club-gives-those-on-spectrum-room-to-bond-and-flourish/) - It may have the word “bureau” in its name, but there’s no red tape involved when it comes to participating in one of the newest clubs on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. The Bureau of Neuro-Diversity (BOND) meets at noon every Thursday in Cornerstone Hall, Room 215. While it’s billed as a club that creates a
- [Laurel Ridge Adult Education offering specially-tailored language classes](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/08/07/lfcc-adult-education-offering-specially-tailored-language-classes/) - Laurel Ridge’s Adult Education Program’s first pair of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes geared to specific career fields have recently wrapped up. Thanks to grant funding, the Adult Education Program is able to offer ESOL classes designed to help students enter the college’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) program or medical training. The
- [Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus hosting National Night Out Aug. 7](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/08/01/lfccs-middletown-campus-hosting-national-night-out-aug-7/) - The community is invited to join the Laurel Ridge Community College Police Department as it hosts National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. along with Middletown and Stephens City police departments. The nationwide community-building effort between police and their neighbors was started by the National Association of Town Watch in 1984 with
- [Laurel Ridge hosting free girls computer science camp on Saturdays](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/30/lfcc-hosting-free-girls-computer-science-camp-on-saturdays/) - Interest in computer science and the STEM fields is being sparked among middle school girls thanks to a free Saturday camp offered at Laurel Ridge. The CS (Computer Science) Girls camp started in late June and is running into October on various Saturdays. It’s for girls going into grades 6-9. Topics covered at each camp
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions hosting apprenticeship showcase](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/30/lfcc-workforce-solutions-hosting-apprenticeship-showcase/) - Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions is hosting an Apprenticeship Showcase from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center (the former John Kerr Elementary School), 536 Jefferson St., Winchester. The innovation center is a partnership of Laurel Ridge, Winchester Public Schools and area industries that will prepare students for the demands
- [Laurel Ridge accreditation reaffirmed by regional commission](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/18/lfcc-accreditation-reaffirmed-by-regional-commission/) - Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser is pleased to announce that Laurel Ridge’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and serves as the regional body for the accreditation of higher educational institutions granting degrees in Virginia, North
- [Laurel Ridge employees once again rate their jobs as highly satisfying](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/16/lfcc-employees-once-again-rate-their-jobs-as-highly-satisfying/) - For the seventh straight year, Laurel Ridge has been named one of “The Great Colleges to Work For®” by The Chronicle of Higher Education based on workplace satisfaction surveys anonymously completed by faculty and staff, and an institutional audit. This is Laurel Ridge’s sixth time being named an “Honor Roll” institution. Colleges with high scores
- [Laurel Ridge and Shepherd University sign recreation transfer agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/07/10/lfcc-and-shepherd-university-sign-recreation-transfer-agreement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College and Shepherd University this week signed an agreement that will allow Laurel Ridge graduates earning an associate of arts and sciences degree in general studies with a specialization in recreation and outdoor leadership to seamlessly transfer into the recreation and sports studies bachelor of science degree program at Shepherd University. The
- [High school girls participate in Laurel Ridge’s first girls-only tech camp](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/06/18/high-school-girls-participate-in-lfccs-first-girls-only-tech-camp/) - Area high school girls spent last week at Laurel Ridge learning to code, build a website, put together a computer, and develop apps during the TechGirlz Summer Camp. They also explored cybersecurity. The camp marks the college’s first-ever tech camp just for high school girls. The students – along with three teachers – came from
- [State Board for Community Colleges to Set 2018-2019 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/13/state-board-for-community-colleges-to-set-2018-2019-tuition-and-fees-at-may-meeting/) - MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Kraus Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 592-6767 jkraus@vccs.edu RICHMOND – In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2018, at 9 a.m., May 17,
- [Blue Man performer, Strasburg native Russell Rinker directs “Best of Broadway” Cabaret at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/20/blue-man-performer-strasburg-native-russell-rinker-directs-best-of-broadway-cabaret-at-lfcc/) - Strasburg High School graduate Russell Rinker, a successful actor and musician, is coming to Laurel Ridge Community College this month to direct its first-ever cabaret, “Best of Broadway.” The shows are at 7 p.m. April 27 and 28, and 2:30 p.m. April 29. Rehearsals start Sunday, April 22. Rinker, finishing up the Broadway National Tour
- [Laurel Ridge again designated a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/12/lfcc-again-designated-a-military-friendly-school-by-victory-media/) - In recognition of its commitment and service to student veterans, Laurel Ridge has once again been named a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media. This is the college’s ninth time receiving the honor, and its first time being given a silver designation, meaning its programs scored within 30 percent of the 10th-ranked institution in the
- [Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus to host fifth annual Wits for Wellness](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/04/10/lfcc-middletown-campus-to-host-fifth-annual-wits-for-wellness/) - Laurel Ridge is hosting its fifth annual Wits for Wellness 5k at our Middletown Campus on Saturday, April 21. Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females in each age group, starting at 10 and under through 70 and older. The entry fee is $25. The annual race always benefits
- [Laurel Ridge again hosting Focus on Health Fair Tuesday, April 10](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/03/29/lfcc-again-hosting-focus-on-health-fair-tuesday-april-10/) - Laurel Ridge students and the community at large are invited to Focus on Health: Education, Employment and Wellness Career Fair 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 10 in the Corron Community Development Center on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. The fair, an annual event, is designed for those who are looking for a job in the
- [Generous Scholarships Available This Spring for Laurel Ridge’s Heavy Equipment Operator Program](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/03/22/generous-scholarships-available-this-spring-for-lfccs-heavy-equipment-operator-program/) - Thanks to the generosity of the Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA) and HCCA members David Hazel, of William A. Hazel Inc., and Jim Anderson, of The Anderson Co., a $50,000 scholarship fund has been established to support up to 25 students interested in enrolling in Laurel Ridge’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program. The next class
- [Spring Job Fair at Laurel Ridge Warrenton Campus Wednesday, April 4](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/03/15/spring-job-fair-at-lfcc-warrenton-campus-wednesday-april-4/) - The public is invited to a free job fair featuring representatives from more than 25 businesses, from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Laurel Ridge Warrenton Campus, 6480 College St., Warrenton. A free resume and interview etiquette class, hosted by the Virginia Employment Commission, is being offered from 3 – 4
- [Employee Workshop Wednesday, March 14 featuring professionals](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/03/08/employee-workshop-wednesday-march-14-featuring-professionals/) - The public is invited to attend an Employee Workshop being hosted Wednesday, March 14 by the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society in The Barn on Laurel Ridge’s Warrenton Campus. The forum is 6-7:30 p.m. A panel consisting of Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation Board Immediate Past Chair Katy Reeves, who is a former vice president
- [LAUREL RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES DISNEY INSTITUTE TO MIDDLETOWN, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/2018/01/18/lord-fairfax-community-college-welcomes-disney-institute-to-middletown-va/) - Middletown, Virginia (January 15, 2018) – For the eighth straight year, Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Employee Engagement, to Middletown on March 29, 2018. Sponsored by Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions, the one-day event will help area professionals explore how to adapt training strategies that ensure employees
- [Agreement offers seamless transfer to Shepherd University program](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/12/08/agreement-offers-seamless-transfer-to-shepherd-university-program/) - Kim Blosser, Laurel Ridge’s vice president of academic and student affairs, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shepherd University Assistant Provost for Academic Community Outreach Virginia Hicks allowing Laurel Ridge graduates in the associate of science program to seamlessly transfer into Shepherd’s bachelor’s of science in chemistry program. “We developed a pathway where they
- [Laurel Ridge employees making sleeping mats for the homeless](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/11/17/lfcc-employees-making-sleeping-mats-for-the-homeless/) - A service project Laurel Ridge employees and other volunteers are undertaking has multiple beneficiaries – the homeless and the environment. Every other week, they get together and recycle plastic bags into a material that can be knitted or crocheted to create a sleeping mat for a homeless person. “When we get the plastic, we make
- [Breast Cancer Walk Saturday in Honor of Beloved Laurel Ridge Professor](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/10/24/breast-cancer-walk-saturday-in-honor-of-beloved-lfcc-professor/) - In honor and loving memory of Laurel Ridge nursing professor Tanya Bock, the Student Nurses’ Association is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28th on the athletic field at the rear of the Middletown Campus. Bock, who was also an alumna of the college, lost her
- [Laurel Ridge Announces Support of Growth4VA Campaign](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/09/26/lfcc-announces-support-of-growth4va-campaign/) - Laurel Ridge is announcing its support of the newly-launched Growth4VA campaign, which will focus on promoting reform and reinvestment in Virginia’s top-ranked higher education system. The campaign, backed by a partnership of higher education and business leaders, aims to help grow the Virginia economy, expand access to education and job opportunities for all Virginians, and
- [Laurel Ridge Adult Basic Education receives $2.1 million in grant funding](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/09/29/lfcc-adult-basic-education-receives-2-1-million-in-grant-funding/) - Laurel Ridge’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program has been awarded state and federal grants totaling more than $2.1 million over the course of three years. The grants will benefit various programs, including adult education, integrated English language civics education, general adult education, PluggedIn Virginia and Race to GED. All of the adult education courses are
- [Laurel Ridge COMMITS TO HIRING VIRGINIA’S VETERANS](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/08/29/lfcc-commits-to-hiring-virginias-veterans/) - As part of its continued commitment to serving veterans, Laurel Ridge has become a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) partner. It is one of five community colleges in the commonwealth to obtain V3 certification. There are 24 other V3-certified colleges and universities statewide. Virginia has the nation’s 7th largest veteran population, and is 4th in veterans
- [Laurel Ridge awarded major grant to train heavy equipment operators](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/07/14/lfcc-awarded-major-grant-to-train-heavy-equipment-operators/) - Laurel Ridge will become the first community college in Virginia to offer statewide industry credential programs for heavy equipment operators. The college has been awarded a $453,686 Workforce Capacity Building grant from the Virginia Community College System. The grant will allow for the establishment of a heavy equipment operator credential program at Laurel Ridge’s Vint
- [Laurel Ridge PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/06/22/lfcc-president-announces-her-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge President Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy is announcing her retirement, effective Feb. 1, 2018. Dr. C, as she is affectionately known around campus, has served as the leader of Laurel Ridge – which has campuses in Middletown and Warrenton, a center in Luray and a site in Vint Hill – since January 2009. Dr. C’s
- [Third annual zombie run benefits Laurel Ridge scholarships](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/06/06/third-annual-zombie-run-benefits-lfcc-scholarships/) - The Saturday, June 17 Outbreak 5K will give participants the chance to run as if they’re being chased by brain-eating zombies scattered around Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. Actually, zombies will be staggering after both runners and walkers in the third-annual 5K benefitting the W. Michael Larrick Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded to a
- [FREE MEDITATION SESSIONS AT Laurel Ridge FAUQUIER](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/05/25/free-meditation-sessions-at-lfcc-fauquier/) - The public is invited to a series of meditation sessions being offered at 2 p.m. Tuesdays in the Bob G. Sowder Library on Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus. The sessions are free and will occur most Tuesdays through July. Laurel Ridge lab assistant Janet Heisrath-Evans will be leading the sessions, which will start with a brief
- [TEST DRIVES WILL RAISE MONEY FOR Laurel Ridge IN LURAY](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/05/17/test-drives-will-raise-money-for-lfcc-in-luray/) - Laurel Ridge is partnering up with Marlow Ford and the United Way of Page County for a unique kind of fund drive. Ford Motor Co. will donate $20 to the Luray-Page County Center building fund for every test drive of a new Ford at Marlow Ford, 1021 U.S. 211, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- [Laurel Ridge ADJUNCT RUNS SCIENCE-BASED RECOVERY GROUP](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/05/16/lfcc-adjunct-runs-science-based-recovery-group/) - Seeing a need for a secular addiction recovery option in the area, Laurel Ridge Adjunct Professor Jim Graham started one himself. The psychology professor and certified substance abuse counselor started a SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) group that meets 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday in Cornerstone Hall Room 124 on the Middletown Campus. “It’s for any
- [Laurel Ridge TRIO graduates celebrate successes](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/05/10/lfcc-trio-graduates-celebrate-successes/) - The fifth annual TRIO graduate celebration dinner was held Tuesday at Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. TRIO Student Support Services are available for students whose parents haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree, who are low-income, or who have a documented disability. TRIO students receive one-on-one advising and tutoring, free printing services, extra help in filling out financial
- [More than 1,000 Laurel Ridge students will graduate Saturday, May 13](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/05/05/more-than-1000-lfcc-students-will-graduate-saturday-may-13/) - Laurel Ridge’s 46th commencement exercises begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Skyline High School in Front Royal. There are an anticipated 1,046 members in the Class of 2017. Included among those graduates are 199 students who have yet to receive their high school diplomas. They have taken advantage of the dual-enrollment program offered
- [Laurel Ridge Middletown hosting Health Career and Employment Fair](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/03/30/lfcc-middletown-hosting-health-career-and-employment-fair/) - More than 40 healthcare-related employers and university representatives will be meeting with attendees of the fourth annual Focus on Health: Employment and Education Fair Thursday, April 6 in the Corron Community Center on Laurel Ridge’s Middletown Campus. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, and is open to both the Laurel
- [Laurel Ridge is #2 in a Recent Ranking of Virginia Community Colleges](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/04/lfcc-is-2-in-a-recent-ranking-of-virginia-community-colleges/) - Laurel Ridge has been ranked Virginia’s No. 2 community college by LearnHowToBecome.org, which researches careers and their accompanying educational requirements. The organization divided colleges by whether they are two-year or four-year institutions. “The schools on our list have shown that they offer the educational experience and resources that leave their students career-ready,” LearnHowToBecome.org Senior Vice
- [Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus Hosts Global Awareness Day/Spring Picnic](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/04/06/lfcc-fauquier-campus-hosts-global-awareness-day-spring-picnic/) - The public is invited to a joint celebration on the Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. The college is hosting both a Global Awareness Day and Spring Picnic. Visitors, students and staff can browse international displays and sample food from around the world. An Americana-themed cake walk is scheduled
- [Laurel Ridge's Vint Hill Site is Closed Today (Feb. 23, 2017) Due to a Power Failure](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/02/23/lfccs-vint-hill-site-is-closed-today-feb-23-2017-due-to-a-power-failure/) - Our Vint Hill site is closed today, Thursday February 23, 2017, due to a power failure. Today’s classes have been moved and will be held in the Fauquier Campus in Warrenton. Please read your Laurel Ridge email for details, including the room number for your class. If you have any further questions, please contact Bettina
- [Generous Donation of Property Paves Way for Future Laurel Ridge Center](https://laurelridge.edu/2017/02/01/generous-donation-of-property-paves-way-for-future-lfcc-center/) - The Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Baker Development Partnership, LLC has donated 6.3 acres in the Luray Landing Development for the purposes of building a permanent home for the college’s Luray-Page County Center. The property is in a convenient location, behind the Wal-Mart shopping center in Luray. Baker Development Partnership is
- [Laurel Ridge Delayed Opening on Saturday, December 17, 2016](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/12/17/lfcc-delayed-opening-on-saturday-december-17-2016/) - All Laurel Ridge locations will open at 10 a.m. today (Dec. 17) due to inclement weather. Update 12/17/16 9:57 a.m. - The Fauquier Testing Center will be closed today at Laurel Ridge's Fauquier Campus due to ice. Students scheduled to take tests on Saturday (today) can take the tests on Monday, December 19, 2016.
- [Laurel Ridge Again Recognized as a Military Friendly® School](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/11/16/lfcc-again-recognized-as-a-military-friendly-school/) - Laurel Ridge has been named a 2017 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, which surveyed thousands of institutions and employers on how they attract and keep military employees and students. This year, it designated 210 Military Friendly® Employers and 1,273 Military Friendly® Schools. Victory Media looked at publicly available data, personal opinions of veteran
- [Laurel Ridge Dinner Theatre Presents “Crazytown” a Comedy by Jonathan Rand](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/11/07/lfcc-dinner-theatre-presents-crazytown-a-comedy-by-jonathan-rand/) - Welcome to Crazytown! Laurel Ridge Dinner Theatre is presenting “Crazytown,” a comedy by Jonathan Rand Nov. 18 and 19 in the McCoy Theatre, at the Middletown Campus, 173 Skirmisher Lane. “It’s kind of like a newscast type of show,” explains director Calee Suddath. She says the play shifts to various scenes around town, sort of
- [Laurel Ridge Honors Student Veterans as Part of Military Appreciation Week](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/11/04/lfcc-honors-student-veterans-as-part-of-military-appreciation-week/) - Nov. 7-11 is Military Appreciation Week, and Laurel Ridge is doing everything possible to show student veterans how grateful we are for their service and sacrifices. November
- [Laurel Ridge Can Assist Former ITT Tech Students](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/09/15/lfcc-can-assist-former-itt-tech-students/) - While the sudden closing of ITT Tech, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) has several avenues for assistance such as specific degree or certificate programs.
- [Laurel Ridge Recognized As a “2016 Great College to Work For”](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/07/22/lfcc-recognized-as-a-2016-great-college-to-work-for/) - College Also Earns Prestigious “Honor Roll” DistinctionLaurel Ridge Community College is a 2016 Great College to Work For® according to a new workplace satisfaction survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Laurel Ridge has received this recognition for five consecutive years.Because Laurel Ridge was highly rated across
- [Laurel Ridge Will Expand EMS and Paramedic Training Programs to Fauquier County](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/07/05/lfcc-will-expand-ems-and-paramedic-training-programs-to-fauquier-county/) - The College received a $75,000 grant from the PATH FoundationBeginning this fall, Laurel Ridge’s Fauquier Campus will begin offering courses for the Advanced EMT Career Studies Certificate. As student demand and resources increase, the college’s goal is to offer the full Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) degree. The Advanced EMT courses
- [Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center Hires New Director](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/05/09/lord-fairfax-small-business-development-center-hires-new-director/) - Middletown, VA. The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center (LFSBDC) and Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce (TVRC) are pleased to jointly announce the hiring of current TVRC CEO, Christine Kriz, as the new Director of the SBDC. The Center provides support for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren and
- [Announcing Laurel Ridge’s Upcoming Events](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/03/16/announcing-lfccs-upcoming-events/) - As Laurel Ridge Community College gears up for spring, we would like to share some of our upcoming events. There is sure to be something of interest for you. As always, we thank you for your continued support of the college and the programs we offer. Upcoming Events: Art Educator’s ExhibitMonths of March – AprilSekel Art Atrium,
- [Laurel Ridge Students Named to President’s and Dean’s Lists](https://laurelridge.edu/2016/01/18/lfcc-students-named-to-presidents-and-deans-lists/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is pleased to announce its president’s and dean’s list students for the fall 2015 semester. Last semester, 170 students received president’s list recognition and 359 students received dean’s list recognition. President’s list recognition is given to students who achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above during any academic
- [Emergency Alert: Police Have Been Notified of Police Activity Near Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/16/emergency-alert-police-have-been-notified-of-police-activity-near-fauquier-campus/) - Lockdown Statement from Laurel RidgeAt 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 the Fauquier County Sheriffs Department came to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Fauquier Campus at 6480 College Street in Warrenton, VA in search of an individual whose vehicle was found in the parking lot of the school. The College issued a lockdown of the
- [Laurel Ridge Receives Grant to Launch Innovative  “Trades Academy”](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/12/17/lfcc-receives-grant-to-launch-innovative-trades-academy/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s Trades Academy is the recipient of $27,740 from the 2016 Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF). This was the largest single dollar amount awarded to a Virginia community college. The CIF is a competitive grant program open to faculty and staff of all 23 Virginia Community Colleges to fund innovative, targeted projects that closely
- [Governor McAuliffe Announces Laurel Ridge Community College’s designation as a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense ~ The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security approved Laurel Ridge after a rigorous application process~](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/11/02/governor-mcauliffe-announces-lord-fairfax-community-colleges-designation-as-a-national-center-of-excellence-in-cyber-defense-the-national-security-agency-and-the-department-of-homeland-secu/) - RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe announced today that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have officially designated Laurel Ridge Community College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. This designation recognizes schools that excel in training students to become leaders in cyber defense and establishes Laurel
- [Laurel Ridge Creative Talents Recognized at Annual Communications Competition](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/28/lfcc-creative-talents-recognized-at-annual-communications-competition/) - Laurel Ridge Community College won numerous awards in the 2015 Virginia Community Colleges Association Excellence in Communications Competition. The awards were presented at the 33rd annual conference in Hampton, VA at Embassy Suites Hotel on October 1, 2015. The competition was open to 23 community colleges around the Commonwealth. Awards were received in the following areas: *Newspaper
- [Warrenton Attorney Brooke Howard Joins Laurel Ridge Foundation Board](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/15/warrenton-attorney-brooke-howard-joins-lfcc-foundation-board/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation announces a new member of its board of directors. Brooke Howard is a lifelong resident of Fauquier County and an attorney with the Warrenton firm Howard, Morrison, Ross and Whelan. A complete bio is available on the firm’s web site: http://www.hmrwlaw.com/Attorneys/T-B-Howard-Ii.shtml.Howard has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers
- [David Smith, Conflict Resolution Authority, Speaks to Laurel Ridge Students and Faculty](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/10/05/david-smith-conflict-resolution-authority-speaks-to-lfcc-students-and-faculty/) - David Smith, independent educational consultant and peace building trainer, will speak to students and faculty at Laurel Ridge Community College on Thursday, October 15 in the Thompson Conference Center at the Middletown Campus. The program will be video-conferenced to the Fauquier Campus, Room 115, as well. He will address students at 11:00 a.m. and faculty
- [Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge to Bring ‘The Hunting Ground’ Screenings to Winchester](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/09/10/shenandoah-university-and-lfcc-to-bring-the-hunting-ground-screenings-to-winchester/) - Winchester, Va. (Sept. 10, 2015) – Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge Community College have partnered to bring “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary about the sexual assault of men and women on college and university campuses, to the big screen in Winchester. Two screenings of the film will be held in October – one on Shenandoah University’s
- [Shentel Partners with Laurel Ridge Community College to Increase Student Success](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/08/20/shentel-partners-with-lord-fairfax-community-college-to-increase-student-success/) - Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN) announced today a partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College that will serve as a bridge for student success in business, accounting, finance, engineering and information systems technology careers. Laurel Ridge and Shentel have teamed up to improve the communities jointly served by educating and hiring local talent. Shentel and Laurel
- [Drones Take Flight at Laurel Ridge-Vint Hill](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/08/05/drones-take-flight-at-lfcc-vint-hill/) - Vint Hill, VA. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! . . . No, it’s a drone! On July 29th, Professor Christopher Braun’s Geography class took their final exam at the Vint Hill site of Laurel Ridge Community College. The final exam consisted of flying a drone equipped with a camera and then analyzing the images. Under
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions To Offer Professional Truck Driver Training](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/07/31/lfcc-workforce-solutions-to-offer-professional-truck-driver-training/) - Middletown, VA. The Office of Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College is offering a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training this fall for those aspiring to be a professional truck driver holding a CDL-A endorsement.Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Company to bring CDL training to the local area. CDS is committed to providing professional training
- [Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Offers Clinical Medical Assistant Course This Summer](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/06/15/lfcc-workforce-solutions-offers-clinical-medical-assistant-course-this-summer/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions is offering a 140-hour non-credit Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 to 12:30 pm, beginning July 6 and ending October 7, 2015. Classes are offered at both the Middletown and Fauquier Campuses. The Fauquier Campus was recently awarded an $11,000 grant by the Fauquier
- [Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will close at Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2015.](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/02/21/snow-information-notice-for-february-21-2015/) - Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will close at Noon on Saturday, February 21, 2015.
- [Fauquier Campus Delayed Opening Due to Snow](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/01/14/fauquier-campus-delayed-opening-due-to-snow/) - Due to snow, the Fauquier Campus only will open late at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. All other Laurel Ridge locations will open on time.
- [Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will be Closed on Tuesday, January 6, 2015](https://laurelridge.edu/2015/01/06/due-to-snow-all-lfcc-locations-will-open-at-noon-on-tuesday-january-6-2015/) - UPDATE 1/6/15 9:09 a.m.: All Laurel Ridge locations will now be closed on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. POSTED 1/6/15 5:45 a.m.: Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will open at Noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Please check back here for further updates.
- [Introducing the New Laurel Ridge Website](https://laurelridge.edu/2014/12/30/introducing-the-new-lfcc-website/) - On December 30, 2014 Laurel Ridge launched its new website. The site has been given a fresh design and re-developed completely to provide a more modern and friendly user experience to students, employees and all college community members. Check out this video below as Laurel Ridge's Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialist gives an overview and brief
- [Due to Freezing Rain, all Laurel Ridge Locations will Open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014](https://laurelridge.edu/2014/12/09/due-to-freezing-rain-all-lfcc-locations-will-open-at-10-a-m/) - Due to freezing rain, all Laurel Ridge locations will open at 10 a.m. Exams scheduled for 10 a.m. will begin at 10 a.m. Exams scheduled prior to 10 a.m. will be rescheduled.
- [Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.](https://laurelridge.edu/2014/11/26/this-is-a-test-emergency-alert-notice/) - Due to snow, all Laurel Ridge locations will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.

## Pages

- [Home](https://laurelridge.edu/) - Laurel Ridge Community College (formerly Lord Fairfax) is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education located in Virginia.
- [Records Forms](https://laurelridge.edu/records/records-forms/) - For electronic processing, please complete the form and send it to records@laurelridge.edu from your VCCS student e-mail address (Gmail account). If you are a new student and do not have access to your VCCS email address yet, please print the form, sign with a pen, and scan and e-mail it to records@laurelridge.edu. Academic Renewal Information and Application – This
- [College Board](https://laurelridge.edu/collegeboard/) - A 14-member advisory board oversees the local affairs of the college. Board members represent the following localities: Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren counties and the city of Winchester. With the exception of Clarke and Rappahannock counties, which have one representative each, each locality has two board members. Members serve a four-year term
- [Laurel Ridge Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/college-events/laurel-ridge-open-house/) - Join us for the Laurel Ridge Open House on Thursday, July 23, and discover how we can help you reach your goals. RSVP today!
- [Ready to Finish What You Started?](https://laurelridge.edu/ready-to-finish-what-you-started/) - We’re excited to welcome you back to Laurel Ridge! You already have credits completed—why not take the next steps toward earning your degree or certificate?
- [Scholarships](https://laurelridge.edu/scholarships/) - Apply for scholarships! Scholarships have been established by generous individuals and organizations in our community who believe in our students and want to help them achieve the dream of a college education or workforce credential.
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships](https://laurelridge.edu/scholarships/frequently-asked-questions-about-scholarships/) - Students are encouraged to apply for Foundation scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded once a year and are based on many different factors. Below are the most frequently asked questions to help you understand the application process:
- [Registered Sex Offender Notification](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/registered-sex-offender-notification/) - The below individuals are registered sex offenders currently enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College: None at this time.
- [Future Educators Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/future-educators-academy/) - Future Educators Academy (FEA) is a college partnership lab school that prepares rising high school juniors aspiring to be elementary and special education teachers through dual enrollment using accelerated, hands-on learning.
- [Publications](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/publications/) - College publications produced by the Office of Communications and Planning.
- [Clubs & Organizations](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations/) - We offer clubs and organizations both virtually and in-person at all of our locations! Laurel Ridge Community College clubs and organizations do not discriminate based on physical or cultural characteristics including age, disability, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, or veteran status. All clubs are open to all current Laurel Ridge Community
- [New Student Gear Up](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/welcome/summer-series/) - Are you college-ready? Our Gear Up summer series is just for you! New students are invited and highly encouraged to attend one of our sessions. Choose the track that best fits you! We're offering three sessions per track between July and mid-August before fall classes begin. Get "just-in-time" info to help you as you prepare
- [Laurel Ridge Community College 5K](https://laurelridge.edu/laurel-ridge-community-college-5k/) - The college's annual 5K race. Run or walk to raise money for the Educational Foundation. Register online today!
- [Federal Direct Student Loan Program](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/federal-direct-student-loan-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, offered through the Department of Education. Please Note: Laurel Ridge CC does not automatically post loans, you must complete all the required steps to request one. Federal Stafford loans are monies that a student borrows. Federal Direct PLUS loans are monies that a
- [College Impact Report](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/publications/college-impact-report/) - The College Impact Report highlights the various ways the college delivers a positive impact to individuals, families, and communities within its service region.
- [Associate of Applied Science in Nursing](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/associate-of-applied-science-in-nursing/) - Information on the college's Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program including the application process, learning outcomes, requirements, and more.
- [Explore the Viewbook](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/explore-the-viewbook/) - Flip through to explore our most recent college viewbook edition!
- [Career Coaching](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/career-coaching/) - Congratulations on completing your GED or English Language program! Now is the time to EXPLORE all that is available to you! Additional Career Resources Explore careers by taking the Virginia Education Wizard Interest, Values and Skills Assessment. The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook provides insight to many different occupations,
- [Earn Your GED®](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/earn-your-ged/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education offers FREE classes that help adults prepare for GED® testing, as well as develop math, reading, and writing skills for employment, career advancement, and post-secondary education. We offer on-going admission and are able to admit new students as long as space is available. FREE day and evening in-person classes.
- [Contact Us: Adult Education](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/contact-us-adult-education/)
- [Free ESL Classes](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/free-esl-classes/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education offers FREE classes that help adult speakers of other languages learn to speak, read and write English. FREE day and evening in-person or online classes in your area Beginning to college-ready classes available for native speakers of ALL languages Our classes are for adults only. Please do not bring
- [Civics Education](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/civics-education/) - Para más información en español, por favor llame (540) 869-0778. Laurel Ridge Community College Adult Education offers FREE classes that help English language students learn the rights and responsibilities of the U.S. Citizenship. Learn about Civics and U.S. Citizenship FREE Online Learn U.S. History and improve your English Prepare for U.S. Citizenship Test Need more
- [Title IX](https://laurelridge.edu/titleix/) - Title IX addresses sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, and sexual violence. Sexual violence includes attempted or completed rape or sexual assault, as well as sexual harassment, stalking, voyeurism, exhibitionism, verbal or physical sexuality-based threats or abuse, and intimate partner violence. Title IX requires the creation of educational environments absent of all forms of sex discrimination. Students
- [Contact Us](https://laurelridge.edu/contact-us/) - Need some help? Chat, call, or email us with your questions! Connect with Enrollment Services / Admissions via phone, email, or chat to get help with scheduling New Student Orientation/Academic Advising Appointments and Enrollment/Course Registration Help.
- [Brand and Marketing Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/brand-and-marketing-resources/)
- [Closing Announcements](https://laurelridge.edu/weather-announcements/) - Information on alerts and the college closing process for inclement weather and emergencies.
- [Career Services](https://laurelridge.edu/careerservices/) - Resume Workshop – June 18, 2026 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM – Handley Library- Winchester, Virginia Second Chance Job Fair – July 9, 2026 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM – Trinity Lutheran Church – Stephens City, VA Resume Workshop – July 16, 2026 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM – Bowman Library -Stephens City, Virginia Welcome to Career Services
- [Tuition Rates](https://laurelridge.edu/tuition-rates/) - View the affordable tuition rates for taking credits at the college.
- [<strong>Staff Emeriti</strong>](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/staff-emeriti/) - The purpose of the Staff Emeriti awards is to honor Laurel Ridge Community College staff members’ exceptional service and contributions to the College.
- [Professors Emeriti](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/professors-emeriti/) - The purpose of the Professors Emeriti awards is to honor Laurel Ridge Community College faculty members’ exceptional service and contributions to the College. Honorees must be retired persons of faculty rank with more than 10 years of Virginia Community College System service. 2026 Eunice Myers, B.A., M.A., Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2009-2021) Brenda Wiens, B.A.,
- [Medallion of Recognition](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/medallion-of-recognition/) - Criteria for the College Board Medallion of Recognition The purpose of awarding medallions of recognition is to honor and recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the awarding college or community. Medallions of recognition are awarded to individuals in the following categories: National, state or local leaders of business, education or government. Elected officials currently
- [TRIO](https://laurelridge.edu/trio/) - The TRIO program provides support for those who are either first-generation college students, low-income students, or students with a documented disability.
- [Office of Accommodations and Disability Services](https://laurelridge.edu/disability/) - Mission Statement The Office of Accommodations and Disability Services (OADS) strives to create an equitable and inclusive campus culture with a foundation of proactive accessibility and disability awareness. Creating a culture of accessibility at Laurel Ridge is a joint effort among all members of the college community. OADS achieves this by providing opportunities for education
- [Marketing and Communications Request Form](https://laurelridge.edu/marcomrequest) - Please submit this form to request assistance with marketing, graphic design, public relations, website or other areas overseen by the CAP office.
- [Academic Information and Dates](https://laurelridge.edu/academic-information/) - Academic calendars, deadlines, final exam schedules, college catalogs, and more.
- [Tuition](https://laurelridge.edu/tuition/) - Rates At the discretion of the State Board for Community Colleges, tuition rates are subject to change.
- [Nursing Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/nursing-information-session/) - The session will offer an overview of the nursing program and outline the steps needed to begin your path toward nursing school. Each session lasts about an hour, depending on participant questions and needs. We look forward to seeing you! Upcoming Information Sessions
- [Nursing](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/) - The college's nursing program has a history of providing an excellent education in preparing future nurses. Learn all about the Laurel Ridge Nursing Program.
- [Contact Us - Advising](https://laurelridge.edu/advising-assistance/contact-us-advising/) - Call us at 540-868-7110 or email us using the following form:
- [Advising Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/advising-assistance/) - You may seek out advising assistance from any of the following resources. For online advising support you can email admissions@laurelridge.edu or contact an individual at your home campus or center. Contact Us
- [Student Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/)
- [Free Software / App Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/free-resources/) - Did you know there are a ton of FREE resources for students? Check it out! Microsoft Office 365 This includes the latest version of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and others through the http://office.vccs.edu portal. Google Drive Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Google Drive allows users to store files in the
- [Campus Tutor Availability](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-tutor-availability/) - Campus tutors are available each term through the end of the instructional period. Campus tutors are not available during the final exam period or during scheduled term breaks or holidays Please see our Tutoring Schedule, or use Navigate to explore availability for a specific subject, location or tutor by following these steps: To explore availability
- [Annual Outstanding Student Achievement Awards](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/annual-outstanding-student-achievement-awards/)
- [Discover Your Future at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/discover-your-future-at-laurel-ridge/) - Explore why 98% of students recommend our college to family and friends!
- [Local Author Summer Reading Expo](https://laurelridge.edu/book-fair/) - Join us at the Local Author Summer Reading Expo for a chance to discover talented local writers, explore new books, and connect with the creative voices shaping our community. Read Local. Shop Local. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 5 – 7 p.m.Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown CampusCorron Community Development Center173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645 Author Sign-Up Participation
- [High School Governor’s Scholar & Medallion Recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/early-college/high-school-governors-scholar-medallion-recipient/) - Governor's Scholars Earn college credits through Early College (Dual Enrollment) and AP/IB. Obtain the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an associate degree at the time of high school graduation. Presented with a medallion from the Office of the Governor. Medallion Recipients Earn college credits through Dual Enrollment and AP/IB. Obtain a credential (other than
- [Office of Marketing and Communications](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/) - The Office of Communications and Planning provides a variety of development and marketing-related services, including brand management, graphic design, public relations, grant writing, website management, and much more.
- [Commencement](https://laurelridge.edu/commencement/) - Information on the college's upcoming Commencement ceremonies.
- [Past Employee Award Winners](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/employee-awards/past-employee-award-winners/)
- [Laurels Take Flight](https://laurelridge.edu/drone-courses/laurels-take-flight/) - Embark on your journey to become a Commercial Remote Pilot! Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UMS), commonly known as drones, represent one of Virginia's fastest-growing industry sectors. Our specialized career studies certificates are designed to align with the demands of this dynamic field.
- [The Office of The President](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-leadership/president/) - Dr. Kimberly Blosser Dr. Kim Blosser is the fifth president of Laurel Ridge Community College and officially began serving in this capacity in February 2018. Prior to her presidency, Dr. Blosser served as the vice president of academic and student affairs at Laurel Ridge. Dr. Blosser is a passionate supporter of the comprehensive community college
- [Evan Humbert Fitness Center](https://laurelridge.edu/fitness/) - The Evan Humbert Fitness Center is located at the Middletown Campus and is free to all students.
- [Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/middletown-campus/) - Operating hours and maps for the Middletown Campus in Middletown, VA.
- [Future Students](https://laurelridge.edu/future-students/) - An associate degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain GUARANTEED admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities.
- [Web Accessibility](https://laurelridge.edu/web-accessibility/) - Laurel Ridge Community College strives to provide an electronic environment that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability.
- [Enrollment Services](https://laurelridge.edu/enrollment-services/) - The office of Enrollment Services is here to assist you in applying to the college, enrolling in classes, signing up for New Student Orientation, setting up academic advising appointments, and other questions about your enrollment.
- [Adult Education Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/) - Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education is proud to serve the region with FREE classes that help students improve academic, English language (ESL), and workplace skills.
- [ID Requirements](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/id-requirements/) - PLEASE NOTE: Individuals in the U.S. solely on a tourist visa, student visa, temporary worker visa, or without lawful immigration status are not eligible. In accordance with federal law, our adult education services are provided for individuals who are: U.S. Citizens or Nationals Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs/Green Card holders) Refugees Asylees Individuals granted parole for
- [On-Campus Food Pantry](https://laurelridge.edu/foodpantry/) - Laurel Ridge is dedicated to feeding our students’ minds and bodies. We work to ensure that our students do not go hungry by providing on-campus resources for food and referrals to benefit programs and community agencies. Single Stop Benefit Screener Single Stop connects students to local community and government resources for food (SNAP, WIC, etc),
- [About Us](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/) - Welcome to Laurel Ridge Community College! Learn about our history, mission, and values. Our mission is to provide a positive, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success, values diversity and promotes community vitality.
- [Program Pathway Addition or Change Request Form](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/program-pathway-addition-or-change-request-form/) - Please complete the form below to request new program additions or changes to existing programs found on the College's Pathways website and marketing print collateral.
- [Support and Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/support-and-resources/) - Success Tip: Free support and resources have been set up to ensure that all students reach their academic goals, so utilize them often!
- [STEM Week](https://laurelridge.edu/stem-week/) - STEM Week events at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [VMSDEP- Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/vmsdep/) - Click on the menus below for how to use this benefit at Laurel Ridge Laurel Ridge Military and Veteran Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Student Leadership Development Training & Workshops](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-leadership-development-training-and-workshops/) - Opportunities and events for our student leaders.
- [Distinguished Alumni Award](https://laurelridge.edu/alumni/distinguished-alumni-award/) - The Distinguished Alumni Award is given annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves in their career, provided outstanding service to their community, and are positive role models for the College, demonstrating its values of learning, high-performance, integrity, positive spirit, and diversity. You may nominate someone at any time during the year. Nominations must be received
- [Military and Veteran Services](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/) - The Office of Military and Veteran Services provides comprehensive services to veterans and other military-affiliated students, including: Dedicated academic advising Assistance in coordinating military-related federal and state educational benefits Priority enrollment opportunities Free printing Transfer assistance Evaluation of military transcripts for college credit Contact Us veterans@laurelridge.edu 540-868-9753
- [Military and College Policies](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-and-college-policies/) - Refunds, Credits, and Reinstatement as a Result of Military Service View the full policy The College shall provide tuition relief, refund, and reinstatement of students whose service in the uniformed services has required their sudden withdrawal or prolonged absence from their enrollment. GI Bill® Delayed Payment Policy View the full policy Effective August 1, 2019
- [Foundation Board of Directors](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/foundation-board-of-directors/) - The Foundation board plays an important role in raising money to support the college and also raising awareness of the college and its great work in their communities. Board members provide administrative and financial oversight and help set the strategic direction for the organization. Kellie Post, Chair Donna Whitley-Smith, Vice Chair Kimberly Blosser, Secretary &
- [Transform Your Career with Cloud Infrastructure Training](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/all-programs/transform-your-career-with-cloud-infrastructure-training/) - Cloud infrastructure careers are booming in Virginia and across the U.S. Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get started!
- [Summer Financial Aid](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/summer-financial-aid/) - Important Dates FA Application Opens: Monday, March 30, 2026 Registration Opened: October 2025 FA Application Priority Processing Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 Tuition Deadline: First:Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. Second: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. Third: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 7 week session only laurelridge.edu/academic-information/ *You may submit this application
- [Educational Foundation](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/) - The Educational Foundation is dedicated to securing private resources to strengthen the programs and services of the college. Donate now or learn of other ways to give. When you make a gift to the Foundation, you are investing in the future of your community! The Foundation is dedicated to securing private resources to strengthen the programs and services of the college.
- [Small Business Development Center](https://laurelridge.edu/employers/small-business-development-center/) - Providing free expert business advising to the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, and the City of Winchester.
- [Launch Your Tech Career in Two Years or Less at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/launch-your-tech-career-in-two-years-or-less-at-laurel-ridge/) - Explore programs in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, Robotics, Game and VR development at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Your New Career Starts Here](https://laurelridge.edu/your-new-career-starts-here/) - Explore programs in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, Robotics, Game and VR development at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Fall Registration](https://laurelridge.edu/fall-registration/) - This is Your Time Online and in-person courses and programs enrolling now. Why Choose Laurel Ridge? Choose from more than 75 degree and certificate programs, plus over 60 fast-track options designed to help you launch your career quickly. Affordable tuition with financial aid options Online, hybrid, and in-person classes Dedicated faculty and personalized student support
- [Dual Enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/dual-enrollment/) - Complete general, career, and technical education classes through your high school, online or at the college.
- [Route 11 Yard Crawl Vendor Registration](https://laurelridge.edu/route-11-yard-crawl-vendor-registration/) - Register as a vendor for the Rt. 11 Yard Crawl at Laurel Ridge Community College!
- [Payment Plan](https://laurelridge.edu/payment-plan/) - Start planning now for more education payment options. Sign up for a monthly payment plan today! Nelnet Campus Commerce Payment Plan In an effort to continue to provide quality services to students, Laurel Ridge Community College has chosen Nelnet Campus Commerce to be its payment plan administrator. Nelnet Campus Commerce payment plan is a great
- [Tutoring by Appointment](https://laurelridge.edu/tutoring-by-appointment/) - Students are strongly encouraged to make appointments with campus tutors, however students may walk-ins to the tutoring centers for assistance at any time!At the Middletown campus, the Tutoring Center is located inside the Wolk Library. At the Fauquier Campus, the Tutoring Center is in Room 218 of Wolk Hall. To make an appointment for tutoring:
- [Strategic Plan](https://laurelridge.edu/strategic-plan/) - Laurel Ridge’s strategic plan, Engage 2027, rests on a foundation of four frameworks – Inviting, Inclusive, Inspiring, and Impactful – and outlines a set of objectives that will help ensure we make a positive impact with individuals, families, and the communities we serve. Read the Strategic Plan Background This strategic plan – developed with input
- [Start Your Bachelor's with Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/) - A gateway to Virginia’s four-year colleges and universities! An associate degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain GUARANTEED admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities.
- [Violence Prevention Education Team (VPET)](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/violence-prevention-education-team-vpet/) - The Violence Prevention Education Team is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment through proactive education and outreach.
- [New Student Next Steps](https://laurelridge.edu/new-student-next-steps/) - Congratulations on your acceptance to Laurel Ridge! Let us help walk you through your next steps.
- [VIBE (Valuing, Inclusion, Belonging, and Empathy) Council](https://laurelridge.edu/vibe-council/) - Laurel Ridge is committed to being “simply the best,” fostering a workplace and classroom culture that upholds the values of diversity and opportunity for students, faculty, and staff.
- [Campus Police Reports and Statistics](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/reports-and-statistics/) - Campus Police reports and statistics including Annual Security Reports and Daily Crime Logs.
- [Cybersecurity](https://laurelridge.edu/cybersecurity/) - The Cybersecurity program strives to prepare individuals to assess the threats and tackle the methods so as to thwart possible negative outcomes before they occur.
- [Be a Part of the Freshman Focus at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/be-a-part-of-the-freshman-focus-at-laurel-ridge/) - Freshman Focus at Laurel Ridge – Helping high school seniors figure out their next step! Not totally sure what you want to do after high school? Already know you want to keep learning but don’t know where to start? Freshman Focus is here to help you sort it out. What You’ll Get from Freshman Focus You’ll have the chance to: Explore programs and careers
- [FERPA](https://laurelridge.edu/ferpa/) - The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, also referred to as the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. Under this law, students have the following rights regarding their educational records: The right to inspect and review their education records. The right to request an
- [Student Support Team](https://laurelridge.edu/student-support-team/) - Mission The mission of the Student Support Team (SST) is to serve as a care network for students by providing support and resources that aid student success, retention, avert crisis situations, and build a campus culture that increases a student’s sense of belonging. Goals The goals of the Student Support Team are to: Assist students whose behavior
- [Business Office](https://laurelridge.edu/businessoffice/) - Financial Services is responsible for all of the fiscal activity of the college. Major responsibilities include receiving payments for tuition, fees and other revenues; managing the Nelnet tuition payment plan; paying vendors for goods and services; financial tracking of grants; receiving goods and managing fixed assets and the inventory process; and financial reporting.
- [Financial Aid](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/) - Information on the college's Financial Aid including how to apply, financial aid forms, refund dates, net price calculator, bookstore accounts, and more.
- [Transfer Visits and Events](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/transfer-visits-and-events/) - Check out the upcoming transfer events and visits with our four-year partners listed below. If no visits are currently scheduled, contact information for transfer representatives are also listed. College and University transfer reps: If you'd like to setup a visit or visits to one or more of our locations, please fill out this form and
- [Northwestern Virginia Power & Energy Consortium](https://laurelridge.edu/employers/northwestern-virginia-power-energy-consortium/) - This initiative is dedicated to developing a skilled workforce to meet the growing demands of the energy sector in northwest Virginia.
- [AAS Nursing Application](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nnRbY4zlKkCeSI7HyfINHZLq93tHtthCmpBIx6xRqptUMzNTNjdUVUxDVTFGNFM5UFQyQ0ZHU01SQiQlQCN0PWcu#new_tab) - The application cycle for the AAS in Nursing program will be from February 1 to March 31, 2025. Please complete the below form to apply for the Laurel Ridge AAS Nursing Program. Also note that there will be additional steps to complete after submitting your online application.
- [Practical Nursing Application](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nnRbY4zlKkCeSI7HyfINHZLq93tHtthCmpBIx6xRqptUODBOWE4zRDVQNllWUjlORFdIUks0NEVLQSQlQCN0PWcu#new_tab) - Please complete the below form to apply for the Laurel Ridge Practical Nursing Program. Also note that there will be additional steps to complete after submitting your online application.
- [The Cub House](https://laurelridge.edu/support-and-resources/parent-scholars-program/the-cub-house/) - The Cub House is a child-friendly lounge dedicated especially for Laurel Ridge’s parenting students.
- [Parent Scholars Program](https://laurelridge.edu/support-and-resources/parent-scholars-program/) - The Cub House is a child-friendly lounge dedicated especially for Laurel Ridge’s parenting students.
- [Human Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/human-resources/) - The college's Human Resources team provides information for current and prospective employees including job openings, employee benefits, and more.
- [Great Expectations Program](https://laurelridge.edu/great-expectations/) - Helping Foster Youth Achieve Their Educational Goals Great Expectations is a statewide initiative designed to help foster youth complete high school, gain access to a community college education, and successfully transition from the foster care system to independent living. This program provides comprehensive support services to ensure students have the tools and guidance they need
- [Online](https://laurelridge.edu/online/) - Take the courses you want – where and when it’s most convenient to you. Online faculty are trained for best practices in online learning. High quality education that is fully-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Online Transfer Programs to over 30 4-year colleges and universities 1/3 the price – Tuition and
- [Dean's List](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/deans-list/) - The Dean’s List is a recognition given to students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 to 3.79 during any academic semester and who have completed 12 or more credits.
- [Archived Academic Dates](https://laurelridge.edu/academic-information/archived-academic-dates/) - An archive of past academic calendars and final exam schedules.
- [President's List](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/presidents-list/) - The President’s List is a recognition given to students who achieve a grade point average (GPA) or 3.8 or above when completing 12 or more credits in a semester.
- [Campus Maps](https://laurelridge.edu/locations/campus-maps/) - Maps for all college locations.
- [Payment Methods](https://laurelridge.edu/payment-methods/) - Tuition For up-to-date balance due or to make a payment, make sure your User Preferences are selected for the correct college (Laurel Ridge Community College), then click Account Inquiry. View Tuition Rates Tuition amount and account balances may be found in the Student Information System (SIS). You will receive reminders of upcoming payment deadlines by
- [Student Life](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/) - Higher education research has proven that students who are involved on campus are more likely to reach their goals. Students are encouraged to get involved in College-sponsored Clubs and Organizations, Recreation and Volunteer Opportunities, and Student Activities events. Contact Us Middletown CampusStudent Life House, Student Union Building (Office 121) Fauquier CampusStudent Life House, Wolk Hall
- [Esports and Recreation](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/esports-and-recreation/) - Esports and recreational club opportunities for Laurel Ridge students.
- [Get Started!](https://laurelridge.edu/get-started/) - Get started at the college! Learn how to apply, start or finish a degree program, take a professional development course, and more.
- [Explore Why](https://laurelridge.edu/discover-your-future-at-laurel-ridge/) - 98% of students recommend our college to family and friends!
- [The Early College and High School Partnerships Office](https://laurelridge.edu/the-early-college-and-high-school-partnerships-office/) - We serve high school students, public and private schools, and parents. Programs include Dual Enrollment, Worlds of Work, Claude Moore Scholars, and other initiatives that prepare high school students to be college and career ready. The Office has a high school career coach placed in each of the 16 public high schools to assist students
- [Advance Your Career Without Putting Life on Hold](https://laurelridge.edu/advance-your-career-without-putting-life-on-hold/) - Flexible, affordable programs designed for working adults at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [TimelyCare- Free Telehealth for All Students](https://laurelridge.edu/support-and-resources/timelycare-free-telehealth-for-all-students/) - Free Virtual Mental Health Care for Students Whether you’re anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk with a licensed provider from your smartphone or online. Licensed providers are available to offer mental health support over the phone or secure video visits. 24/7 support is available through the TalkNow feature. Frequently Asked Questions
- [Free Speech at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/free-speech-at-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Laurel Ridge is committed to supporting the exercise of constitutionally protected expression in college-controlled facilities and property while maintaining a safe atmosphere free from disruption.
- [Community Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/community-resources/) - The Laurel Ridge We Care team can connect you to resources in our community that can help with your specific needs.
- [Esports, Recreation, & Wellness](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/esports-and-intramurals/) - The Office of Student Life & Engagement offers the Laurel Ridge Recreation Program in lieu of athletics. This programming includes Intramural Sports, Wellness & Recreation Activities, and more. Contact the Office of Student Life & Engagement at engage@laurelridge.edu with questions.
- [Community Use of College Facilities](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/community-use-of-college-facilities/) - If you are interested in renting facilities at Laurel Ridge Community College, please contact us at events@laurelridge.edu. From small meetings to large events, the college is able to provide secure facilities that offer state-of-the-art technology. An essential piece of the college’s mission is our commitment to strengthen the “educational, economic and cultural life” of our community.
- [PTK Annual Holiday Village: Craft Fair and Maker's Mart](https://laurelridge.edu/ptk-annual-holiday-village-craft-fair-and-makers-mart/) - The annual Holiday Village Craft Fair event held to support student scholarship and activities for the PTK Honor Society.
- [Emergency Funds](https://laurelridge.edu/scholarships/emergency-scholarships/) - Thanks to the generosity of donors in our community, the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation has a Helping Hand Fund to address exceptional financial hardship facing Laurel Ridge students caused by recent unexpected life events that could affect their continuing education. Examples of emergency situations include house fire, unanticipated medical issues, homelessness, marital separation, and job
- [Donate Now](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/donate-now/) - Donate now online to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation to help support our students!
- [Veterans Week!](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/veterans-week/) - The Office of Veterans Affairs and Student Life & Engagement are partnering to celebrate our Veterans with numerous activities and events this November!
- ["Sixty Slaves for Sale" Reckoning with Enslavement in the Shenandoah Valley](https://laurelridge.edu/college-events/sixty-slaves-for-sale-reckoning-with-enslavement-in-shenandoah-valley/) - Individuals, community groups, and students are invited to attend a one-day conference to bring attention to the history of enslavement in the Shenandoah Valley. The word "reckoning" in the title of the conference indicates that this a process and starting point in addressing this hard history.
- [Resources for Military Affiliated Students](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/resources-for-military-students/) - U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs VA Education Hotline 1-888-442-4551 Veteran Crisis line 988 select 1 "Ask" VA Virginia Veterans Network- connect virtually, in-person or via telephone Front Royal Virginia Office- Virginia Department of Veteran Services regional office Women Veteran Support | Virginia Department of Veterans Services Military Spouse Support | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
- [Student Leadership](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-leadership/) - So…you’re interested in becoming a Student Leader at Laurel Ridge? That’s fabulous news! We have opportunities for students to get involved in anything that motivates them. Here are some ways to get involved: Be a Student Ambassador and Serve the College The Student Ambassadors serve as the face of the College. They develop and promote interest, pride,
- [Our Employees](https://laurelridge.edu/our-employees/) - The college employee directory listing with contact information.
- [Foundation Staff](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/foundation-staff/) - Deleted:
- [Success for All: Fostering Student Achievement and Workforce Growth in Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/success-for-all-fostering-student-achievement-and-workforce-growth-in-virginia/) - Elected Officials, We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of our community college system, particularly Laurel Ridge Community College. Your commitment to education has profoundly impacted the lives of countless students in our community. Your continued advocacy and investment in our community college system is crucial in helping us expand our
- [Adult Education Registration](https://laurelridge.edu/adult-education/adult-education-registration/) - Information on registering for Adult Education classes at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Campus Police and Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/) - Contact Campus Police at 540-868-7233 (Middletown), 540-351-1555 (Fauquier), or 540-868-7233 (Luray). The college is committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students, employees, visitors and community members.
- [Request a Transcript](https://laurelridge.edu/request-a-transcript/) - The college has partnered with Parchment to manage the ordering, processing, and secure delivery of your official student transcripts. Parchment Offers Online transcript tracking and email notifications Electronic and paper transcript options Official transcripts Replacement diplomas
- [Scary FAFSA Nights](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/fafsa-help/) - The start of spooky season means that filing FAFSA for next school year is upon us. But have no fear, Laurel Ridge’s Financial Aid Office is offering FAFSA help to make it less stressful for students.
- [Support Our Dental Mission to Jamaica](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/support-our-dental-mission-to-jamaica/) - Help raise funds to support a mission trip by Laurel Ridge students to help with dental hygiene in Jamaica.
- [Engineering at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/engineering-at-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Explore one of the most affordable and accessible engineering programs in Virginia. Offering civil engineering, mechanical engineering, CAD, and more.
- [International Students](https://laurelridge.edu/international-students/) - Information regarding applying to the college as an international student including requirements, F1 admission process, and more.
- [International Transcript Evaluation](https://laurelridge.edu/international-students/international-transcript-evaluation/) - Transfer credit may be awarded for course work completed at international colleges and universities that are accredited or approved by the appropriate Ministry of Education or other governmental agency.
- [Financial Aid To Do List & Special Circumstances](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-forms/) - Please click the button that applies to you to learn more:
- [Blood Drive Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/blood-drive-events/) - Your blood could save a life. View when the college is hosting blood drive events.
- [Help Hub](https://laurelridge.edu/help-hub/) - Find the support you need, when you need it! Our Help Hub is a great place to get connected with support for students.
- [Third Party Payments](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/third-party-payments/) - If your employer or another party will be paying for your tuition and fees, the letter of authorization to bill must be received in the Business Office by the tuition deadline. Note the tuition deadline in the semester schedule. A letter is required each semester.
- [Annual Notice to Students](https://laurelridge.edu/annual-notice-to-students/) - Laurel Ridge Community College annually (in August during the first week of fall classes) informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Under the provisions of FERPA, school officials may release directory information at their discretion without prior consent of the student. Directory information at Laurel Ridge is defined
- [Technology Support and Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/techsupport/) - Laurel Ridge Community College offers a wide range of high-quality services to support our mission and the technological needs of its students, faculty, and staff. Services range from office equipment installation to college software deployment and support for account multifactor authentication (MFA). We also provide services to help individuals maximize the use of educational resources
- [Welcome Week](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/welcome/welcome-back/) - Check out our WOW (Week of Welcome) festivities, happening at all Laurel Ridge locations! WOW is all about getting to know the campus and your schedule. We will be in the main lobby at each campus to answer questions, help you navigate your first days, point you in the right direction, fix your schedule, and
- [Financials](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/financials/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and our federal tax ID number is 51-0247624. 2024 Audited Financial Statements 2024 IRS 990 Tax Return Laurel Ridge Foundation W-9 Form
- [G3 Programs at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/g3-programs-at-laurel-ridge/) - Discover our IN-DEMAND and STACKABLE credentials and education programs that are eligible for more funding than ever before through the G3 Tuition Assistance! $0 Tuition and Fees for eligible students Prepare for a great career and skills needed to secure a job in our region Fit courses around your busy schedule Stack credentials, certificates, and degrees knowing that each
- [Office of Finance and Administrative Services](https://laurelridge.edu/office-of-finance-and-administrative-services/) - The Financial and Administrative Services team provides administrative and infrastructure support to enhance the educational environment. We are continually striving to improve the services we offer to the college community. Please feel free to contact a member of our team with any questions, concerns, or comments.
- [Locations and Hours](https://laurelridge.edu/locations/) - Locations and operating hours for the various locations of the college.
- [Attend an Upcoming Information Session or Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-why/attend-an-upcoming-information-session-or-open-house/) - Pre-Register for an Upcoming Event Other Information Sessions On-Demand Information Sessions
- [Disclaimers and Statements](https://laurelridge.edu/disclaimers-and-statements/) - Laurel Ridge’s Non-Discrimination Statement: Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. Laurel Ridge shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. Laurel Ridge shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
- [Policies](https://laurelridge.edu/policies/) - Policies for the Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Monthly Trivia Challenges](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-trivia/) - Play against other Laurel Ridge students, staff, and faculty for a chance to win a gift card!!! For each challenge, the top student player will win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Email engage@laurelridge.edu with questions. Summer Trivia Sessions Happening NOW! Join us for the Final Summer 2026 Trivia Session - July 14th with Creatures and Cryptids Trivia!
- [LPN Advanced Placement Option (APO) Online Application](https://forms.office.com/r/gLGecww6De#new_tab) - Please complete the form below to apply for the Laurel Ridge Nursing Program Advanced Placement Option. Also note that there will be additional steps to complete after submitting your online application. Please send your questions to nursingapplication@laurelridge.edu.
- [Grade Appeal Policy](https://catalog.laurelridge.edu/content.php?&#038;navoid=807#grade-appeal-policy) - Information on the procedure of how to appeal a grade in a class at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [VA FOIA Act](https://laurelridge.edu/virginia-freedom-of-information-act-foia/) - Welcome to Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) FOIA page. Before making a formal FOIA request, please check our Web site to ensure the information that you are in search of is not already available elsewhere.
- [Nursing Fund](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/nursing-fund/) - Since 2002, nearly 1,200 students have earned an associate degree in nursing from Laurel Ridge Community College. You can support the next generation of Laurel Ridge nurses! A donation of any size to our Nursing Fund will make a difference.
- [Refund Information](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/refund-information/) - The Refund Policy can be viewed here.
- [Virtual Student Orientation Materials](https://laurelridge.edu/virtual-student-orientation-materials/) - Virtual student orientation materials, documents, and more to help new students get started.
- [Media Relations](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/media-relations/)
- [Credit for Prior Learning](https://laurelridge.edu/credit-for-prior-learning/) - The Credit for Prior Learning Program provides an opportunity to receive academic credit for learning acquired through prior college credentials or non-college experiences before entering or returning to the college.
- [Virginia National Guard](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/virginia-national-guard/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Office of Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Criminal Justice and Legal Services Programs at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/criminal-justice-and-legal-services-programs-at-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Earn a criminal justice or fully online paralegal degree at Laurel Ridge Community College. Affordable, flexible programs in Virginia with strong career outcomes in public safety or legal services.
- [Community College for Warren County & Front Royal, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/community-college-for-warren-county-front-royal-va/) - Affordable community college near Front Royal with online and in-person programs. Laurel Ridge offers career training, degrees, and transfer pathways nearby.
- [Community College for Shenandoah County & Woodstock, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/community-college-for-shenandoah-county-woodstock-va/) - Affordable community college near Woodstock, VA offering flexible online and on-campus programs in healthcare, trades, business, and university transfer options.
- [Community College in Fauquier & Warrenton, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/community-college-in-fauquier-warrenton-va/) - Earn a degree online or on campus in Warrenton, Virginia. Laurel Ridge offers affordable programs in healthcare, trades, business, and transfer pathways near you.
- [Community College in Winchester and Frederick County, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/community-college-in-winchester-and-frederick-county-va/) - Earn your degree online or on campus at Laurel Ridge in Winchester, VA. Affordable programs in healthcare, trades, IT, business, and university transfer.
- [Community College in Luray, Page County, and Harrisonburg, VA](https://laurelridge.edu/community-college-in-luray-page-county-and-harrisonburg-va/) - Start your education online or in Luray with Laurel Ridge. Affordable degrees, trades, healthcare, and transfer programs for Page County and Harrisonburg.
- [FastForward Scholarship Fund](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/fastforward-scholarship-fund/) - You can support students in high-demand workforce training programs by contributing to Laurel Ridge’s FastForward Scholarship Fund!
- [Career Coach Engagement and Support](https://laurelridge.edu/career-coach-engagement-and-support/) - We would like to thank you for all that you do in the high schools to support students and their future college and career goals. We have provided helpful links below and have listed ways that we can support your efforts. Below are examples of events, activities, and resources that we can provide. We are
- [Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning](https://laurelridge.edu/center-for-excellence-and-innovation-in-teaching-and-learning/) - The Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CEITL) supports the Laurel Ridge community in pursuing effective, innovative, and inclusive practices in teaching and learning.
- [School of Professional Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/school-of-professional-programs/) - Welcome to the School of Professional Programs! Thank you for visiting the School of Professional Programs site. We are committed to providing you a high quality, yet affordable, student focused education and have a wide variety of programs designed to meet your personal interests, career aspirations, or goal of transferring to a 4-year college or
- [Financial Aid Support](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/get-help-now/) - Get 24/7 financial aid support! Chat, email, or call us with your financial aid questions.
- [Records Office](https://laurelridge.edu/records/) - Our records office is here to assist you with issues related to your official college records including credit for prior learning, final grades, graduation, and ordering official transcripts. Records Office Hours of Operation (when classes are in session) Following are the hours of operation and contact information for the Records Office. Please note that hours
- [School of STEM](https://laurelridge.edu/school-of-stem/) - Welcome to the School of Science, Integrated Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). We are a student-centered team whose top priority is to help our students gain the knowledge and skills and to give them the academic preparation needed to become successful in their career and to become competitive when they enter the STEM workforce. Our
- [Contact Us](https://laurelridge.edu/businessoffice/contact-us/) - During Office Hours: 540 868-7126
- [You Belong Here - Grow With Us Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/financial-resources/) - When beginning your academic journey at Laurel Ridge Community College, it can be a challenge to know what resources are available and how to access them, so we put together a quick reference of the resources to help you navigate the process and connect you with staff to answer any questions.
- [Current Students](https://laurelridge.edu/current-students/) - Explore the many resources available to our students.
- [Testing Center](https://laurelridge.edu/testing/) - The testing centers administer course exams and assessments for current Laurel Ridge students and students within the VCCS (Virginia Community College System). Proctoring is available for other academic exams and industry certifications to our students, staff and faculty, and community members. All tests require a current photo ID. For student course testing, a current Laurel
- [Parent PLUS Loans](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/parent-plus-loans/) - If you are an eligible parent interested in applying for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, you will need to complete the following steps: Ensure that the student in which you are applying for the loan has applied for admission to the College, been placed into an eligible academic curriculum, and is making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and
- [Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/support-and-resources/mindfulness-training-for-parent-scholars/) - Are you a parenting student interested in learning strategies to help you cope with stress? Sign up for mindfulness training!
- [New Students](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/welcome/) - Sign up for New Student Welcome Day! Get your Laurel Ridge swag and free giveaways Attend an important session: Ready Up sessions for new students & Parent/Support session on campus safety and support services Go on a Campus Tour Take care of last-minute TO-DOs -- ALL offices are open Take a selfie with Leo the
- [Employers](https://laurelridge.edu/employers/) - Our clients and employer partnerships include a wide range of small, medium, and national companies; local, state and federal governments; non-profits; and area chambers/community groups. We offer everything from mentorship to small business owners by the Small Business Development Center, to corporate training by Workforce Solutions. Post Jobs, Internships and Apprenticeships Reach engaged students, alumni, Our clients and employer partnerships include a wide range of small, medium, and national companies; local, state and federal governments; non-profits; and area chambers/community groups.
- [Community Scholarship Opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/community-scholarship-opportunities/) - Applying for scholarships should be free, any source requiring payment may not be legitimate and may be a scam. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urges those who believe they may have been a victim of a government grant scam (or any scam) to file a complaint with the FTC online, or call toll-free, 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357);
- [FAQs About Transfer](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/faqs-about-transfer/)
- [Graduation](https://laurelridge.edu/graduation/) - You are almost there, congratulations! An important part of your educational journey is knowing how to complete those last steps to become a college graduate. Check your academic requirements from the Student Center prior to completing your Graduation Application. If any course requirements show as not satisfied, meet with your your advisor to address. Failure to do so in advance may result in your
- [Tutoring](https://laurelridge.edu/tutoring/) - BE A SMART COOKIE! Prep for finals with a tutor: April 18-28, 2025Gift card drawing and sweet treats! Learn more... The college provides multiple forms of academic support services absolutely FREE to all currently enrolled curriculum students. At the Middletown campus, the Tutoring Center is located inside the Wolk Library. At the Fauquier Campus, the
- [Ways to Give](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/ways-to-give/) - There are many ways to make a donation to the college. Donate online, make a pledge, create a scholarship, make an employee payroll deduction, and more.
- [Diversity Council Membership Request](https://laurelridge.edu/vibe-council/dei-student-council-membership-request/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is committed to creating a climate that reflects the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty in its teaching, research projects, programs and activities. Likewise, the College respects individuals for their unique qualities, and their many contributions toward enhancing a culturally rich, college environment. The Diversity Council provides college-wide leadership to
- [Student Job Search](https://laurelridge.edu/student-job-search/) - A successful job search will incorporate many ways of looking for, or creating, an open position. Talk with people you know, send letters, make phone calls, answer ads, use an employment agency, and work the internet to search job boards and employer websites. Keep in mind that companies will advertise in various ways. Consumers Advocate
- [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup](https://laurelridge.edu/techsupport/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-setup/) - Instructions and help on setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for myVCCS accounts.
- [AAS Student Learning and Program Outcomes](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/aas-student-learning-and-program-outcomes/) - Student Learning Outcomes and Role Specific Graduate Competencies: Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science with a major in Nursing will be expected to: Provide client centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations. Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and
- [Our new name, Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-naming/) - In the summer of 2020, the State Board for Community Colleges directed all of the state’s 23 community colleges to review the appropriateness of the names of their institutions, campuses and facilities, and to provide the State Board with any recommended changes. Those recommendations were given to the State Board the following March. VCCS State
- [Institutional Effectiveness](https://laurelridge.edu/institutional-effectiveness/)
- [Degree Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/degree-programs/) - A full list of degree programs offered at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Spring Break](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/spring-break/) - The Office of Student Life & Engagement is sponsoring 8 students to participate in the Marion-Dillon County Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge during our 2025 Spring Break (March 9-15). You can now apply for one of these spots (through February 10). There are multiple parts for the application process (make sure you have completed the
- [Great Expectations Application](https://laurelridge.edu/great-expectations/great-expectations-application/) - Fill out this application to apply to the Great Expectations Program.
- [Dropping or Withdrawing from Courses](https://laurelridge.edu/drop/) - If you no longer wish to be enrolled in a class, you may be able to drop or withdraw. Whether or not you can drop or withdraw from a class depends on where you are in the semester. Dropping a course - if you drop a course, it disappears from your class schedule, you are
- [Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education (WSCE)](https://laurelridgeworkforce.com) - Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education (WSCE) at the college serves the individuals and businesses throughout the community with high-quality, relevant course offerings in business, professional development, continuing education, and corporate training.
- [Employee Holiday Celebration](https://laurelridge.edu/employee-holiday-celebration/) - Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. – noon Middletown Campus Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Laurel Ridge with a morning of delicious food, entertainment, and engaging activities! Don’t forget to don your most festive and imaginative holiday attire! Schedule of Events 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. – Start the Morning with Breakfast,
- [Employee Awards](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/employee-awards/) - It is time for the Distinguished Employee Award nomination process! We know many of you went above and beyond in 2024 for Laurel Ridge and our students! This is your time to recognize your peers for their performance in the 2024 calendar year. We will distribute five awards during our May Employee Recognition Event: Laurel Ridge Community
- [Enrolling in Courses](https://laurelridge.edu/enrolling-in-courses/) - The process for adding classes looks different depending on what type of classes you are taking. The process for adding classes looks different depending on what type of classes you are taking.
- [Apply - Personal Enrichment](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-personal-enrichment/) - 1. Apply for Admission Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username Dual Enrolled students do not need to reapply. Complete your NEXT STEPS HERE to get started. If you have a career coach, they can assist you in this process. Past students 3 years or less - Call 540-868-7110 for username password More than 3 years
- [Apply - Senior Citizen](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-senior-citizen/) - 1. Apply for Admission Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username Past students 3 years or less - Call 540-868-7110 for username password More than 3 years - Reapply 2. Establish Your MyLaurelRidge Account Log in using the user name you received upon completing and submitting your application. Establish your Multi-Factor Authentication. For multi-factor authentication
- [Apply - Completed a College Degree](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-completed-a-college-degree/) - Welcome Back to College! We are glad that you are here and look forward to helping you reach your next goal. 1. Apply for Admission Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username Dual Enrolled students do not need to reapply. Complete your NEXT STEPS HERE to get started. If you have a career coach, they can
- [Apply - Teacher Seeking Recertification](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-teacher-seeking-recertification/) - 1. Apply for Admission Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username Dual Enrolled students do not need to reapply. Complete your NEXT STEPS HERE to get started. If you have a career coach, they can assist you in this process. Past students: 3 years or less - Call 540-868-7110 for username password More than 3 years
- [Apply - Degree or Certificate Program](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-degree-or-certificate-program/) - Let’s Get Started! Step 1: Apply for Admission SUCCESS TIP: Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username Dual Enrolled students do not need to reapply. Complete your NEXT STEPS HERE to get started. If you have a career coach, they can assist you in this process. Past students: 3 years or less – Call 540-868-7110 for username
- [Academic ESL](https://laurelridge.edu/english-as-a-second-language/academic-esl/) - Laurel Ridge Community College prepares students to reach their personal, academic, and professional goals in the ESL programs. Students can improve their English proficiency and cultural competence in a safe and supportive learning environment. Academic ESL is right for you... If your primary language is not English and you request intensive ESL coursework. If you
- [Every Body Has a Story: A Tattoo Art Show](https://laurelridge.edu/college-events/every-body-has-a-story-a-tattoo-art-show/) - A tattoo art show will be held in October 2024 at the college's Middletown and Fauquier Campuses. Submit your tattoo to be featured!
- [Military Education Benefits](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/) - Click on your benefit type below for steps on how to use your benefit at Laurel Ridge. Students need only apply once for VA education benefits
- [How to use military benefits as a Guest / Visiting Student](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/guest-visiting-student/) - Guest students are those who are primarily attending another college or university but wish to take courses at Laurel Ridge Community College. Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veteran Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Room Reservations and Event Planning](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/community-use-of-college-facilities/room-reservations-and-event-planning/) - Reserve a room for external / internal events and view the college event checklist.
- [College and University Visit Request](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/community-use-of-college-facilities/college-and-university-visit-request/) - Four-year colleges and universities wishing to visit Laurel Ridge must first submit the following form. A follow-up email will be sent once it is determined whether this request can be accommodated.
- [Intranet](https://laurelridge.edu/intranet) - Current employees can login to the college Intranet for internal resources, forms, and information.
- [Employee Intranet](https://laurelridge.edu/intranet#new_tab) - Resources for Laurel Ridge employees including college updates, request forms, tech support, and more. Complete a Room or Vehicle Reservation, Submit Work Orders and Marketing Requests, Access Forms, and Much More.
- [Resume and Employment Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/resume-and-employment-assistance/) - What do I need to do before looking for a job? A “perfect” resume and cover letter are the marketing tools needed to gain an interview. Be aware that some web sites offer services for a fee, but there are plenty of free resources online, in your local library and at your school Career Services
- [Explore Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/) - More than 75 associate degrees and certificate programs and more than 60 fast-track career training programs that lead you to a successful career!
- [Choose to Complete the Passport](https://laurelridge.edu/choose-to-complete-the-passport/) - One semester of general education classes, or an entire associate degree before attending a four-year college. The length of your visit is up to you! What is the Passport? Passport – One semester of general education classes Are you planning to attend a 4-year school but want to start college closer to home? Passport courses
- [SACSCOC](https://laurelridge.edu/sacscoc/) - Laurel Ridge Programs by CIP Code Student Achievement SACSCOC Letter 070318 with Reaffirmation The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in
- [Enrollment Services Forms](https://laurelridge.edu/enrollment-services/enrollment-services-forms/) - For electronic processing, please complete the form and send it to admissions@laurelridge.edu from your VCCS student e-mail address (Gmail account). If you are a new student and do not have access to your VCCS email address yet, please print the form, sign with a pen, and scan and e-mail it to admissions@laurelridge.edu. Authorization to Release Information – This form
- [Alumni](https://laurelridge.edu/alumni/) - Welcome, Alumni! Our alumni have been a vital part of realizing the college’s vision of enriching communities throughout our service region. Whether you have taken a class or graduated with a degree or certificate from the college, we are proud to call you one of our own! Stay Connected We want to make sure we
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- [Career Studies Certificate and Certificate Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/career-studies-certificate-and-certificate-programs/) - A full list of Career Studies Certificate (CSC) and Certificate programs offered at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Fast Track Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/fast-track-programs/) - Career Training Programs Take Only Weeks Flexible and affordable programs in high-demand careers. Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Business and Hospitality Computer and Information Technology Education Healthcare Logistics and Transportation Personal Enrichment and Professional Development Public Service and Safety
- [Online Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/explore-programs/online-programs/)
- [Admissions and Course Prerequisites](https://laurelridge.edu/admissions-and-course-prerequisites/) - Obtain appropriate scores on the SAT, ACT, PSAT or SOL test. and/or Provide a copy of your high school transcript for review. A GPA of 3.0 is required for all transfer courses. Students may obtain a copy of their unofficial high school transcript from the career coach, guidance director/lead, or registrar at the high school.
- [Emergency Alerts](https://laurelridge.edu/emergency-alerts/) - Sign up for text / email alerts at Laurel Ridge Alert or by texting laurelalert (all one word) to 226787 to receive alerts from Laurel Ridge Community College. Message and data rates may apply. Text messages are sent on an as-needed basis. This service is provided per the ‍‍Terms of Use‍‍ and ‍‍Privacy Policy‍‍. To opt-out of Laurel Ridge Alert,
- [Affording College](https://laurelridge.edu/affording-college/) - Affordable Tuition and Financial Assistance 1/3 the average cost of attending a four-year college or university - including many online universities.
- [Estimated Refund Dates](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/estimated-refund-dates/) - For Summer 2026 PLEASE NOTE: The dates below are only an estimate. The process is completed by multiple offices so it may vary. Keep in Mind: Students taking only late starting classes (second 8-week and/or second or third 5-week) will have a notice on their To Do List about a delayed refund. During the Week Processing
- [Employment Law](https://help.vccs.edu/TDClient/2980/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=24458) - FLSA Minimum WageIncome Tax CreditVEC NotificationJob Safety and Health - It's the LawYour Rights Under USERRAEmployee Polygraph Protection ActOSHA - SpanishFMLAe-VerifyEEOFFCRA Federal
- [English as a Second Language](https://laurelridge.edu/english-as-a-second-language/) - Welcome! Laurel Ridge ESL Programs offer several levels of ESL classes: Beginner, High Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate, and Low Advanced. Take the classes to meet your needs: English for life, academic success, and career growth. Improve your English proficiency and cultural competency at Laurel Ridge! ESL Student Photo Gallery
- [Locked out? Payment help? Dropped from classes?](https://laurelridge.edu/locked-out-payment-help-dropped-from-classes/) - We are here to help! Get Live Zoom Help: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/88635520636 Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Chat anytime! Click chat icon in lower-right corner Call us! 540-868-7110 Visit a location: Stop in at any
- [Request a Group Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/discover-your-future-at-laurel-ridge/request-a-group-tour/) - Schools and local organizations can request a group tour of any of our college locations.
- [Search Class Schedules](https://laurelridge.edu/academic-information/search-class-schedules/) - Search all available degree, certificate, credential, and professional development courses available at Laurel Ridge.
- [Corporate Training](https://laurelridge.edu/employers/corporate-training/) - Our corporate training solutions offer training programs and cohorts, apprenticeship, and certification programs, along with consulting and assessment services. Learn more about our leadership development, such as Leadership Basecamp, Leadership Institute and Leadercast, and Workplace Wellness programs.
- [Honorary Degrees](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/honorary-degrees/) - Criteria for the Recommendation for the Conferral of an Honorary Degree The purpose of awarding honorary degrees is to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the awarding college or the Virginia Community College System. Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals in the following categories: Alumni who have achieved significant success in their personal and
- [Community Connections ](https://laurelridge.edu/college-events/community-connections/) - View a calendar of events held at the college open to the community.
- [Types of Financial Aid](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/) - Click the below menus to view the types of financial aid related to that category.
- [Advising](https://laurelridge.edu/advising/) - Success Tip: Your academic advisor will email you periodically throughout the semester. Be sure to read your college email daily. Academic advisors provide support for the following: Choosing courses for future semesters Staying on track to meet graduation requirements Deciding upon or changing your academic program of study Making decisions regarding adding, dropping, or withdrawing
- [Reporting](https://laurelridge.edu/data/reporting/) - IPEDS Data Feedback Report (VCCS Peers) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 IPEDS Data Feedback Report (Customized) 2017 2018 2019 IPEDS Data Feedback Data for Laurel Ridge and VCCS Peers for 2011 2019 IPEDS Institutional Characteristics Report for 2011-12
- [Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/virginia-alternative-state-aid-vasa/) - Starting January 2022, SCHEV is pleased to announce a brand new process that will enhance college affordability for even more students who call Virginia home. For the first time, Virginia students who are ineligible to complete the federal FAFSA form, including undocumented students and those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, now have
- [Student Achievement](https://laurelridge.edu/sacscoc/student-achievement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College evaluates success in student achievement in ways that are consistent with its mission.
- [Become a SOCK STAR!](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/become-a-sock-star/) - College employees and retirees...donate $25 or more to the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation and you can rock these custom socks!
- [Tuition Appeal for Exceptional Cases](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/refund-information/tuition-appeal-for-exceptional-cases/) - If you would like to request a refund of tuition because of an exceptional case, please complete this form.
- [Educate Our Next Generation of Nurses](https://laurelridge.edu/educate-our-next-generation-of-nurses/) - View our nursing faculty / job position openings at the college.
- [Domicile for Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/domicile-for-virginia/) - The college makes an initial determination of a student’s eligibility for in-state tuition rates based on the information provided by the applicant and/or the applicant’s parent, legal guardian or spouse in the online application for admission. Eligibility is determined by using State Council of Higher Education guidelines pertaining to Section 23-7.4 of the Code of
- [Domicile for Veterans, Military, and Dependents](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/domicile-for-veterans-military-and-dependents/) - Veterans, Military Members, Spouses, and Dependents The College follows domicile guidelines outlined by the State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Federal and State laws provide domicile exceptions to veterans, active duty military, and their dependents. All appeals for in state tuition must be submitted prior to the first day of classes. Tuition status
- [Threat Assessment Team](https://laurelridge.edu/tam/) - Threat Assessment Management Team The Threat Assessment Management Team is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment through proactive identification and objective assessment of potential threats, as well as providing rapid response and management of situations that may pose a threat to the safety and well-being of the campus community. Operating Protocols The Threat
- [Part-time Tuition Assistance Program (PTAP)](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/part-time-tuition-assistance-program-ptap/) - The Commonwealth of Virginia provides this grant to qualified legal residents of Virginia who are enrolled in 1-8 credits and it cannot exceed the tuition and fee charge for your total number of credits. Starting 2024-25, expands program eligibility from a minimum of 1 credit-hour up to the maximum amount of credit hours for part-time enrollment (i.e.,
- [College Leadership](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-leadership/) - The leadership of Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Early College](https://laurelridge.edu/early-college/) - High school students, including home school students, may explore the beginnings of their college and career while in high school. Benefits of starting a college education early: Earn both high school and college credit Transfer credits to a 4-year college or university Complete a college certificate or degree while in high school Graduate as a
- [College Safety Plan](/safetyplan) - The safety of employees and physical property can best be ensured by a meaningful program. It is the purpose of this Safety Manual to define and publish the safety and health policies of the college.
- [Employee Giving: Payroll Deduction](https://laurelridge.edu/employee-payroll-deduction-form/) - All Laurel Ridge employees can make a gift to the Laurel Ridge Foundation through payroll deduction. It is an easy and efficient way to make a tax-deductible donation.
- [Provide Feedback](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/provide-feedback/) - Use these forms to provide feedback to the Campus Police.
- [Police Department Complaints Against Personnel Form](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/police-department-complaints-against-personnel-form/) - Please follow these instructions if you wish to make a complaint about the actions of an officer or about any aspect of law-enforcement operations.
- [Campus Police Anonymous Tip Form](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/campus-police-anonymous-tip-form/) - This form may be used by anyone wishing to make an anonymous report regarding criminal activity or persons exhibiting suspicious behavior.
- [Drills](https://laurelridge.edu/drills/) - The college performs periodic drills in order to ensure the safety of its staff and students in the event of a real emergency. There are two general types of emergencies: emergencies requiring evacuation (ex. fire), and emergencies requiring retreat to a safe haven (ex. tornado). It is important to take all evacuations/safe haven retreats seriously,
- [Student Rec Series](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-rec-series/) - The RPK 135 class is hosting a series of rec activities every Tuesday evening beginning March 19 through April 30th. Check out the dropdowns below for each activity!
- [Police Department Employee Commendation](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/police-department-employee-commendation/) - If you would like to commend an employee of the Laurel Ridge Community College Police Department, please fill out this form.
- [Campus Police](https://laurelridge.edu/campus-police-and-safety/campus-police/) - Contact Campus Police at 540-868-SAFE (7233). The Campus Police Department is committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students, employees, visitors and community members.
- [F1 Student Admission Requirements](https://laurelridge.edu/international-students/f1-student-admission-requirements/) - An Application for Admission must be submitted to Laurel Ridge. A F1 Student Application must be completed and submitted to Laurel Ridge. Please be sure to include your Permanent Foreign Address, your intended program of study at Laurel Ridge, and your e-mail address. Applicants must provide documentation that sufficient funds are or will be available from an identified and reliable financial
- [F1 Student Admission Process](https://laurelridge.edu/international-students/f1-student-admission-process/) - Admission process for new students outside the United States wishing to attend Laurel Ridge in F1 non-immigrant status: Apply to Laurel Ridge Community College by completing an application. Complete an F1 student application packet, and submit it to Laurel Ridge Community College (electronically through fax or email, or through the postal service). Once eligibility has been determined,
- [Apply - Attending another college](https://laurelridge.edu/apply-attending-another-college/) - 1. Apply for Admission Save your assigned Student ID number and MyLaurelRidge username. Dual Enrolled students do not need to reapply. Complete your NEXT STEPS HERE to get started. If you have a career coach, they can assist you in this process. Past students: 3 years or less - Call for username password More than 3 years -
- [Employee Portal](https://laurelridge.edu/employeeportal) - The college's employee portal provides information on benefits, payroll, recruitment / on-boarding tasks, and more.
- [Approval and Accreditation Status](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/associate-of-applied-science-in-nursing/approval-and-accreditation-status-2/) - The Associate Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400Atlanta, Georgia 30326Phone: (404) 975-5000Fax: (404) 975-5020Email: info@acenursing.orgWeb: www.acenursing.org The Associate Degree Program at Laurel Ridge Community College is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300Richmond, Virginia 23233Phone: (804)367-4515Web: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/
- [G3 Programs at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/156825-2/) - Associate Degrees (2 or more years to complete) Certificates (1 or more years to complete)
- [MyLaurelRidge Support](https://laurelridge.edu/techsupport/) - MyLaurelRidge provides single-login access to Canvas, SIS, Gmail, Library Services, etc. To log in to MyLaurelRidge: Your MyLaurelRidge username is the text to the left of “@email.vccs.edu” in your Email address: yourusername@email.vccs.edu. If this is the first time you are logging in, contact the Enrollment Services Office at your location to set a temporary password or follow
- [Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Speech Contest](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/martin-luther-king-jr-events/) - We will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with our annual MLK, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech Contest. Check out past winners and recordings of our event.
- [Establishing a Scholarship](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/establishing-a-scholarship/) - One of the primary goals of our Educational Foundation is to provide and administer scholarship support. By making a gift for scholarships, you can help someone achieve the dream of a college education. We are committed to helping all students succeed regardless of their financial circumstances. Scholarships also help the college attract top-achieving students, raising
- [Fauquier Campus Food Pantry Thanksgiving Meal Bags](https://laurelridge.edu/foodpantry/fauquier-campus-food-pantry-thanksgiving-meal-bags/)
- [Math Center](https://laurelridge.edu/tutoring/math-center/) - The Laurel Ridge Math Center provides links and resources for helping students with math.
- [Writing Center](https://laurelridge.edu/tutoring/writing-center/) - The Laurel Ridge Writing Center provides links and resources for helping students with writing.
- [Movie Bingo Play-Along](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/virtual-bingo/) - Play against other Laurel Ridge students, staff, and faculty for a chance to win a gift card! Email engage@laurelridge.edu with questions. Movie Bingo: Willy's Wonderland All Laurel Ridge students, staff and faculty are welcome! Stop by our film screening of the Nic Cage horror film Willy's Wonderland and play movie bingo as we go! As events happen on-screen, you'll mark
- [Donor Profiles](https://laurelridge.edu/donor-profiles/) - Profiles and success stories of our donors!
- [Podcasts](https://laurelridge.edu/podcasts/) - Podcast episodes featuring Laurel Ridge Community College students, staff, and community members.
- [Student ID](https://laurelridge.edu/student-id/) - A Student ID card is a student’s official college identification.
- [Transfer Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/transfer-virginia/) - Virginia is home to over 60 colleges and universities, providing you a diverse selection of size, location, and degree offerings. Transfer Virginia is an initiative to provide transparency and access throughout the college transfer process. Through the Transfer Virginia Portal, we strive to present consistent and current information from all the transfer partners as you
- [CEITL Services](https://laurelridge.edu/center-for-excellence-and-innovation-in-teaching-and-learning/ceitl-services/) - CEITL offers professional development workshops, one-on-one consultations, classroom observations, and course design assistance.
- [Online Transfer Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/online-transfer-programs/)
- [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup for Students](https://laurelridge.edu/techsupport/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-setup/) - Multifactor Authentication is required to log in to MyLaurelRidge / VCCS. MFA is another layer of online security that requires you to verify you are who you say you are. This additional security measure helps protect students’ and the college’s data.
- [Spring 2024 Registration](https://laurelridge.edu/spring-2024-registration/) - This is your time! Online and in-person classes enrolling now at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [An Evening with Author Jeannette Walls](https://laurelridge.edu/an-evening-with-jeannette-walls/) - #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hang the Moon comes to the Fauquier Campus on September 6. Get tickets now!
- [Student Life Archives](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-life-archives/) - Check out past recordings of virtual events and activities! You can also check out recorded New Student Summer Series sessions and Preparing to Transfer and HBCU Virtual Transfer Fair recordings. For questions regarding upcoming events, recordings, or anything Student Life-related, you can email engage@laurelridge.edu.
- [Virginia Education Wizard](https://laurelridge.edu/vawizard) - Create a resume, take a career assessment, find information on special financing, research careers, and more.
- [Lactation Rooms](https://laurelridge.edu/locations/lactation-rooms/) - Lactation rooms are available at the college for nursing individuals.
- [College Awards](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/)
- [College Catalog](https://laurelridge.edu/college-catalog/) - The college catalog is the official source for information on admission to the College, enrollment, programs, and degree.
- [How does financial aid work](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/how-does-financial-aid-work/) - Start Here! Steps to Apply & FAQs Click the steps below to navigate the Financial Aid Process. Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) You can browse or search through our database of questions below (use the search box). If using a mobile device, click on the question to expand and show the answer.
- [Army Tuition Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/army-tuition-assistance/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [CARES Act/HEERF Student Emergency Grants](https://laurelridge.edu/covid-19-prevention-response/cares-act-heerf-student-emergency-grants/) - Detailed information about CARES Act/HEERF Student Emergency Grants
- [Program Pathways](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways/) - Laurel Ridge offers more than 75 associate degrees and certificate programs and more than 30 fast-track career training programs that lead you to a successful career!
- [Consumer Information](https://laurelridge.edu/consumer-information/) - Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information: Federal law requires colleges to notify students (current and prospective) and associates (current and prospective) of specific consumer information available to them and how to obtain it. Please direct any questions and/or requests for paper copies of specific institutional or financial aid information to the Financial Aid Office (540-868-0770).
- [See Something, Say Something](https://laurelridge.edu/see-something-say-something/) - Dear Community Member, If you have a concern about something you’ve observed or heard that may give you concern about a student, impact the safety of our environment or disrupt the delivery of our educational process, we encourage you to fill out the See Something, Say Something report form. After receiving the report, a group of dedicated If you have a concern about something you’ve observed or heard that may give you concern about a student, impact the safety of our environment or disrupt the delivery of our educational process, we encourage you to fill out the See Something, Say Something report form.
- [Complete 2021 – A Six Year Strategic Plan for Virginia’s Community Colleges](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-leadership/complete-2021-a-six-year-strategic-plan-for-virginias-community-colleges/) - Virginia’s community colleges serve an estimated 400,000 people across the state. The opportunities we provide include some of the most cutting-edge and highly-demanded training and education available. But, simply accessing those opportunities is no longer enough. You have to earn a credential to make it count toward a career. Over the next ten years, Virginia Virginia’s community colleges serve an estimated 400,000 people across the state. The opportunities we provide include some of the most cutting-edge and highly-demanded training and education available.
- [Non-Discrimination and Accessibility](https://laurelridge.edu/nondiscrimination/) - The college is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. The college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is The college is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. The college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
- [Visiting Students](https://laurelridge.edu/visiting-students/) - As a visiting student, follow these next steps after applying to the college.
- [Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor](https://laurelridge.edu/schedule-an-appointment-with-your-advisor/) - All students enrolled in a certificate or degree program are assigned an academic advisor. If you are new to the college, please start here! If you have an advisor assigned to you, you can schedule an appointment with them through MyLaurelRidge > Navigate Student. Our advisors are available for student appointments either in person or
- [Archived College Catalogs](https://laurelridge.edu/college-catalog/archived-college-catalogs/) - An archive of college catalogs from past years.
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Student E-mail](https://laurelridge.edu/frequently-asked-questions-about-student-e-mail/) - What is student e-mail? The Virginia Community College System automatically creates an e-mail account for each student at a Virginia community college, including Laurel Ridge. This e-mail account is where important announcements and Canvas-related e-mail will be sent and should be the account used to submit assignments to or communicate with professors. How do I
- [Paper Review Request](https://laurelridge.edu/tutoring/paper-review-request/) - Please use this form to request a Paper Review, including a follow up meeting via ZOOM to discuss your paper, with a college tutor.
- [Valley Health Science Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/valley-health-science-academy/) - Prepare for a future Healthcare by enrolling in the VALLEY HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY! A Hands-on Learning Experience! Week-Long Summer Program Available to rising 10th - 12th grade public school students from the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren; and the City of Winchester. Designed to strengthen interest in and increase awareness of
- [Janet Shimel Memorial Garden at Jenkins Hall](https://laurelridge.edu/janet-shimel-memorial-garden-at-jenkins-hall/) - This beautiful garden will provide students the space to gather together safely, engage with the local community, and continue their studies while overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- [Human Resources Form](https://laurelridge.edu/human-resources/human-resources-form/) - Please use the form below and a member of our staff will respond as soon as possible.
- [GO GLOBAL: Laurel Ridge’s Faces & Places (A Global Awareness Virtual Experience)](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/go-global-lfccs-faces-places-a-global-awareness-virtual-experience/) - Schedule Hyperlinks will take you to recorded sessions from the “live” event. Enjoy! Go Global – Laurel Ridge’s Faces and Places Choose from the list below or click a highlighted area on the map to view video messages (in multiple languages) from global Laurel Ridge students, faculty, and staff. [worldcountrieshtml5map id="0"] Past Events
- [Author Talk 3-Part Series](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/author-talk-3-part-series/) - Robin Farmer Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 9:30am-10:30am Robin Farmer is the author of the acclaimed young adult novel Malcolm and Me which has been described as “a celebratory coming-of-age novel with a thoughtful, resilient heroine” (Kirkus Reviews). She is a national award-winning journalist, freelance writing, and speaker. During her program, Robin will read a short piece
- [Simulation Lab](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/simulation-lab/) - History The design for the Simulation Lab began in early 2013. The lab was constructed and ready for student use in 2014. Simulation and Lab Environments
- [History of the Nursing Program](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/history-of-the-nursing-program/) - History of the AAS Program The Associates in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing was established and approved by Virginia Board of Nursing July 2000. In Fall 2000, the nursing program admitted forty-nine students. In 2001, the program was approved to admit Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with the desire to pursue their AAS degree. Thirteen
- [Virtual Gaming](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/virtual-gaming/) - Virtual Gaming is back! Virtual Constitution & Citizenship Bingo! Tuesday, September 14 @ 11:30am AND Friday, September 17 @ 1:00pm & 3:00pm Join college students from all over the country to play virtual “Constitution & Citizenship Day” bingo with Justine Shuey. This live, interactive bingo covers 75 fun facts all about the Constitution and US
- [Random Acts of Kindness Week](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/random-acts-of-kindness-week/) - Chalk the Walk with Positivity Grab some chalk from the front desk at your location and chalk the walk with a positive or encouraging message or messages to your fellow students and the Laurel Ridge community. Chalk can be found at the following locations: Middletown Campus: Student Union Building & Cornerstone HallFauquier Campus: Wolk HallLuray-Page
- [Laurel Ridge Survivor](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/laurel-ridge-survivor/) - You can now sign up for our Laurel Ridge Summer 2022 Survivor! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ppPYSaC9onvbVWw76 Our Summer Survivor program is split into two parts: Tribal team challenges in June and Individual challenges in July. Participants and tribes will earn points from completing challenges, winning challenges, and giving points to tribemates that contribute the most to
- [Stress Less Weeks!](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/stress-less/) - Don't let the end of the semester and final exams stress you out. We have a number of events and activities planned to help you cope with stress, the good and the bad. Join Student Life for End of the Year StressLESS "Weeks!" From April 20th to April 30th. All Events all open to All
- [Food-on-the-Go](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/food-on-the-go/) - The Office of Student Life & Engagement oversees the Food-on-the-Go program at Laurel Ridge Community College. This program includes food trucks and clubs/organization food-to-go fundraising. For more information, contact Chris Lambert, Coordinator of Student Life & Engagement, college-wide, at clambert@laurelridge.edu.
- [Request an Updated Accommodation Letter](https://laurelridge.edu/disability/request-an-updated-accommodation-letter/) - Fill out this form to request an Updated Accommodation Letter from the Office of Accommodations and Disability Services.
- [Join a Curriculum Advisory Committee](https://laurelridge.edu/curriculum-advisory-committees/join-a-curriculum-advisory-committee/) - With your assistance, our faculty and staff can help students gain the skills, knowledge, and work ethic needed to reach their career goals!
- [Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-awards/chancellors-award-for-leadership-in-philanthropy/) - The Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy recognizes outstanding contributions made to the growth and development of Virginia’s community colleges and their respective foundations. Recognition of extraordinary leadership across the Commonwealth elevates the significance of private sector investment in students attending Virginia’s community colleges. Individuals eligible for this annual award include current and former foundation
- [Eleanor C. and William A. Hazel Hall](https://laurelridge.edu/eleanor-c-and-william-a-hazel-hall/)
- [Next Steps: Recent High School Graduates](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/next-steps-recent-high-school-graduates/) - Early high school graduates are welcome to attend Laurel Ridge in the spring semester, but additional documentation will be needed. Graduating early from high school with a plan to enroll in the spring or summer semester immediately following graduation? Some students complete high school graduation requirements at the end of Fall term their senior year
- [Transfer Colleges and Universities](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/transfer-colleges-and-universities/)
- [Makerspace at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/makerspace-at-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Located in the state-of-the-art Eleanor C. and William A. Hazel Hall on the Fauquier Campus The makerspace is designed to spark creativity, inspire innovation and foster entrepreneurship among Laurel Ridge students. Here, engineering students can prepare for their future careers as they design, debug and test systems, whether they be hardware, software or electronics. Gaining
- [Student Activities Events Vint Hill](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-activities-events-vint-hill/)
- [Student Activities & Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/) - Check out all of the student life / activities events going on at the college!
- [Fauquier Rec Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/esports-and-intramurals/fauquier-rec-events/)
- [Middletown Rec Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/esports-and-intramurals/middletown-rec-events/)
- [College Events](https://laurelridge.edu/events/) - View this calendar to see all community and student events coming up at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Student Loan Debt Relief](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/student-loan-debt-relief/) - Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan borrowers. To be eligible borrower’s annual income must be below $125,000 (individuals) and $250,000 (married couples/head of households). If the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t have your
- [Honors Program Information](https://laurelridge.edu/honors-program-information/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Honors Program is designed to challenge students who are intellectually motivated and academically able by providing opportunities for in-depth study.
- [Program Profiles](https://laurelridge.edu/program-profiles/) - Profiles and success stories of our students!
- [Employee Profiles](https://laurelridge.edu/employee-profiles/) - Profiles and success stories of our employees!
- [Alumni Profiles](https://laurelridge.edu/alumni/alumni-profiles/) - Profiles and success stories of our alumni!
- [Student Profiles](https://laurelridge.edu/student-profiles/) - Profiles and success stories of our students!
- [How to use Post 9/11 GI Bill®](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/post-9-11-gi-bill-chapter-33/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Office of Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Satisfactory Academic Progress](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/satisfactory-academic-progress/) - Federal regulations require that a student receiving federal financial aid make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with the standards set by the College and the federal government. Learn about SAP statuses, rules, and the SAP Appeal Form process.
- [Enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/data/enrollment/) - Annual Unduplicated Headcount Comparison 2011-12 vs 2012-13 2012-13 vs 2013-14 2013-14 vs 2014-15 2014-15 vs 2015-16 2015-16 vs 2016-17 2016-17 vs 2017-18 2017-18 vs 2018-19 2018-19 vs 2019-20 2019-20 vs 2020-21 End of Term Comparison Spring 2012 vs 2013 2013 vs 2014 2014 vs 2015 2015 vs 2016 2016 vs 2017 2017 vs 2018 2018
- [Claude Moore Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/claude-moore-scholars/) - Dr. Claude Moore was a successful physician and landowner in Northern Virginia who left most of his wealth in trust in order to enhance educational opportunities in Virginia and beyond. The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation was established in 1987. The Claude Moore Scholars Program, launched in 2007, was forged from Dr. Moore’s lifelong charitable endeavors.
- [Merit Based Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/merit-based-programs/) - Principal’s Scholarships A scholarship named in honor of the high school principal is awarded at public high schools in the College’s service region as funding permits. This scholarship recognizes high academic achievers who will attend Laurel Ridge CC. High schools select the recipient and a scholarship application is required by the College. Scholarship awards vary
- [TRIO Online Check-In](https://laurelridge.edu/trio/trio-online-check-in/) - TRIO students can use this form to complete their required weekly check-in.
- [Science and Health Professions Building](https://laurelridge.edu/science-and-health-professions-building/) - Grand Opening Event On Nov. 7, 2008, Laurel Ridge Community College celebrated the grand opening of the Laurel Ridge Science and Health Professions Building. Laurel Ridge would like to sincerely thank our event sponsors: Lawrence J. Finkel, M.D., P.C., Mid-Atlantic Home Health Network, Inc. and United Bank. Fact SheetBuilding ElevationsGrand Opening Ceremony PhotographsIllustrative Plan and 3-D
- [Virginia Foster Care Tuition Grant](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/virginia-foster-care-tuition-grant/) - Tuition grants are available for foster youth, former foster youth, and special needs adoptees who have a high school diploma or GED. What is the program? The Tuition Grant program provides tuition and fees at any Virginia community college for high school graduates or general education development (GED) completers in foster care, in the custody of a
- [How to use Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-1606-montgomery-gi-bill-selected-reserve/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use VR&E](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-31-vre/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Chapter 30 MGIB-AD](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-30-montgomery-gi-bill/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Office of Military and Veteran Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Fry Scholarship](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/fry-scholarship/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use DEA Chapter 35](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-35-dea/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Gi Bill® Transfer of Entitlement](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-33-toe/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Office of Military and Veteran Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Marine Tuition Assistance at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/marine-tuition-assistance/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Coast Guard Tuition Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/coast-guard-tuition-assistance/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Navy Tuition Assistance at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/navy-tuition-assistance/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Air Force Tuition Assistance](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/air-force-tuition-assistance/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Military and Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [How to use Post 9/11 Gi Bill®](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/chapter-33-post-9-11/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Veterans Services 540-868-9753 veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Previously Recorded Information Sessions](https://laurelridge.edu/previously-recorded-information-sessions/)
- [Dual Enrollment Transfer Guide](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/dual-enrollment-transfer-guide/) - Make the most out of transferring dual enrollment classes and credentials. Why do students take dual enrollment classes? Learn why over 25,000 students enroll in dual enrollment courses each year through the Virginia Community College System. What are the different dual enrollment opportunities and their benefits? Dual enrollment opportunities vary at schools across Virginia. There
- [Alumni Owned Business Directory](https://laurelridge.edu/alumni/alumni-owned-business-directory/) - In an effort to celebrate and support our alumni and their businesses, we have published a directory of alumni-owned businesses in our area. The directory provides business owners with the opportunity to share their services with the community. If you are an alumnus who owns your own business, we encourage you to join us. Our
- [News](https://laurelridge.edu/news/) - The most recent college news, press releases, and more.
- [Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/fauquier-campus/) - Operating hours and maps for the Fauquier Campus in Warrenton, VA.
- [Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/luray-page-county-center/) - Operating hours and maps for the Luray-Page County Center in Luray, VA.
- [Go Global](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/go-global/) - Go Global: A Taste of Diversity Wednesday, Nov. 17 • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Fauquier Campus - Rose Loeb Student Center Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend to taste food from countries all over the world! A special presentation from Professor Butch Austin on the ongoing conflict in Burma. Countries featured include: BangladeshKoreaVenezuela
- [Clubs and Organization Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/clubs-and-organization-events/)
- [Student Activities Virtual Events](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-activities-virtual-events/)
- [Bookstore Financial Aid](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/bookstore-financial-aid/) - Financial Aid Bookstore Accounts Fall 2026—Friday, August 14 - Friday, September 18, 2026 Enrolled in a later starting session? 12 wk, 2nd 7wk, or 3rd 5wk—MUST purchase books during the above dates or you will have to purchase out of pocket. Summer 2026—Monday, May 18, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026. Any books/supplies needed must
- [Internal Room Reservations](https://laurelridge.edu/internal-use-of-college-facilities-form/) - College employees should use this form to submit a request to reserve a room for an internal meeting or event.
- [Room Rental Pricing](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/community-use-of-college-facilities/room-rental-pricing/) - Room-Rental-PricingDownload Notes Does not include distance equipmentLimited availabilityRooms include telephone, projector, projector screen, and computerThree hour minimum. Rate is per person. The College will determine the number of staff members required based on event details
- [Facility Rental FAQs](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/community-use-of-college-facilities/facility-rental-faqs/) - What does my rental include? Your rental includes the use of the area specifically reserved for your event. The rental does not include the use of any additional space (with the exception of the public restrooms and smoking gazebos) including outdoor space. Facilities include various equipment and seating as part of the rental. In
- [Consortium Agreements](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/consortium-agreements/) - A Consortium Agreement is used when a student needs a course(s) for their degree program but the Home School(Laurel Ridge) is not offering it or offers it during times that conflict with the student’s availability. It is a contract between two colleges/universities that recognizes the registration of a student at the Home and Host School
- [Trade Act (TRA) Benefits](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/trade-act-tra-benefits/) - Trade Adjustment Assistance (Trade Act of 1974, As Amended) The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program is a federal program established under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. The TAA Program provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. TAA
- [Private Educational Student Loan Disclosures](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/private-educational-student-loan-disclosures/) - In accordance with 34 CFR 668.14(b)(29)(ii), an institution must, upon the request of the applicant, discuss the availability of Federal, State, and institutional financial aid. Staff members in the Financial Aid Office are happy to discuss with students and prospective students, and their parents, the financial aid options available to them. Students and parents may
- [Private Educational Student Loans](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/private-educational-student-loans/) - The Financial Aid Office recommends that students utilize federal student loans before considering private educational loans. Federal loans have lower fixed interest rates and also have deferment and consolidation options. Students who need further financing beyond federal student loan eligibility should select the loan that best meets funding needs and offers the best interest rate
- [Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/virginia-guaranteed-assistance-program-vgap/) - Application Process Submit your final high school transcript with your College student ID# and write VGAP on it, or, if home schooled, a document showing your completion of the requirements, with your College student ID# and write VGAP on it, to the Financial Aid Office. Eligibility In order to be eligible for an award, a
- [Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP)](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/federal-work-study-program-fwsp/) - All applicants for Federal Work-Study (FWS) must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FWS eligibility cannot be determined until the need analysis information from the FAFSA has been received and reviewed. The FWS program is a need-based program which provides part-time employment opportunities to eligible students to help meet the cost of education. Eligible
- [Federal Pell Grant](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/federal-pell-grant/) - A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid (unless you withdraw, fail, or receive an R and/or U grade in your classes). Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or higher degree. You must be enrolled in an eligible program of study and not
- [Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/federal-supplemental-educational-opportunity-grant-fseog/) - FSEOG is awarded to students with high financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more financial aid eligible credit hours) and have a Pell eligible SAI to qualify. Laurel Ridge CC has limited FSEOG funds and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis along with enrollment status. Funds can be
- [Student Volunteer Opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-volunteer-opportunities/) - The Office of Student Life and Engagement endorses volunteerism as a leisure activity and social movement. Please consider volunteering for gaining positive personal experiences and creating community impact. Local partners are listed below by locality. Volunteering has several benefits. A few things participants can expect to gain include: Work experience/ skills Increased social network Improved
- [Army Federal Tuition Assistance for Active Duty and Army Reservists](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/military-education-benefits/army-federal-tuition-assistance-for-active-duty-and-army-reservists/) - Click on the menus below for more benefit information. Laurel Ridge Veterans Services 540-868-9753veterans@laurelridge.edu
- [Payments](https://laurelridge.edu/payments/)
- [Employment Opportunities at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/jobsearch) - Start or continue your career at Laurel Ridge! Search for Laurel Ridge job postings.
- [Dental Services](https://laurelridge.edu/dentalservices/) - The college offers a variety of FREE Dental Services to those who qualify. Teeth are important. Personal appearance, chewing efficiency, and general health may be enhanced with healthy teeth and gums. Let us help you keep your teeth for a lifetime!
- [College Logo Files](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-communications-and-planning/publications#ui-id-1) - Information regarding the usage of the college's official logo, branding guidelines, visual identity standards, and more.
- [Workflow Inbox](https://laurelridge.edu/workflow-inbox/) - Workflow Inbox
- [Virtual Talent Show](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/virtual-talent-show/) - Upcoming Virtual Talent Show Our Spring 2022 Virtual Talent Show has been scheduled!!!! Join us on Thursday, April 5 @ 12:30pm via Zoom. Details to sign up as a contestant and to join our event are forthcoming. Last Year's Virtual Talent Show Check out our first ever Virtual Talent Show! View the recording here. Showcasing
- [Awards](https://laurelridge.edu/data/awards/) - Laurel Ridge Trends in Awards by Type Laurel Ridge Trends in Awards by Program Award Trends in Student Characteristics by Level Awards in 2016-17 by Student Characteristics and Program Trends in Annual STEM-H Award Production Laurel Ridge Under-represented Student Awards in 2016-17 by Program Area, Degree, & Plan
- [American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/american-rescue-plan-act-arpa/) - ARPA is a federal grant derived from the American Rescue Plan Act for undergraduate Virginia residents. You must enroll for 6 or more credits per term and be making satisfactory academic progress to receive this award. ARPA funding is only expected to be available for this Aid Year (2022-2023).
- [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup for Dual Enrollment Students](https://laurelridge.edu/techsupport/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-setup-for-dual-enrollment-students/) - Multifactor Authentication is required to log in to MyLaurelRidge / VCCS. MFA is another layer of online security that requires you to verify you are who you say you are. This additional security measure helps protect students’ and the college’s data.
- [Virtual Gaming](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/gaming-events/) - Virtual Gaming...Lots of Ways to Play AND WIN! We’ve got a bunch of ways to game at Laurel Ridge! We've got virtual bingo featuring some very important events and issues, virtual game shows lined up with Switchboard Games, Dr. Justine, and more to come! We will return in the Fall 2022 semester with more offerings!
- [Commencement 2021 Archive](https://laurelridge.edu/commencement/commencement-2021-archive/) - Graduates are invited, along with friends, family, faculty, and staff, to gather online and in-person as we collectively recognize the accomplishments and confer the degrees of the class of 2021 during graduation.
- [Instructional Technology Office](https://laurelridge.edu/instructional-technology-office/) - The Instructional Technology Office (ITO) works with faculty, staff, and students in using technology to support the college's academic mission.
- [Class Search](https://laurelridge.edu/classes) - Search all classes offered at the college by term, location, instructor, and more.
- [TRIO Financial Assistance Application](https://laurelridge.edu/trio/trio-financial-assistance-application/) - TRIO students can submit this form to apply for financial assistance.
- [Business Card Request Form](https://laurelridge.edu/the-office-of-marketing-and-communications/business-card-request-form/) - College employees can use this form to request Laurel Ridge Community College business cards from the Printing Services office.
- [What to Expect in Fall 2021](/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-prevention-response/) - Covid updates for the fall semester, mask requirements, information on how classes will be taught, and more FAQs.
- [Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship Application](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/ross-fellowship-for-service-and-scholarship/ross-fellowship-for-service-and-scholarship-application/)
- [Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/ross-fellowship-for-service-and-scholarship/) - A prestigious student award to recognize academic excellence, good character, and service to the community. The deadline to apply is ____. Essay Questions All applications must be submitted online. The online application includes 3 essay questions, and the maximum length of each response is 300 words. The essay questions are listed below so that you may
- [COVID Relief Funds](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/covid-relief-funds/) - Laurel Ridge's COVID-19 Prevention & ResponseCARES Act/HEERF Student Emergency Grants
- [Office of Academic and Student Affairs](https://laurelridge.edu/about-us/college-leadership/office-of-academic-and-student-affairs/) - We offer a wide range of options for students to meet your professional and personal educational goals, from short-term credentials to associates degrees. Our engaged faculty bring real-world experience to the classroom and provide personalized attention in small class environments. Our student support services are tailored to help you succeed every step of the way
- [<span>AAS Mission and Philosophy</span>](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/aas-mission-vision-and-philosophy/) - Mission Mission of the VCCS Nursing Programs is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Philosophy and
- [VA Certification Request Form](https://laurelridge.edu/military-and-veterans-services/va-certification-request-form/)
- [All Transfer Colleges and Universities](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/transfer-colleges-and-universities/all-transfer-colleges-and-universities/) - This page is currently being updated. To find the most up-to-date transfer agreements please go to http://www.vccs.edu/students/transfers/ Transfer agreements, course equivalents, and other information that may be useful in the transfer process are listed for those colleges and universities who offer such information. Information on transferring to colleges not listed can be obtained by accessing that
- [Surgical Technology Program Application for Admission](https://laurelridge.edu/surgical-technology-program-application-for-admission/)
- [Student Activities Events Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-activities-events-middletown-campus/)
- [Student Activities Events Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-activities-events-fauquier-campus/)
- [Student Activities Events Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-activities-events-luray-page-county-center/)
- [Student Handbook](https://laurelridge.edu/studenthandbook) - The College's Student Handbook contains information about student support services, student-facing policies and Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.
- [Transfer Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/transfer/transfer-programs/)
- [Attending After High School](https://laurelridge.edu/attending-after-high-school/) - Completing a degree, certificate or credential with us after high school is a SMART CHOICE High-Quality Education that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Affordable Tuition and Financial Assistance - ⅓ the average cost of attending a four-year college or university - including many online universities. Convenient locations, including
- [Explore Our Convenient Locations](https://laurelridge.edu/visit-or-meet-us/) - Request a Tour by Completing the Short Form Below Tours will be conducted indoors and outdoors in groups of 10 persons or less. We encourage you to socially distance, wear a face covering, and do what you feel is safe during these tours.
- [Library 101](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/library-101/) - Recorded Sessions
- [Smart Financing 101](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/smart-financing-101/) - Representatives from Truist Financial bring a free and smart financial wellness series just for the students of Laurel Ridge. Presentation slides "High Overview into Your Financial Journey" Presentation slides
- [Privacy Policy](/disclaimers-and-statements/)
- [Academic Standing Information](https://catalog.laurelridge.edu/content.php?catoid=7&#038;navoid=162#academic-renewal) - View the college catalog information on academic standing, academic probation, academic warning, academic suspension, and academic dismissal.
- [Tax Form Information](https://laurelridge.edu/tax-form-information/) - 1098-T Tax Form Information The 1098-T Form is: Mailed by the end of January each year. Used to report information about students to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.A tuition payment statement used to report tuition and educational related expenses to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to
- [Foundation Events](https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/foundation-events/) - Check out these upcoming events hosted by the Educational Foundation.
- [Most Recent: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)](https://laurelridge.edu/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-prevention-response/cares-act-heerf-student-emergency-grants/) - The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), was enacted on December 27, 2020 to help mitigate the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRRSAA includes a second allocation of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to provide emergency funding to eligible institutions of higher education. The legislation stipulates that a
- [Emergency Medical Services](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/emergency-medical-services/) - The EMS Program at Lord Fairfax is a challenging series of courses designed to prepare the student to perform as an entry-level Advanced Life Support (ALS) pre-hospital provider. Topics covered include; Medical/Legal issues, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Patient Assessment and treatment strategies for medical and trauma patients. Upon successful completion of applicable course work the
- [College Organizational Chart](https://laurelridge.edu/orgchart) - An online organizational chart of employees of the college provided by Human Resources.
- [Explore Transfer](/transfer/) - Laurel Ridge Community College offers students more than the opportunity to earn a degree, certificate or credential. They provide a gateway to Virginia’s four-year colleges and universities. Through agreements, students who graduate from Laurel Ridge with an associate’s degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain GUARANTEED admission to more than 30 of the
- [Academic Dates and Deadlines](/academic-information/)
- [GPA Calculator](https://laurelridge.edu/gpa-calculator/) - Use this quick online calculator to find out your GPA.
- [Employee Microsoft 365 Email](https://outlook.com/lfcc0.onmicrosoft.com) - Access Employee Microsoft 365 Email via this page / link.
- [Application to the College for Dual Enrollment Students](https://laurelridge.edu/application-to-the-college-for-dual-enrollment-students/) - Admission requirements are different from course registration requirements. All students must have qualifying test scores to be admitted to the college. Students must then also meet course pre-requisites in order to enroll into specific classes. Print your completed application and keep in your portfolio. You do not need to submit your signed application to the
- [Search Committee Member Confidentiality Agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/human-resources/search-committee-member-confidentiality-agreement/)
- [Bookstore](https://laurelridge.edu/bookstore) - The college bookstore offers online shopping for textbooks, college merchandise, and more!
- [High School and Homeschool Students](https://laurelridge.edu/high-school-and-homeschool-students/) - Are you a high school student? Start here with information for future / current dual enrollment students and taking college classes while in high school.
- [Donors](/foundation/)
- [Libraries](https://laurelridge.libguides.com/home) - The Paul Wolk Library at the Middletown campus and the Bob G. Sowder Library at the Fauquier campus provide and support students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- [Student Open Forums](https://laurelridge.edu/student-life/student-activities-events/student-open-forums/) - Fall 2020 Open Forum
- [Parents - Let Us Help You](https://laurelridge.edu/parents-let-us-help-you/) - A Video Message from President Kimberly Blosser Transfer Agreements Have your son or daughter finish the associates degree – and then transfer to a Virginia college or university using one of our many Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (aka: if you meet the criteria outlined in the agreement – you are guaranteed admission). Affordable Tuition Tuition and
- [Laurel Ridge Partnered Opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/lfcc-partnered-opportunities/)
- [Community Opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/community-opportunities/)
- [Textbooks for Sale](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/textbooks-for-sale/) - No items are currently available in this category.
- [Student Employment](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/student-employment/)
- [Housing](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/housing/)
- [For Sale](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/for-sale/) - No items are currently available in this category.
- [Community Corner](https://laurelridge.edu/student-resources/community-corner/)
- [HESI Configuration Instructions](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/associate-of-applied-science-in-nursing/apo-admission-testing/hesi-configuration-instructions/)
- [Contact Us](https://laurelridge.edu/scholarships/contact-us/)
- [Student Nursing Association (SNA) Bylaws](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/student-nursing-association-sna-bylaws/) - ARTICLE I – Name of Organization Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Laurel Ridge Student Nurses Association/Middletown Campus. ARTICLE II – Purpose and Function Section 1: Purpose To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of health care.To provide programs representative of fundamental
- [HESI ZOOM Instructions](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/associate-of-applied-science-in-nursing/apo-admission-testing/hesi-zoom-instructions/) - ZOOM is a webcam communication system that every VCCS student has available to them. Accounts for students are already set-up through VCCS. Students are required to have a working webcam and audio device. Many modern laptops are already equipped with a webcam. Students may use either the same device as they are taking their exam
- [Faculty and Staff Support](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/faculty-and-staff-support/) - Nursing Program 173 Skirmisher Lane Middletown VA 22645 540-868-7075 HealthProfessions@laurelridge.edu
- [Fitness Equipment List](https://laurelridge.edu/fitness-equipment-list/) - Equipment 11 True CS550 treadmills with built in TVs and iPod hook ups6 octane pro 3700 front entry ellipticals2 octane lx 8000 lateral ellipticals – the latest elliptical on the market, a whole new range of motion2 octane xr 6000 seated ellipticals – these are great for those just getting into cardio, easy on the
- [Fitness Class Schedules](https://laurelridge.edu/fitness-class-schedules/)
- [Fact Sheet](https://laurelridge.edu/science-and-health-professions-building/fact-sheet/) - Facility Overview and Purpose Laurel Ridge built the Science and Health Professions Building on its Middletown Campus. This 46,870-gross-square-foot two-story building provides additional classroom space for the ever increasing science and health professions courses offered at the College, thus meeting the needs of the students in the College’s service region by providing them with state-of-the-art
- [Corron Community Development Center](https://laurelridge.edu/corron-community-development-center/) - Welcome to Laurel Ridge’s Corron Community Development Center Web pages. Please see the links below for information about the Corron. Corron Community Development Center Fact SheetCorron Community Development Center Grand Opening CeremonyList of Donors to the Corron Community Development CenterNaming OpportunitiesProfile of the Late Judge W. LeRoy Corron and the Late Mrs. Shirley Corron
- [Profile of the Late Judge W. LeRoy Corron and the Late Mrs. Shirley Corron](https://laurelridge.edu/corron-community-development-center/profile-of-the-late-judge-w-leroy-corron-and-the-late-mrs-shirley-corron/) - Written or last revised on July 31, 2008 For two people who quietly gave of their time and money to the community, it is fitting that a very important community-oriented building will bear their names forever. The Corron Community Development Center, an important addition to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus, is named for the
- [Corron Community Development Center Grand Opening Ceremony](https://laurelridge.edu/corron-community-development-center/corron-community-development-center-grand-opening-ceremony/) - Welcome Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy President, Laurel Ridge Community College Mr. David ChaseAssistant Vice President for Site Operations and Military Distance Learning,Old Dominion University Mr. Peter BlakeVice Chancellor for Workforce Development, Virginia Community College System Ms. Sharon JohnsonProject Director, Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board (regional workforce development) Ms. Deb TaylorHuman Resources Director, Mercury Paper, National Headquarters
- [Corron Community Development Center Fact Sheet](https://laurelridge.edu/corron-community-development-center/corron-community-development-center-fact-sheet/) - Facility Overview and Purpose Laurel Ridge Community College is building the Corron Community Development Center on its Middletown Campus. This 30,000-gross-square-foot building will be a multi-purpose facility that supports workforce services, continuing education, small business development, college advancement and community events. The facility will provide additional training opportunities for area residents and the ever-increasing business
- [Student Complaint Procedure](https://laurelridge.edu/student-complaint-procedure/) - The college supports the rights of students to bring forth complaints, and is committed to resolving these matters in a fair and timely manner. This policy applies to all enrolled students in matters relating to other students, faculty, administrators and staff at all college locations. Students dissatisfied with a grade should follow procedures outlined in
- [Dual Enrollment Grades](https://laurelridge.edu/dual-enrollment-grades/) - ACCESSING GRADES Report cards are not distributed. Instructors post their course grades to the Student Information System (SIS). For courses taught on campus, the college will forward dual-enrollment course grades to the appropriate high school guidance department. Viewing Grades in SIS Log-in to MYLaurel RidgeClick on “VCCS SIS: Student Information System.”Select “Self Service.”The “Self Service”
- [Tuition for DE](https://laurelridge.edu/tuition-for-de/) - Courses Completed at the High School Tuition offered at a reduced rate.Tuition payments made directly to your high school.Contact your career coach, counseling, or administration office for more information. Courses Completed at The College or Online. This information is not applicable for courses taken at the high school under a Dual Enrollment contract with the
- [Massanutten Regional Governor's School](https://laurelridge.edu/massanutten-regional-governors-school/) - Offers a two-year half-day program for highly gifted and academically motivated juniors and seniors in Harrisonburg, Page, Rockingham and Shenandoah counties. Participants take mathematics, environmental science, and English courses in this half-day program at MRGS and then return to their base high school. Provides the opportunity to earn college credit through a Smart Path (dual enrollment).Provides academically
- [Mountain Vista Governor's School](https://laurelridge.edu/mountain-vista-governors-school/) - MVGS Region includes the counties of Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Rappahannock, and Warren; and the City of Winchester. Academically talented and highly motivated 10th-12th grade students participate in this half-day program, and then return to their base high school.Integrated program of courses in science, technology, mathematics, humanities, and research.Provides the opportunity to earn college credit through
- [Application Directions for Dual Enrollment Students](https://laurelridge.edu/application-directions-for-dual-enrollment-students/) - Why do I need to create a temporary online Application for Admission login? A temporary online Web application login ID and password must be created to enable you to enter information, save and update your application until it is submitted, or for a period of 30 days.You must create the temporary login ID and password
- [Repayment Policy](https://laurelridge.edu/financial-aid/repayment-policy/) - The Financial Aid Office at Laurel Ridge is required by federal and state regulations to have a written policy for the repayment of federal and state aid received by students who withdraw, stop attending, do not successfully complete all their courses are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60 percent of
- [Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Grant](https://laurelridge.edu/virginia-community-college-system-vccs-grant/) - The Virginia Community College System created this grant to assist qualified legal Virginia residents with an award amount that cannot exceed tuition, fees and books. There is not a minimum number of credits required to be eligible for this grant.
- [Commonwealth Award (COMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/commonwealth-award-coma/) - COMA is a State grant program that provides funds to legal residents of Virginia who are in need of financial assistance. Students must be enrolled for at least six credits to qualify. The award may not exceed tuition and required fees. Funds are limited, so submit your FAFSA early.
- [Curriculum Advisory Committee](https://laurelridge.edu/nursing/curriculum-advisory-committee/) - The nursing program faculty and the Curricular Advisory Committee (CAC) work together to support and sustain a high quality educational experience. The committee is composed of health care leaders and stakeholders with a professional interest for the community and the nursing program. The CAC and nursing faculty meet bi-annually to collaborate, provide input and feedback
- [Canvas Resources](https://laurelridge.edu/canvas-resources/) - Canvas is the Learning Management System utilized at Laurel Ridge and other Virginia Community Colleges. Canvas is web based and compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Tutorial Course – Get started with Canvas by completing this optional, self-paced tutorial course.Mobile App – Download the Canvas mobile app to stay up-to-date and connected to your courses.Help Guides –
- [Building with Canvas](https://laurelridge.edu/building-with-canvas/) - This is a self-paced Canvas course that all students are enrolled in as a way to learn how to navigate Canvas. All students will see the Building with Canvas course on the Dashboard after logging into Canvas. Purpose This tutorial course is designed to help students learn how to use Canvas effectively in a face-to-face
- [Online Transfer Programs](https://laurelridge.edu/online-transfer-programs-2/)
- [Computer Use Agreement](https://laurelridge.edu/computer-use-agreement/) - As a user of the Virginia Community College System’s local and shared computer systems, I understand and agree to abide by the following acceptable use agreement terms. These terms govern my access to and use of the information technology applications, services and resources of the VCCS and the information they generate. The college has granted
- [School of Humanities and Social Sciences](https://laurelridge.edu/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/) - Welcome to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Here you will find experienced, award-winning faculty whose motto is "students come first." We have specialized pathways in the fine arts, communication, human services, and administration of justice as well as general studies for those exploring what they want their future to be. We also have
- [Change of Major or Program](https://laurelridge.edu/change-of-major-or-program/) - If students wish to change their program of study or major, they must meet with an academic advisor.
- [Career Skills Preparation](https://laurelridge.edu/career-skills-preparation/) - I know where I’m going…. How will I get there? How do I get experience? Internships Internships are generally initiated by students. There are two types of internships: experienced-based and academic. The internship should contribute to the success of the employer and allow you to gain significant on-the-job learning experience. Some internship opportunities are
- [Career Exploration](https://laurelridge.edu/career-exploration/) - What do I want to do when I grow up (no matter what age I am)? Career information for planning & goal setting guidance O*NET database, Information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. Information from this database forms O*NET Online, an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database also provides tools for
- [Academic Honesty Pledge](https://laurelridge.edu/academic-honesty-pledge/) - The collegiate experience depends on the absolute integrity of the work completed by each student and it is imperative that students maintain a high standard of honor in their course work. Academic honesty is essential to develop students’ full intellectual potential and self-esteem. Academic dishonesty involves, but is not limited to, one of the following:
- [Sex Offender Registry](https://laurelridge.edu/sex-offender-registry/) - The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act is a federal law that provides the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders that are enrolled, employed, or who volunteer at higher education institutions. The Act amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
- [Crime and Violence Prevention](https://laurelridge.edu/crime-and-violence-prevention/) - Fraud_and_Scams_Targeting_College_Students_IAFCI 9.3.19 Have your keys ready when you approach your car.Take a moment to look in your car before getting in.Be aware of events that may affect your safety on campus.Observe posted speed limits and be aware of pedestrian traffic.Walk with a friend or a group, or call 540-868-7233 for an escort.Take notice of your
- [Emergency Communication and Response](https://laurelridge.edu/emergency-communication-and-response/) - Effective communication is critical to the proper handling of emergency situations. The Emergency Response Team (ERT) has established the following systems in order to communicate quickly and effectively with the staff, faculty, and students during an emergency: In the event of an actual emergency, the ERT will work closely with the Crisis Communication Team to
- [Lost and Found](https://laurelridge.edu/lost-and-found/) - The Campus Police Department is responsible for all items turned into Lost and Found. All items turned into Lost and Found will be kept for 120 days. At that time, all unclaimed property will be disposed of according to established procedures. Unclaimed textbooks will be resold to the Bookstore and monies will be donated to
- [Sample Page](https://laurelridge.edu/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Series

- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/game-design-club-meeting-3/)
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-club-meeting-3/)
- [New Student Gear Up: Students Needing Accommodations](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-gear-up-students-needing-accommodations/)
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-club-meeting-2/)
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-club-meeting/)
- [New Student Gear Up: Adult & Parenting Students](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-gear-up-adult-parenting-students/)
- [New Student Gear Up: New-to-College Students](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-gear-up-new-to-college-students/)
- [GAME Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/game-day/)
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bingo-4/)
- [Game Jam](https://laurelridge.edu/series/game-jam/)
- [Duncan, The Therapy Dog!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/duncan-the-therapy-dog-2/)
- [Decision Day - For Graduates Transferring to a 4-Year College or University](https://laurelridge.edu/series/decision-day-for-graduates-transferring-to-a-4-year-college-or-university/)
- [Fab 4 - Therapy Dogs!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/fab-4-therapy-dogs/)
- [Pawsitive Wellness Spring Picnics!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/pawsitive-wellness-spring-picnics/)
- [2000's Hit Movie Showings!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/2000s-hit-movie-showings/)
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bingo-3/)
- [Fauquier Student Writers Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/fauquier-student-writers-club-meeting/)
- [Spring Follies - Back to the 90's](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spring-follies-back-to-the-90s/)
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Thursday Group #2](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-thursday-group-2/)
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Wednesday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-wednesday-group/)
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Tuesday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-tuesday-group/)
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Monday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-monday-group/)
- [Hiking, Rock Climbing & Outdoor Adventure Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/hiking-rock-climbing-outdoor-adventure-club-meeting/)
- [VIBE Council Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/vibe-council-meeting/)
- [Art Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/art-club-meeting-2/)
- [SNA (MC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/sna-mc-meeting/)
- [PTK (Alpha Beta Omega Chapter) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ptk-alpha-beta-omega-chapter-meeting/)
- [Mindfulness Meditation](https://laurelridge.edu/series/mindfulness-meditation-2/)
- [Functional Fitness Class!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/functional-fitness-class-2/)
- [FAHASS FREE HIV/HEP C Testing!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/fahass-free-hiv-hep-c-testing/)
- [Functional Fitness Class!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/functional-fitness-class/)
- [BOND Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bond-club-meeting-3/)
- [Drama Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/drama-club-meeting-2/)
- [Creative Writing Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/creative-writing-club-meeting-3/)
- [Middletown Campus Skilled Trades Orientation and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/series/middletown-campus-skilled-trades-orientation-and-tour/)
- [Middletown Campus General Information Session and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/series/middletown-campus-general-information-session-and-tour/)
- [PACE Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/pace-club-meeting-2/)
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Fauquier) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/s-t-e-m-club-fauquier-meeting/)
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Middletown) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/s-t-e-m-club-middletown-meeting/)
- [Investment Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/investment-club-meeting-2/)
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/cyber-club-meeting-3/)
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/cyber-club-meeting-2/)
- [Understanding ACEs -- FREE Training](https://laurelridge.edu/series/understanding-aces-free-training/)
- [REVIVE -- FREE Training for Overdose Emergency Response](https://laurelridge.edu/series/revive-free-training-for-overdose-emergency-response/)
- [WOW (Week of Welcome)](https://laurelridge.edu/series/wow-week-of-welcome/)
- [A.R.E. Free HIV/STI Testing](https://laurelridge.edu/series/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing-2/)
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spanish-club-meeting-4/)
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spanish-club-meeting-3/)
- [Yoga w/ Professor Jeff Holler](https://laurelridge.edu/series/yoga-w-professor-jeff-holler/)
- [Surgical Technology Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/series/surgical-technology-information-session/)
- [Coffee & Donuts w/ a Cop!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop-2/)
- [The Fab 4: Therapy Dogs](https://laurelridge.edu/series/the-fab-4-therapy-dogs/)
- [Dance Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dance-club-meeting/)
- [Valley Youth Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/valley-youth-club-meeting/)
- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Delta Phi Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/epsilon-pi-tau-ept-delta-phi-meeting/)
- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/game-design-club-meeting-2/)
- [Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/series/physical-therapist-assistant-pta-program-information-session/)
- [StressLESS Week - Mystery Movie!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stressless-week-mystery-movie/)
- [Financial Aid BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/financial-aid-bingo/)
- [STEM Club (FC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stem-club-fc-meeting/)
- [REVIVE! Training](https://laurelridge.edu/series/revive-training/)
- [Understanding ACES Training](https://laurelridge.edu/series/understanding-aces-training/)
- [Safe Space Training](https://laurelridge.edu/series/safe-space-training/)
- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/game-design-club-meeting/)
- [Ambassadors After Hours](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ambassadors-after-hours/)
- [Health Advocacy & Breast Cancer Awareness info table](https://laurelridge.edu/series/health-advocacy-breast-cancer-awareness-info-table/)
- [Drama Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/drama-club-meeting/)
- [League of Women Voters Table - FC](https://laurelridge.edu/series/league-of-women-voters-table-fc/)
- [Horray for Horror Weeks - Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/horray-for-horror-weeks-not-so-mystery-mystery-buses/)
- [Horray for Horror - Mystery Movies!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/horray-for-horror-mystery-movies/)
- [Horray for Horror - Halloween Spooky BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/horray-for-horror-halloween-spooky-bingo/)
- [FCDVSAAP Domestic Violence Awareness Table & Clothesline Project Display](https://laurelridge.edu/series/fcdvsaap-domestic-violence-awareness-table-clothesline-project-display/)
- [Leo's Weekly Game Night!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/leos-weekly-game-night/)
- [PACE Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/pace-club-meeting/)
- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Meeting & Encampment](https://laurelridge.edu/series/epsilon-pi-tau-ept-meeting-encampment/)
- [Bot Sketches Fundraiser](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bot-sketches-fundraiser/)
- [Tech Pop Fundraiser](https://laurelridge.edu/series/tech-pop-fundraiser/)
- [Marketing & Communications Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/marketing-communications-club-interest-meeting/)
- [A.R.E. - Free HIV/STI Testing](https://laurelridge.edu/series/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing/)
- [Investment Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/investment-club-meeting/)
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/cyber-club-meeting/)
- [Bible Study Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bible-study-club-meeting/)
- [STEM Club (MC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stem-club-mc-meeting/)
- [Math Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/math-club-meeting/)
- [Art Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/art-club-meeting/)
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spanish-club-meeting-2/)
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spanish-club-meeting/)
- [Creative Writing Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/creative-writing-club-meeting-2/)
- [BOND Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bond-club-meeting-2/)
- [PTK Alpha Beta Omega Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ptk-alpha-beta-omega-meeting/)
- [SGA Officers Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/sga-officers-meeting/)
- [The Laurel Center WOW! Table](https://laurelridge.edu/series/the-laurel-center-wow-table/)
- [SGA Meet & Greet](https://laurelridge.edu/series/sga-meet-greet/)
- [Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)](https://laurelridge.edu/series/happy-family-ranch-food-truck-2/)
- [Juju's Indian Cuisine & Sweets Food Truck](https://laurelridge.edu/series/jujus-indian-cuisine-sweets-food-truck/)
- [Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/series/mindfulness-training-for-parent-scholars/)
- [Leadership Series](https://laurelridge.edu/series/leadership-series-2/)
- [Leadership Series](https://laurelridge.edu/series/leadership-series/)
- [Week of Welcome (WOW)!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/week-of-welcome-wow/)
- [New Student Welcome Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-welcome-day/)
- [Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)](https://laurelridge.edu/series/happy-family-ranch-food-truck/)
- [Mascot Auditions!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/mascot-auditions/)
- [New Student Summer Series](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-summer-series/)
- [New Student Summer Series](https://laurelridge.edu/series/new-student-summer-series-2/)
- [Selah Theatre Production: When A Trumpet Cries (Abba's Journey)](https://laurelridge.edu/series/selah-theatre-production-when-a-trumpet-cries-abbas-journey/)
- [HOKIE!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/hokie/)
- [Selah's "Anne of Apple Blossom Valley"](https://laurelridge.edu/series/selahs-anne-of-apple-blossom-valley/)
- [Ping Pong Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ping-pong-tournament/)
- [PAWs for Graduation/PAWs for Enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/series/paws-for-graduation-paws-for-enrollment/)
- [Daily Buzz Cafe (Food Truck)](https://laurelridge.edu/series/daily-buzz-cafe-food-truck/)
- [Spring Picnic](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spring-picnic/)
- [Selah Theatre Production, "The Cake"](https://laurelridge.edu/series/selah-theatre-production-the-cake/)
- [Spring Follies - Presents Wild Kingdom](https://laurelridge.edu/series/spring-follies-presents-wild-kingdom/)
- [Movie Showing: The Incredibles!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/movie-showing-the-incredibles/)
- [Resume Review w/HR](https://laurelridge.edu/series/resume-review-w-hr/)
- [BINGO](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bingo-2/)
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bingo/)
- [Happy Ranch Food Truck](https://laurelridge.edu/series/happy-ranch-food-truck/)
- [STEM Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stem-club-meeting-2/)
- [Creative Writing Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/creative-writing-club-meeting/)
- [STEM Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stem-club-meeting/)
- [PTK (Phi Beta Omega) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ptk-phi-beta-omega-meeting/)
- [Smash Bros Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/series/smash-bros-tournament/)
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/series/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-2/)
- [Duncan, The Therapy Dog!](https://laurelridge.edu/series/duncan-the-therapy-dog/)
- [Dining w/ The Dean](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dining-w-the-dean/)
- [Wicked](https://laurelridge.edu/series/wicked/)
- [BOND Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/bond-club-meeting/)
- [Coffee & Donuts w/ a Cop](https://laurelridge.edu/series/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop/)
- [Preparing to Transfer Sessions](https://laurelridge.edu/series/preparing-to-transfer-sessions/)
- ["Every Body Has a Story"](https://laurelridge.edu/series/every-body-has-a-story/)
- [Dungeons & Dragons (Middletown) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/dungeons-dragons-middletown-meeting/)
- [Pride Club (Fauquier) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/series/pride-club-fauquier-meeting/)
- [Ruth's Tea Room](https://laurelridge.edu/series/ruths-tea-room/)
- [Food Truck: Juju's Indian Cuisine & Sweets](https://laurelridge.edu/series/food-truck-jujus-indian-cuisine-sweets-3/)
- [STEM Club Meetings](https://laurelridge.edu/series/stem-club-meetings-2/)
- [Do Empathy](https://laurelridge.edu/series/do-empathy/)
- [Food Truck: Happy Family Ranch](https://laurelridge.edu/series/food-truck-happy-family-ranch/)
- [Food Truck: Wayne's Delicious Eats](https://laurelridge.edu/series/food-truck-waynes-delicious-eats/)
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/series/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company/)
- [Mindfulness Meditation](https://laurelridge.edu/series/mindfulness-meditation/)
- [Drop-in Yoga for Everybody](https://laurelridge.edu/series/drop-in-yoga-for-everybody/)

## Student Spotlights

- [Clover Crump: Riding her way to an engineering degree](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/clover-crump-riding-her-way-to-an-engineering-degree/) - 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College engineering graduate Clover Crump spent one semester commuting by bicycle.
- [Couple return to Laurel Ridge Community College - where it all began - for proposal](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/couple-return-to-laurel-ridge-community-college-where-it-all-began-for-proposal/) - Ian Bailey and Denisse Suasnavas met at students at Laurel Ridge Community College, fell in love, graduated, earned their bachelor’s degrees and came back to the college to get engaged.
- [2026 Engineering graduate headed to Purdue University](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2026-engineering-graduate-headed-to-purdue-university/) - Matthew Lehr will be continuing his Engineering degree at Purdue University after graduating with his associate in Engineering from Laurel Ridge Community College in May.
- [2026 Engineering graduate off to Virginia Tech to pursue mechanics and robotics](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2026-engineering-graduate-off-to-virginia-tech-to-pursue-mechanics-and-robotics/) - 2026 Engineering graduate Andy Desmedt saved money and homed in on what he wanted to pursue at Virginia Tech by coming to Laurel Ridge Community College first.
- [Luray-Page County Center the perfect fit for 2026 grad John Frazier](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luray-page-county-center-the-perfect-fit-for-2026-grad-john-frazier/) - John Frazier didn’t think college was for him, but then he met the manager of the Laurel Ridge Community College Luray-Page County Center.
- [Mountain Vista Governor's School student's project earns patent and write-up in Smithsonian Magazine](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mountain-vista-governors-school-students-project-earns-patent-and-write-up-in-smithsonian-magazine/) - Mia Heller graduated from Kettle Run High School recently, and also earned a credential from Laurel Ridge Community College and has invented a novel water filtration system.
- [2026 grad Judah Dotson says "top-tier" faculty prepared him to study pre-law](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2026-grad-judah-dotson-says-top-tier-faculty-prepared-him-to-study-pre-law/) - 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Judah Dotson says the college is just what he needed after being homeschooled and as he prepares to study pre-law.
- [Dual-enrolled grad accepted to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Naval and U.S. Military academies](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrolled-grad-accepted-to-u-s-air-force-u-s-naval-and-u-s-military-academies/) - Peter Warner, who is graduating from Laurel Ridge Community College with his associate degree and two certificates a couple weeks before graduating high school will be attending the U.S. Air Force Academy this summer. He was also accepted into West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy.
- [Julia Wickersham: Academic Success in a Time of Coronavirus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/julia-wickersham-academic-success-in-a-time-of-coronavirus/) - Not even a worldwide pandemic could keep Julia Wickersham from completing her studies and earning both an associate degree and a career studies certificate this past May.
- [Kaaz Garrett: From Laurel Ridge to Thailand and on to a career with the United Nations](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kaaz-garrett-from-laurel-ridge-to-thailand-and-on-to-a-career-with-the-united-nations/) - After earning her associate degree from Laurel Ridge, Kaaz Garrett went on to study in Asia, and is helping victims of human trafficking.
- [Trades Academy graduate accepted into prestigious The Apprentice School](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/trades-academy-graduate-accepted-into-prestigious-the-apprentice-school/) - Rappahannock County High School graduate Jared Loving thinks his time spent at the Trades Academy at Laurel Ridge Community College was instrumental in his getting into the prestigious Apprentice School.
- [Health Professions commencement speaker Dayana Portillo proud to graduate from challenging RN program](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/health-professions-commencement-speaker-dayana-portillo-proud-to-graduate-from-challenging-rn-program/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Health Professions commencement speaker Dayana Portillo is proud of her success in the college’s Registered Nursing Program.
- [Campus Police Investigator Steve Crisman was also a Laurel Ridge student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/campus-police-investigator-steve-crisman-was-also-a-laurel-ridge-student/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Police Investigator Steve Crisman has strong ties to the college.
- [Mary Herter Nelson is Laurel Ridge Community College's 2026 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mary-herter-nelson-is-laurel-ridge-community-colleges-2026-outstanding-graduate-for-the-middletown-campus/) - Mary Herter Nelson blossomed after arriving at Laurel Ridge Community College, so much so that she is the 2026 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus.
- [Derrick DeHaney: Power Line graduate energized by new career in the electrical industry](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/derrick-dehaney-power-line-graduate-energized-by-new-career-in-the-electrical-industry/) - Derrick DeHaney recently graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions' Power Line Worker Program, and has begun working for Dominion Energy.
- [2026 graduate Monica Thompson conquers fear of public speaking to give commencement address](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2026-graduate-monica-thompson-conquers-fear-of-public-speaking-to-give-commencement-address/) - Monica Thompson in the 2026 commencement speaker for Laurel Ridge Community College despite having a fear of public speaking until recently.
- [National Anthem singer Jamal Plummer sings Laurel Ridge's praises](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/national-anthem-singer-jamal-plummer-sings-laurel-ridges-praises/) - 2026 Laurel Ridge graduate Jamal Plummer will be singing the National Anthem at commencement for the second straight year.
- [Fauquier Campus Outstanding Graduate will make the world a better place](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/fauquier-campus-outstanding-graduate-will-make-the-world-a-better-place/) - Maria Eugenia Valle is the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Fauquier Campus Outstanding Graduate.
- [Foss and Margaret Smith: Generous donors support dual-enrollment students](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/foss-and-margaret-smith-generous-donors-support-dual-enrollment-students/) - Margaret and Foss Smith have given generously to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation.
- [Laurel Ridge grad Katie Borland rocketing to career success](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-grad-katie-borland-rocketing-to-career-success/) - Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Katie Borland has a thrilling career at Blue Origin after earning a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia.
- [Valerie Harter: former dual-enrolled and Mountain Vista Governor's School student at the top of her game](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/valerie-harter-former-dual-enrolled-and-mountain-vista-governors-school-student-at-the-top-of-her-game/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Mountain Vista Governor’s School alumna Valerie Harter has transitioned into a commerical pilot career following a decade of nursing.
- [Educational access is paramount for Laurel Ridge President Kim Blosser, a one-time community college student and a first-generation college student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/educational-access-is-paramount-for-laurel-ridge-president-kim-blosser-a-one-time-community-college-student-and-a-first-generation-college-student/) - As a first-generation college student and a former community college student herself, Laurel Ridge Community College President Kim Blosser cares deeply about community college education, particularly in her native Page County.
- [LPCC represents hope and possibility to the people of Page County](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lpcc-represents-hope-and-possibility-to-the-people-of-page-county/) - Retired Page County Public Schools Suprintendent Donna Whitley-Smith is now serving on Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation Board. She says the college brings hope and opportunity to the rural community of Page County.
- [Sandy Seabaugh: Laurel Ridge police officer and determined scholar](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sandy-seabaugh-laurel-ridge-police-officer-and-determined-scholar/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Campus Police Officer Sandy Seabaugh arrived at the college a few courses short of her associate degree. Under the guidance of Chief Jay Roy, she is working on her doctorate now.
- [Stacking credentials to build a career in nursing](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/stacking-credentials-to-build-a-career-in-nursing/) - Luray nurse Jaleesa Frye hopes to become a registered nurse, and has already earned her medical assistant and practical nursing certifications from Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Dr. Rekha Parameswaran leads flagship PTA program at Jenkins Hall](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dr-rekha-parameswaran-leads-flagship-pta-program-at-jenkins-hall/) - Dr. Rekha Parameswaran came to Laurel Ridge to launch its Physical Therapist Assistant Program, a satellite of Germanna Community College’s PTA program. Now, she is helming the program as it becomes an independent, accredited program provider.
- [Physical Therapist Assistant Program led to a fulfilling career for 2025 graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/physical-therapist-assistant-program-led-to-a-fulfilling-career-for-2025-graduate/) - Hannah Hjelm graduated from Laurel Ridge Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2025 and is loving her job working with patients at an outpatient facility.
- [2025 Physical Therapist Assistant grad loves healing her neighbors](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2025-physical-therapist-assistant-grad-loves-healing-her-neighbors/) - Julie Burkholder earned her associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Laurel Ridge Community College in May 2025 and loves serving in her community.
- [Luray Caverns and Laurel Ridge have been the perfect fit for Katie McDaniel](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luray-caverns-and-laurel-ridge-have-been-the-perfect-fit-for-katie-mcdaniel/) - Katie McDaniel enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College while employed at Luray Caverns. She was able to get her associate degree and her bachelor’s degree while working full-time at the tourist destination, where she still has a fulfilling career.
- [Foundation Board member sees the value of Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/foundation-board-member-sees-the-value-of-laurel-ridge-community-college/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Board Member Trenton Clark has seen the value of comunity college up close – his two children earned their associate degrees from Laurel Ridge while still in high school.
- [For fine arts graduate Jennifer Breeden artistry has been a recurrent career thread](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/for-fine-arts-graduate-jennifer-breeden-artistry-has-been-a-recurrent-career-thread/) - Jennifer Breeden has been able to use her fine arts degree from Laurel Ridge Community College in every career transition.
- [Math Professor Tammy Racer excited to teach at LPCC](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/math-professor-tammy-racer-excited-to-teach-at-lpcc/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Math Professor Tammy Racer eagerly sought a job teaching Luray and Page County residents even before the college’s Luray-Page County Center opened.
- [Longtime LPCC Manager Judy Suddith says center is an asset to the rural community](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/longtime-lpcc-manager-judy-suddith-says-center-is-an-asset-to-the-rural-community/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s Luray-Page County Center makes higher education more attainable for the rural community, says Manager Judy Suddith.
- [Cindy Henry transitioned from LPCC student to employee](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/cindy-henry-transitioned-from-lpcc-student-to-employee/) - Cindy Henry enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College’s Luray-Page County Center following the closure of the manufacturing plant where she had worked for 10 years. After graduating, she spent nearly 18 years as a Laurel Ridge employee.
- [Meg Croft: Life-changing heart attack led to new career ambitions and art passion](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/meg-croft-life-changing-heart-attack-led-to-new-career-ambitions-and-art-passion/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Meg Croft nearly died after a heart attack at 15 on campus. Her long hospital stay resulted in new career aspirations.
- [Laurel Ridge is helping student thrive after pandemic struggles](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-is-helping-student-thrive-after-pandemic-struggles/) - Former Adult Education student Gwen Layman is thriving in her credit studies at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Ryan Resulaj: future social worker blossoming at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/ryan-resulaj-future-social-worker-blossoming-at-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Human Services student Ryan Resulaj has since been inspired by his professors and is active in campus life.
- [U.S. Marine enjoyed academic success at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/u-s-marine-enjoyed-academic-success-at-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Community College 2025 Outstanding Graduate in Cybersecurity Wade Dickinson never expected he would enjoy the level of academic success he has, nor that he would be studying for his master’s degree.
- [Laurel Ridge put Alex White onto path of Harvard and Yale](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-put-alex-white-onto-path-of-harvard-and-yale/) - Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Alex White says the college was instrumental in his attending Harvard University and Yale Law School.
- [2020 grad Jason Hatch’s military and diplomatic expertise coming in handy in helping to rescue vulnerable Afghans](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2020-grad-jason-hatchs-military-and-diplomatic-expertise-coming-in-handy-in-helping-to-rescue-vulnerable-afghans/) - 2020 Laurel Ridge Community College grad Jason Hatch’s latest endeavors include massive efforts to evacuate vulnerable citizens from Afghanistan.
- [Disabled U.S. Army veteran Misti Hare came back to school to provide for her family](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/disabled-u-s-army-veteran-misti-hare-came-back-to-school-to-provide-for-her-family/) - U.S. Army veteran Misti Hare is determined to provide for her family despite being declared 100-percent disabled by the VA, so she is studying Health Information Management at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Audrey Schwab: Navy veteran begins her path to law school at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/audrey-schwab-navy-veteran-begins-her-path-to-law-school-at-laurel-ridge/) - Audrey Schwab came to Laurel Ridge Community College after being discharged from the U.S. Navy, and hopes to become a prosecutor or public defender.
- [Laurel Ridge alum turns in his Army fatigues for a white coat](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-alum-turns-in-his-army-fatigues-for-a-white-coat/) - Laurel Ridge Community College alumnus Jeff Sinclair has just begun his first semester of pharmacy school at Shenandoah University and said the community college gave him a solid foundation.
- [Randy Derby: Embarking on a well-deserved retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/randy-derby-embarking-on-a-well-deserved-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College trades technician Randy Derby has spent the final third of his career working with people who care about each other and about our students.
- [Dual enrollment set Clarke County student apart in Wake Forest application](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrollment-set-clarke-county-student-apart-in-wake-forest-application/) - Taking dual-enrolled classes through Laurel Ridge Community College set her apart when she applied to Wake Forest University, said Victoria Cooper.
- [Biomedical Sciences Academy jumpstarts careers](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/biomedical-sciences-academy-jumpstarts-careers/) - The Biomedical Sciences Academy is a unique partnership between Laurel Ridge Community College and Shenandoah County Public Schools.
- [Laurel Ridge Community College bookends Page Campbell's career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-community-college-bookends-page-campbells-career/) - When he first came to Laurel Ridge Community College more than 40 years ago, Page Campbell had no idea he would finish his career as a campus police officer.
- [Amanda Grogg: Building credentials to build financial security](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/amanda-grogg-building-credentials-to-build-financial-security/) - Amanda Grogg turned to Laurel Ridge Community College's Adult Education program to earn her GED, and is now enrolled full time in credit classes.
- [Erik Klein - BMX Rider and Application Developer](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/erik-klein-bmx-rider-and-application-developer/) - Application inventor Erik Klein, who graduated with his associate of science degree, says dual enrollment packed a double punch for him.
- [Isabella Hardy: 2025 Fauquier Campus Co-Outstanding Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/isabella-hardy-2025-fauquier-campus-co-outstanding-graduate/) - Isabella Hardy is one of two students to be named the Outstanding Graduate of the Fauquier Campus of Laurel Ridge Community College for 2025.
- [Dr. Tarren Smarr: 2025 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dr-tarren-smarr-2025-distinguished-adjunct-faculty-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2025 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient Dr. Tarren Smarr has a long list of academic credentials to her name.
- [Foundation supports nursing scholarships at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/foundation-supports-nursing-scholarships-at-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s Nursing Program was a logical choice when the Monford D. and Lucy L. Custer Foundation was considering making a donation, according to Foundation President Linda Russell.
- [Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy: Steve and Reta Rodgers](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/chancellors-award-for-leadership-in-philanthropy-steve-and-reta-rodgers/) - Steve and Reta Rodgers were honored with a state philanthropy award for their generosity to Laurel Ridge Community College over many years.
- [Danny and Wendy Leonard: Supporting the Skilled Trades in our Region](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/danny-and-wendy-leonard-supporting-the-skilled-trades-in-our-region/) - Frederick County residents Danny and Wendy Leonard have decided to make Laurel Ridge Community College one of the beneficiaries of their estate.
- [Kindra Boyd: 2025 Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus Outstanding Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kindra-boyd-2025-laurel-ridge-middletown-campus-outstanding-graduate/) - Kindra Boyd, who is earning her associate degree in early childhood education, is Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus Outstanding Graduate
- [Kjirsten Flanders turned her life around and wants to help others](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kjirsten-flanders-turned-her-life-around-and-wants-to-help-others/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Kjirsten Flanders overcame her drug addiction and is studying human services to help others do the same.
- [Lisa Brumback: 2025 Distinguished Part-Time Classified Staff Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lisa-brumback-2025-distinguished-part-time-classified-staff-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College TRiO office specialist Lisa Brumback is the recipient of the 2025 Disgtinguished Part-Time Classified Staff Award.
- [Emma Hott: 2025 Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/emma-hott-2025-distinguished-classified-staff-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College administrative assistant Emma Hott is the 2025 Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient.
- [Vivi Meder: 2025 Distinguished Administrator Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/vivi-meder-2025-distinguished-administrator-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College TRiO Director and Office of Accommodations and Disability Services (OADS) coordinator Vivi Meder is the 2025 Distinguished Administrator Award recipient.
- [Workforce Solutions stalwart Larry Baker embarks on retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/workforce-solutions-stalwart-larry-baker-embarks-on-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Corporate Training Sales Manager Larry Baker is retiring after more than 20 years at the college. He was integral to making Workforce Solutions one of the most successful workforce units in the U.S.
- [CompTIA certifications led Zachary Caudle to a fulfilling career with VDOT](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/comptia-certifications-led-zachary-caudle-to-a-fulfilling-career-with-vdot/) - Looking for job satisfaction and mental stimulation, Zachary Caudle turned to Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College. After earning CompTIA certifications, he was recruited by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
- [Elisabeth "Liz" Dingess is the 2025 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/elisabeth-liz-dingess-is-the-2025-distinguished-full-time-faculty-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Biology Professor Elisabeth “Liz” Dingess was named the 2025 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award recipient.
- [Handley dual enrollment teacher was named tops in Virginia](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/handley-dual-enrollment-teacher-was-named-tops-in-virginia/) - Handley High School history teacher Jeff Keller, who teaches classes dual enrolled with Laurel Ridge Community College, was the 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year.
- [Dual-enrollment teacher: all college-bound high schoolers should enroll](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrollment-teacher-all-college-bound-high-schoolers-should-enroll/) - Dual-enrollment teacher Samantha Gilmer explains that every student should take advantage of the dual-enrollment program offered through Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [The Benefits of Dual Enrollment Classes for High School Students](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/the-benefits-of-dual-enrollment-classes-for-high-school-students/) - Luray High School Principal Nicky Clark outlines some of the benefits of Laurel Ridge's dual-enrollment program.
- [Stonewall Jackson alumnus and principal sees enormous value of dual enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/stonewall-jackson-alumnus-and-principal-sees-enormous-value-of-dual-enrollment/) - Recently retired Stonewall Jackson High School Principal Mike Dorman shared why he thinks the dual enrollment program offered by Laurel Ridge Community College is so important for high school students.
- [Governor’s School offers innovative learning and college credits](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/governors-school-offers-innovative-learning-and-college-credits/) - Laurel Ridge Community College is affiliated with Massanutten Regional Governor's School, which provides accelerated learning opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.
- [Joseph Gass: A drive on the highway led U.S. Marine Corps veteran to Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/joseph-gass-a-drive-on-the-highway-led-u-s-marine-corps-veteran-to-laurel-ridge/) - U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joseph Gass was able to use his G.I. benefits to get his associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [TRiO program nourished aspiring doctor's body and mind](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/trio-program-nourished-aspiring-doctors-body-and-mind/) - 2025 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Breanna Campero, who has plans to become a psychiatrist, said the TRiO program and its advisors were crucial to her success.
- [Clarke County High School valedictorian says everyone should try dual enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/clarke-county-high-school-valedictorian-says-everyone-should-try-dual-enrollment/) - Clarke County High School valedictorian Emmet Morris is taking about 40 credits with him to the University of Virginia this fall thanks to Laurel Ridge Community College’s dual-enrollment program.
- [Jack Martin: Luray High School alum heading to Radford this fall](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jack-martin-luray-high-school-alum-heading-to-radford-this-fall/) - Luray resident Jack Martin chose to come to Laurel Ridge Community College to complete his first two years of college because it was fiscally smart to do so.
- [Pair of Mountain Vista Governor’s School students Yale University-bound; Blessed Makahamadze and Amelia Newman are both Handley High School graduates](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/pair-of-mountain-vista-governors-school-students-yale-university-bound-blessed-makahamadze-and-amelia-newman-are-both-handley-high-school-graduates/) - 2025 Handley High School graduates Blessed Makahamadze and Amelia Newman have spent several years coming to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus to attend Mountain Vista Governor’s School. Now the pair are both headed to Yale University.
- [Handley students see many benefits of dual enrollment](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/handley-students-see-many-benefits-of-dual-enrollment/) - Handley High School students said they were taking dual-enrolled classes offered through Laurel Ridge Community College for a variety of reasons, including career exploration and the desire to be challenged.
- [Rappahannock County High School student earned drones license at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/rappahannock-county-high-school-student-earned-drones-license-at-laurel-ridge/) - 2025 Rappahannock County High School graduate Will Vandrey earned his drones license, and dozens of college credits at Laurel Ridge Community College through the dual-enrollment program.
- [Dual enrollment cut two years - and more than $80,000 - off Molly Sims's tuition price](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrollment-cut-two-years-and-more-than-80000-off-molly-simss-tuition-price/) - William & Mary student Molly Sims is saving about $84,000 in tuition costs because she earned her associate degree at Laurel Ridge Community College first.
- [Deborah Zelleke-Yearwood: 2025 Health Professions Commencement Speaker](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/deborah-zelleke-yearwood-2025-health-professions-commencement-speaker/) - Deborah Zelleke-Yearwood, who is earning her associate degree in surgical technology, is this year’s Laurel Ridge Community College health professions commencement speaker.
- [Mikayla Roberts: Fauquier Campus 2025 Co-Outstanding Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mikayla-roberts-fauquier-campus-2025-co-outstanding-graduate/) - Mikayla Roberts has been named one of Laurel Ridge Community College’s two Outstanding Graduates for the Fauquier Campus.
- [Wendy Antal: 2025 Commencement Speaker](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/wendy-antal-2025-commencement-speaker/) - After raising her three children, Wendy Antal, 2025 commencement speaker, turned to Laurel Ridge Community College to focus on her own future.
- [Teaching dual enrollment is a sister act for Susan and Jill Saylor](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/teaching-dual-enrollment-is-a-sister-act-for-susan-and-jill-saylor/) - Sisters Jill and Susan Saylor both teach Laurel Ridge Community College dual-enrollment classes at Sherando High School.
- [Gennifer Meneses: Many helping hands led to 2024 graduate's success](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/gennifer-meneses-many-helping-hands-led-to-2024-graduates-success/) - 2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Gennifer Meneses credits helpful faculty and staff as she prepares to transfer to James Madison University as she pursues her passion of becoming a teacher.
- [Medical Laboratory Technology preview piqued student's career interest](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/medical-laboratory-technology-preview-piqued-students-career-interest/) - On a visit to Laurel Ridge Community College for a health sciences summer program, Cody Henderson was introduced to the Medical Laboratory Technology program and fell in love with it.
- [Brady Hecker: excelling in the classroom, the field, the track and the pool](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brady-hecker-excelling-in-the-classroom-the-field-the-track-and-the-pool/) - Brady Hecker will have a year’s worth of college credits when he graduates from Central High School in 2025 thanks to Laurel Ridge Community College’s dual-enrollment program.
- [Human Services program led to fulfilling careers for pioneer graduates](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/human-services-program-led-to-fulfilling-careers-for-pioneer-graduates/) - Colleen Dillon and Brittni Alsberry both work at Northwestern Community Services, but that’s not all they have in common. They were the first students to earn a general studies degree with human services specialization from Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Noah Lucas: Trucking towards a bright future](https://laurelridge.edu/2024/09/17/noah-lucas-trucking-towards-a-bright-future/) - Earning his Commercial Driver’s License through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ fast-track CDL program has allowed Noah Lucas, a 2024 Page County High School graduate, to significantly contribute to his family’s business, Lucas Farms.
- [Dual enrollment helps Virginia Tech student take on a minor](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrollment-helps-virginia-tech-student-take-on-a-minor/) - By earning her associate degree through Laurel Ridge Community College while still in high school has allowed Sofia Kozhenevsky to take on a minor at Virginia Tech.
- [Grey's Anatomy inspired student's surgical technology dream](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/greys-anatomy-inspired-students-surgical-technology-dream/) - High school senior Kamilah Torres Cruz is taking dual-enrollment and pre-requisite classes at Laurel Ridge Community College as she prepares to apply for the college’s Surgical Technology program.
- [CDL graduate finds fulfillment in life on the road](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/cdl-graduate-finds-fulfillment-in-life-on-the-road/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ CDL program opened up a whole new lucrative and fulfilling career for Alexander Hannett.
- [Steve Ayers: Maintenance lead embarking on a well-deserved retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/steve-ayers-maintenance-lead-embarking-on-a-well-deserved-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College said goodbye in December to maintenance lead Steve Ayers. Ayers was also the college’s first HVAC graduate, earning his career studies certificate in 2014.
- [Sydney Patton: 2024 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sydney-patton-2024-outstanding-graduate-for-the-middletown-campus/) - Cybersecurity student Sydney Patton has been named the 2024 Outstanding Graduate for Laurel Ridge Community College’s Middletown Campus.
- [Barbara Derflinger: Retiree got her start at Laurel Ridge as a student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/barbara-derflinger-retiree-got-her-start-at-laurel-ridge-as-a-student/) - Laurel Ridge Community College lab and research specialist Barbara Derflinger is retiring after a long career in science education. Her career began at Laurel Ridge in the 1980s when she enrolled as a student.
- [Starting at Laurel Ridge saved Gavin Burnett money on his path to commercial aviation](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/attending-laurel-ridge-community-college-before-transferring-to-a-four-year-university-saved-pilot-gavin-burnett-a-lot-of-money-as-he-pursues-his-dream-of-becoming-a-commercial-pilot/) - Attending Laurel Ridge Community College before transferring to a four-year university saved pilot Gavin Burnett a lot of money as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
- [Caroline Walls helps students in their quest for the right career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/caroline-walls-helps-students-in-their-quest-for-the-right-career/) - In addition to her academic advising role, Caroline Walls serves as a career services specialist, helping to match Laurel Ridge Community College students with the right career paths. She also helps coach them along their job search journey.
- [Student Life & Engagement crucial to student satisfaction](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/student-life-engagement-crucial-to-student-satisfaction/) - Student Life & Engagement at Laurel Ridge Community College brings students closer together and brings the full college experience to them.
- [Chris Derocher: Veteran turned to Laurel Ridge when seeking a new chapter](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/chris-derocher-veteran-turned-to-laurel-ridge-when-seeking-a-new-chapter/) - Air traffic controller Chris Derocher turned to Laurel Ridge Community College when he sought a career change to anesthesiology.
- [Steven Happek: 2024 Distinguished Part-Time Staff Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/steven-happek-2024-distinguished-part-time-staff-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College enrollment services specialist Steven Happek is the 2024 Distinguished Part-Time Staff Award winner.
- [Education Professor Lori Killough: 2024 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award winner](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/education-professor-lori-killough-2024-distinguished-full-time-faculty-award-winner/) - 2024 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award recipient Professor Lori Killough grew up wanting to be a teacher. Now, she is instrumental in the development of a teacher training lab school.
- [Taylor Hockman Sparber: 2015 grad's calling sparked by time at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/taylor-hockman-sparber-2015-grads-calling-sparked-by-time-at-laurel-ridge/) - Taylor Hockman Sparber turned to Laurel Ridge Community College to find her footing after her first higher education experience wasn’t a good fit for her. She thrived at Laurel Ridge and now has her master’s degree and works in higher education herself.
- [Raul Chicas: 2014 graduate says Laurel Ridge was catalyst for career success](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/raul-chicas-2014-graduate-says-laurel-ridge-was-catalyst-for-career-success/) - 2014 Laurel Ridge graduate Raul Chicas credits the college with providing him the foundation for his professional success.
- [Nursing instructor Beverley Ridings is the 2025 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/nursing-instructor-beverley-ridings-is-the-2025-distinguished-part-time-faculty-award-recipient/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient, nursing instructor, Beverley Ridings, knew when she was just 4 or 5 that nursing was her calling.
- [Andrew Miller: From Laurel Ridge to the Ivy League](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andrew-miller-from-laurel-ridge-to-the-ivy-league/) - Andrew Miller earned his associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College at the same as his high school diploma from Central High School thanks to the dual-enrollment program. He is off to Princeton University this fall.
- [Angel Alvarado: 2023 dual-enrollment graduate headed to the U.S. Air Force Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/angel-alvarado-2023-dual-enrollment-graduate-headed-to-the-u-s-air-force-academy/) - 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Angel Alvarado says he is well prepared to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy this fall thanks to his time at Laurel Ridge.
- [2023 nursing graduate Carmen Smith was inspired by nurses caring for her baby brother](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2023-nursing-graduate-carmen-smith-was-inspired-by-nurses-caring-for-her-baby-brother/) - 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Carmen Smith followed her mother into the nursing program. Mother and daughter were both inspired by watching nurses care for Smith’s baby brother in the NICU.
- [2024 graduate Hazielle Hervo-Smith dreams of becoming a pediatrician](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2024-graduate-hazielle-hervo-smith-dreams-of-becoming-a-pediatrician/) - 2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Hazielle Hervo-Smith flourished in her work-study and Student Ambassador roles. She hopes a future role will include the title of “Doctor.”
- [2024 grad Rae Spangler healed and thrived at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2024-grad-rae-spangler-healed-and-thrived-at-laurel-ridge/) - Following a difficult high school path, Rae Spangler spread her wings and flourished at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [2024 grad Lucas Weber rediscovered passion for leadership at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2024-grad-lucas-weber-rediscovered-passion-for-leadership-at-laurel-ridge/) - 2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Lucas Weber entered college unsure of higher education. While at Laurel Ridge, he rediscovered his passion for leadership, and is now looking forward to transferring to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
- [Bill Pence: Workforce Solutions leader taking well-earned retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/bill-pence-workforce-solutions-leader-taking-well-earned-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Operations and Registration Director Bill Pence is retiring after 20 years with the college.
- [Barbara Woods: HR analyst dedicated 25 years of her career to Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/barbara-woods-hr-analyst-dedicated-25-years-of-her-career-to-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Community College HR analyst Barbara Woods has dedicated 25 years working at Laurel Ridge.
- [Brandi Yasem: 2024 commencement speaker has her heart set on being a cardiovascular surgeon](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brandi-yasem-2024-commencement-speaker-has-her-heart-set-on-being-a-cardiovascular-surgeon/) - 2024 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Brandi Yasem is this year’s commencement speaker. She is transferring to Shenandoah University and ultimately hopes to become a surgeon.
- [Margaret Cain: 2024 Fauquier Campus Outstanding Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/margaret-cain-2024-fauquier-campus-outstanding-graduate/) - Margaret Cain has been named Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2024 Outstanding Graduate for the Fauquier Campus.
- [Brad Hodgson is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brad-hodgson-is-the-2024-distinguished-alumni-award-recipient/) - Winchester resident Brad Hodgson overcame numerous obstacles on his path to success and earning his associate degree from Laurel Ridge Community College in 2008. He has been named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
- [Bob Sowder: Generous Benefactor of the Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/bob-sowder-generous-benefactor-of-the-fauquier-campus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s Fauquier Campus is flourishing today thanks to the generosity of Bob Sowder, who made the initial gift of land and a barn that became its home. He would continue to support the college throughout his life.
- [CompTIA certifications provided avenue for a career change](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/comptia-certifications-provided-avenue-for-a-career-change/) - When he wanted to find a better-paying career with more opportunities, Anthony Kitta turned to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA programs.
- [CompTIA classes gave data center IT manager a boost](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/comptia-classes-gave-data-center-it-manager-a-boost/) - Drayke Gibson wanted to move out of the construction industry when he decided to take CompTIA classes through Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions.
- [Jacob Sanders: Army veteran praises Veterans Center and professors](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jacob-sanders-army-veteran-praises-veterans-center-and-professors/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Jacob Sanders says his professors and Veterans Center advisors have been incredibly helpful to him as he prepares to transfer to James Madison University to finish his engineering degree.
- [Martina Taylor: After taking care of everyone else, it’s Mom’s time to pursue her passions](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/martina-taylor-after-taking-care-of-everyone-else-its-moms-time-to-pursue-her-passions/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Martina Taylor decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a nurse after raising her four children.
- [College Board Vice Chair Chair Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley: Illustrious career included leading NATO forces in Afghanistan](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/college-board-vice-chair-chair-lt-gen-benjamin-freakley-illustrious-career-included-leading-nato-forces-in-afghanistan/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Board Vice Chair Benjamin Freakley had an illustrious career with the U.S. Army. The lieutenant general led all NATO troops in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
- [The Grisdales: Military service inspired endowed fund for veterans](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/the-grisdales-military-service-inspired-endowed-fund-for-veterans/) - Retired Laurel Ridge Community College Chemistry Professor Ernie Grisdale and his wife, Ann, discuss their time in the military and how it inspired them and their children – three of whom have also served – to set up an endowed fund for student veterans.
- [College Board Member Edwin “Ed” Daley’s brings long history of public service to role](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/college-board-member-edwin-ed-daleys-brings-long-history-of-public-service-to-role/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Board Member Ed Daley’s long public service career includes four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and more than 20 years as the Winchester city manager.
- [Isaac Shanks: Daughter is motivation for Marine’s transition to welding career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/isaac-shanks-daughter-is-motivation-for-marines-transition-to-welding-career/) - Marine Corps veteran Isaac Shanks grew up watching his grandfather weld, and came to Laurel Ridge when he wanted to learn the trade.
- [College Board Chair Mike Wenger: Former fighter pilot now an active community volunteer](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/college-board-chair-mike-wenger-former-fighter-pilot-now-an-active-community-volunteer/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Board Chair Mike Wenger is a graduate of the U.S. Airforce Academy, Oxford University and UCLA. A former fighter pilot, he is active in his community of Rappahannock County.
- [Ismenia Juarez: G.I. Bill spousal benefits open doors for new U.S. citizen](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/ismenia-juarez-g-i-bill-spousal-benefits-open-doors-for-new-u-s-citizen/) - Ismenia Juarez, who hopes to become a journalist, is using her husband’s G.I. Bill educational benefits to attend Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Dr. Taylor Gore: From Laurel Ridge student to faculty member](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dr-taylor-gore-from-laurel-ridge-student-to-faculty-member/) - Dr. Taylor Gore, the Physical Therapist Assistant program site coordinator and lab instructor was once a dual-enrolled student at the college.
- [Christian Green: Tour in Africa couldn't keep Virignia National Guardsman from his studies](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/christian-green-tour-in-africa-couldnt-keep-virignia-national-guardsman-from-his-studies/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Christian Green is serious about his studies. So serious that the aspiring nurse continued his studies while on active duty in Africa, taking an English and an ethics class.
- [Professor Jeff Hollar: Former Navy hospital corpsman teaching future healers](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-jeff-hollar-former-navy-hospital-corpsman-teaching-future-healers/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Anatomy & Physiology Professor Jeff Hollar was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy. Many of his students go on to work in the medical field, and Professor Hollar also provides healing to the college community through his free yoga classes.
- [Philip Park: Plumbing apprenticeship program graduate flush with pride in his work](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/philip-park-plumbing-apprenticeship-program-graduate-flush-with-pride-in-his-work/) - Philip Park recently completed all four levels of Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ plumbing apprenticeship program. He is also serving in the U.S. Army Reserve.
- [Helen Fleming: U.S. Coast Guard experience informs career in higher education](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/helen-fleming-u-s-coast-guard-experience-informs-career-in-higher-education/) - Laurel Ridge Community College instructional designer and sociology instructor Helen Fleming brings lessons from her U.S. Coast Guard service to her career.
- [Kristin Fiorvanti: 2018 graduate living la dolce vita in Rome](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kristin-fiorvanti-2018-graduate-living-la-dolce-vita-in-rome/) - 2018 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Kristin Fiorvanti continues to follow her artistic dreams in Italy, where she is about to complete her bachelor’s degree and continues creating art.
- [Joseph Martin: Dual-enrolled classes prepared him for rigor of Virginia Tech](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/joseph-martin-dual-enrolled-classes-prepared-him-for-rigor-of-virginia-tech/) - Thanks to taking dual-enrollment classes through Laurel Ridge Community College while still at Warren County High School, Joseph Martin’s five-year engineering program at Virginia Tech will only take him four years. Martin is in the college’s Corps of Cadets.
- [Brian Higgins: Laurel Ridge police officer served his country as a U.S. Army ranger](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brian-higgins-laurel-ridge-police-officer-served-his-country-as-a-u-s-army-ranger/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Police Sgt. Brian Higgins spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, with tours in some of the most dangerous war zones, prior to becoming a police officer.
- [Jackson McCoy: Laurel Ridge student's creation on display at American Civil War Museum](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jackson-mccoy-laurel-ridge-students-creation-on-display-at-american-civil-war-museum/) - Laurel Ridge Community College student Jackson McCoy hopes to one day be an interpretive park ranger. He was thrilled to have his LEGO display chosen for the lobby of the American Civil War Museum.
- [Sarah Bell Williams: 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner focused on helping others](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sarah-bell-williams-2023-distinguished-alumni-award-winner-focused-on-helping-others/) - 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Alumni Award winner Sarah Bell Williams has overcome significant obstacles to reach her academic and professional goals.
- [Greg McCarley: Two-time Laurel Ridge grad living a purpose-driven life](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/greg-mccarley-two-time-laurel-ridge-grad-living-a-purpose-driven-life/) - Greg McCarley turned to Laurel Ridge Community College when he first started on the path to his bachelor’s degree and lucrative career. He returned years later for a recreation and outdoor leadership degree after deeply connecting with nature.
- [Brandon Tester](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brandon-tester/) - After serving in the U.S. Army and the Virginia State Police, Brandon Tester turned to Laurel Ridge Community College when he wanted to pursue a career change.
- [Mother of nine says nursing runs in her family](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mother-of-nine-says-nursing-runs-in-her-family/) - When her ninth child started kindergarten, the timing was good for Laura Price to enroll in Laurel Ridge Community College’s nursing program.
- [Chris Bennett: Laurel Ridge grad earns his master’s degree from Columbia University](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/chris-bennett-laurel-ridge-grad-earns-his-masters-degree-from-columbia-university/) - Chris Bennett had given up on college a few times, but decided to return to Laurel Ridge Community College after 15 years in the restaurant industry. He recently graduated from Columbia University with his master’s degree.
- [Joshua Richards: Associate degree in information systems technology key to exciting career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/joshua-richards-associate-degree-in-information-systems-technology-key-to-exciting-career/) - Earning an associate degree in information systems technology from Laurel Ridge Community College helped Joshua Richards get into a fulfilling career.
- [Amy Foltz: 2016 graduate landed jobs writing for engineering firm - and NASA](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/amy-foltz-2016-graduate-landed-jobs-writing-for-engineering-firm-and-nasa/) - 2016 Laurel Ridge Community College gradaute Amy Foltz transferred to Virginia Tech after earning her associate degree in liberal arts. She is a professional writer with an engineering firm and contracts with NASA.
- [Edwin Trujillo: From Laurel Ridge alumnus to employee](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/edwin-trujillo-from-laurel-ridge-alumnus-to-employee/) - Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Edwin Trujillo has found himself a valuable employee of the college. He has put his associate degree and certifications to great use.
- [2022 grad Elayna Caron flying high at the U.S. Air Force Academy](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2022-grad-elayna-caron-flying-high-at-the-u-s-air-force-academy/) - U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Elayna Caron credits Laurel Ridge Community College with helping her succeed at military academy.
- [Trae Kohn: 2023 graduate says Laurel Ridge prepared him well for transfer to Virginia Tech](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/trae-kohn-2023-graduate-says-laurel-ridge-prepared-him-well-for-transfer-to-virginia-tech/) - 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College engineering graduate Trae Kohn said the program prepared him well for his transfer into Virginia Tech.
- [Peggy Dovel: Former candy striper back in the health care setting](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/peggy-dovel-former-candy-striper-back-in-the-health-care-setting/) - Peggy Dovel had long dreamed of a health care career. At 65, she is finally able to begin that dream thanks to the team at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions.
- [Business management graduate benefited from college's partnership with Navy Federal](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/business-management-graduate-benefited-from-colleges-partnership-with-navy-federal/) - Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Kalyn Owens benefited from a partnership between the college and Navy Federal Credit Union.
- [Andrea Lo: 2023 Distinguished Administrator](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andrea-lo-2023-distinguished-administrator/) - Director of Student Services Andrea Lo is the 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Administrator recipient.
- [John Faircloth: 2023 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Member](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/john-faircloth-2023-distinguished-adjunct-faculty-member/) - Computer Science instructor John Faircloth has been named Laurel Ridge Community College’s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Member for 2023.
- [Professor Larry Friedenberg: 2023 Distinguished Faculty Member](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-larry-friedenberg-2023-distinguished-faculty-member/) - Professor Larry Friedenberg is well-known for his rapport with students and support of fellow faculty members. He has been named the 2023 Distinguished Faculty award winner.
- [Kathleen Wilcox: The student becomes the teacher](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kathleen-wilcox-the-student-becomes-the-teacher/) - Laurel Ridge Community College paramedic program graduate Kathleen Wilcox now teaches for the college.
- [Jordan Carpenter: Turned to Laurel Ridge for a New Career as a Dental Hygienist](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jordan-carpenter-turned-to-laurel-ridge-for-a-new-career-as-a-dental-hygienist/) - Laurel Ridge Community College “opened so many doors” for dental hygiene student.
- [Being in the classroom was "magical" for Psychology Professor Loretta Duncan](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/being-in-the-classroom-was-magical-for-psychology-professor-loretta-duncan/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Loretta Duncan called her teaching experience “magical.” In her retirement, she plans to continue her psychotherapy practice.
- [Biology Professor Brenda Wiens retiring after 20 years at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/biology-professor-brenda-wiens-retiring-after-20-years-at-laurel-ridge/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Biology Professor Brenda Wiens said one of the best parts of her job was seeing students go on to be successful.
- [Data geek John Milam focusing on music and cooking in his retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/data-geek-john-milam-focusing-on-music-and-cooking-in-his-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College’s director of institutional effective, John Milam, is retiring after 14 years at the college.
- [Professor Beth Shanholtzer enjoyed the ever-evolving nature of her field](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-beth-shanholtzer-enjoyed-the-ever-evolving-nature-of-her-field/) - Professor Beth Shanholtzer said her field of health information management was constantly evolving.
- [Professor Cheryl Brindle will continue her math teaching as a volunteer](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-cheryl-brindle-will-continue-her-math-teaching-as-a-volunteer/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Cheryl Brindle has taught all over the country and all across the math spectrum.
- [Professor Donna Burge: riding off to new adventures](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-donna-burge-riding-off-to-new-adventures/) - Professor Donna Burge has big travel plans as she retires from Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Fauquier Outstanding Graduate Theresa Akyaa's childbirth experiences inspired her to study surgical technology](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/fauquier-outstanding-graduate-theresa-akyaas-childbirth-experiences-inspired-her-to-study-surgical-technology/) - 2023 graduate Theresa Akyaa is Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2023 Outstanding Graduate from the Fauquier Campus.
- [Professor Marion Mercer to focus on her art, horses and loved ones as she enjoys retirement](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-marion-mercer-to-focus-on-her-art-horses-and-loved-ones-as-she-enjoys-retirement/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Art Professor is looking forward to working on her art, and spending time with her horses and loved ones as she retires.
- [Professor Kim Lewis, retiring after 24 years, seeks new adventures](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-kim-lewis-retiring-after-24-years-seeks-new-adventures/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Kim Lewis, a former reporter and editor, is retiring after 24 years at the college.
- [Pamela Neff: 2023 Middletown Campus Outstanding Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/pamela-neff-2023-middletown-campus-outstanding-graduate/) - Pamela Neff, Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2023 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus, came to the college after medically retiring following a distinguished career with the Virginia State Police. She hopes to one day provide mental health counseling to law enforcement officers.
- [Sheila Webster: Numerous challenges in 24-year college journey](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sheila-webster-numerous-challenges-in-24-year-college-journey/) - Sheila Webster has been working towards her degree at Laurel Ridge Community College since 1999. She never gave up, and says college personnel were with her every step of the way.
- [2023 Laurel Ridge graduate earns full scholarship to JMU](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2023-laurel-ridge-graduate-earns-full-scholarship-to-jmu/) - Celia Cooley, the 2023 commencement speaker, credits her science professors and the STEM Club at Laurel Ridge Community College for helping her to get a full scholarship to James Madison University.
- [Lisa Carroll: 2021 Central High School grad trucking along](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lisa-carroll-2021-central-high-school-grad-trucking-along/) - Lisa Carroll has been smashing stereotypes since her graduation from Central High School last year.
- [Medical Laboratory Technology program grads find themselves in high demand](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/medical-laboratory-technology-program-grads-find-themselves-in-high-demand/) - Graduates of Laurel Ridge Community College’s medical laboratory technology (MLT) program can look forward to good pay and hefty signing bonuses.
- [Nadia Matthews](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/nadia-matthews/) - Nadia learned about Laurel Ridge while in high school when a cousin chose the school because of its affordability. As Nadia’s time to go to college approached, she decided to check out Laurel Ridge. She’s glad she did.
- [Niesha Clark: Laurel Ridge helped her achieve nursing dreams](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/niesha-clark-lfcc-helped-her-achieve-nursing-dreams/) - Dropping out of high school to raise her daughter may have put Niesha Clark at an early disadvantage, but with hard work, determination, and the resources available to her at Laurel Ridge, she is building a secure future.
- [Azaz Shah: Laurel Ridge crucial step on path to becoming a nurse practitioner](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/azaz-shah-laurel-ridge-crucial-step-on-path-to-becoming-a-nurse-practitioner/) - The affordability, amazing faculty and its great reputation are what drew aspiring nurse practitioner Azaz Shah to Laurel Ridge Community College's registered nursing program.
- [Shannan Mitchell: Wouldn’t trade nursing school experience for the world](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/shannan-mitchell-wouldnt-trade-nursing-school-experience-for-the-world/) - Shannan Mitchell, class of 2023’s speaker for the health professions commencement ceremony, said Laurel Ridge Community College “fosters a community of support” for students.
- [Andy Bacik: Nursing Alumnus Inspired by His Brother’s Childhood Cancer Battle](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andy-bacik-nursing-alumnus-inspired-by-his-brothers-childhood-cancer-battle/) - After spending time as a truck driver, Andy Bacik decided to attend Laurel Ridge Community College to study nursing in honor of his brother who was first diagnosed with cancer as a teenager.
- [Christa Grady: Physical Therapist Assistant Student Found Her Dream Calling](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/christa-grady-physical-therapist-assistant-student-found-her-dream-calling/) - Laurel Ridge Community College physical therapist assistant student Christa Grady has found the college and the surrounding community immensely welcoming and supportive.
- [Mackenzie Hoover: Nurse earned her associate and bachelor’s degree nearly simultaneously](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mackenzie-hoover-nurse-earned-her-associate-and-bachelors-degree-nearly-simultaneously/) - Within months of her graduation from Laurel Ridge Community College with her associate degree in nursing, Mackenzie Hoover earned her bachelor’s degree from George Mason University.
- [Kellie Anderson: Nursing Professor Impressed with Colleagues and Students](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kellie-anderson-nursing-professor-impressed-with-colleagues-and-students/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Nursing Professor Kellie Anderson is impressed with the caliber of students and faculty.
- [Kristin Klutz: 2010 Nursing Grad has Come Full Circle](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kristin-klutz-2010-nursing-grad-has-come-full-circle/) - 2010 Laurel Ridge Community College nursing graduate Kristin Klutz is thrilled to once again be connected to the college’s nursing program. The Valley Health Nurse Residency program coordinator said the college’s nursing graduates are highly valued by the health system.
- [Nursing faculty bring wealth of expertise to their students](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/nursing-faculty-bring-wealth-of-expertise-to-their-students/) - Professors John Hammer and Mary Catts bring a wealth of expertise and varied experiences to the registered nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Sam and Megan Bohus: Father and Daughter Both Graduating in May](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sam-and-megan-bohus-father-and-daughter-both-graduating-in-may/) - Both Sam Bohus and his daughter, Megan, are graduating this May from Laurel Ridge Community College. While signing up his daughter for classes, Sam asked how close he was to earning a degree, and found out he was about six classes shy.
- [Chad Godfrey: Nursing career has been “amazing transition” to civilian life](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/chad-godfrey-nursing-career-has-been-amazing-transition-to-civilian-life/) - 2021 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Chad Godfrey was a leader of his nursing class and is continuing to thrive after earning his bachelor’s degree and serving a nurse residency at Fauquier Hospital.
- [Meredith Dhillon: 2012 graduate thriving in physician associate career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/meredith-dhillon-from-fearful-student-to-physicians-assistant/) - 2012 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Meredith Dhillon overcame numerous hardships along the way to earning her degree. Now a physician associate specializing in psychiatry, Dhillon and her husband have recently adopted three children.
- [Paramedics answer the nursing call](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/paramedics-answer-the-nursing-call/) - Firefighter-parademics Matthew Sheehan and Jason Dolan, thinking ahead to their post-EMS careers, are enrolled in Laurel Ridge Community College’s registered nursing program.
- [Carolyn Trent: Paramedic grad's career is flying high](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/carolyn-trent-paramedic-grads-career-is-flying-high/) - Carolyn Trent was the first person to go through Laurel Ridge Community College’s registered nursing to paramedic bridge program.
- [Kayleigh Baylor: Laurel Ridge was “life changing” for Medical Laboratory Technology graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kayleigh-baylor-laurel-ridge-was-life-changing-for-medical-laboratory-technology-graduate/) - Kayleigh Baylor says earning her degree in medical lab technology (MLT) at Laurel Ridge Community College was “life changing.” Now, she is working full time and training future MLTs.
- [Callie Reed: Keeping Smiles Clean and Healthy through Dental Hygiene](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/callie-reed-keeping-smiles-clean-and-healthy-through-dental-hygiene/) - Harrisonburg, Va. resident Callie Reed chose Laurel Ridge Community College’s dental hygiene program to fulfill her calling of helping people have beautiful, confident smiles.
- [Tamika Fischer](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/tamika-fischer/) - Strasburg High School graduate Tamika Fischer is a mom, a veteran, an employee, and a college graduate.
- [Michelle Campbell - short certification programs quickly lead to new career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/michelle-campbell-short-certification-programs-quickly-lead-to-new-career/) - Michelle Campbell put her dreams on pause while raising her son. Now, that he is an adult, she decided to focus on herself and turned to Laurel Ridge Community College to make that happen.
- [Aaron Winfree: CompTIA Upskilling leads to new career path](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/aaron-winfree-comptia-upskilling-leads-to-new-career-path/) - Aaron Winfree missed spending time with his daughter due to his trucking career. He turned to Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions to begin his IT career.
- [Jazmine Sebestyen: Fast-track programs helped put her into thriving new healthcare career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jazmine-sebestyen-fast-track-workforce-programs-helped-put-her-into-thriving-new-career/) - Jazmine Sebestyen enjoyed the fast pace of her phlebotomy and certified clinical medical assistant courses at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions. She is now thriving in her new career.
- [Overcoming injury to continue his passion for welding](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/overcoming-injury-to-continue-his-passion-for-welding/) - About a year after earning a welding certification from Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, Blake DeForest suffered a devastating hand injury. Not deterred, he returned for further certification.
- [Morgan Palme: pursuing her healthcare passion](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/morgan-palme-pursuing-her-healthcare-passion/) - Morgan Palme decided to follow her dream of becoming a healthcare professional. Thanks to FastForward and G3 funding, she was able to train at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions without any money coming out of her own pocket.
- [Jeremiah Beasley: Student finding joy in both classes and in joining in](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jeremiah-beasley-student-finding-joy-in-both-classes-and-in-joining-in/) - Fauquier County resident Jeremiah Beasley credits Laurel Ridge Community College with helping him to engage with fellow students and activities. And, he enjoys his classes and professors.
- [Isaac Richards: 2019 graduate keeps in touch](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/isaac-richards-2019-graduate-keeps-in-touch/) - 2019 graduate Isaac Richards transferred to George Mason University to continue studying computer science and now has a job he loves in software engineering.
- [Marie Chichester: "You're never too old to learn"](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/marie-chichester-youre-never-too-old-to-learn/) - Returning to college and winning a cybersecurity scholarship at age 57 are opening doors for Stephens City woman.
- [Laurel Ridge graduate thankful for the time and savings to explore his career path](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-graduate-thankful-for-the-time-and-savings-to-explore-his-career-path/) - Laurel Ridge gave Samuel Nakai the time and space to explore his future career. He is transferring to Virginia Tech to study engineering this spring.
- [Michael Roberts-Tsoukkas: Love of math and space drew him to engineering program](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/michael-roberts-tsoukkas-love-of-math-and-space-drew-him-to-engineering-program/) - Tinkering with engineering equipment and working on projects outside of class are encouraged in Michael Roberts-Tsoukkas program at Laurel Ridge – engineering.
- [Professor Alex Peebles went from wanting to build bridges to building academic relationships](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-alex-peebles-went-from-wanting-to-build-bridges-to-building-academic-relationships/) - Engineering Professor Alex Peebles especially enjoys the small classes he leads at Laurel Ridge.
- [Arlene L. Keifer](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/arlene-l-keifer/) - Education and striving for success are important to Keifer, who is retired after teaching at Laurel Ridge.
- [William C. Daniel](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/william-c-daniel/) - After working as a math teacher in Loudoun County Public Schools, Daniel was named assistant principal at James Wood High School in 1998. He would hold that post until 2013, when he was hired as coordinator of data management by Frederick County Public Schools.
- [Floyd Allen Barley](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/floyd-allen-barley/) - Barley worked for 40 years with the Winchester Police Department, from February 1957 to March 1997. He became a licensed polygraph examiner in Virginia and was promoted to sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division.
- [Lewis M. Ewing](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lewis-m-ewing/) - Lewis M. Ewing, of Winchester, has served as a senior bank officer and/or director for almost 50 years.
- [Carla Dove](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/carla-dove/) - As program manager for the museum’s Feather Identification Lab, Carla identifies the types of birds that have struck military and civilian airplanes, otherwise known as “bird strikes.”
- [Laurel Ridge business graduate returned to study trades, now has a plumbing business](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-business-graduate-returned-to-study-trades-now-has-a-plumbing-business/) - After graduating from Laurel Ridge with his business degree, Aidan Gould returned to study the trades. Now, he puts his business skills to work as part owner of a plumbing company.
- [New Standalone Engineering Degree Smooths the Transfer Path for Engineering Majors](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/new-standalone-engineering-degree-smooths-the-transfer-path-for-engineering-majors/) - The creation of a standalone engineering degree allows Laurel Ridge Community College graduates to more smoothly transfer to four-year university engineering programs, such as Virginia Tech.
- [Cybersecurity student already in a great job prior to graduation](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/cybersecurity-job-already-in-a-great-job-prior-to-graduation/) - Laurel Ridge’s cybersecurity program helps man land better job.
- [English professor publishes historical fiction novel inspired by her research](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/english-professor-publishes-historical-fiction-novel-inspired-by-her-research/) - Laurel Ridge Professor Maggie Marangione’s first historical fiction novel, “Across the Blue Ridge,” is now available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. It tells the story of a young woman standing against the removals of families to make way for a national park.
- [Elaine Hackle](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/elaine-hackle/) - Elaine is currently in the certified clinical medical assistant program with a plan to graduate the same year her kids graduate high school, and on her path to becoming an RN or critical care medic.
- [Omayra Diaz](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/omayra-diaz/) - A mother of two, Omayra Diaz is earning two associate degrees at Laurel Ridge – one in computer science and one in computational data science.
- [Laurel Ridge’s Very Own Band of Brothers](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lfccs-very-own-band-of-brothers/) - A quartet of U.S. Marines served together, and now they study together.
- [Inspired by his world travels and Peace Corps days, Bill Wright realized his dream of teaching history at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/inspired-by-his-world-travels-and-peace-corps-days-bill-wright-realized-his-dream-of-teaching-history-at-laurel-ridge/) - World travels inspired William Wright to pursue a later-in-life career as a history adjunct at Laurel Ridge Community College.
- [Kathy Alsberry Temple: The College's First Graduate](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kathy-alsberry-temple-the-colleges-first-graduate/) - Kathy Alsberry Temple was the very first person to graduate from Laurel Ridge during its inaugural commencement ceremony in 1972
- [Matt Baroncelli](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/matt-baroncelli/) - In the six years since he’s graduated from Central High School, Matthew Baroncelli has traveled the world as a U.S. Marine, completed humanitarian work, done research in South America, earned 30 credits at Laurel Ridge and taken part in the Warrior-Scholar Project at Yale University.
- [Skysundieas “Sky” Goyang: The future is bright](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/skysundieas-sky-goyang-the-future-is-bright/) - Sky Goyang moved in with a friend in Virginia after losing her jobs during the pandemic. With help from Laurel Ridge, she is on her way to a promising career in cybersecurity.
- [Dean of Students Amber Foltz has a passion for serving students after persevering through her own challenges](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dean-of-students-amber-foltz-has-a-passion-for-serving-students-after-persevering-through-her-own-challenges/) - Having overcome her own barriers to succeed in college, Dean of Students Amber Foltz seeks to do the same with her students.
- [Academic Advisor Tajmarie Rowe uses her own experiences to guide students to achieve](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/academic-advisor-tajmarie-rowe-uses-her-own-experiences-to-guide-students-to-achieve/) - Tajmarie Rowe draws from her own experiences as she advices Laurel Ridge students.
- [Laurel Ridge Foundation and College Board Member Brad Hodgson says his time here as a student was life-changing](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/laurel-ridge-foundation-and-college-board-member-brad-hodgson-says-his-time-here-as-a-student-was-life-changing/) - Brad Hodgson struggled in his early days as a student, but with support of administrators and faculty, as well as his fellow students, and accepting himself as he was he has gone on to a successful and happy future.
- [Long-time educator Morgan Phenix inducted into community college honor society](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/long-time-educator-morgan-phenix-inducted-into-community-college-honor-society/) - He might hold a doctoral degree, but Stanley resident Morgan Phenix is still taking classes at Laurel Ridge.
- [English Professor Brent Kendrick followed his grade school dream](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/english-professor-brent-kendrick-followed-his-grade-school-dream/) - Growing up poor in a coal mine camp in southern West Virginia, Brent L. Kendrick dreamed about becoming a college professor.
- [Nancie Williams:  Laurel Ridge Foundation chair, lawyer, innovator](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/nancie-williams-laurel-ridge-foundation-chair-lawyer-innovator/) - Nancie Williams wears many hats – Laurel Ridge Foundation Board chair, family law attorney, former foster kid and now inventor.
- [Professor Ramon Selove takes his leave after 30 years at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/professor-ramon-selove-takes-his-leave-after-30-years-at-laurel-ridge/) - During his 30 years at Laurel Ridge, Professor Selove has taught more than 4,500 students. Besides anatomy and physiology, other courses he has taught include biology, body structure and function, alternative medicine/diet and college success skills.
- [From uncertainty to Virginia Tech and a writing career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/from-uncertainty-to-virginia-tech-and-a-writing-career/) - Before coming to Laurel Ridge, Isabel Reinitz struggled with math, and was unsure if she could afford college or even what she wanted to study. At Laurel Ridge, she became an A student and is transferring to Virginia Tech this fall.
- [2022 grad chooses Laurel Ridge after globe-trotting State Department career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/2022-grad-chooses-lfcc-after-globe-trotting-state-department-career/) - Mary Hess already had a bachelor’s degree in history and more than a decade working with the State Department before coming to Laurel Ridge. She thrived in her second round of college and is applying to grad school.
- [Recreation and Outdoor Leadership student finds his niche at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/recreation-and-outdoor-leadership-student-finds-his-niche-at-lfcc/) - With the help of the TRIO program, Jeff Savoie thrived in his recreation and outdoor leadership program.
- [History Professor Mike St. Jacques: man of international mystery and humor](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/history-professor-mike-st-jacques-man-of-international-mystery-and-humor/) - History Professor Mike St. Jacques had multiple careers before teaching, including nuclear weapons inspector/Russian interpreter and standup comedian.
- [Winchester Medical Center employee chosen for prestigious community college fellowship](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/loretta-reilly/) - Laurel Ridge student Loretta Reilly is thrilled to have been selected by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education for the 2020-2021 Valley Proteins Fellowship.
- [Donna Kelley: LPN to RN grad earns top nursing and veteran honors](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/donna-kelley-lpn-to-rn-grad-earns-top-nursing-and-veteran-honors/) - The past year has been a challenging one for so many people, including 2021 Laurel Ridge graduate Donna Kelley. The newly-minted registered nurse overcame significant hurdles with grit and grace, garnering accolades along the way.
- [Mackenzie Hoover: Student nurse studying for associate and bachelor’s degrees at the same time](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mackenzie-hoover-student-nurse-studying-for-associate-and-bachelors-degrees-at-the-same-time/) - When Laurel Ridge nursing student Mackenzie Hoover graduates with her associate of science degree in nursing in spring 2022, she will also be receiving her bachelor’s degree from George Mason University.
- [Kelly Himelwright: 2021 TRIO Graduate of the Year](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kelly-himelwright-2021-trio-graduate-of-the-year/) - When Cross Junction resident Kelly Himelwright first started studying cybersecurity at Laurel Ridge, he only planned to get a career studies certificate. This Saturday he’s graduating with his bachelor’s degree, plus three career studies certificates, and transferring to Old Dominion University to finish his bachelor’s degree.
- [Andrea Portillo: Class of 2021 member first in her family to graduate college](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andrea-portillo-class-of-2021-member-first-in-her-family-to-graduate-college/) - This Saturday, Winchester resident Andrea Portillo will become the first person in her family to graduate from college.
- [Stonewall Jackson graduate giving commencement speech](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/stonewall-jackson-graduate-giving-commencement-speech/) - Faith Dellinger has dedicated much of her life so far to community service, and she plans to stay on that path of service in her future.
- [Kristine Villatoro: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Career Beckons](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/kristine-villatoro-recreation-and-outdoor-leadership-career-beckons/) - For Kristine Villatoro, hiking has helped assuage her grief and put her on the path of a new career.
- [Luis Camacho-Bruno: Left engineering degree to pursue passion for construction trades with Workforce Solutions](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luis-camacho-bruno-left-engineering-degree-to-pursue-passion-for-construction-trades-with-workforce-solutions/) - Luis Camacho-Bruno is so much happier pursuing his trades education than he was while working towards his engineering degree.
- [Andy Bacik: From Truck Driver to Nursing Student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/andy-bacik-from-truck-driver-to-nursing-student/) - Since losing his older brother to cancer, Andy Bacik has wanted to help other children facing the dreaded disease. Laurel Ridge is helping him reach that goal.
- [Angel Ortiz: Pandemic job loss opens door to exciting new career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/angel-ortiz-pandemic-job-loss-opens-door-to-exciting-new-career/) - Like many people around the U.S., Angel Ortiz, of Remington, lost his job at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- [Sydnei Eachus: Surgical Technology was stepping stone to nursing career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/sydnei-eachus-surgical-technology-was-stepping-stone-to-nursing-career/) - Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus student Sydnei Dowd was inspired to pursue a career in surgical technology while serving as a campus ambassador.
- [Tiffany Morris: Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus student pays it forward](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/tiffany-morris-lfcc-fauquier-campus-student-pays-it-forward/) - Grateful for how becoming a student at Laurel Ridge has helped her, she is turning around and helping others in her community.
- [Amy Buchanan: Cybersecurity student first community college student in U.S. to be finalist in competition](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/amy-buchanan-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 in Computing Awards.
- [Christin Yokiel: Dental hygiene right choice for woman seeking a career change](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/christin-yokiel-dental-hygiene-right-choice-for-woman-seeking-a-career-change/) - As a child, Christin Yokiel was scared of going to the dentist. Today, she spends her days polishing, X-raying, and examining dental patients. One of her main goals is to put her patients at ease.
- [Morgan McKinney: Dual-enrolled student aims high with Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/morgan-mckinney-dual-enrolled-student-aims-high-with-lfcc/) - Laurel Ridge student Morgan McKinney is just 16, but she’s already soaring towards her future.
- [Jason Hatch:  Laurel Ridge student, veteran, filmmaker, artist](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jason-hatch-lfcc-student-veteran-filmmaker-artist/) - It’s not a stretch of the imagination to call Laurel Ridge fine arts student Jason Hatch a Renaissance man: warrior, peacekeeper, artist, writer, filmmaker are just a few of his titles.
- [Alexia Maynard: Fellowship recipient offering free computer classes to the community](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alexia-maynard-fellowship-recipient-offering-free-computer-classes-to-the-community/) - Alexia Maynard has been selected by the Laurel Ridge Foundation as the recipient of the prestigious Ross Fellowship for Service and Scholarship. The award is valued at more than $7,000.
- [Alecia Tutt: Stephens City woman grateful for second chance Laurel Ridge provides](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alecia-tutt-stephens-city-woman-grateful-for-second-chance-lfcc-provides/) - “I just thank God every day for giving me that second chance.”
- [Beenish Durrani: Dreams Of Walking Across the Commencement Stage](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/beenish-durrani-dreams-of-walking-across-the-commencement-stage/) - Beenish “Bee” Durrani has always wanted to earn a degree from an American college, but life kept getting in the way. From Pakistan, she already had a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in marketing when she emigrated to the U.S.
- [Brianna Sine: Happy to be Serving and Protecting Her Hometown](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/brianna-sine-happy-to-be-serving-and-protecting-her-hometown/) - 2018 Laurel Ridge grad Brianna Sine is doing a job she loves right in her hometown. She was recently sworn in as a police officer for Luray Police Department.
- [Jill Cagle: Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA Courses Lead to New Career for Mom of Six](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jill-cagle-workforce-solutions-comptia-courses-lead-to-new-career-for-mom-of-six/) - Mother-of-six Jill Cagle is thriving as an IT specialist with Syntelligent Analytic Solutions in Luray where she is one of nearly 20 employees who either have graduated from or are still enrolled at Laurel Ridge.
- [Dominika Seal](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dominika-seal/) - Page County resident Dominika Seal spent much of her life globetrotting, but when it came time to further her education, she didn’t have to leave her own backyard – thanks to the Luray-Page County Center she was able to obtain her associate of science degree days before turning 40
- [Holland Robinson](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/holland-robinson/) - She’s not an attorney yet, but 2015 graduate Holland Robinson makes a good case for attending Laurel Ridge.
- [Mary Dyke](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mary-dyke/) - Graduating from Handley High School 35 years ago, Mary Dyke never imagined she’d be in possession of a master’s degree in business administration.
- [Alecia Tutt](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alecia-tutt/) - “I just thank God every day for giving me that second chance.” That’s how Alecia Tutt describes how her life has improved since coming to Laurel Ridge.
- [Jonathan Branson](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jonathan-branson/) - After 10 years in the restaurant business, Jonathan Branson decided to give college another shot. He graduated in May with an associate of science degree in computer science.
- [Harvey Ruth](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/harvey-ruth/) - Alaska-raised Harvey Ruth was living in Tennessee when he decided to move to Virginia so he could study cybersecurity at Laurel Ridge in the summer of 2016.
- [Trevor Riley-Jewell: There is job security in cybersecurity](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/trevor-riley-jewell-there-is-job-security-in-cybersecurity/) - Before he started studying at Laurel Ridge in 2016, Trevor Riley-Jewell was making $9.25 an hour and struggling to pay his bills. Today, he is working in cybersecurity and pulling in a salary that is “up into the six figures” as a cybersecurity engineer.
- [Shane Sawyer: The sky is not the limit for engineering student](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/shane-sawyer-the-sky-is-not-the-limit-for-engineering-student/) - Laurel Ridge engineering student Shane Sawyer’s dreams are out of this world. He plans to transfer to the University of Virginia to study aerospace engineering and eventually earn a doctoral degree in astrophysics.
- [Omayra Diaz: Campus Talk Leads to University Research Experience](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/omayra-diaz-campus-talk-leads-to-university-research-experience/) - This computer science student has had a rare opportunity while at the college – she was selected by Indiana University for a paid Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) funded by the National Science Foundation.
- [Alan Wolverton](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/alan-wolverton/) - After graduating from high school, Wolverton enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College to pursue an associate degree in natural resource management.
- [Henry Julius Recognized as Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumnus](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/henry-julius-recognized-as-lfcc-distinguished-alumnus/) - Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. recognized retired U.S. Postal Worker Henry Julius on Tuesday, December 6th as the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.
- [Glenn Burdick](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/glenn-burdick/) - Dr. Glenn Burdick has a unique history with the college, as a board member, student and donor.
- [Dennis Morris](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dennis-morris/) - Dennis Morris, a resident of Shenandoah County, was a member of the first graduating class at Laurel Ridge Community College in 1972.
- [David Arthur: Blazing a trail in early childhood development](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/david-arthur-blazing-a-trail-in-early-childhood-development/) - “I like to see the long-term impact that we have on children as they grow older,” Arthur said of early childhood educators. “We help make them more successful and better prepared for the world.”
- [Stan Crockett Receives Laurel Ridge’s 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/stan-crockett-receives-lfccs-2015-distinguished-alumni-award/) - Stan Crockett, Manager of the Virginia Inland Port in Front Royal, Virginia, is the recipient of Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award.
- [Carolyn Glaize](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/carolyn-glaize/) - A Winchester native, Glaize enrolled at Laurel Ridge in 1970, the year it opened.
- [Thomas Kirk](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/thomas-kirk/) - Thomas Kirk of Fauquier County is the recipient of Laurel Ridge Community College’s (Laurel Ridge) 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award.
- [Charlie Spiro](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/charlie-spiro/) - Adjunct Professor Charlie Spiro has dedicated nearly half his life to teaching and inspiring students at Laurel Ridge.
- [Renée Culbertson Receives Distinguished Alumni Award](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/renee-culbertson-receives-distinguished-alumni-award/) - Laurel Ridge Community College presented its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Friday to Renée Culbertson, who graduated cum laude with an associate of applied science degree in management in 2000.
- [Park Ranger Shannon Moeck Named Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Winner](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/park-ranger-shannon-moeck-named-lfcc-distinguished-alumni-winner/) - 2019 Laurel Ridge Distinguished Alumni Award winner Shannon Moeck has brought hidden history to life in her job as an interpretative park ranger at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
- [Luray Resident Garland Gochenour Named Laurel Ridge's 2020 Distinguished Alumni Recipient](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/luray-resident-garland-gochenour-named-lfccs-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 cohort of students to enroll in Laurel Ridge in1970, and in the first graduating class – the Class of 1972.
- [Elise Wheelock: Laurel Ridge Gave Alumna Soaring Start to Success](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/elise-wheelock-lfcc-gave-alumna-soaring-start-to-success/) - 2016 Laurel Ridge graduate Elise Wheelock’s career is off to a flying start. She was recently hired by Western Aircraft, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, as the regional sales director for Piper Aircraft.
- [Jeff Sinclair: Army veteran thriving at Laurel Ridge, even after degree](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jeff-sinclair-army-veteran-thriving-at-lfcc-even-after-degree/) - After serving in the U.S. Army for 15 years, Jeff Sinclair turned to Laurel Ridge when it was time to start a new chapter.
- [Jennifer “Jenni” VanCuren: From student to professor](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jennifer-jenni-vancuren-from-student-to-professor/) - The English professor teaches English composition, American literature, technical writing and honors humanities classes. She can’t decide which class is her favorite to teach.
- [Emma Hockman: Attending Laurel Ridge has been fulfilling and rewarding](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/emma-hockman-attending-lfcc-has-been-fulfilling-and-rewarding/) - Circumstances beyond her control led Emma Hockman to Laurel Ridge, but the experience has far exceeded her expectations.
- [Mary Leigh McDaniel](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/mary-leigh-mcdaniel/) - Laurel Ridge helped set McDaniel, the Marshall District representative on the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, on her path to success.
- [Laurel Ridge alum puts all his energy into everything he does](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lfcc-alum-puts-all-his-energy-into-everything-he-does/) - Javier Wong made the most of his Laurel Ridge experience, academically and socially.
- [Childhood experiences led Laurel Ridge student to nursing career](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/childhood-experiences-led-lfcc-student-to-nursing-career/) - Suffering asthma as a child, Kush Kapur received excellent care from doctors and nurses. He knew when he grew up, he wanted to help others, and now is about to graduate from Laurel Ridge’s RN program.
- [José Hernandez: Laurel Ridge alum proud to take up the teaching mantle](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/jose-hernandez-lfcc-alum-proud-to-take-up-the-teaching-mantle/) - José Hernandez came to Laurel Ridge to perfect his English before earning a degree in liberal arts. He is now a Spanish teacher in Harrisonburg.
- [Dual-enrolled student aspires to Brown University](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/dual-enrolled-student-aspires-to-brown-university/) - Mountain Vista Governor’s School student Hunter Lutz gains inspiration from his teachers as he prepares for a career in law. He will graduate high school with his Laurel Ridge diploma, too.
- [Page County High School graduate Alyssa Howard overcame tremendous challenges to thrive in nursing profession](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/page-county-high-school-graduate-alyssa-howard-overcame-tremendous-challenges-to-thrive-in-nursing-profession/) - Alyssa Howard overcame homelessness and more to persevere through to her degree at Laurel Ridge. Today, she is working as a nurse and about to earn her bachelor’s degree.
- [Laurel Ridge alumna leading inclusion and diversity efforts at area bank](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/lfcc-alumna-leading-inclusion-and-diversity-efforts-at-area-bank/) - 1985 Laurel Ridge graduate Candace Davenport is First Bank’s new IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Action) Officer.
- [Engineering Professor Elizabeth Palffy brings teaching and field experience to the classroom](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/engineering-professor-elizabeth-palffy-brings-teaching-and-field-experience-to-the-classroom/) - Laurel Ridge Engineering Professor Elizabeth Palffy spent seven years in the engineering field – plus five years earning her bachelor’s and master’s from Virginia Tech – before becoming a professor.
- [Chrishan Francis: Gained leadership skills and confidence from Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/student-spotlight/chrishan-francis-gained-leadership-skills-and-confidence-from-lfcc/) - 2000 Laurel Ridge graduate Chrishan Francis, an information security branch chief for the U.S. Coast Guard, says the college prepared him for success. He now volunteers as a mentor for area youth.

## Clubs and Organizations

- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) International Technology Honor Society](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/epsilon-pi-tau/) - Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) is the Leading International Honor Society for Technology. Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions. Students are eligible to join that have a 3.5 grade point average and have completed at least 15
- [Bureau of Neuro-Diversity (BOND)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/bureau-of-neuro-diversity-bond/) - The BOND club creates a nurturing environment and provides social support for neurodiverse students.
- [Game Design Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/game-design-club/) - The Game Design Club is a student-led organization dedicated to providing students with the skills, resources, connections, and opportunities to advance in the field of Game Design. Our club aims to create an environment where students can succeed through collaborative learning, practical experiences, and community involvement. The mission of the Game Design Club is to
- [Dance Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/dance-club/) - Our goals are to learn various style of dance, build an engaging supportive community, release stress, and increase each other's confidence & self-expression through the art of dance. Dance Club also aims to attract new members each month to grow our community and looks to host a dance for the college community.
- [Student Nursing Association (SNA): Fauquier](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-nursing-association-sna-fauquier/) - With a membership of 60,000 nationwide, the National Student Nurses' Association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Student Nursing Association (SNA) Bylaws
- [Student Nursing Association (SNA): Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-nursing-association-sna-middletown/) - With a membership of 60,000 nationwide, the National Student Nurses' Association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Student Nursing Association (SNA) Bylaws
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Fauquier](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/s-t-e-m-club-science-technology-engineering-math-fauquier/) - The mission of the STEM Club is to educate its members and the community as well as conduct clean-ups, on-campus activities and experiments, and even producing a fun zombie-filled film.
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/s-t-e-m-club-science-technology-engineering-math-middletown/) - The mission of the STEM Club is to educate its members and the community as a whole, provide community service opportunities such as clean-ups and volunteering at places like Blandy Farms, and to create an enjoyable experience for STEM members and all who want to join. Projects include: Maintaining a Monarch Butterfly Garden on campus
- [Hiking, Rock Climbing, and Outdoor Adventures Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/hiking-rocking-climbing-and-outdoor-adventures-club/) - The mission of the Club is to build community, wellness, and a love for the outdoors among students. The purposes of the Club are to: Promote a love for hiking, rock climbing, nature, and outdoor activities among students. Provide safe, fun, and relaxing outdoor opportunities for recreation and wellness. Encourage physical fitness, mental health, and
- [Drama Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/drama-club/) - The Drama Club explores all realms of performing arts, to include attending live shows and performances as well as hosting shows and performances. Any and all students who are interested in the performing arts are welcome!
- [Valley Youth Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/bible-study-club/) - Formerly the Bible Study Club. This student-led organization provides a welcoming space for individuals to explore, discuss, and grow. They will host regular meetings to read and reflect on their faith, encourage open dialogue about faith, life, and spirituality, foster community among students of similar beliefs, and promote values like compassion, integrity, and service. Participation
- [PACE (Professional Advancement & Career Exploration) Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/pace-professional-advancement-career-exploration-club/) - Description: PACE (Professional Advancement & Career Exploration) Club is committed to helping students explore business careers through guest speakers, skills workshops, mentorship, and optional introductory case activities.
- [Spanish Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/spanish-club/) - Participate in lively discussions of culturally relevant topics and get to know more people! Whether you’re a beginner or fluent, there’s something for everyone in our club.
- [Investment Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/investment-club/) - The Investment Club seeks to raise money to make active trades on the Stock Market, Bonds, Option, or commodities. The funds that will either be reinvested, or used for club trips to the federal reserve, guest speakers, or visit other universities with active investment clubs.
- [Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) Fauquier](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/phi-theta-kappa-international-honor-society-ptk-fauquier/) - Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society – Alpha Psi Iota Chapter Phi Theta Kappa is the only national honor society for students of community, technical, and junior colleges. Students at Laurel Ridge who have a 3.5 grade point average and who taken at least 12 hours are eligible. Invitations are issued every fall and spring
- [Creative Writing Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/creative-writing-club/) - The Creative Writing Club is open to all students interested in the written word. The group showcases some of their work at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Hall, the 600 hallways next to the Sekel Atrium.
- [Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists Association (SCADHA)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/american-dental-hygienists-association/) - The Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association is for students currently enrolled in the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. These students raise money to attend conferences and give back to the community with free teeth assessment and cleaning as well as x-rays and referrals to dentists.
- [Student Government Association (SGA)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-government-association-sga/) - Our Mission: The purpose of the SGA shall be to: encourage communication between students, faculty, and administrators, encourage students to be active members of the College and community. encourage school spirit, and act as the official voice of the student body. Benefits of Participating in SGA: Students gain significant leadership skills that are transferable to
- [Ping Pong Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/ping-pong-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* Fauquier Campus club that is in the process of chartering. More info to come soon.
- [Student Ambassadors](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-ambassadors/) - Enhance your college experience, build connections, serve your community and make a difference as a Student Ambassador! The purpose of the Ambassadors shall be to develop and promote interest, pride, and participation in the growth of the College, and to increase the feeling of loyalty, service-driven partnership, and fellowship between the institution, students, alumni, and
- [Pickleball Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/pickleball-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* The Pickleball Club will provide opportunities for students attending Laurel Ridge to enjoy a fun, recreational activity while encouraging exercise, teamwork, community, and improvement of skills. The Pickleball Club will also organize competitive tournaments open to all Laurel Ridge students.
- [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-club/) - The purpose of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club is to bring people together to have fun, while learning sport and self-defense Jiu Jitsu. Our mission is to provide quality training and skill development that can be found in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and teach the benefits that it can provide.
- [Black Student Union](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/black-student-union/) - The Black Student Union is a club geared towards empowering minority students through excellence and building on unity, self awareness, equality, and success.
- [Math Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/math-club/) - This club is designed for students to get together to work through Math-related questions, play Math-based games, and more...
- [Art Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/art-club/) - This philanthropic club is for all artistic students at Laurel Ridge. They will raise money by hosting art show fundraisers that the college and local community can participate in, as well as give art students a place to create and thrive.
- [Student Film Review Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/lfcc-film-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* This club brings people together to have fun while creating videos and to expand their knowledge on this subject.
- [Dungeons and Dragons Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/dungeons-and-dragons-club/) - Our D&D group meets every week with new adventures and quests for the players. The fantasy tabletop role-playing game is student-run and open to new players each semester.
- [Sigma Kappa Delta Honors Society & English Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/sigma-kappa-delta-honors-society-english-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* A group centered around all things literary. The group publishes an annual magazine, "Growl," featuring the work of Laurel Ridge students.
- [Student Nursing Association (SNA)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-nursing-association-sna/) - Student Nursing Association (SNA) Fauquier Student Nursing Association (SNA) Middletown With a membership of 60,000 nationwide, the National Student Nurses' Association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Student Nursing Association (SNA) Bylaws
- [Rotaract Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/rotaract-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* Join the global movement of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/s-t-e-m-club-science-technology-engineering-math/) - S.T.E.M. Club Fauquier S.T.E.M. Club Middletown The mission of the STEM Club is to educate its members and the community as a whole, provide community service opportunities such as clean-ups and volunteering. They host many on-campus activities and guest speakers throughout the year.
- [Young Life College at Laurel Ridge](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/young-life-college-at-lfcc/) - *This group is currently inactive* Young Life College is for everyone! We are a community of people who love to party with a purpose and discover the epic adventure of finding out who God created us to be. Come as you are to experience relationships, community, and life to the fullest!
- [Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/phi-theta-kappa-international-honor-society-ptk-middletown/) - Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society – Alpha Beta Omega Chapter Phi Theta Kappa is the only national honor society for students of community, technical and junior colleges. Students pursuing an associate’s degree, having a 3.5 grade point average and having taken at least 12 hours are eligible. PTK Benefits of Membership Members of Phi
- [L.E.O. (Lions Esports Org)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/competitive-super-smash-bros-ultimate-club/) - Organization dedicated to bringing an inclusive and robust esports program to Laurel Ridge. We are looking for gamers and volunteers to establish teams, coach, and assist with community engagement.
- [Pride Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/laurel-ridge-pride-lgbtq-club/) - The Pride Club is a club for everyone! Laurel Ridge Pride is a supportive educational organization, and its purpose is centered around the advocacy and inclusivity of Laurel Ridge’s LGBTQIA+ students, allies, and supporters. Laurel Ridge Pride does this by holding weekly club meetings and hosting educational events and fundraisers that support the College’s mission.
- [Cyber Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/cyber-security-club/) - The Cyber Security Club is a student-led club keen on providing students of Laurel Ridge with the skills, resources, connections, and opportunities to advance in the Cybersecurity field. This mission is to learn beyond the classroom and represent Laurel Ridge in cyber competitions.
- [Soccer Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/soccer-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* A great club for anyone looking to get outside and play soccer.
- [Glee Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/glee-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* Love to sing? This is the club for you! No Experience Needed Judgement Free Zone Fun Environment All are Welcome! The Glee Club meets on Thursdays from 3-4pm in the Corron Conference Center at the Middletown Campus.
- [Chess Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/chess-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* This student club allows students to expand ones knowledge and skill at the game of chess.
- [Impact Ministry Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/impact-ministry-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* The purpose of this club will be to connect with one another through Bible studies, impact the community by serving our campus, and showing God’s love.
- [Journalism Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/journalism-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* The purpose of the journalism club for students to learn the basic elements of journalism: planning articles, interviewing, writing, and online publication by writing about their college, the students, faculty, administrators, and community. The club will publish its articles in an online newspaper, The Lion's Pride. Articles will help to
- [Pokemon GOers Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/pokemon-goers-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* The Pokemon GOers club is a club for all fans of Pokemon, but especially for those who play Niantic’s Pokemon GO! At least twice per semester, the group participates in Pokemon GO community days. Join us now, make new friends, and catch ’em all!
- [Student Veterans Organization](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/student-veterans-organization/) - *This group is currently inactive* The SVO is an organization that helps support camaraderie, connects veterans to available resources, provides community mentors to students, and overall help ease the transition from military to student life. The SVO also helps raise awareness of veteran student needs on campus and the community at large while demonstrating that
- [Laurel Ridge International Fusion Cultural Club](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/lfcc-international-fusion-cultural-club/) - *This group is currently inactive* The club celebrates our diverse student population for cultural activities and celebrations.
- [Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK)](https://laurelridge.edu/clubs-organizations/phi-theta-kappa/) - Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) Middletown Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK) Fauquier Phi Theta Kappa is the only national honor society for students of community, technical and junior colleges. Students pursuing an associate’s degree, having a 3.5 grade point average and having taken at least 12 hours are eligible. PTK Benefits

## Pathways Programs

- [Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/healthcare/) - Unleash your potential in healthcare – whether that is in direct or indirect patient care – with Laurel Ridge. With a population that is growing and expected to live longer, healthcare professions are in high demand. Our programs can enhance your current career skills or provide you a seamless transfer into more than 30 colleges
- [Computer and Information Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/computer-and-information-technology/) - Explore dynamic opportunities in Computer and Information Technology at Laurel Ridge. Opt for diverse paths, including computer hardware, software, and cybersecurity through our associate degree or credential programs. With online courses and fast-track options, you can launch your career in just 6 months. Prepare for success and seamlessly transfer to a college or university with our guaranteed admissions agreements. Choose Laurel Ridge for
- [Personal Enrichment and Professional Development](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/personal-enrichment-and-professional-development/) - Explore career development opportunities through the Personal Enrichment and Professional Development pathway at Laurel Ridge. Advance the leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career and life. Whether you’re a well-seasoned leader or just starting out, we have a program for you. Explore your passion for leadership, career development, or recreation management today!
- [Education](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/education/) - Ignite your passion for teaching and shaping young minds with Laurel Ridge's Education pathway. Whether aspiring to be a teacher, counselor, librarian, or principal, our education degree opens doors to fulfilling careers. With various course formats, including online options, and fast-track programs, you can seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or start a rewarding career.
- [Science, Math, and Engineering](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/science-math-and-engineering/) - Embark on a transformative journey in science, math, and engineering at Laurel Ridge. Our degrees delve into the natural and physical worlds, supporting humanity's advancement. Designed for pre-professional programs, they will allow you to easily transfer to 30+ colleges through guaranteed admissions agreements. With diverse specializations such as engineering, mathematics, dentistry, and more, our programs
- [Public Service and Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/public-service-and-safety/) - Discover your passion for public service! Designed for those eager to give back to their community or country, our degrees and certifications cover fields such as administration of justice, paralegal studies, forensic science, paramedic studies, and more. Gain insight into public service organizations and be well-prepared for your desired career. With guaranteed admissions agreements to
- [Logistics and Transportation](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/logistics-and-transportation/) - Delve into the ever-evolving world of logistics and transportation with Laurel Ridge's dedicated pathway. Whether aspiring to be a confident fleet operator or a versatile technician, our program opens doors to careers like Commercial Licensed Driver, Drone Operator Technician, and Heavy Equipment Operator. Obtain credentials to enter the workforce, or opt for fast-track programs for
- [College and University Transfer](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/college-and-university-transfer/) - Embark on a versatile academic journey with Laurel Ridge's College and University Transfer pathway. Ideal for those aspiring to attend a four-year institution, these programs offer guaranteed admissions to more than 30 colleges and universities. This flexible associate degree allows you to tailor your studies to your personal and professional goals, making it an excellent
- [Business and Hospitality](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/business-and-hospitality/) - Explore a world of business and hospitality opportunities. Our programs impart essential skills for efficient operations, offering diverse career paths across sectors. With guaranteed admissions to 30+ colleges, your transfer will be seamless. These programs can provide a career start, or enhance your skills in accounting, business management, marketing, and more. Choose Laurel Ridge for
- [Arts and Communication](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/arts-and-communication/) - Discover your creative potential through Laurel Ridge's Arts and Communication pathway. Tailored for students aspiring to either transfer to four-year institutions, or enter the job market, our curriculum offers essential skills for majors such as communications, journalism, marketing, and more. Explore diverse fields, pursue your passions, and prepare for a rewarding career in arts and
- [Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades](https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/advanced-manufacturing-and-skilled-trades/) - Discover endless opportunities and advancement in the trades and advanced manufacturing industries. These careers come with great wages and benefits and are in high demand. You will gain hands-on experience in a realistic setting. Whether you're starting a career or enhancing your skills, explore these fast-track training programs that can be completed in 6 months

## Pathways Degrees

- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applied Data Science](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/artificial-intelligence-ai-and-applied-data-science/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) focuses on building machine learning models used for predicting, making decisions and enhancing human capabilities. Experiential learning through practical applications with data sets from numerous domains. The certificates provide the knowledge and skills used in a variety of fields using artificial intelligence, including the computer technology, health care,
- [Medical Laboratory Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/medical-laboratory-technology/) - The College is not admitting a new Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) cohort for the 2026-2027 academic year. The College is exploring options to potentially offer it again in 2027-2028; a decision about that will be made by January 2027. The medical laboratory technology program at Laurel Ridge Community College is designed to prepare students to
- [Certified Mission Critical Operator](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/certified-mission-critical-operator/) - A Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the essential infrastructure that keeps mission‑critical facilities—such as data centers—running without interruption. They ensure power, cooling, networking, and safety systems perform reliably, and they respond quickly to incidents to prevent downtime. The certification program is a 12‑week course covering a wide range
- [Nursing](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/nursing/) - A long history of promoting excellence in the nursing community! The nursing program is designed to prepare students to master entry level registered nurse knowledge. Students will integrate the art of nursing skills with the science of health education to provide holistic client care. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student will be eligible
- [Power BI Certificate](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/power-bi-certificate/) - Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free. Discover the process of creating interactive reports. Integrate financial, marketing, or any other source data in your accounting system, Excel,
- [Data Analysis Certificate](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/data-analysis-certificate/) - Data Analysis Certificate Series Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make
- [HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - High School Trades Academy Option](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/hvac/) - High School Trades Academy Option for HVAC The High School Trades Academy is a partnership with local public high schools in which high school seniors travel to the Middletown campus for dual enrollment opportunities. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students earn the HVAC Career Studies Certificates. Students may also earn OSHA 10 and EPA-CFC
- [Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for LPNs](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/nursing-advanced-placement-option-for-lpns/) - Not accepting applications for 2027. A new program option is coming in 2028. The advanced placement option (APO) for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) is designed to prepare students with a current, unrestricted LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia to master entry level registered nurse knowledge while recognizing their education and skill level as a
- [Emergency Medical Services](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/emergency-medical-services/) - The Emergency Medical Services Program prepares the student to perform as an entry-level Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) pre-hospital provider. Topics covered include; Medical/Legal issues, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Patient Assessment and treatment strategies for medical and trauma patients. Upon successful completion of applicable course work the student will be eligible
- [Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/social-sciences-criminal-justice-major/) - The Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year college to earn a degree in criminal justice or a related field.
- [Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/criminal-justice-law-enforcement/) - The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement will prepare students with an educational foundation to obtain entry-level positions with law enforcement agencies and to complete training at criminal justice academies. The program will benefit students currently working for criminal justice agencies to be more competitive when applying for promotions or specialty positions
- [Criminal Justice](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/criminal-justice/) - The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice will prepare students with an educational foundation to obtain entry-level positions with law enforcement agencies and to complete training at criminal justice academies. The program will benefit students currently working for criminal justice agencies to be more competitive when applying for promotions or specialty positions and
- [Nurse Aide](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/nurse-aide/)
- [Criminal Justice](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/criminal-justice-certificate/) - The Criminal Justice Certificate is for students who wish to explore the administration of justice field and who may want to transfer to a four year college to earn a degree.
- [Uniform Certificate of General Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/uniform-certificate-of-general-studies/) - First-time job seekers who come to their employers with basic writing, analytical reasoning, and computing skills find they can be more competitive in the job market and more valuable in the workplace. Counter and retail clerks, administrative support, social and human service assistants, and customer service positions, as well as a variety of other fields,
- [Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operator (Drones)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/small-unmanned-aircraft-systems-flight-operator-drones/) - This career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for a career as a small unmanned aircraft systems flight operator. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students will demonstrate basic proficiency in the area of sUAS operations, general maintenance and repair, and sUAS collection of and processing of aerial images, videos, and geospatial data.Coursework aligns
- [Social Sciences: Human Services Major](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/social-sciences-human-services-major/) - The Human Services Major allows students the flexibility of moving into transfer programs focused on psychology, social work, human services, sociology, and other fields. Occupational titles, depending on educational attainment, of human service professionals may include Case Manager (Substance Use Disorder, Drug Courts, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities), Family Services Specialist, Human Services Assistant, Case Management
- [Science](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/science/) - The science degree is designed for students interested in pre-professional scientific programs who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate or higher degree program with major in one of the following fields: agriculture, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, environmental science, forestry, genetics, geology,
- [General Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/general-studies/) - The general studies degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university as more specialized academic interests and aptitudes develop during the program of studies. The flexible framework of academic standards for the associate of arts and sciences degree makes this possible.
- [Early Childhood Development](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/early-childhood-development/) - The early childhood development degree provides professional development for individuals entering or presently employed in child care charged with the care, development and education of young children. This program also provides the foundation for transfer into a bachelor's degree program for child care professionals and potential pre-kindergarten through Grade 3 teachers. Possible occupations for graduates
- [Computer Science](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/computer-science-csc/) - The Career Studies Certificate in Computer Science prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for an entry level position in the career field of computer science (CS). This certificate is appropriate for students currently holding a degree in another field or seeking to enter into the CS field prior to achieving a full degree.
- [Industrial Robotics and Automation](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/industrial-robotics-and-automation/) - Robotics and Automation are transforming health care, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and service industries. There has been an increased use of automated systems in these industries due to the effective deployment of low-cost sensors, motors, design tools, and controllers. Upon certificate completion, students will have hands-on practical experience with a variety of robotic systems and an understanding
- [Virtual Reality and Game Design](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/virtual-reality-and-game-design/) - Immersive technologies create distinct experiences by merging the physical world with a digital or simulated reality. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR) technologies form a multifaceted, revolutionary industry The program will provide the knowledge and skills to begin a career building VR, AR, and XR systems in this rapidly evolving technological
- [Physical Therapist Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/physical-therapist-assistant/) - Program applications are now open through May 15! Learn how to apply to the PTA Program. Launch your future in healthcare with Laurel Ridge’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Designed for driven individuals who want to make a real impact, our program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to help patients of all
- [Complete Medical Assistant Program: Front Office to Clinical Support](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/complete-medical-assistant-program/) - This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in today’s dynamic medical environment. By blending essential medical training, hands-on simulation lab experience, and in depth administrative expertise, this program prepares you for leadership roles within the medical assisting field. Why choose this combined program? Dual Certifications: Gain a competitive edge with
- [Computer Science](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/computer-science/) - The Computer Science program is a great place to start for any aspiring computer scientist, who wants to confront problems and create digital solutions for tomorrow. Together, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni make the world a better place—day by day, project by project, step by step. Computer science is the study and development of
- [EKG Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/ekg-technician/) - An EKG Technician is a healthcare professional trained to conduct diagnostic tests that evaluate the electrical activity of a patient’s heart. These tests assist physicians in identifying and monitoring heart conditions, including arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac disorders. Primary duties include preparing patients for procedures, operating EKG machines, accurately recording and monitoring test results,
- [Liberal Arts: Visual Arts Major ](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/liberal-arts-visual-arts-major/) - The fine arts specialization degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, in visual arts or related fields that would necessitate a studio art experience.
- [Paramedic](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/paramedic/) - The curriculum is designed to develop the knowledge base and skill required to prepare the student to function as an “entry-level” Paramedic. Successful performance in this program qualifies the student to take the National Registry’s Paramedic exam.
- [Emergency Medical Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/emergency-medical-technician/) - The EMT course is now an accelerated hybrid course offering students to complete their Emergency Medical Technician certification at a quicker pace than traditional schools. Course completion will allow the student to move on to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and / or Paramedic certification.
- [Advanced Emergency Medical Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/advanced-emergency-medical-technician/) - The advance emergency medical technician certificate encompasses the curriculum set forth in the Virginia and National EMS Education Standards for the AEMT pre-hospital provider level. The curriculum includes an expansion of topics covered in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum including: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and trauma. Students are introduced to the concepts and skills
- [Science: Mathematics Major](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/science-mathematics-major/) - The math degree is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to major in one of the following fields: mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, applied mathematics, or computer science. Many potential career opportunities exist for Mathematics
- [Engineering](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/engineering/) - With tremendous emphasis on technological developments in today's society, great demand exists for engineers to work with developing technologies both at the development stage and the application stage. The associate of science degree program with a specialization in engineering is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four year college or university to
- [Social Sciences](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/social-sciences/) - Social sciences are focused on the study of human interactions and society, emphasizing analysis, critical thinking, and qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Social scientists seek understanding of the complex ways humans relate to themselves and groups through beliefs, values, organizations, systems, and social institutions. The AS Social Sciences degree provides a framework for students
- [Surgical Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/surgical-technology/) - Designed to prepare students as an entry-level Surgical Technologist. The program combines the use of surgical instruments, skills, and techniques with the theoretical knowledge required to perform as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room. The program will provide the foundation in didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction that will enable individuals to perform as competent
- [Pre-Health](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/pre-allied-health/) - The Pre-Health career studies certificate provides students with the necessary courses to apply to the following health programs: practical nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, or EMS.
- [Practical Nursing](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/practical-nursing/) - The practical nursing certificate is designed to prepare beginning practitioners with the knowledge and skill to care for patients of all age groups and to qualify as contributing members of the health care team. Students who successfully complete the curriculum are awarded a certification in practical nursing and are eligible to apply to take the
- [Patient Care Technician / Nurse Aide](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/patient-care-technician-nurse-aide/) - Nurse Aide Program (NUR 27) Start your career ladder in nursing by taking an entry-level healthcare class to become a Nurse Aide. In this course, you will learn the skills required of a nurse aide and how to assist patients of all ages with their day-to-day care. Successful completers of the Nurse Aide program course
- [Health Sciences](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/health-sciences/) - The Health Sciences Degree is designed for students who are interested in health professions programs who plan to transfer to a health profession such as: dental hygiene, occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiation technology, or other allied health programs.
- [Health Sciences](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/health-sciences-certificate/) - The Health Sciences Certificate creates a pathway into a health related profession and strengthens the academic record of students applying for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, and practical nursing programs, as well as future health related programs.
- [Dental Hygiene](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/dental-hygiene/) - Start your future in Dental Hygiene! A Partnership with Virginia Western Community College This program is designed to prepare students as primary preventive oral health professionals licensed to practice dental hygiene. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take national, regional, and state board examinations leading to licensure as a registered
- [Education](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/education/) - The education degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education in preparation for teacher licensure and employment as a teacher in a public or private school setting.
- [Early Childhood Development (CSC)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/early-childhood-development-csc/) - The early childhood development career studies certificate prepares students for working in an early childhood development setting. Possible occupations for graduates include instructional assistants or preschool and childcare workers.
- [Technology Essentials](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/technology-essentials/) - This career studies certificate program will offer students the opportunity to explore technology topics within the fields of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Systems Technology.
- [Software Development](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/software-development/) - For more information on Computer and Information Technology, visit the Information Technology website. The software development career studies certificate provides students with a thorough understanding of software design and development. Students will learn how to create applications using multiple high-level programming languages.
- [Science: Computational and Data Science Major](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/science-computational-and-data-science-major/) - The Science: Computational and Data Science Major is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in mathematics, statistical research, decision science, data analytics, or data science. The specialization prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools of education programs in mathematics or data science.
- [Networking Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/networking-specialist/) - For more information on Computer and Information Technology, visit the Information Technology website. The networking specialist career studies certificate provides skills in the use of operating system utilities, directory structures, and computer configurations. Also covered is the use of network and internet technologies, network design, and trouble shooting.
- [Cybersecurity Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cybersecurity-specialist/) - For more information on Cybersecurity, visit the Cybersecurity website. The cybersecurity certificate is designed for those who seek a new or improved set of skills in cybersecurity to complement existing set of skills.
- [Cybersecurity and Networking Foundations](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cybersecurity-and-networking-foundations/) - This Career Studies Certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students need to be introduced to the basic topics of operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, programming
- [Cybersecurity](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cybersecurity/) - The cybersecurity degree is designed for individuals who seek employment in cybersecurity related fields. The program is designed for those who are new in the cybersecurity field or seek skills improvement to a current IT skillset. The program meets the requirements for the NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence— Two Year designation.
- [Cloud Computing](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cloud-computing/) - For more information on Computer and Information Technology, visit the Information Technology website. This Career Studies Certificate is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing as well as for those who are currently in the technology field and wish to increase their knowledge and/or update their skills. Cloud computing -
- [Supervision](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/supervision/) - The supervision career studies certificate introduces students to small business management principles and techniques.
- [Small Business Management](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/small-business-management/) - The small business management career studies certificate introduces students to small business management principles and techniques.
- [Paralegal Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/paralegal-studies/) - The paralegal studies degree provides graduates with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform the tasks in meeting a client's needs which can be performed by a trained, non-lawyer assistant working under the direction and supervision of a lawyer. The occupational objectives include employment in public and private (individual and corporate) law-related
- [Medical Office Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/medical-office-assistant/) - The medical office administration certificate prepares graduates with skills in administrative aspects of health care, such as greeting patients and completing paperwork.
- [Medical Billing and Coding](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/medical-billing-and-coding/) - The medical billing and coding certificate is designed for students seeking jobs that assign medical codes to diagnoses and procedures in health facilities. The program is helpful for people who are seeking first-time employment, career growth or national certification.
- [Management](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/management/) - The management degree is designed for individuals who wish to gain full-time employment in management. Upon completion of this certificate program occupational objectives include branch manager, management trainee, manager of small business, office manager or supervisor.
- [Legal Administration](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/legal-administration/) - The office legal assistant/paralegal studies certficate prepares students for a career as a legal assistant.
- [Information Systems Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/information-systems-technology/) - The world revolves around technology. Learn how to use it to your advantage to obtain a well-paying job and join the ranks of information technology (IT) professionals around the world who manage the electronic infrastructure of business, industry and government. Preparing for IT Careers with Real-World Skills, Expert Insights from Laurel Ridge Professors, and Experiences
- [Human Resources Management](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/human-resources-management/) - The human resource management career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for human resources positions in a variety of organizations. The program of study develops a variety of human resources principles and techniques, including employee recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation management, and employment law.
- [Health Information Management](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/health-information-management/) - The Laurel Ridge Community College Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The health information management degree is designed to provide training in the management of systems to collect, interpret and analyze patient data and to communicate information related to the research, planning, provision
- [General Business](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/general-business/) - The general business career studies certificate introduces students to the essential dimensions of business operations and related concepts.
- [Business Administration](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/business-administration/) - The business administration degree is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management or marketing.
- [Financial Services](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/financial-services/) - The Career Studies Certificate in Financial Services builds industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. This CCL will introduce students new to or interested in financial services to the fundamental concepts of banking, investments, consumer behavior, and sales functions.
- [Social Sciences: Communications Major](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/social-sciences-communications-major/) - The communication specialization degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, in communications or related fields. Students in the communications specialization may wish to major in the following fields: communication, creative writing, journalism, mass media, popular culture, radio
- [Liberal Arts](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/liberal-arts/) - The liberal arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, in the liberal arts or social sciences. Students in the program may wish to major in the following fields: American studies, anthropology, art, communication, economics, English, geography,
- [Technical Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/technical-studies/) - The Technical Studies - Trades, AAS is a two-year degree that prepares students for entry-level jobs in technical fields including electricity, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, electronics and sUAS (Drone) Technology . Students must complete at least one career studies certificate as part of the credits. Additional courses should be taken to create a coherent plan of
- [Practical Electrical Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/practical-electrical-technician/) - High School Trades Academy Option for Electrical The High School Trades Academy is a partnership with local public high schools in which high school seniors travel to the Middletown campus for dual enrollment opportunities. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students earn the Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificates. Students may also earn OSHA 10
- [General Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering Specialization](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/mechanical-engineering-technology/) - The mechanical engineering technology degree provides educational opportunities for those who seek employment in industry, for those who desire to upgrade their knowledge or acquire practical skills in the field, and for those who wish to transfer and complete a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology. Upon completion of this program occupational objectives
- [General Engineering Technology: Computer-Aided Drafting Specialization](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/computer-aided-drafting/) - The computer-aided drafting specialization degree provides a thorough preparation in drafting, emphasizing the use of computers and, in particular, computer-aided design and drafting. Upon completion of this program occupational objectives include CAD operator, CAD technician, drafting technician, engineer's aid or other related positions.
- [General Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering Specialization](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/civil-engineering-technology/) - The civil engineering technology degree provides educational opportunities for those who seek employment in the construction industry, for those who desire to upgrade their knowledge or acquire practical skills in the field, and for those who wish to transfer and complete a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering technology. Upon completion of this program
- [Drafting](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/drafting/) - The drafting career studies certifcate enables students to develop drafting graphics skills related to architecture, machine design and using specialized computer software in the drafting field. Occupational objectives upon completion of this certificate include architectural/civil drafter, engineering technician, surveying and mapping technician, draft technician or other related positions.
- [Basic Electronics Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/basic-electronics-technician/) - This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the electronics industry and provides the foundational knowledge and applied skills in basic electronic concepts, safety, D.C. and A.C. circuits, electronic components, and diagnostics. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry level electronics technicians and repair technicians.
- [Accounting](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/accounting/) - The accounting degree is designed for individuals seeking full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Upon completion of this certificate program occupational objectives include accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks, bank tellers and managers, industry accountant, retail business accountant, self employed accounting and tax services or service business
- [Pharmacy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/pharmacy-technician/) - The Pharmacy Technician Program is a dynamic and engaging educational experience designed to prepare aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success as a pharmacy technician. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical application to prepare students for a rewarding career in pharmacy. This 185- hour hybrid program will be
- [Welding](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/welding/) - Are you ready to master the art of welding and create strong, durable structures? Our welding classes offer a solid foundation in welding processes, safety practices, and essential skills. Whether you're a novice or an experienced welder, our courses cater to all skill levels. Here are our current offerings: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick) Flux
- [Commercial Driver's License (CDL)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/commercial-drivers-license/) - In little as 20 days, you could earn your Commercial Driver's License — CDL-A! With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Both local, regional and Over-the-Road are calling Laurel Ridge for their graduates. Students hear from several trucking company recruiters while attending school and most students have job offers before
- [Human Resources – SHRM Certification Prep+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/human-resources-shrm-certification-prep/) - Establish yourself as a globally recognized human resource expert by earning the new standard in HR certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). These professional certifications can open doors for professional advancement, harmonize standards with changing expectations and signal to employers advanced professional development. Ensure you're prepared with our 13-week instructor-led,
- [CompTIA Cloud+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-cloud/) - This course will validate student skills to implement, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure services. This course will cover basic cloud architecture, deployment, operations, security, DevOps fundamentals, and troubleshooting. All materials and exam included. Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ Certification or 9-12 months experience working in cloud systems role.
- [CompTIA Server+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-server/) - CompTIA Server+ is designed for IT professionals who work with server hardware and software, including server administrators, system administrators, and data center technicians. It is a valuable certification for those who want to demonstrate their expertise in server-related tasks and responsibilities. This course will cover the following key areas server hardware and software, server virtualization,
- [CompTIA Security+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-security/) - If safeguarding network services, devices, and traffic is on your professional agenda, this CompTIA Security+ course is your go-to. In today's competitive job arena, employers seek individuals with tangible expertise. This program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience essential for excelling in security-centric roles. Throughout the course, you'll delve into crucial topics such
- [CompTIA Project+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-project/) - Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with CompTIA Project+! In today's tech-driven world, the demand for skilled IT professionals with project management expertise is skyrocketing. This certification is your passport to the realm of project management, equipping you with foundational skills to tackle small-scale projects with confidence. In our interactive classes, you'll dive
- [CompTIA Network+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-network/) - Step into the world of CompTIA Network+ and embark on a journey through five crucial domains: Network Architecture, Network Operations, Network Security, Troubleshooting, and Industry Standards. Our course is not just about passing an exam; it's about mastering the essentials of networking. Get ready for an interactive experience where you'll dive deep into configuring, managing,
- [CompTIA A+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-a/) - In this course, we will cover both the Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives. With this highly interactive course, you will learn the IT essentials needed to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Your first module (220-1201) will concentrate on PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, and learning how to troubleshoot hardware
- [CompTIA Tech+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-tech/) - Embark on your journey towards an IT career with our comprehensive course designed to prepare you for the CompTIA Tech+ Certification. Covering essential topics like hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity, this course equips you with the knowledge sought after by employers. Gain confidence in IT concepts and lay a solid foundation for advanced certifications. With
- [CompTIA Linux+](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-linux-prep-and-certification/) - Step into the world of IT mastery with our CompTIA Linux+ course! Discover the vital skills needed to configure, monitor, and support Linux+ servers, highly sought-after in today's tech landscape. Delve into the intricacies of Linux+ environments, mastering security protocols, scripting, and automation under the guidance of seasoned industry experts. Taught with cutting-edge materials from
- [Information Security Analyst](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/information-security-analyst/) - Information security analysts install software, such as firewalls, to protect computer networks. Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This occupation pathway requires students to take CompTIA Security+ Prep and Certification*, CompTIA CySA+ Prep and Certification, and CompTIA SecurityX. CompTIA Network+ Prep and Certification is
- [Dental Assisting Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/dental-assisting-program/) - Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dental team in the delivery of quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with your hands and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you. Topics included in this class are basic dental sciences, pre-clinical and clinical skills,
- [ITIL Foundations Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/itil-foundations-prep-and-certification/) - If you are an IT professional looking to get into IT service management using ITIL best practices, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) Foundation Certification course is the first step in your preparation. The course will prepare you for the ITIL Foundation, v4 exam, introducing you to basic concepts used in IT service management. In this
- [Plumbing Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Licensure Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/plumbing-apprenticeship/) - This full Plumbing program contains the hours and content to satisfy the educational requirements for Plumbing registered apprenticeships, as well as the educational requirements to obtain state Plumbing licensure, and Plumbing Journeyman status through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) in Virginia. There are four levels (Plumbing Levels 1 - 4) offered, however
- [HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Licensure Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/hvac-apprenticeship/) - Enroll in our comprehensive HVAC program to kickstart or advance your career in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Our curriculum satisfies the formal vocational training hours required before an individual can sit for licensing exams through Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR). The program offers four levels, but students can join at the
- [Electrical Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Licensure Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/electrical-apprenticeship/) - Enroll in our comprehensive Electrical program! Our curriculum satisfies the formal vocational training hours required before an individual can sit for licensing exams through Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR). With four levels available (Electrical Levels 1 - 4), students can tailor their education to their needs and experience. No prior coursework or
- [Data Center Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/data-center-technician/) - Embark on a journey into cutting-edge technology with our Data Center Technician Program! Dive into the data center technician career where innovation meets precision as you learn to install and maintain state-of-the-art data servers and network equipment. As a data center technician, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation of servers, monitoring
- [Power Line Worker](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/power-line-worker/) - Are you ready to power up your career? Enroll in our Power Line Worker Training program and help ensure reliable electricity for your community. This 14-week program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the electric utility industry. You will learn all the fundamental aspects of power line
- [Phlebotomy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/phlebotomy-technician-program/) - Step into the world of healthcare with our Phlebotomy Technician Program! As a Phlebotomy Technician, you'll master the art of collecting patient samples with precision and safety, essential for accurate laboratory tests. Practical, hands-on experiences, ensures you're ready to excel in this vital role. All you need is regular computer and internet access. While some
- [Patient Service Representative Program (PSR) (CMAA)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/patient-service-representative-program/) - Step into the dynamic world of healthcare with our Patient Service Representative Program (PSR) ! From managing the front desk to mastering electronic medical records, this course equips you with the essential skills for success in medical office administration. Delve into office reception etiquette, daily operations, and effective communication strategies, all while gaining hands-on experience
- [Network and Computer Systems Administrator](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/network-and-computer-systems-administrator/) - Embark on a dynamic journey as a Network and Computer Systems Administrator! Dive into the world of technology, where each day presents exciting challenges and opportunities. You'll learn to orchestrate the functioning of networks, from local to wide area, and beyond. Installations, configurations, and troubleshooting will be your forte as you navigate through the intricate
- [Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/medical-assistant-program-ccma/) - Start a rewarding journey into the healthcare field with our Medical Assistant Program (CCMA). This dynamic field allows you to acquire both administrative and clinical competencies crucial for success. From clinical patient care to administrative assisting, pharmacology to phlebotomy, our comprehensive curriculum covers it all. Engage in hands-on learning through classroom lectures and labs, supplemented
- [Mechatronics Program](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/mechatronics-program/) - Jobs in industry are experiencing rapid advancements in technology sparking the rise of ‘smart’ connected work environments and the need for a highly skilled workforce. Our mechatronics program can teach you the skills you need through hands-on learning, which will help you find a careers in occupations high paying occupations such as Mechanical Technician Electromechanical
- [Lean Systems](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/lean-systems/) - Lean Systems is an established continuous improvement system focusing on process refinement that applies to all industries (i.e. healthcare, software development, manufacturing, and service) and organizations and will enhance the overall performance in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction. Applying the Lean principles can reduce inventory, increase storage space, decrease quality defects, empower employees,
- [Leadership Institute](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/leadership-institute/) - Leadership Institute is our middle-tiered leadership program for current and emerging managers/supervisors who want to grow and challenge their leadership and operational skills through team-based, interactive collaboration. As a participant, you will be part of a cohort of new leaders from the business community. In this cohort you will develop and grow your understanding and
- [Leadership Basecamp](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/leadership-basecamp/) - Basecamp is the place where all expeditions start. Just as mountain climbers need a place to assemble basic supplies and tools for a successful journey, new leaders need a starting point to build the foundational skills that will not only help them succeed as frontline leaders, but will serve them throughout their career. The pivot
- [Information Technology Project Manager](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/information-technology-project-manager/) - Embark on a dynamic journey as an Information Technology Project Manager! Ever envisioned yourself at the forefront of technological innovation? As an IT manager, you'll spearhead computer-related endeavors within organizations, shaping their digital landscape. From devising strategic IT objectives to orchestrating the implementation of cutting-edge systems, your role is pivotal. Get ready to dive into
- [Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/heavy-equipment-operator/) - Step into the world of Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO) and unlock a pathway to an industry-recognized credential. Our program is tailored to meet the demand for skilled equipment operators, offering hands-on training that simulates real-life scenarios. Learn to master the controls of excavators and wheel loaders through immersive experiences on rotation-motion platforms and high-resolution 3D
- [Fiber Optic Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/fiber-optic-technician/) - The Fiber Optic Technician course is a deeper dive into the world of fiber. Students will review cables and theory before moving into FTTx, emergency restoration, fiber characterization, and latest trends. This course will also offer hours of hands-on cable splicing and termination. Fiber Optic Installer course or 1-2 years experience in the field. Students
- [Fiber Optic Installer](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/fiber-optic-installer/) - Are you ready to kickstart a dynamic career in the tech industry? Enroll in our Fiber Optic Installer program and become an essential part of the future of communications. You'll learn to install, maintain, and repair cutting-edge fiber optic cables and equipment, skills that are in high demand across telecommunications, internet service providers, cable TV
- [CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst: CySA+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cysa-prep-and-certification-comptia-cybersecurity-analyst/) - Looking to take your cybersecurity career to the next level? Look no further than our CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst: CySA+ Prep and Certification program. Dive into a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the essential skills needed in today's cyber landscape. In this program, you'll delve into threat and vulnerability management, software and systems security,
- [Construction Project Management](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/construction-project-management/) - Take charge of your future as a Construction Project Manager, leading the planning and control of complex projects. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) offers a top-tier Construction Project Management Certification program. This program equips you with essential skills in project planning, design, estimating, scheduling, and contract management. Learn the latest techniques
- [Computer User Support Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/computer-user-support-specialist/) - Embark on a fulfilling career as a Computer User Support Specialist, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to assist non-IT users with their technical needs. Also known as help-desk technicians, these specialists are the frontline professionals in resolving computer issues promptly and effectively. Whether it's troubleshooting in person, over the phone, via online
- [CompTIA SecurityX](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/comptia-securityx/) - Get ready to elevate your cybersecurity expertise with our CompTIA SecurityX program! Delve into the intricate world of security architecture and senior security engineering, gaining vital skills in governance, risk management, and compliance along the way. This comprehensive course includes all necessary materials and exams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Prior completion of our CompTIA
- [Cloud Computing Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/degree/cloud-computing-specialist/) - Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computational resources, like servers, applications, or data storage, via the internet. Working in cloud computing generally involves building, managing, and maintaining the infrastructure that enables that delivery.

## Events

- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of PLC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-plc-2/) - This training program allows students to acquire hands-on experience with industrial control equipment. Realistic examples are used to motivate students to gain the skills needs to work with PLC controlled systems. Topics include control relays, basic design, PLC sections, input and output types, memory types, logic processing, numbering systems and basic troubleshooting. Students will work
- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Sensor Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-sensor-technology-2/) - Learn the fundamentals of Sensor Technology. As manufacturing and industry becomes increasingly automated, the understanding of sensors is critical. Sensors are eyes, ears, touch, and feel of automated systems. Students will be introduced to the various sensors common in the industrial automation field. Hands on training and examples are used to demonstrate the general operational
- [Beginning Conversational Spanish](https://laurelridge.edu/event/beginning-conversational-spanish-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the number of Spanish speakers is growing every day. If you are trying to learn Spanish, this course will give you the opportunity to learn basic conversational Spanish. The goal of our program is to teach basic Spanish vocabulary,
- [Certified Mission Critical Operator](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-mission-critical-operator/) - A Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO) is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the essential infrastructure that keeps mission critical facilities—such as data centers—running without interruption. They ensure power, cooling, networking, and safety systems perform reliably, and they respond quickly to incidents to prevent downtime. The certification program is a 12 week course covering a
- [Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/gas-metal-arc-welding-gmaw-mig/) - This class will focus on gas metal arc welding, commonly known as MIG welding. Using carbon steel and filler material, students will learn from industry professionals proper welding techniques and disciplines. An emphasis will be placed on welding and grinding safety, welding defects (causes and cures), and welding personal protective equipment. Using newly acquired skills,
- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-fluid-power/) - Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Learn the fundamentals of pneumatics and hydraulics. Pneumatics covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signaling medium. Content covers compressors, storage, dryers and distribution as well as the design, construction and operation of a range of actuators, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant
- [Patient Service Representative Program (PSR) (CMAA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/patient-service-representative-program-psr-cmaa/) - Are you interested in an administrative career in the healthcare field? Working at the front desk of a medical office requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities. In this course, you’ll learn office reception skills, daily operations, and effective communication techniques, with a strong emphasis on mastering medical terminology. This course is delivered through
- [HVAC Level 4](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-4/) - This class serves as the fourth and final level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Construction Drawings and Specifications, System Balancing, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, Systems Startup and Shutdown, Heating and
- [HVAC Level 3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-3-2/) - This class serves as the third year of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Refrigerants and Oils; Compressors; Metering Devices; Retail Refrigeration Systems; Commercial Hydronic Systems; Steam Systems; Planned Maintenance; Water Treatment; Troubleshooting Electronic Controls; Troubleshooting Oil
- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-mechanical-systems/) - The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. Class time is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-3/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [Phlebotomy Technician Program PM](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-technician-program-pm/) - A phlebotomy technician is a trained medical professional responsible for collecting blood and other body fluids from patients for medical tests or donations in a skilled, safe, and reliable manner. This course offers practical, hands-on experience to help prepare you for a successful career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill to learn for
- [Financial Eligibility Application](https://laurelridge.edu/event/financial-eligibility-application/) - Students will use this method to determine if they qualify for financial assistance.
- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Robotics](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-robotics/) - This course is designed to expose students to the various types of robots and ways they can increase productivity in industrial applications. While these robots can replace low skilled human tasks, they require people with technical skills to program, operate and maintain them. Upon completion of this course, student will have worked with various types
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-363/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [CompTIA Tech+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-tech-prep-and-certification-4/) - This course is a great first step to a career in IT. Aimed to help students earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification, this course covers hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity topics. The CompTIA Tech+ Certification shows employers that you are comfortable with IT concepts and is a great starting point for more advanced certifications. Exam and
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-5/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-5/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-3/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Phlebotomy Technician Program AM](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-technician-program-am/) - A phlebotomy technician is a trained medical professional responsible for collecting blood and other body fluids from patients for medical tests or donations in a skilled, safe, and reliable manner. This course offers practical, hands-on experience to help prepare you for a successful career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill to learn for
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-2/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Fiber Optic Installer](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fiber-optic-installer/) - Fiber Optic Installers are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables and related equipment. Fiber optic installers typically work in various industries such as telecommunications, internet service providers, cable television companies, and data centers. This program will cover basics of fiber and transmission theory, various cables and connectors, splicing, installation, and more. No
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-362/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Laurel Ridge Open House (In-person)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/laurel-ridge-open-house-in-person/)
- [Laurel Ridge Open House (Virtual)](https://laurelridge.edu/openhouse) - Join us for the Laurel Ridge Open House on Thursday, July 23, and discover how we can help you reach your goals. RSVP today!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-361/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-360/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-359/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1](https://laurelridge.edu/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1-2/) - Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class, using online homework and live classroom lecture, students
- [Healthcare Orientation Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/event/healthcare-orientation-middletown/) - All students enrolling in Fast Forward approved healthcare courses are required to complete a healthcare orientation. This orientation is essential to ensure students are fully prepared for their studies and meet the necessary standards for success in the healthcare field.
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-8/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Electrical Level 2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-2/) - This class serves as the second level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Alternating Current, Motors: Theory & Application, Electric Lighting, Conduit Bending, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations & Splices, Grounding
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-2/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CompTIA Tech+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-tech-prep-and-certification/) - This course is a great first step to a career in IT. Aimed to help students earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification, this course covers hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity topics. The CompTIA Tech+ Certification shows employers that you are comfortable with IT concepts and is a great starting point for more advanced certifications. Exam and
- [Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 FP](https://laurelridge.edu/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1-fp/) - Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class, using online homework and live classroom lecture, students
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-358/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Fiber Optic Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fiber-optic-technician-2/) - The Fiber Optic Technician course is a deeper dive into the world of fiber. Students will review cables and theory before moving into FTTx, emergency restoration, fiber characterization, and latest trends. This course will also offer hours of hands-on cable splicing and termination. Students will sit for the ETA Fiber Optic Technician- Outside Plant Certification
- [HVAC Level 2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-2-2/) - This class serves as the second level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic
- [Dental Assisting Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-assisting-program-2/) - Dental assistants play a key role in enhancing the efficiency of the dental team and delivering high-quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy hands-on work, and seek a career with responsibility, dental assisting may be the right fit for you. This class covers a variety of topics, including basic
- [Plumbing Level 3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/plumbing-level-3/) - This class serves as the third level of training in the Plumbing craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Applied Math; Sizing Water Supply Piping; Potable Water Treatment; Backflow Preventors; Types of Venting; Sizing DWV and Storm Systems, Sewage Pumps and Sump
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-357/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Pharmacy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pharmacy-technician-program-2/) - Get started today on an exciting career path! The Pharmacy Technician Program is a comprehensive and engaging educational experience designed to equip aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical simulations to prepare students for a rewarding career. This 185- hour hybrid program
- [Pharmacy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pharmacy-technician-program/) - Get started today on an exciting career path! The Pharmacy Technician Program is a comprehensive and engaging educational experience designed to equip aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical simulations to prepare students for a rewarding career. This 185- hour hybrid program
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-4/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [HVAC Level 2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-2/) - This class serves as the second level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Commercial Airside Systems; Chimneys, Vents, and Flues; Introduction to Hydronic Systems; Air Quality Equipment; Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging; Alternating Current; Basic
- [Electrical Level 3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-3/) - This class serves as the third level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: This course will cover the following: Load Calculations-Branch and Feeder Circuits, Conductor Selection, Calculations, Practical Applications and Lighting, Hazardous Locations, Over current Protection,
- [Dental Assisting Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-assisting-program-3/) - Dental assistants play a key role in enhancing the efficiency of the dental team and delivering high-quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy hands-on work, and seek a career with responsibility, dental assisting may be the right fit for you. This class covers a variety of topics, including basic
- [Dental Assisting Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-assisting-program/) - Dental assistants play a key role in enhancing the efficiency of the dental team and delivering high-quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy hands-on work, and seek a career with responsibility, dental assisting may be the right fit for you. This class covers a variety of topics, including basic
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-356/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-3/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-2/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [EKG Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ekg-technician/) - Expand Your Skills and Boost Your Earning Potential with EKG Technician Certification Gain the expertise to accurately administer Electrocardiograms (EKGs), identify and resolve artifacts, and record precise EKG results. In this program, you’ll learn heart anatomy, physiology, electrical conduction, and how to recognize and interpret heart rhythms. This certification is highly valuable for healthcare professionals
- [Plumbing Level 2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/plumbing-level-2/) - This class serves as the second level of training in the Plumbing craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Plumbing Math Two; Reading Commercial Drawings; Hangers, Supports, Structural Penetrations, and Fire Stopping; Installing and Testing DWV Piping; Installing Roof, Floor, and Area
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-4/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-355/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-354/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-353/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-352/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/flux-core-arc-welding-fcaw-flux/) - This class will focus on flux core arc welding, commonly refered to as flux welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn proper welding techniques using .045 wire in various positions. Other topics covered include equipment set-up, proper adjustment, and safe use of other welding equipment including grinders. Using
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-3/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-351/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [HVAC Level 3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-3/) - This class serves as the third year of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Refrigerants and Oils; Compressors; Metering Devices; Retail Refrigeration Systems; Commercial Hydronic Systems; Steam Systems; Planned Maintenance; Water Treatment; Troubleshooting Electronic Controls; Troubleshooting Oil
- [Electrical Level 4](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-4-2/) - This class serves as the fourth level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Load Calculations-Feeders & Services, Health Care Facilities, Standby and Emergency Systems, Basic Electronic Theory, Fire Alarm Systems, Specialty Transformers, Heat Tracing and Freeze
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-350/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Electrical Level 2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-2-2/) - This class serves as the second level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Alternating Current, Motors: Theory & Application, Electric Lighting, Conduit Bending, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conductor Installations, Cable Tray, Conductor Terminations & Splices, Grounding
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-349/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1](https://laurelridge.edu/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1/) - Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class, using online homework and live classroom lecture, students
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-348/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Trades Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/trades-open-house-2/) - This FREE information session is an open house-style event that will introduce you to a variety of trades professions." Whether you are planning to register for an upcoming class or you are on the fence about your next career step, come and join us to gain more information. This can be the first step towards an
- [Phlebotomy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-technician-program/) - A phlebotomy technician is a trained medical professional responsible for collecting blood and other body fluids from patients for medical tests or donations in a skilled, safe, and reliable manner. This course offers practical, hands-on experience to help prepare you for a successful career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill to learn for
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-347/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-346/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-345/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-344/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-343/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [IT Credential Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/it-credential-information-session-2/) - Take the first step toward an exciting career in technology! Whether you're new to the field or looking to enhance your skills with certifications, this session is your gateway to in-demand fields like Cybersecurity, Data Center Operations, and more. Join us to discover how Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions' fast-track programs are designed to fit your
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-342/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-341/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Wildlife Happenings: Celebrating Wildlife Through Art](https://laurelridge.edu/event/wildlife-happenings-celebrating-wildlife-through-art/) - An Exhibition Featuring the Artworks of Cindy Kreiman and Simona Bergman Exhibition Dates July 29 – Oct. 23 Artist Talk and Reception Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 1– 4 p.m. Meet the artists, learn about their inspiration, and explore the stories behind their works celebrating wildlife and the natural world. Location: Sekel Art Atrium in Cornerstone Hall FREE and Open to the Public Art in Service
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-340/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Electrical Level 3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-3-2/) - This class serves as the third level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: This course will cover the following: Load Calculations-Branch and Feeder Circuits, Conductor Selection, Calculations, Practical Applications and Lighting, Hazardous Locations, Over current Protection,
- [Electrical Level 4](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-4/) - This class serves as the fourth level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Load Calculations-Feeders & Services, Health Care Facilities, Standby and Emergency Systems, Basic Electronic Theory, Fire Alarm Systems, Specialty Transformers, Heat Tracing and Freeze
- [Dental Radiation Health & Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-3/) - This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and
- [Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/editing-and-proofreading-for-business-writers/) - Writing well means following the rules so that you can best make yourself understood. We will review some basic grammar and look at correcting common mistakes that can make our writing harder to read. In this course we will review some basic grammar and using the parts of speech correctly in our writing. Details
- [Business Writing for Busy Professionals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/business-writing-for-busy-professionals/) - You will learn strategies to write documents faster and better. You will learn how to customize your documents for a specific reader and to accomplish your writing purpose. You will discover ways to create documents when time is limited. You will also master models to organize and format letters, emails, and reports in order to
- [Real Estate Investing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/real-estate-investing/) - This course will provide the core foundations for successful real estate investment. Becoming a real estate investor is fairly easy - just go out, buy a property and boom you are an investor! Unfortunately, it takes much more than that. It takes skill, strategy, business acumen, active research on properties and communities coupled with finance
- [Fundamental Employment Laws](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundamental-employment-laws/) - Are you needing to understand how the federal employment laws affect your workplace? This course is designed to introduce you to the most impactful federal employment laws. By understanding the basics of employment law, you should become better equipped to hire, evaluate, and manage employees. This course presents an insight into discrimination laws, employee benefits,
- [Adobe Acrobat Pro](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adobe-acrobat-pro/) - Adobe Acrobat allows users to convert documents you create in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or any other application into Portable Document Files (PDF). A PDF can be viewed and printed by any with a copy of Adobe's free Acrobat Reader. In this course students will learn to create and manage PDF files. Students will add navigation
- [Teaching Reading](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teaching-reading/) - Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore ways creative ways to present reading skills to students. We will learn ways to help students become excited about reading. We will explore ways to present reading skills to student at all grade levels and ways to improve the assessment
- [Teaching Writing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teaching-writing/) - Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore ways creative ways to present writing skills to students. We will learn ways to help students become excited about writing. We will explore ways to present writing skills to student at all grade levels and ways to improve the assessment
- [Teaching Math](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teaching-math/) - This course will help you excel in your role as as an educator. Focusing on active learning teaching practices, this course will help you encourage students to become deep thinkers and build a "thinking classroom." Review the skills you will need to pass the Instructional Paraprofessional's exam as you explore creative ways to present math
- [Fundamentals of Accounting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundamentals-of-accounting/) - This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and uses of accounting in a business environment. The primary areas of study in this course include analysis of business transactions, recording procedures and the use of ledgers and journals, accounting for sales and purchases, managing cash, payroll, accruals and deferrals, and preparation and analysis of
- [Chartered Tax Professional Business Package](https://laurelridge.edu/event/chartered-tax-professional-business-package/) - A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a series of 5 federal tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized certificate program enables students to start working and earning money as a tax preparer while completing coursework toward the CTP credential! With the talk of more requirements
- [Revit Architecture Certificate](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revit-architecture-certificate/) - This Certificate program covers all aspects of Building Information Modeling with Revit Architecture. Students will learn how to work within the BIM process to effectively create and document a full range of building types including residential buildings, small commercial buildings, and multi-story towers with custom curtain walls. Students will also learn how to create custom
- [Revit 3 - Advanced Features of Revit Architecture](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revit-3-advanced-features-of-revit-architecture/) - Learn the advanced features of the latest versions of Revit Architecture. This course covers the creation of custom content with the family editor, conceptual massing tools, curtain walls and custom curtain wall panels, phasing tools, worksets and file linking strategies, formulaic design tools, and adaptive components. Students will be able to receive a free copy
- [Revit 2 - Intermediate Concepts of Revit Architecture](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revit-2-intermediate-concepts-of-revit-architecture/) - Learn the intermediate features of the latest versions of Revit Architecture. This course advanced annotation methods, door and window schedules, basic site modeling tools including topographical surfaces, basic structural elements, camera and perspective view creation, rendering tools, lights and materials. Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from
- [Revit 1 - Introduction to Revit Architecture](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revit-1-introduction-to-revit-architecture/) - This course covers basic Revit Architecture BIM concepts. Topics include project creation, basic display concepts, components, levels, walls, doors, windows, floor and roof objects, stairs and railings, view properties, family components, dimensions, basic annotations, drawing sheets and plotting procedures. Students will be able to receive a free copy of the latest version Revit from Autodesk
- [Spanish Fundamentals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-fundamentals/) - Conversational Spanish Foundations is a self-paced, online Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English and Spanish-speakers. Read the full course description.
- [Spanish for Dentists and Dental Hygienists](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-dentists-and-dental-hygienists/) - Spanish for Dentists and Dental Hygienists is a self-paced, online occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking dental professionals and Spanish-speaking patients. Read the full course description.
- [Start Your Own Business in Career Coaching](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-business-in-career-coaching/) - This course, Start Your Own Business, it will prepare the individual to launch his or her own small business. Life Coaching is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand professional services. Life Coaches work with clients to help them establish and achieve their professional goals, as well as personal aspirations. This course will provide you
- [Start Your Own Business in Bookkeeping Administration Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-business-in-bookkeeping-administration-professional/) - The purpose of this course is to give the student tools, information, and strategies to equip them in a way that will give them the best chance of success when starting a business. We will discuss topics such as risk, economics, the global market, ethics, legal considerations, organization, human resources, and marketing. As a student
- [Adolescent Development](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adolescent-development/) - In this course we will discuss the stages of child and adolescent development, the features of each stage, and principles of growth, learning, and parenting. Details
- [Day Care Administrator](https://laurelridge.edu/event/day-care-administrator/) - In this course, we will become familiar with the development and management of a child daycare center, including such elements as child development theories, legal considerations, bookkeeping, staffing, site management, and parental involvement. The goal of a quality day care facility is to provide child care that meets the needs of each child and family
- [Florist](https://laurelridge.edu/event/florist/) - In this course, we will learn and apply the principles of floral design, explore the history of floral arranging, and become familiar with the various groups, classifications, and names of flowers and foliage, along with the opportunities in the floral design industry. Details
- [Fundamentals of Landscaping Design and Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundamentals-of-landscaping-design-and-business/) - In this course, we will explore the art and business of landscaping, from an understanding of plants and foliage, to principles of design, to technology, to business and management considerations. Details
- [Travel and Tourism Agent](https://laurelridge.edu/event/travel-and-tourism-agent/) - This course will look at the tourism industry through the lens of business, specifically by considering the management, marketing, and finance issues most important to industry members. The course will start with a comprehensive model of tourism and continue with individual sections that provide a thorough understanding of all sectors of travel and tourism. The
- [Wellness Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/wellness-coach/) - Wellness coaching is a specialization that builds on expertise in areas related to health, wellness, and fitness while relying on relevant theories and methods from the coaching field. Wellness coaches may work with clients who have specific health, wellness, and fitness goals, as well as those who have broad goals in the areas of health
- [Wind Energy Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/wind-energy-technician/) - As the world's shift away from reliance on fossil fuels the Wind Energy Industry leads the way. In just a few short decades wind energy has evolved dramatically. Technological advances now make wind energy a cost-effective solution for the world's ever-growing energy needs. The United States leads in the overall wind power capacity. As the
- [Solar Water Heating Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/solar-water-heating-technician/) - This course covers solar fundamentals, site assessment, system design and sizing, the installation and service of system components, system start-up and maintenance, and worker safety. Solar Water addresses residential and light commercial solar water heating systems for domestic hot water and swimming pool applications. Details
- [Photovoltaic Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/photovoltaic-technician/) - The Photovoltaic System Professional course covers the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand- alone or interconnected electrical systems. The content includes system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, component operation, system design and sizing, and installation requirements and recommended practices. Common scenarios and procedures are discussed throughout. Read the full course
- [Life Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/life-coach/) - Life Coaching is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand professional services. Life Coaches work with clients to help them establish and achieve their professional goals, as well as personal aspirations. This course will provide you with the skills you need to become a successful life coach. Through theoretical and practical applications, you will learn
- [Comprehensive Tax Course](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comprehensive-tax-course/) - Learn to prepare tax returns for most Form 1040 individual, non-business taxpayers and small business taxpayers (self-employed/Schedule C). Learn how to research tax issues. Details
- [Comprehensive Tax Course with Business Guide](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comprehensive-tax-course-with-business-guide/) - Learn to prepare tax returns for most Form 1040 individual, non-business taxpayers and small business taxpayers (self-employed/Schedule C). Learn how to research tax issues. Details
- [Technical Writing Fundamentals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/technical-writing-fundamentals/) - This course will focus on skills that employers demand in today's workplace-thinking, listening, composing, revising, and editing. At the completion of this course students will have acquired many workplace skills through integrated and applied instruction so that mastering technical writing is relevant and exciting. The text for this course features an engaging writing style, student
- [Spanish for Manufacturing and Warehousing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-manufacturing-and-warehousing/) - Conversational Spanish for Manufacturing and Warehousing is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in a manufacturing and/or warehousing setting. Read the full course description.
- [Spanish for Housekeeping](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-housekeeping/) - Conversational Spanish for Housekeeping and Facilities is a self-paced, online occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English and Spanish-speaking supervisors, co-workers, and guests. Read the full course description.
- [Spanish for Firefighters](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-firefighters/) - Emergency Spanish for Firefighters and EMS is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for firefighters and emergency responders during a fire situation wanting to communicate with the Spanish-speaking public. Read the full course description.
- [Six Sigma Black Belt Exam Prep](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-black-belt-exam-prep/) - The Six Sigma Management System has evolved to become an integration of business best practices that unleashes the power of the Six Sigma tools and methods in a way that fosters focused execution and breakthrough improvements. Using the Six Sigma Management System as the overall context for driving business improvement, this course provides unique insight
- [Principles of Time Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/principles-of-time-management/) - In the fast-paced world of classes, assignments, and extracurriculars, time can feel like a precious, and often scarce, commodity. There never seems to be enough of it, and what we have is often filled to the brim, leaving little room for the things we actually want to do. This course is designed specifically for students
- [Grant Writing Fundamentals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/grant-writing-fundamentals/) - This course will prepare you to write a grant proposal. You will go step-by-step through the grant writing process, including research, planning, and goal-setting. You will work through real-life examples, or use your own grant proposal as practice. Read the full course description.
- [Grant Writing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/grant-writing/) - The Certificate in Grant Writing course is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the essentials of writing or acquiring grants for private, public, or government use. If you are thinking of starting a business that utilizes grants, learning the essentials of writing, researching, obtaining, maintaining, operations and strategies within the grant system is imperative. Books
- [Introduction to Six Sigma](https://laurelridge.edu/event/introduction-to-six-sigma/) - The Six Sigma introduction course will give students a flavor of some of the methodologies used in this popular quality tool. The student will receive an overview of the Six Sigma movement itself and some DMAIC, control, and causal methodologies. Details
- [Adobe Premiere CC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adobe-premiere-cc/) - Adobe Premiere Pro the essential video editing application for professionals and video enthusiasts. As you complete this course you will master the Premiere Pro workspace and its features to create a variety of projects. You'll learn how to import media and arrange audio, video, and text to create dynamic projects. You'll learn how to integrate
- [Adobe InDesign CC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adobe-indesign-cc/) - Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. As you complete this course you will master the InDesign workspace and its features to create a variety of projects. Read the full course description.
- [Spanish for Social Services](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-social-services/) - Conversational Spanish for Social Service Professionals is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for social workers, counselors, non-profit office staff and administrators, ministers, and anyone working with Spanish-speakers in an outreach capacity. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers job titles and people, the outreach visit, social work terms,
- [Spanish for Law Enforcement](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-law-enforcement/) - Conversational Spanish for Law Enforcement Professionals is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for Police Officers and Law Enforcement Personnel wanting to communicate with the Spanish-speaking public. Read the full course description.
- [Fundamentals of Instructional Design](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundamentals-of-instructional-design/) - This course will provide a foundational overview of instructional design activities. It will provide an introduction to the essential elements of instructional design and provide an overview of the fundamental principles, processes, and practices that currently shape and define the field. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the essential principles of instructional design.
- [Learning Styles in the Classroom](https://laurelridge.edu/event/learning-styles-in-the-classroom/) - This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to design personalized and effective educational experiences by understanding and applying various learning style theories. You will learn to identify individual preferences, create differentiated instruction, and integrate models such as Gregorc's Mind Style, Dunn and Dunn's stimuli dimensions, Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, and Fleming's VARK modalities. By
- [Composting Operations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/composting-operations/) - Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This web-based course will provide those taking the class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition, an array of microorganisms and invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus. In the truest sense, solid waste composting is actually microbe farming, and like
- [Six Sigma Green Belt Exam Prep](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-green-belt-exam-prep/) - Six Sigma is a rigorous, focused, and highly effective implementation of proven quality principles and techniques, which aims for virtually error-free business performance. Students in this course will develop an understanding of how to perform and interpret Six Sigma tools and how to use standard principles of Lean. Students will learn project management and will
- [Personality Types Among Us](https://laurelridge.edu/event/personality-types-among-us/) - This course explores how personality traits, emotional intelligence, and decision-making strategies impact leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and professional growth. Through lessons that examine influential traits like dominance, deference, grit, and empathy, you'll gain insights into how behaviors shape workplace interactions and outcomes. The course covers frameworks such as the Big Five Personality Model, LMAP 360
- [Adobe Illustrator CC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adobe-illustrator-cc/) - This course is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to navigate and utilize Adobe Illustrator, a leading vector graphics software, with proficiency and confidence. You will start by familiarizing yourself with the Illustrator workspace, learning to select and align objects, and creating logos using basic shapes. As we progress, you will master
- [Spanish for Food Service](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-food-service/) - Conversational Spanish for Food Service and Hospitality is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for restaurant managers, wait staff, cooks, and anyone working with Spanish-speaker employees and co-workers. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers hiring, training, job expectations, job performance, accidents and emergencies, menu terms, meats, seafood, fruits,
- [Adobe Photoshop CC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/adobe-photoshop-cc/) - This course is designed for aspiring creatives seeking to master image editing, retouching, and digital art creation. You'll explore the ins and outs of Photoshop, from navigating the interface to using advanced tools and techniques. You will dive into layers, selections, masks, typography, and even video editing. Get ready to build a wide range of
- [Marketing Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-professional/) - This coursed is designed to prepare you to successfully working in the sales and marketing industry. Topics will include sales strategies and best practices, marketing strategies and best practices, understanding the customer, producing, marketing, and sales of goods and services, and the global marketplace. Details
- [Professional Tax Preparer Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/professional-tax-preparer-certification/) - The Professional Tax Preparer Certification course teaches you how to become a tax preparation specialist equipped to prepare federal income tax filings for individuals and businesses. It also teaches you the current tax guidelines needed to prepare tax filings, plus it provides an overview of the documents, statements and other necessary filing materials. Details
- [Spanish for Educators](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-educators/) - Conversational Spanish for Educators and School Staff is a self-paced, on-line occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English and Spanish speakers. This course is ideal for teachers, administrators, and anyone working with Spanish-speaking students and parents. Read the full course description.
- [Market Risk - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced](https://laurelridge.edu/event/market-risk-basic-intermediate-advanced/) - Every professional involved in the Global Financial Services industry would benefit from this training! This comprehensive course covers several important topics in the industry such as: Statistical concepts, Risk measurement, Back Testing, Stress Testing, and Value of Risk methodologies, used by leading financial institutions worldwide. Details
- [Solid Waste Operations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/solid-waste-operations/) - This four-course program is important training for homeland security as it relates to solid waste management. This introductory course includes instruction in Landfill operations, Composting operations, Household Hazardous Waste and Wastewater Operations (solids). These classes will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. Details
- [Landfill Operations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/landfill-operations/) - Using the Internet those taking this course will gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology & hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations, and regulations. This class will meet or exceed most
- [Chartered Tax Professional Career Package](https://laurelridge.edu/event/chartered-tax-professional-career-package/) - The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons who typically advise clients on income tax situations. After completing this comprehensive program, candidates will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered. Candidates must successfully complete a series of five, computer-administered courses in income tax
- [Spanish for Banking](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-for-banking/) - Conversational Spanish for Banking and Finance is designed for banking and credit union professionals wanting to better communicate with their Spanish-speaking customers. Read the full course description.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-339/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-338/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-337/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-336/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-6/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Patient Service Representative Program (PSR) (CMAA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/patient-service-representative-program-psr-cmaa-2/) - Are you interested in an administrative career in the healthcare field? Working at the front desk of a medical office requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities. In this course, you’ll learn office reception skills, daily operations, and effective communication techniques, with a strong emphasis on mastering medical terminology. This course is delivered through
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-335/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Blood Drive 8/3](https://laurelridge.edu/event/blood-drive-8-3/) - Student Life and The American Red Cross are hosting another Blood Drive at the Middletown Campus. Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in The Corron - Thompson Conference Center from 11am-3:30pm Register Now and Donate! Register Here!
- [CompTIA Security+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-security-prep-and-certification/) - Do your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices, and traffic? If so, this course is for you. IT professionals need to successfully demonstrate their skill set in order to confidently perform their duties in any security-related role. During this class, you will be able to identify the fundamental components of information security, analyze risk,
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-334/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA) Part of Complete Medical Assistant Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-part-of-complete-medical-assistant-program/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-4/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-333/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [CompTIA Network+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-network-prep-and-certification/) - This course will cover the Network+ exam objectives from the following five domains: network architecture, network operations, network security, troubleshooting, and industry standards. You will concentrate on the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices, define the appropriate cabling and device technologies, determine the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools, and
- [SHRM Certification Prep+ Course](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shrm-certification-prep-course/) - Establish yourself as a globally recognized human resource expert by earning the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). These professional certifications can open doors for professional advancement and signal to employers your advanced professional development. Ensure you're prepared with our 13-week instructor-led, Live via Zoom course designed for SHRM credential candidates.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-332/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-331/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-330/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Power Line Worker Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/power-line-worker-program/) - Are you ready to power up your career? Enroll in our Power Line Worker (PLW) Training program and help ensure reliable electricity for your community. This 14-week program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the electric utility industry. Power Line workers install, remove, maintain, and repair both
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-329/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-328/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-327/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [CompTIA Server+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-server-prep-and-certification/) - CompTIA Server+ is designed for IT professionals who work with server hardware and software, including server administrators, system administrators, and data center technicians. It is a valuable certification for those who want to demonstrate their expertise in server-related tasks and responsibilities. This course will cover the following key areas server hardware and software, server virtualization,
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-326/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-325/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-7/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [New Student Welcome Day @ Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-welcome-day-middletown-campus/) - Welcome to the Laurel Ridge Family and join us at New Student Welcome Days! Pick up some Laurel Ridge swag Attend a Gear Up session just for new students Take care of last-minute TO-DOs – all offices will be open Go on a Campus Tour with our student leaders Complete a scavenger hunt for a
- [New Student Welcome Day @ Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-welcome-day-fauquier-campus/) - Welcome to the Laurel Ridge Family and join us at New Student Welcome Days! Pick up some Laurel Ridge swag Attend a Gear Up session just for new students Take care of last-minute TO-DOs – all offices will be open Go on a Campus Tour with our student leaders Complete a scavenger hunt for a
- [New Student Welcome Day @ Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-welcome-day-luray-page-county-center/) - Welcome to the Laurel Ridge Family and join us at New Student Welcome Days! Pick up some Laurel Ridge swag Attend a Ready Up session just for new students Take care of last-minute TO-DOs – one of our academic advisors will be on-duty to help you Complete a scavenger hunt for a chance to win
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-323/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-324/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-322/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-321/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-320/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-319/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Plumbing Level 1 Pricing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/plumbing-level-1-pricing/) - This class serves as the first level of training in the Plumbing craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of online training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Core Curriculum; Basic Safety; Intro to Construction Math; Intro to Hand Tools; Intro to Power Tools; Intro to Construction Drawings; Basic Communication Skills;
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-318/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-317/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-316/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-314/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-315/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-313/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-312/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-311/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-5/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [Construction Project Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/construction-project-management/) - Enhance your construction experience with a credential specializing in Project Management! The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Construction Project Management Certification program is designed to provide you with knowledge of project planning and design, estimating, scheduling, contract documents along with the techniques and technology necessary to be successful. 3+ years experience in
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-309/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-310/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-308/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Fundamentals of Construction Project Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundamentals-of-construction-project-management/) - Lay the groundwork for success in construction project management with an engaging introduction to essential project management skills.Fundamentals of Construction Project Management provides students with a foundational understanding of the core principles, terminology, and practices used across the construction industry. Essential concepts covered include construction terminology, project roles, basic scheduling and estimating methods, reading and
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-307/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-design-club-meeting-3/2026-05-27/) - Interested in video games? Want a hand in making them? Join the Game Design club -- weekly meetings on Wednesdays from noon-2 p.m. in LEO's Esports Arena (Student Union).
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-club-meeting-3/2026-05-28/) - Thursday Group: Five Banners Burnings - Daggerheart 'D&D off of its leash' - quote from player + supplies provided.
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-club-meeting-2/2026-05-27/) - Wednesday Group: Shadow of the Colosuss - Daggerheart 'D&D off of its leash' - quote from player + supplies provided.
- [New Student Gear Up: Service Members and Veteran Students](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-gear-up-service-members-and-veteran-students/2026-07-27/) - Are you a service member or Veteran student? This Gear Up session is for you! Ready for Day One? Your 10-Step Game Plan. Designed specifically for our service member and Veterans students, highlighting Canvas, Navigate, and the Student Help Hub while reviewing class schedule, syllabus, and tech resources. Bring your questions! Presented by the Laurel
- [New Student Gear Up: Students Needing Accommodations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-gear-up-students-needing-accommodations/2026-07-27/) - Are you a new student needing accommodations? This is the Gear Up session for you! Support, tools, and strategies—right from the start. This session introduces key Laurel Ridge systems alongside practical tips for managing your course load, schedules, and payments, with a focus on accessing accommodations and support early. Our OADS (Office of Accommodations &
- [D&D Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-club-meeting/2026-05-26/) - Tuesday Group: The Division of the Continet (D&D 2014/2024) Homebrew campaign + supplies provided.
- [New Student Gear Up: Adult & Parenting Students](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-gear-up-adult-parenting-students/2026-07-09/) - Are you an adult and/or parenting student? This Gear Up session is for you! College that fits your life. Designed for busy adults and caregivers, this session highlights Laurel Ridge’s essential tools, flexible time‑management strategies, and financial planning tips to help you juggle coursework, family, work, and personal goals—with support from staff and faculty who
- [New Student Gear Up: New-to-College Students](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-gear-up-new-to-college-students/2026-07-30/) - Are you a new-to-college student? This Gear Up session is for you! Start strong and feel confident from day one. This session is for first-time traditional aged college students (23 and under). Get oriented to Laurel Ridge tech and resources including the Student Help Hub, Canvas, and Navigate while learning how to manage your courses,
- [Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/gas-tungsten-arc-welding-gtaw-tig-2/) - This class will focus on gas tungsten arc welding, commonly known as TIG welding. Students will learn on carbon steel gas tungsten arc welding in flat and horizontal positions. Proper use of welding equipment and machinery, grinding, safe machine set up and adjustment, and general safe practices will be the focus as students are taught
- [Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Representative Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-patient-service-representative-open-house-4/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative Training! Come by to learn about our Certified Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Rep training programs. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore
- [Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Representative Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-patient-service-representative-open-house-3/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative Training! Come by to learn about our Certified Medical Assistant/ Patient Service Rep training programs. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-306/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Summer Mystery Bus!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/summer-mystery-bus/) - Join Student Life for a Summer Fun Trip! Where are we going? Join Us to find out! Only $20! Don't Forget Food Money!
- [GAME Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-day/2026-06-09/) - Join Student Life for a Variety of Different Games, from Classic 90's/2000's games to newer games, and enjoy snacks! 6/9 & 7/7 @MC - SUB Lounge 12pm-1pm and 6/10 & 7/8 @FC - The Loeb 12pm-1pm
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bingo-4/2026-06-23/) - Join us for BINGO! Play the Game, Win Prizes, and enjoy some snacks! 6/23 & 7/21 @MC - SUB Lounge 12pm-1pm and 6/24 & 7/22 - @FC - The Loeb 12pm-1pm
- [Creatures & Cryptids Trivia!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/creatures-cryptids-trivia/) - Join us for another Trivia, this time our Crypt Keeper, Kerry, has cooked up some mysterious entries about some spooky entities! Tuesday, July 14th: Creatures & Cryptids@3pm – MC: Cornerstone Hall RM 601, FC: Sowder Library, and Zoom! Register Here – Creatures & Cryptids Trivia
- [Video Game Trivia!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/video-game-trivia/) - Join Us for another exciting Trivia Session with our Alpha Tester, Kerry! The Top Student wins a $50 Gift Card! Tuesday, June 16th: Video Game Trivia @3pm – MC: Cornerstone Hall RM 601, FC: Sowder Library, and Zoom! Register Here – Video Game Trivia
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-305/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-304/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-303/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-302/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-301/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Trades Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/trades-open-house/) - This FREE information session is an open house-style event that will introduce you to a variety of trades professions." Whether you are planning to register for an upcoming class or you are on the fence about your next career step, come and join us to gain more information. This can be the first step towards an
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-299/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-300/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [HVAC Level 1 Pricing Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-1-pricing-middletown/) - This class serves as the first level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training. Students learn the following content: Core Curriculum; Basic Safety; Intro to Construction Math; Intro to Hand Tools; Intro to Power Tools; Intro to Construction Drawings; Basic Comm. Skills;
- [HVAC Level 1 Pricing Fauquier](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-level-1-pricing-fauquier/) - This class serves as the first level of training in the HVAC craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training. Students learn the following content: Core Curriculum; Basic Safety; Intro to Construction Math; Intro to Hand Tools; Intro to Power Tools; Intro to Construction Drawings; Basic Comm. Skills;
- [Electrical Level 1 Section B Pricing Middletown](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-1-section-b-pricing-middletown/) - This class serves as the first level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Core Curriculum; Basic Safety; Intro to Construction Math; Intro to Hand Tools; Intro to Power Tools; Intro to Construction Drawings; Basic Comm. Skills;
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-298/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Self-Study: Project Management Knowledge Areas](https://laurelridge.edu/event/self-study-project-management-knowledge-areas/) - Self-Study: Start anytime, end anytime! In today’s business environment, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancellation. The Project
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-297/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Human Resource Essentials](https://laurelridge.edu/event/human-resource-essentials/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Whether you are a newly promoted manager, a business owner or a human resources professional, knowing the ins and outs of dealing with HR issues is critical to your success. This class is specifically designed to help people without any experience or knowledge of human resources to understand the critical functions and
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-296/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-295/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-294/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-293/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-292/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-291/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-289/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-290/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-288/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-287/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Electrical Level 1 Pricing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/electrical-level-1-pricing-middletown/) - This class serves as the first level of training in the Electrical craft. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the following content: Core Curriculum; Basic Safety; Intro to Construction Math; Intro to Hand Tools; Intro to Power Tools; Intro to Construction Drawings; Basic Comm. Skills;
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-286/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-284/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-285/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-283/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-6/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-5/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-282/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-281/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Electricity](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechatronics-fundamentals-of-electricity/) - Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output. All hinge on understanding electricity and how to work with it safely. This class has been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of
- [SecurityX Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/securityx-prep-and-certification/) - This advanced level program will cover skills relating to security architecture and senior security engineering. Other skills taught are governance, risk, and compliance. Prerequisite: Credential in CompTIA CySA+
- [CompTIA Network+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-network-prep-and-certification-2/) - This course will cover the Network+ exam objectives from the following five domains: network architecture, network operations, network security, troubleshooting, and industry standards. You will concentrate on the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices, define the appropriate cabling and device technologies, determine the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools, and
- [CompTIA Tech+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-tech-prep-and-certification-3/) - This course is a great first step to a career in IT. Aimed to help students earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification, this course covers hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity topics. The CompTIA Tech+ Certification shows employers that you are comfortable with IT concepts and is a great starting point for more advanced certifications. Exam and
- [Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/shielded-metal-arc-welding-smaw-stick-6/) - This class will focus on shielded metal arc welding, commonly referred to as stick welding. Guided by industry expert instructors, students will receive comprehensive training and will learn to perform fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. Students will learn basic skills including welding and grinding safety protocols, causes and cures
- [CySA+ Prep and Certification (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cysa-prep-and-certification-comptia-cybersecurity-analyst/) - Are you looking to advance your career in cybersecurity? This program will prepare you to enter the cybersecurity field by teaching you threat and vulnerability management, software and systems security, compliance and assessment, monitoring and security operations and incident response. Prerequisite: Credential in CompTIA Security+
- [CompTIA Project+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-project-prep-and-certification/) - With the rising need of IT professionals with project management skills, CompTIA Project is a great starting point to gain entry level skills. This certification class prepares you to manage those small, less complex projects. Throughout this class, you will learn essential project management concepts such as the project life cycle, ensuring appropriate communication, managing
- [ITIL Foundations Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/itil-foundations-prep-and-certification/) - If you are an IT professional looking to get into IT service management using ITIL best practices, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) Foundation Certification course is the first step in your preparation. The course will prepare you for the ITIL version 4 Foundation exam, introducing you to basic concepts used in IT service management. In
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-11/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-10/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-9/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-8/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-7/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-6/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-5/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-4/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-3/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekday Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekday-class-2/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekend Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekend-class-3/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekend Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekend-class-2/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [CDL-A Weekend Class](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cdl-a-weekend-class/) - With a national driver shortage of more than 200,000, trucking companies are hiring! Local, regional, and over-the-road companies are calling Laurel Ridge for their CDL graduates and most students have job offers before they graduate! Professional training and job placement assistance are available to students. Our instructors have many years’ experience in trucking, with many
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-280/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Phlebotomy Technician Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-technician-program-2/) - A phlebotomy technician is a trained medical professional responsible for collecting blood and other body fluids from patients for medical tests or donations in a skilled, safe, and reliable manner. This course offers practical, hands-on experience to help prepare you for a successful career as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill to learn for
- [Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1](https://laurelridge.edu/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1-4/) - Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class, using online homework and live classroom lecture, students
- [Medical Assistant  Program (CCMA)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-assistant-program-ccma-9/) - A Medical Assistant plays a vital role in today’s healthcare industry! In this course, you will gain both the administrative and clinical skills necessary for success in the field. Topics covered include clinical patient care, administrative assisting, anatomy, pharmacology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement, delivered through classroom lectures and hands-on labs. All books, supplies,
- [CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-a-prep-and-certification-2/) - In this course, we will cover both the Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives. With this highly interactive course, you will learn the IT essentials needed to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Your first module (220-1201) will concentrate on PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, and learning how to troubleshoot hardware
- [CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-a-prep-and-certification/) - In this course, we will cover both the Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives. With this highly interactive course, you will learn the IT essentials needed to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Your first module (220-1201) will concentrate on PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, and learning how to troubleshoot hardware
- [Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1](https://laurelridge.edu/event/heavy-equipment-operator-level-1-3/) - Become a heavy equipment operator and earn an industry recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Structured as a hybrid class, using online homework and live classroom lecture, students
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-278/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-279/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-277/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-276/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-275/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-273/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-274/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-272/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-271/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-270/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Research Experiences for Community College Students – Starting Your Science CareerA presentation by Ian Hare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/research-experiences-for-community-college-students-starting-your-science-careera-presentation-by-dr-ian-hare/) - Middletown Campus, Science and Health Professions Building, Room 143 and Virtual- https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/gyNkOMS8Ry2CDItPFF13Xw#/registration Pursuing a career in the sciences? Many undergraduate students are unaware that extracurricular research experiences are often critical for landing their first job or entering their desired graduate program after earning a BS degree. Join us for a seminar discussing how this relates
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-269/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [A Conversation with Virginia Gamba - An internationally recognized leader in disarmament, peace, and human security. Joining Live from Argentina!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-conversation-with-virginia-gamba-nobel-peace-prize-winner-and-internationally-recognized-leader-in-disarmament-peace-and-human-security/) - Attend In-Person at Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus in the Corron Community Development Center or Virtually Laurel Ridge Community College is honored to welcome Virginia Gamba, who will join the college live from Argentina for a special hybrid event. An internationally recognized leader in disarmament, peace, and human security, Virginia Gamba brings decades of
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-268/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Pavement Engineering with Dr. Iker Boz from VDOT](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pavement-engineering-with-dr-iker-boz-from-vdot/) - Attend on Zoom: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86700137926?pwd=Y1wwgeHgcoOrU4osPt6gcrdoONDaWq.1
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-267/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-266/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Dental Radiation Health & Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-7/) - This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-264/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-265/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-263/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Careers in Information Technology](https://laurelridge.edu/event/careers-in-information-technology/) - A presentation by Jon Levi Science & Health Professions Building, Room 136 and virtual at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84774955007?pwd=vjvpJKaR7GhXRSVeyr8ki7Wh7gGJdu.1 Jon Levi is the IT Manager at Melnor Inc. in Winchester, Virginia, with a career spanning business, accounting, and information technology. He graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1986 with a BBA in Accounting and a
- [“PFAS: Forever Chemicals” - A presentation by Shimadzu](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pfas-forever-chemicals-a-presentation-by-shimadzu/) - Middletown Campus, Science and Health Professions Building Room 136 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/gSUR44Y_Q8mVqm_AXw5naw#/registration Brad NoltSpecialist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Brad Nolt is an LCMS Sales Specialist with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments in Columbia, MD. His background is organic chemistry and pharmaceutical drug discovery. He is a graduate of JMU and Temple University.
- [Smoke and Mirrors: Airborne Research at NASA by Ray Rogers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/smoke-and-mirrors-airborne-research-at-nasa/) - Dr. Rogers will discuss his research at NASA Langley prior to joining Laurel Ridge. Attendees going into a career in science will have the change to learn what the day in the life of a research scientist might look like. Middletown Campus, Science and Health Professions Building, Room 138 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2w8CoHXRAqzfowbmLs6qQ#/registration Middletown Campus,
- [What can you do with a STEM Degree? A presentation by Nina Parker](https://laurelridge.edu/event/what-can-you-do-with-a-stem-degree/) - Middletown Campus, Science and Health Professions Building, Room 138 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/yDc88YdjSEa5NXi7k2QVUg#/registration Dr. Nina T. Parker has her BS and MS from the University of Michigan, PhD in Immunology from Ohio University and certification in medical laboratory sciences from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Her areas of specialization include infectious disease, immunology,
- [Engineering Beyond the Classroom: Lessons from the Automotive Industry - A presentation by Deepesh Giri](https://laurelridge.edu/event/engineering-beyond-the-classroom-lessons-from-the-automotive-industry-a-presentation-by-dr-deepesh-giri/) - Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/KvOmSdwnRJiTS3_WW-wjkg#/registration Dr. Deepesh Giri holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. He has professional experience in the automotive industry, postdoctoral research, and higher education. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Long Island University, teaching undergraduate and graduate students and applying AI-driven tools in interdisciplinary research. Currently, he
- [STEM Week YOGA with Jeff Hollar](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-week-yoga-with-jeff-hollar/) - Middletown Campus, Student Union Building Room 217 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/fcWmV62ER02GVVddO0oMyA#/registration The Hatha Yoga practice is designed for a broad spectrum of students, beginning to intermediate, and some advanced level depending on the student's ability and comfort level. Practice incorporates asana (postures), deep relaxation, breathing focus, and meditation. Practice can be modified based on the
- [STEM Week YOGA with Jeff Hollar](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-week-yoga-with-dr-hollar/) - Middletown Campus, Student Union Building Room 217 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/fcWmV62ER02GVVddO0oMyA#/registration The Hatha Yoga practice is designed for a broad spectrum of students, beginning to intermediate, and some advanced level depending on the student's ability and comfort level. Practice incorporates asana (postures), deep relaxation, breathing focus, and meditation. Practice can be modified based on the
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-262/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [STEM Career Panel - Luray-Page County Center, Jenkins Hall](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-career-panel-luray-page-county-center-jenkins-hall/) - Local medical professionals and STEM equipment manufacturers share pathways into their fields. Meet the Panelists Emma RusnakNorthern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission & Page County, VAGIS Coordinator Emma Rusnak is a Warren County native, currently residing in Frederick County. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geography and a minor in Wildlife Conservation from George Mason University
- [STEM Careers Panel - Fauquier Campus, Barkman Conference Center, Hazel Hall](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-careers-panel/) - This panel brings together professionals from a range of STEM fields to share their unique career journeys and perspectives, spanning areas from biotechnology to healthcare and beyond. Designed for community college students and members of the local community, the discussion highlights the many pathways into STEM careers 6-7 p.m. Fauquier Campus, Barkman Family Conference Center
- [Engineering Career Panel](https://laurelridge.edu/event/engineering-career-panel/) - Engineers from multiple companies share insights into entering and advancing in engineering fields. Middletown Campus, Corron Community Development Center and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/FWO_Bx91RMObcjEXWK4suQ#/registration Meet the Engineers Kelly HenshawCity of Winchester, VADeputy Public Services Director and City Engineer Kelly Henshaw, PE, CFM, is the Deputy Public Services Director and City Engineer for the City of Winchester.
- [Family Event: Commencement Cap Decorating, Crafts and Pizza](https://laurelridge.edu/event/family-event-commencement-cap-decorating-crafts-and-pizza/) - Celebrate your graduation with the ones who cheer you on the most!Laurel Ridge graduates are invited to bring their little ones for a fun, family‑friendly evening of cap decorating, crafts, and pizza. The college will provide kid‑friendly crafting supplies, mini caps sized for young children (best fit for approximately ages 2–10), and pizza and refreshments.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-261/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [HVAC Journeyman / Master Exam Prep](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hvac-journeyman-master-exam-prep/) - This course will assist those preparing for licensure by providing a review of material that one might expect to see on the exam. Individuals desiring to work as tradesmen in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), must obtain a license in accordance with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations. The exam includes installation,
- [CFC Prep and Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cfc-prep-and-exam/) - Everyone who wants to work with refrigeration systems must be certified under the EPA guidelines. Learn the essentials of CFCs and then complete the EPA Section 608 exam online during class. You will know your test results immediately. Class will end at noon on the final day of class. Special Notice: If interested in retesting,
- [Mechanical Schematics Drawing and Reading](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mechanical-schematics-drawing-and-reading/) - This class will help the maintenance technician interpret basic shop drawings including: mechanical, part prints, electrical, architectural, and what a print spells out. The course also covers conventional symbols such as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics. This class is a prerequisite to the Metal Machining Lathe/Milling course.
- [Metal Machining  - Lathe/Milling](https://laurelridge.edu/event/metal-machining-lathe-milling/) - This is a hands-on class where you will learn the complete aspects of the lathe and the milling machines. On the lathe machine you will learn facing, turning, drilling, hand tapping, single point threading, knurling, and turning angles. On the milling machine you will learn: milling metal, including part of the set up, drilling, taping, boring, cutting
- [Core Craft Skills Heavy Equipment](https://laurelridge.edu/event/core-craft-skills-heavy-equipment/) - This class serves as the foundation to all trade apprenticeship programs. Students will learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Topics covered in this class are: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills,
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-11/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-10/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-9/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-8/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-7/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [Dental Radiation Health & Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-6/) - This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and
- [Dental Radiation Health & Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-5/) - This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and
- [Complete Medical Assistant Program: Front Office to Clinical Support](https://laurelridge.edu/event/complete-medical-assistant-program-front-office-to-clinical-support/) - This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in today’s dynamic medical environment. By blending essential medical training, hands-on simulation lab experience, and in depth administrative expertise, this program prepares you for leadership roles within the medical assisting field. Why choose this combined program? Dual Certifications: Gain a competitive edge with
- [Pharmacy Technician Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pharmacy-technician-open-house-2/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Pharmacy Technician Training! Come by to learn about our Pharmacy Technician training programs. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our programs and ask any questions!
- [Pharmacy Technician Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pharmacy-technician-open-house/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Pharmacy Technician Training! Come by to learn about our Pharmacy Technician training programs. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our programs and ask any questions!
- [Phlebotomy/EKG Technician Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-ekg-technician-open-house-2/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Phlebotomy Technician Training! Come by to learn about our Phlebotomy Technician training program. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our programs and ask any questions!
- [Phlebotomy/EKG Technician Open House](https://laurelridge.edu/event/phlebotomy-ekg-technician-open-house/) - Join us for a Free Drop-In Open House for Phlebotomy Technician Training! Come by to learn about our Phlebotomy Technician training program. Tour classrooms and labs, meet our healthcare career training staff, and experience firsthand the hands-on activities you’d learn in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore our programs and ask any questions!
- [CompTIA Cloud+ Prep and Certification](https://laurelridge.edu/event/comptia-cloud-prep-and-certification/) - This course will validate student skills to implement, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure services. This course will cover basic cloud architecture, deployment, operations, security, DevOps fundamentals, and troubleshooting. All materials and exam included. This course is very fast paced. An additional 20 hours or more of study time outside of class hours will be
- [CPR American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cpr-american-heart-associations-basic-life-support-for-healthcare-providers-4/) - Earn a two-year Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers CPR from the American Heart Association. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR for adults, children, and infants, perform CPR in multiple rescuer situations, use an
- [Dental Radiation Health & Safety](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dental-radiation-health-safety-4/) - This live online seminar meets the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement (18VAC60-30-80), enabling individuals to be certified to take dental X-rays in Virginia. Please note that this course does not provide clinical training in taking X-rays. The focus is on the safe use of X-ray equipment. Instructional methods include PowerPoint presentations, lectures, and
- [Microsoft Excel Expert (Level 3)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/microsoft-excel-expert-level-3/) - Many users are aware of the basics. After this class you will have a distinct competitive advantage as the Excel go-to-person performing sophisticated data analyses. Show others how to stop wasting time on repetitive tasks, be the protector of spreadsheet data from errors and unwanted manipulation, and quickly share your work with others by converting
- [Microsoft Excel Advanced (Level 2)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/microsoft-excel-advanced-level-2/) - Begin automating spreadsheets and learn how to create linking formulas that automatically connect data over many different worksheets, allowing for easy one-time data entry. Grow your portfolio by adding a group of the most powerful formulas frequently used in Excel and then splash your spreadsheet with useful graphics and templates to highlight and connect key
- [Microsoft Excel Essentials (Level 1)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/microsoft-excel-essentials-level-1/) - Formulas and functions are the name of the game, and this course will give you the tools to create powerful formulas and understand why an Excel spreadsheet without formulas has no heart! In this course, you will learn: (1) Introduction to worksheets: Formatting sheets and cells, numbers, dates, basic calculations, (2) Rearranging data: Working with
- [Medical Terminology: A Short Course](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-terminology-a-short-course/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will
- [Certified Veterinary Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-veterinary-assistant/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Certified Veterinary Assistant program is designed to help people who love animals and have no experience working or caring for them to learn how to do exactly that. Therefore, this program can help both aspiring professionals and existing professionals in this field increase their knowledge and sharpen their skills. With a
- [Certified Mental Health Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-mental-health-technician/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This program is created for people who want to learn about psychology and mental health in order to become a professional mental health technician. The program includes various interactive elements to enhance the learning experience by making it more engaging on the whole.This mental health program will teach you about various treatments
- [Certified Child Care Worker](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-child-care-worker/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Are you someone who enjoys working with children? Then, this comprehensive Certified Child Care Worker program is perfect for you. You can learn how to work with children in a childcare center with the help of this course. The course specifically focuses on helping you develop your skills as an educator for
- [Web Design Professional Certification Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/web-design-professional-certification-program/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: If you’re curious about web design and want to pursue it professionally, then this course will provide you with all the necessary skills required to thrive in the industry. It is a web design certification course targeted at entry-level professionals. What will you learn from this program?In this comprehensive professional certification program,
- [Certified Event Planning Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-event-planning-specialist/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This detailed Certified Event Planning Specialists program is specially designed to equip you with all the skills you need to excel in the event planning industry. From learning how to coordinate with other organizations to managing everything on your own, this program is going to help develop crucial skills that will play
- [Certified Nutrition & Fitness Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-nutrition-fitness-coach/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This assessment-rich program is designed for those of you who want to become a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Thus, as a coach, you will be responsible for providing your clients with valuable and scientifically-accurate information that will help improve the quality of their lives. This program features a variety of audio
- [Teaching Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teaching-assistant/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teaching assistant provides support to the lead classroom teacher, allowing the teacher to spend more time focusing on classroom instruction. Teaching Assistants perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out, grading assignment, and integrating different technology into
- [Supply Chain Management Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/supply-chain-management-professional/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Our Supply Chain Manager program introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices. As the supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of
- [Certified Nutritional Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-nutritional-coach/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich and user-friendly course is aimed at individuals pursuing a career as a Nutritional coach, personal trainer, dietician, or other related fields. Through this course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to make the best food choices for your clients. The course provides an in-depth understanding and importance of the
- [Marketing and Business Manager Professional Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-and-business-manager-professional-program/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This assessment-rich marketing and business management program is designed for anyone who wants to pursue a career in marketing and business management and has zero experience in the field. There are a lot of business management and marketing concepts and techniques. Therefore, this program incorporates a variety of assessment materials you can
- [Certified Paralegal](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-paralegal/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Build a strong foundation for a paralegal career with this practical, career-focused course. Learners gain real-world insight into paralegal responsibilities, ethics, legal research, writing, and professional communication. The course covers civil and criminal law, legal interviewing and investigation, pretrial preparation, trial procedures, and legal office operations. Designed to help students stand out
- [Communication in Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/communication-in-healthcare/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Communication in Healthcare is a course that provides a professional understanding of healthcare communications and the best practices for creating a positive and nurturing environment not only for patients but for co-workers as well. This course begins by giving an overview of how different forms of communication from verbal to body language
- [Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-black-belt-certification-exam/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: To secure the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, practitioners must demonstrate mastery of Six Sigma by completing a timed online assessment and providing details of a Six Sigma project they are involved in. (Note: Learners must submit an application to the MindEdge Six Sigma Quality Council to be considered for the Black
- [Online Learning Accessibility](https://laurelridge.edu/event/online-learning-accessibility/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course covers the basics of online learning accessibility and reviews best practices for accessibility.The National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), founded in 2012, seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness of online learning, especially for adult learners, by promoting best practices and innovation in the field.Instructor Description: This course has an
- [Introduction to Online Learning](https://laurelridge.edu/event/introduction-to-online-learning/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course introduces the major models, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied in practice to online design and instruction.The National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), founded in 2012, seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness
- [Advanced Nutrition: Super Foods for the Family](https://laurelridge.edu/event/advanced-nutrition-super-foods-for-the-family/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In the past, people often thought of nutrition as a niche subject, something relevant only to athletes, or those with particular health problems. Today we are accepting that nutrition is much more. It is medicine, it is livelihood, it is well-being. We understand that in addition to its cultural significance, foods can
- [Teacher's Aide Specialist Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-specialist-program/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teacher's aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, meeting with parents, supervising children, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Our online Teacher’s Aide Specialist Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing
- [Teacher's Aide Associate Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-associate-program/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teacher's aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of teacher's aide jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, meeting with parents, supervising children, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Our online Teacher’s Aide Associate Program will help you to become that indispensable individual
- [Veterinary Assistant Professional Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/veterinary-assistant-professional-program/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you have a love of animals? Are you a patient, caring person? Becoming a Veterinary Assistant is the perfect career path for you. Veterinary Assistant’s help make a difference in the lives of animals and the people that love them! As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work alongside Veterinarians to provide
- [Teacher's Aide Professional Program (CCTP)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-professional-program-cctp/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Teacher’s Aide Professionals are educational professionals who work alongside full-time teachers to reinforce their instruction and provide administrative assistance. Teacher’s Aides perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out, grading assignment, and integrating different technology into the classroom.
- [GED Test Preparation](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ged-test-preparation/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course will prepare you take the GED (General Education Development) test. The GED test is broken into five-test sections. The sections included in this course are Language Arts, Writing, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. This online course provides many resources from test-taking tips and strategies, exercises, assignments, and
- [Sports Nutrition and Performance](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sports-nutrition-and-performance/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The exciting field of sports nutrition combines the sciences of nutrition and exercise physiology. Our Sports Nutrition course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the elements of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fluids using case studies and practical applications for working with athletes. You’ll be introduced to the functions
- [Start Your Own Photography Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-photography-business/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? Our course will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy, a home-based photography business. Our students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You
- [Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-medical-claims-billing-service/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's a multi-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through
- [Start Your Own Event Planning Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-event-planning-business/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Whether a celebration, business conference, industry show or convention - event planners are often an integral part of a successful event. Whatever the occasion, planners can assist in the design of the event, locating an appropriate site, determining food, beverage as well as decor needs, locating entertainment, managing the invitation process, arranging
- [Start Your Own Catering Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-catering-business/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you love to entertain and host parties? Do you love to cook and create exciting menus? Now you can realize your dream of working from home doing something you enjoy. Catering is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the food service industry in the United States! Learn the steps
- [Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-bookkeeping-business/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Bookkeeping business? Many years ago Benjamin Franklin said, "There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes." This is still true today. According to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service, businesses "must keep adequate accounting records." This course will help guide you
- [Discover a Career as a Veterinary Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/discover-a-career-as-a-veterinary-assistant/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Becoming a Veterinary Assistant can be a rewarding career in which you have the potential to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. This course provides an overview of the history of veterinary medicine and the overall day to day operations in a hospital or
- [Brand Yourself with Social Media](https://laurelridge.edu/event/brand-yourself-with-social-media/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Are you looking to demonstrate more value to customers or employers? By using today’s hottest social media platforms you are able to build the powerful personal brand that gets you what you want.In this class we will help you use social media to attract new business and grow your readership. From Facebook
- [Successful Public Speaking](https://laurelridge.edu/event/successful-public-speaking/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Does speaking in public make you nervous? Fear of speaking in public is very common and could hinder advancement opportunities to one’s professional career. Rest assured that getting over the fear of public speaking is not a grueling process. In this course you will learn techniques that will help prepare and develop
- [Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-for-hospitals/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Hospitals today face major challenges. Health insurers are demanding lower prices. Patients are demanding an improvement in their quality of care. Our Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals course applies Lean Six Sigma principles to patient flow, data management, and statistics. The result is a faster, better, and more profitable hospital. Students will
- [Dealing with Difficult People](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dealing-with-difficult-people/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: There are difficult people in all our lives. These people spend their time not doing what we want them to do, or doing things you don’t want them to do. This course will help you identify those difficult people, understand why they act that way, and teach you to not be their
- [Create Stunning Digital Photographs](https://laurelridge.edu/event/create-stunning-digital-photographs/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As a new photographer you’ve got to start somewhere and our Create Stunning Digital Photographs course is great place to start! The goal of this fun and informative course is to provide you with an introduction to digital photography and get you started on the path to becoming a great photographer. You’ll
- [Beginning Conversational Spanish](https://laurelridge.edu/event/beginning-conversational-spanish/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the number of Spanish speakers is growing every day. If you are trying to learn Spanish, this course will give you the opportunity to learn basic conversational Spanish. The goal of our program is to teach basic Spanish vocabulary,
- [Becoming a First Time Manager](https://laurelridge.edu/event/becoming-a-first-time-manager/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: First time managers have their work cut out for them, many new skills to learn, having to deal with different personalities, and greater responsibilities to accomplish. The Becoming a First Time Manager course provides a new, friendly approach for those charged with the task of management. This course encourages managers to take
- [Become Confident & Assertive](https://laurelridge.edu/event/become-confident-assertive/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you feel like people walk all over you? Do you want to learn to be a more confident, assertive individual? If so, this course is for you. The class will teach you the necessary skills to be decisive and in control of your life. The course will teach you to improve
- [Professionalism in Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/professionalism-in-healthcare/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In most industries, an individual’s professionalism is measured by the extent to which they are trustworthy, reliable and can be counted on to follow through on their commitments. More than that however, professionalism in today’s workplace requires an element of self-confidence, self-motivation and the overall understanding and adherence to the norms and
- [Customer Service for Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/customer-service-for-healthcare/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In our Customer Service Survival Skills course, students will learn how to get to the heart of customer service; a challenging but not impossible achievement. Customers expect quality service and in return will provide loyalty. Businesses today understand that customer service loyalty contributes to the success and growth of a business. This
- [Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-yellow-belt-prep-course-and-exam/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This self-paced course prepares learners for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing them to the Six Sigma concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques used in process improvement projects. The course is divided into modules that explain key foundational Six Sigma information, guide students through the five
- [Communicating Collaboratively](https://laurelridge.edu/event/communicating-collaboratively/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Communicating effectively with team members and groups has become more important as organizations have relied on collaborative work to advance their goals. This course, Communicating Collaboratively, will help you improve your collaborative communication by providing best practices and effective tips and techniques.Instructor Description: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners
- [Marketing Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-professional-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Marketing Professional program outlines for students current theories of marketing, their effective application and concepts important to marketing goods and services, identifying and further defining target customers, targeting those customers and really reaching them through your messaging from both a domestic and global perspective. Students will explore the elements of market
- [Fundraising in a Nonprofit Organization](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundraising-in-a-nonprofit-organization/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Fundraising is one of the central activities of a nonprofit organization. To help finance operating budgets, nonprofits must raise money every year. In addition, special projects and improvements to facilities may be needed. In these situations, fundraisers will often launch large capital campaigns or apply for foundation grants.This course offers an introduction
- [Effective Presentations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/effective-presentations/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is increasingly important in organizational settings. This course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations. Since many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint.Instructor Description: This course
- [Creativity in Teams and Organizations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/creativity-in-teams-and-organizations/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course looks at spurring creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. Drawing on the latest academic thinking, it outlines the key factors for creative teams.Further, the course focuses on tools and techniques designed to yield more productive thinking in collective settings. Participants learn about a number of targeted tools (including brainstorming,
- [Certificate in Nonprofit Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-nonprofit-management/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The nonprofit management certificate program is designed for users who want to learn more about nonprofit management and become a nonprofit professional in the process.This multimedia-rich online program includes video commentary presentations that will provide you with insight on critical topics that pertain to nonprofit professionals. This way, you’ll have a more
- [Certificate in Leadership](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-leadership/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This highly interactive leadership certificate program is designed for adults who want to acquire professional leadership skills and secure employment in leadership positions at various companies. Our program includes a variety of interactive materials such as games, flashcards, activities, and more that you can use to make your learning experience more engaging
- [Certificate in Innovation & Critical Thinking](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-innovation-critical-thinking/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Because organizations must innovate to stay alive in today's highly competitive marketplace, organizations need employees who can channel their creativity and innovation toward organizational challenges and goals.This suite of courses will first help you become re-acquainted with your own stores of creativity and innovation. Next, you are given a set of tools
- [Certificate in Finance Essentials](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-finance-essentials/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This interactive certificate program is specifically designed for adults or non-financial managers who want to learn more about the essentials of corporate finance and make a career for themselves in the corporate sector. This program includes a variety of interactive elements such as games, activities, flashcards and more to make your learning
- [Certificate in Entrepreneurship](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-entrepreneurship/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This user-friendly program is designed for those people who are looking for an entrepreneurship certificate online. Therefore, it’s ideal for any adult who wants to learn more about the finance involved in entrepreneurship. After completing this entrepreneurship certificate online, you’ll be one step closer to starting your very own business. Also, the
- [Certificate in Business Communications](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-business-communications/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Because corporate higher-ups and stakeholders can't support your ideas—or recognize you for them—without first understanding what they are, communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats is critical to your professional success.From clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them, the techniques, interactive exercises,
- [Ace Your Job Search!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ace-your-job-search/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course equips job seekers with the practical skills needed to secure employment by strengthening career planning, resume writing, and interview performance. Learners will create polished, targeted resumes and cover letters, master effective interview preparation, and confidently navigate each stage of the interview process. By practicing proven strategies and winning responses to
- [Supervisory and Managerial Skills](https://laurelridge.edu/event/supervisory-and-managerial-skills/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Our management program is ideal for individuals who are currently employed or looking to begin their career in a supervisory and/or managerial role. Over the course of your studies, you will learn the fundamental skills required of new and experienced supervisors and managers, and will be exposed to a broad range of
- [Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-green-belt-prep-course-and-exam/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Six Sigma Green Belt Prep program is specifically designed for adult learners who want to take the Six Sigma Green Belt exam. This extensive training program not only gives you knowledge of the concepts but also highlights techniques, tools, and strategies that you can use. With the Six Sigma Green Belt
- [Purchasing Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/purchasing-management/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Purchasing Management online program is for anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing, supply chain management, or procurement. The Certificate in Purchasing Management will introduce you to the essentials of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting issues. This program is made up of five modules covering all
- [Nutrition & Fitness Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/nutrition-fitness-professional/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course is designed specifically for people who don’t have any real experience in fitness coaching but want to become a professional fitness and nutrition coach.The course includes a variety of audio and visual aids that will help make the learning process more informative and engaging. As a nutrition and fitness professional,
- [Introduction to Grant Research and Writing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/introduction-to-grant-research-and-writing/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This grant writing course can help both students and professionals with their grant writing skills. With the right writing skills, you can secure grants for various people and make your own business out it! Our user-friendly program ensures that anyone, regardless of what their technical skills are, can apply for this grant
- [Foundations for Start-up and Business Owner Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/foundations-for-start-up-and-business-owner-management/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich enterprise management training program is designed specifically for any individual who wants to learn how to start their own business or manage an existing business. If you’re planning on starting your own start-up, this course will teach you how to lay down the foundation correctly. This way, you can ensure
- [Event Planning Entrepreneur](https://laurelridge.edu/event/event-planning-entrepreneur/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich course is designed for those of you who are looking for event planning courses online. Therefore, any person who wants to start an event planning business of their own can make full use of this course, regardless of what their experience is in the field. Therefore, you’ll learn what it
- [Child Care Worker](https://laurelridge.edu/event/child-care-worker/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Love working with children and want to learn techniques for supporting their development? This Child Development Associate course provides practical advice to prepare you for your role as an educator of children ages 0-5. Learn the principles of providing ultimate learning environments, developing engaging curricula for various developmental stages, meeting children’s social-emotional
- [Child Day Care Management Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/event/child-day-care-management-specialist/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This interactive course is designed for those who are looking for child daycare management courses online. By completing this course, you can become a childcare worker and help take care of them at your own daycare business. This multimedia-rich course will teach you the ins and outs of being a childcare worker.
- [Accounting and Bookkeeping Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/event/accounting-and-bookkeeping-studies/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This online accounting and bookkeeping course is designed specifically for people who have zero experience in this field, or for those who wish to improve their knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. Through this multimedia-rich and highly interactive course, you’ll learn: • Basic accounting terminology • The fundamental principles of accounting and the
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-8/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-7/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL](https://laurelridge.edu/event/getting-started-in-trucking-first-steps-to-your-cdl-6/) - Have you thought about getting a Commercial Driver’s License? CDL Drivers are in high-demand and Laurel Ridge Community College can help you get your Class A Commercial Driver's license and get started in a new exciting and rewarding career. This free class will give you an overview of the trucking industry and is taught by
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-260/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-259/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-258/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-257/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-256/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-255/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-254/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-253/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Accounting and Bookkeeping Studies](https://laurelridge.edu/event/accounting-and-bookkeeping-studies-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This online accounting and bookkeeping course is designed specifically for people who have zero experience in this field, or for those who wish to improve their knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. Through this multimedia-rich and highly interactive course, you’ll learn: • Basic accounting terminology • The fundamental principles of accounting and the
- [Child Day Care Management Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/event/child-day-care-management-specialist-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This interactive course is designed for those who are looking for child daycare management courses online. By completing this course, you can become a childcare worker and help take care of them at your own daycare business. This multimedia-rich course will teach you the ins and outs of being a childcare worker.
- [Child Care Worker](https://laurelridge.edu/event/child-care-worker-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Love working with children and want to learn techniques for supporting their development? This Child Development Associate course provides practical advice to prepare you for your role as an educator of children ages 0-5. Learn the principles of providing ultimate learning environments, developing engaging curricula for various developmental stages, meeting children’s social-emotional
- [Event Planning Entrepreneur](https://laurelridge.edu/event/event-planning-entrepreneur-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich course is designed for those of you who are looking for event planning courses online. Therefore, any person who wants to start an event planning business of their own can make full use of this course, regardless of what their experience is in the field. Therefore, you’ll learn what it
- [Foundations for Start-up and Business Owner Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/foundations-for-start-up-and-business-owner-management-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich enterprise management training program is designed specifically for any individual who wants to learn how to start their own business or manage an existing business. If you’re planning on starting your own start-up, this course will teach you how to lay down the foundation correctly. This way, you can ensure
- [Introduction to Grant Research and Writing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/introduction-to-grant-research-and-writing-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This grant writing course can help both students and professionals with their grant writing skills. With the right writing skills, you can secure grants for various people and make your own business out it! Our user-friendly program ensures that anyone, regardless of what their technical skills are, can apply for this grant
- [Nutrition & Fitness Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/nutrition-fitness-professional-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course is designed specifically for people who don’t have any real experience in fitness coaching but want to become a professional fitness and nutrition coach.The course includes a variety of audio and visual aids that will help make the learning process more informative and engaging. As a nutrition and fitness professional,
- [Purchasing Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/purchasing-management-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Purchasing Management online program is for anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing, supply chain management, or procurement. The Certificate in Purchasing Management will introduce you to the essentials of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting issues. This program is made up of five modules covering all
- [Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-green-belt-prep-course-and-exam-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Six Sigma Green Belt Prep program is specifically designed for adult learners who want to take the Six Sigma Green Belt exam. This extensive training program not only gives you knowledge of the concepts but also highlights techniques, tools, and strategies that you can use. With the Six Sigma Green Belt
- [Supervisory and Managerial Skills](https://laurelridge.edu/event/supervisory-and-managerial-skills-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Our management program is ideal for individuals who are currently employed or looking to begin their career in a supervisory and/or managerial role. Over the course of your studies, you will learn the fundamental skills required of new and experienced supervisors and managers, and will be exposed to a broad range of
- [Ace Your Job Search!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ace-your-job-search-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course equips job seekers with the practical skills needed to secure employment by strengthening career planning, resume writing, and interview performance. Learners will create polished, targeted resumes and cover letters, master effective interview preparation, and confidently navigate each stage of the interview process. By practicing proven strategies and winning responses to
- [Certificate in Business Communications](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-business-communications-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Because corporate higher-ups and stakeholders can't support your ideas—or recognize you for them—without first understanding what they are, communicating clearly and concisely in written and oral formats is critical to your professional success.From clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them, the techniques, interactive exercises,
- [Certificate in Entrepreneurship](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-entrepreneurship-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This user-friendly program is designed for those people who are looking for an entrepreneurship certificate online. Therefore, it’s ideal for any adult who wants to learn more about the finance involved in entrepreneurship. After completing this entrepreneurship certificate online, you’ll be one step closer to starting your very own business. Also, the
- [Certificate in Finance Essentials](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-finance-essentials-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This interactive certificate program is specifically designed for adults or non-financial managers who want to learn more about the essentials of corporate finance and make a career for themselves in the corporate sector. This program includes a variety of interactive elements such as games, activities, flashcards and more to make your learning
- [Certificate in Innovation & Critical Thinking](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-innovation-critical-thinking-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Because organizations must innovate to stay alive in today's highly competitive marketplace, organizations need employees who can channel their creativity and innovation toward organizational challenges and goals.This suite of courses will first help you become re-acquainted with your own stores of creativity and innovation. Next, you are given a set of tools
- [Certificate in Leadership](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-leadership-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This highly interactive leadership certificate program is designed for adults who want to acquire professional leadership skills and secure employment in leadership positions at various companies. Our program includes a variety of interactive materials such as games, flashcards, activities, and more that you can use to make your learning experience more engaging
- [Certificate in Nonprofit Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certificate-in-nonprofit-management-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The nonprofit management certificate program is designed for users who want to learn more about nonprofit management and become a nonprofit professional in the process.This multimedia-rich online program includes video commentary presentations that will provide you with insight on critical topics that pertain to nonprofit professionals. This way, you’ll have a more
- [Creativity in Teams and Organizations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/creativity-in-teams-and-organizations-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course looks at spurring creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. Drawing on the latest academic thinking, it outlines the key factors for creative teams.Further, the course focuses on tools and techniques designed to yield more productive thinking in collective settings. Participants learn about a number of targeted tools (including brainstorming,
- [Effective Presentations](https://laurelridge.edu/event/effective-presentations-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is increasingly important in organizational settings. This course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations. Since many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint.Instructor Description: This course
- [Fundraising in a Nonprofit Organization](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fundraising-in-a-nonprofit-organization-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Fundraising is one of the central activities of a nonprofit organization. To help finance operating budgets, nonprofits must raise money every year. In addition, special projects and improvements to facilities may be needed. In these situations, fundraisers will often launch large capital campaigns or apply for foundation grants.This course offers an introduction
- [Marketing Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-professional-3/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Marketing Professional program outlines for students current theories of marketing, their effective application and concepts important to marketing goods and services, identifying and further defining target customers, targeting those customers and really reaching them through your messaging from both a domestic and global perspective. Students will explore the elements of market
- [Communicating Collaboratively](https://laurelridge.edu/event/communicating-collaboratively-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Communicating effectively with team members and groups has become more important as organizations have relied on collaborative work to advance their goals. This course, Communicating Collaboratively, will help you improve your collaborative communication by providing best practices and effective tips and techniques.Instructor Description: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners
- [Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-yellow-belt-prep-course-and-exam-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This self-paced course prepares learners for the successful completion of the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing them to the Six Sigma concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques used in process improvement projects. The course is divided into modules that explain key foundational Six Sigma information, guide students through the five
- [Customer Service for Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/customer-service-for-healthcare-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In our Customer Service Survival Skills course, students will learn how to get to the heart of customer service; a challenging but not impossible achievement. Customers expect quality service and in return will provide loyalty. Businesses today understand that customer service loyalty contributes to the success and growth of a business. This
- [Professionalism in Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/professionalism-in-healthcare-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In most industries, an individual’s professionalism is measured by the extent to which they are trustworthy, reliable and can be counted on to follow through on their commitments. More than that however, professionalism in today’s workplace requires an element of self-confidence, self-motivation and the overall understanding and adherence to the norms and
- [Become Confident & Assertive](https://laurelridge.edu/event/become-confident-assertive-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you feel like people walk all over you? Do you want to learn to be a more confident, assertive individual? If so, this course is for you. The class will teach you the necessary skills to be decisive and in control of your life. The course will teach you to improve
- [Becoming a First Time Manager](https://laurelridge.edu/event/becoming-a-first-time-manager-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: First time managers have their work cut out for them, many new skills to learn, having to deal with different personalities, and greater responsibilities to accomplish. The Becoming a First Time Manager course provides a new, friendly approach for those charged with the task of management. This course encourages managers to take
- [Create Stunning Digital Photographs](https://laurelridge.edu/event/create-stunning-digital-photographs-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As a new photographer you’ve got to start somewhere and our Create Stunning Digital Photographs course is great place to start! The goal of this fun and informative course is to provide you with an introduction to digital photography and get you started on the path to becoming a great photographer. You’ll
- [Dealing with Difficult People](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dealing-with-difficult-people-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: There are difficult people in all our lives. These people spend their time not doing what we want them to do, or doing things you don’t want them to do. This course will help you identify those difficult people, understand why they act that way, and teach you to not be their
- [Human Resource Essentials](https://laurelridge.edu/event/human-resource-essentials-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Whether you are a newly promoted manager, a business owner or a human resources professional, knowing the ins and outs of dealing with HR issues is critical to your success. This class is specifically designed to help people without any experience or knowledge of human resources to understand the critical functions and
- [Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-for-hospitals-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Hospitals today face major challenges. Health insurers are demanding lower prices. Patients are demanding an improvement in their quality of care. Our Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals course applies Lean Six Sigma principles to patient flow, data management, and statistics. The result is a faster, better, and more profitable hospital. Students will
- [Successful Public Speaking](https://laurelridge.edu/event/successful-public-speaking-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Does speaking in public make you nervous? Fear of speaking in public is very common and could hinder advancement opportunities to one’s professional career. Rest assured that getting over the fear of public speaking is not a grueling process. In this course you will learn techniques that will help prepare and develop
- [Brand Yourself with Social Media](https://laurelridge.edu/event/brand-yourself-with-social-media-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Are you looking to demonstrate more value to customers or employers? By using today’s hottest social media platforms you are able to build the powerful personal brand that gets you what you want.In this class we will help you use social media to attract new business and grow your readership. From Facebook
- [Discover a Career as a Veterinary Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/discover-a-career-as-a-veterinary-assistant-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Becoming a Veterinary Assistant can be a rewarding career in which you have the potential to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. This course provides an overview of the history of veterinary medicine and the overall day to day operations in a hospital or
- [Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-bookkeeping-business-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Bookkeeping business? Many years ago Benjamin Franklin said, "There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes." This is still true today. According to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service, businesses "must keep adequate accounting records." This course will help guide you
- [Start Your Own Catering Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-catering-business-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you love to entertain and host parties? Do you love to cook and create exciting menus? Now you can realize your dream of working from home doing something you enjoy. Catering is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the food service industry in the United States! Learn the steps
- [Start Your Own Event Planning Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-event-planning-business-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Whether a celebration, business conference, industry show or convention - event planners are often an integral part of a successful event. Whatever the occasion, planners can assist in the design of the event, locating an appropriate site, determining food, beverage as well as decor needs, locating entertainment, managing the invitation process, arranging
- [Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-medical-claims-billing-service-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As insurance regulations and paperwork requirements get more complicated, doctors and other health care providers are turning to third-party billing services to take care of their billing needs. It's a multi-billion dollar industry that's growing like never before, creating a growing niche for entrepreneurs who are experts at tunneling their way through
- [Start Your Own Photography Business](https://laurelridge.edu/event/start-your-own-photography-business-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? Our course will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy, a home-based photography business. Our students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You
- [Sports Nutrition and Performance](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sports-nutrition-and-performance-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The exciting field of sports nutrition combines the sciences of nutrition and exercise physiology. Our Sports Nutrition course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the elements of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fluids using case studies and practical applications for working with athletes. You’ll be introduced to the functions
- [GED Test Preparation](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ged-test-preparation-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course will prepare you take the GED (General Education Development) test. The GED test is broken into five-test sections. The sections included in this course are Language Arts, Writing, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. This online course provides many resources from test-taking tips and strategies, exercises, assignments, and
- [Teacher's Aide Professional Program (CCTP)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-professional-program-cctp-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Teacher’s Aide Professionals are educational professionals who work alongside full-time teachers to reinforce their instruction and provide administrative assistance. Teacher’s Aides perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out, grading assignment, and integrating different technology into the classroom.
- [Veterinary Assistant Professional Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/veterinary-assistant-professional-program-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Do you have a love of animals? Are you a patient, caring person? Becoming a Veterinary Assistant is the perfect career path for you. Veterinary Assistant’s help make a difference in the lives of animals and the people that love them! As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work alongside Veterinarians to provide
- [Teacher's Aide Associate Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-associate-program-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teacher's aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of teacher's aide jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, meeting with parents, supervising children, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Our online Teacher’s Aide Associate Program will help you to become that indispensable individual
- [Teacher's Aide Specialist Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teachers-aide-specialist-program-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teacher's aide is an indispensable individual who performs a number of jobs such as providing instructional and clerical support to classroom teachers, meeting with parents, supervising children, and/or helping teachers set up for special projects. Our online Teacher’s Aide Specialist Program will help you to become that indispensable individual while focusing
- [Advanced Nutrition: Super Foods for the Family](https://laurelridge.edu/event/advanced-nutrition-super-foods-for-the-family-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: In the past, people often thought of nutrition as a niche subject, something relevant only to athletes, or those with particular health problems. Today we are accepting that nutrition is much more. It is medicine, it is livelihood, it is well-being. We understand that in addition to its cultural significance, foods can
- [Introduction to Online Learning](https://laurelridge.edu/event/introduction-to-online-learning-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course introduces the major models, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering online learning. It reviews the fundamentals of general learning theory and how it can be applied in practice to online design and instruction.The National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), founded in 2012, seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness
- [Online Learning Accessibility](https://laurelridge.edu/event/online-learning-accessibility-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This course covers the basics of online learning accessibility and reviews best practices for accessibility.The National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), founded in 2012, seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness of online learning, especially for adult learners, by promoting best practices and innovation in the field.Instructor Description: This course has an
- [Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/six-sigma-black-belt-certification-exam-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: To secure the Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, practitioners must demonstrate mastery of Six Sigma by completing a timed online assessment and providing details of a Six Sigma project they are involved in. (Note: Learners must submit an application to the MindEdge Six Sigma Quality Council to be considered for the Black
- [Communication in Healthcare](https://laurelridge.edu/event/communication-in-healthcare-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Communication in Healthcare is a course that provides a professional understanding of healthcare communications and the best practices for creating a positive and nurturing environment not only for patients but for co-workers as well. This course begins by giving an overview of how different forms of communication from verbal to body language
- [Certified Paralegal](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-paralegal-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Build a strong foundation for a paralegal career with this practical, career-focused course. Learners gain real-world insight into paralegal responsibilities, ethics, legal research, writing, and professional communication. The course covers civil and criminal law, legal interviewing and investigation, pretrial preparation, trial procedures, and legal office operations. Designed to help students stand out
- [Marketing and Business Manager Professional Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-and-business-manager-professional-program-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This assessment-rich marketing and business management program is designed for anyone who wants to pursue a career in marketing and business management and has zero experience in the field. There are a lot of business management and marketing concepts and techniques. Therefore, this program incorporates a variety of assessment materials you can
- [Certified Nutritional Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-nutritional-coach-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This multimedia-rich and user-friendly course is aimed at individuals pursuing a career as a Nutritional coach, personal trainer, dietician, or other related fields. Through this course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to make the best food choices for your clients. The course provides an in-depth understanding and importance of the
- [Supply Chain Management Professional](https://laurelridge.edu/event/supply-chain-management-professional-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Our Supply Chain Manager program introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices. As the supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of
- [Teaching Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/teaching-assistant-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: A teaching assistant provides support to the lead classroom teacher, allowing the teacher to spend more time focusing on classroom instruction. Teaching Assistants perform many different tasks such as one on one attention with struggling students, monitoring the classroom anytime the full-time teacher is out, grading assignment, and integrating different technology into
- [Certified Nutrition & Fitness Coach](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-nutrition-fitness-coach-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This assessment-rich program is designed for those of you who want to become a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Thus, as a coach, you will be responsible for providing your clients with valuable and scientifically-accurate information that will help improve the quality of their lives. This program features a variety of audio
- [Certified Event Planning Specialist](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-event-planning-specialist-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This detailed Certified Event Planning Specialists program is specially designed to equip you with all the skills you need to excel in the event planning industry. From learning how to coordinate with other organizations to managing everything on your own, this program is going to help develop crucial skills that will play
- [Web Design Professional Certification Program](https://laurelridge.edu/event/web-design-professional-certification-program-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: If you’re curious about web design and want to pursue it professionally, then this course will provide you with all the necessary skills required to thrive in the industry. It is a web design certification course targeted at entry-level professionals. What will you learn from this program?In this comprehensive professional certification program,
- [Certified Child Care Worker](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-child-care-worker-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: Are you someone who enjoys working with children? Then, this comprehensive Certified Child Care Worker program is perfect for you. You can learn how to work with children in a childcare center with the help of this course. The course specifically focuses on helping you develop your skills as an educator for
- [Certified Mental Health Technician](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-mental-health-technician-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: This program is created for people who want to learn about psychology and mental health in order to become a professional mental health technician. The program includes various interactive elements to enhance the learning experience by making it more engaging on the whole.This mental health program will teach you about various treatments
- [Certified Veterinary Assistant](https://laurelridge.edu/event/certified-veterinary-assistant-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: The Certified Veterinary Assistant program is designed to help people who love animals and have no experience working or caring for them to learn how to do exactly that. Therefore, this program can help both aspiring professionals and existing professionals in this field increase their knowledge and sharpen their skills. With a
- [Medical Terminology: A Short Course](https://laurelridge.edu/event/medical-terminology-a-short-course-2/) - Language: EnglishShort Description: As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-252/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-251/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-249/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-250/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-248/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-247/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-246/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Game Jam](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-jam/2026-04-15/) - Design your own game over a three-day spring competition! Baked goods sold to support the Game Design Club. 1st place - $50 Visa Gift Card, 2nd place - $25 Visa Gift Card. Rules and regulations will be posted on the days of the event.
- [Roots and Recipes!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/roots-and-recipes/) - Stop by for a taste of culture around the world! If you'd like to setup a table and cook something, you can sign up now!
- [Fortnite Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fortnite-tournament/) - Play for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. Sign up to play!
- [Coffee & Donuts w/ a Cop](https://laurelridge.edu/event/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop-5/) - Enjoy some Hot Coffee and Tasty Donuts w/ The Campus PD! Stop by the Wolk Lobby from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- [Coffee & Donuts w/ a Cop](https://laurelridge.edu/event/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop-4/) - Enjoy some Hot Coffee and Tasty Donuts w/ The Campus PD! Stop by the Cornerstone Lobby from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-245/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [The Laurel Center SA/DV Clothesline Display](https://laurelridge.edu/event/the-laurel-center-sa-dv-clothesline-display/) - The Laurel Center will be showing the display on campus and will offer resources, support, and awareness for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors and Victims. Check out their display in the SUB Lounge 8am-8pm every day! They will also be on Campus for the Pawsitive Wellness Spring Picnic!
- [Capture The Flag](https://laurelridge.edu/event/capture-the-flag-2/) - Join Students as they face off in an online Capture the Flag event! Chat with Tech Enthusiasts, Enjoy Refreshments, Review a Tech Talk with CACI, and WIN Prizes! Register Now! April 25 9am-3pm (Talk Tech from 10am-11am) in The Cyber Room, Fauquier, Wolk Hall RM 105 Hurry! Registration ends April 10!Register Here!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-244/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Denim Day! (The FCDVSAAP Visit)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/denim-day-the-fcdvsaap-visit/) - The Fauquier County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Program will be on campus and will offer resources, support, and awareness for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors and Victims. Check out their Table in the Wolk Hall Lobby from 9am-1:30pm. They will also be on Campus for the Pawsitive Wellness Spring Picnic, April
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-243/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-242/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-241/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-240/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-239/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Duncan, The Therapy Dog!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/duncan-the-therapy-dog-2/2026-03-18/) - ***Duncan will not be on Campus Monday 3/30! He will return on April 13th*** Shake Paws and visit with our FC Favorite Fluffy Animal, Duncan! Back for Spring! 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, 3/18 and Mondays 3/30 and 4/13.
- [Preparing the Pollinator Garden with Jan McLaughlin](https://laurelridge.edu/event/preparing-the-pollinator-garden-with-jan-mclaughlin/) - Middletown Campus, pollinator garden next to the pond
- [Yoga with Dr. Hollar](https://laurelridge.edu/event/yoga-with-dr-hollar-3/) - Middletown Campus, Student Union Building, Room 217 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/yHl6ZnCiQSyl42nqknfJUQ
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-238/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Decision Day - For Graduates Transferring to a 4-Year College or University](https://laurelridge.edu/event/decision-day-for-graduates-transferring-to-a-4-year-college-or-university/2026-04-22/) - Wednesday, April 22 - Middletown Campus, Cornerstone Hall Back Patio or Room 402 Thursday, April 23 - Fauquier Campus, courtyard or Wolk Hall front entrance Stop by for free donuts and swag from James Madison University, George Mason University, Shenandoah University, , Virginia Teach and more. Attend for a chance to win prizes Sign-Up to
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-237/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [STEM Fair - Fauquier Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-fair-fauquier-campus/) - Featuring: Pizza courtesy of Student Life 4-year university STEM representatives EMS Program & demonstration Police Department (Jay Roy) Laurel Ridge department displays Industry & nonprofit partners Student project showcase Passport Card door prize game
- [STEM Trivia Game - Hosted by Brian Wilcox](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-trivia-game-hosted-by-brian-wilcox/) - Fauquier Campus, Wolk Hall Room 207 and Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/YqEn73LuQEC3YSe94-RSAw#/registration
- [STEM Trivia Game (Virtual) Hosted by Kerry Kilpatrick](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-trivia-game-virtual-hosted-by-kerry-kilpatrick/) - Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/GWAP3zlRTeO88R-MvreHBg#/registration
- [Ice Cream Social - Sponsored by Shimadzu](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ice-cream-social-sponsored-by-shimadzu/) - Join us on the Middletown Campus, Science & Health Professions Building, Student Lounge (1st floor) for a FREE Ice Cream Social.
- [STEM Fair - Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-fair-middletown-campus/) - Featuring: 4-year university STEM representatives EMS Program & demonstration Police Department display (Jay Roy) Laurel Ridge department displays Industry & nonprofit partners Shenandoah Astronomical Society Drone demo STEM Club table Passport Card door prize game Noon-1 p.m. -Pizza courtesy of Student Life
- [Bird Observation Hike with the National Audubon Society - Middletown Campus](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bird-observation-hike-with-the-national-audubon-society-middletown-campus/) - Meet outside the Student Union Building What to Expect Participants will enjoy a guided bird hike on the Laurel Ridge trails. The terrain is mostly flat, though trails may be muddy, particularly after recent rain. What to Wear and Bring Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes suitable for soft or
- [STEM Trivia Game - Hosted by Kerry Kilpatrick](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-trivia-game-hosted-by-kerry-kilpatrick/) - Virtual - https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/vNXDfz7pTbyGMx7-x9ekRQ#/registration
- [Mini STEM Fair - Luray-Page County Center](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mini-stem-fair-luray-page-county-center/) - Featuring: Snacks + Passport Card Door Prize Game 4-year university STEM representatives Local businesses & medical practices Physical Therapist Assistant Program Laurel Ridge STEM & Health Care departments EMS Program & live demonstration Police Department display (Jay Roy) Virginia Space Grant Consortium
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-236/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-235/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-234/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-233/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-232/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [End of the Year StressLESS Week!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/end-of-the-year-stressless-week/) - It's the end of the school year, so that means Finals, Graduation, and one MORE Big Bash of FUN from Student Life! Starting April 20th across FC and MC! Join us for Pawsitive Wellness Spring Picnic, Throwback Thursday, Mystery Hit 2000's Movie Showings, The April Mystery Bus, The Thunderbolts movie showing, The Volleyball Tournament, and
- [Spring 2026 Volleyball Tournament (StressLESS Week!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spring-2026-volleyball-tournament-stressless-week/) - Join Student Life as we host a Spring Volleyball Tournament! Join us for the game, snacks, and a fun freebie! 4/22 3:30pm-5:30pm on the SUB Lawn (or Cornerstone Back Lawn). All Students and Play Levels welcome!
- [Invisible Epidemic - A Daniel McCain Documentary](https://laurelridge.edu/event/invisible-epidemic-a-daniel-mccain-documentary/) - FULL CAMPUSES. EMPTY STOMACHS. HUNGRY FOR CHANGE. A Daniel McCain Documentary Free and open to the community! Stay after the screening for an engaging Q&A with Director of Student Support Vivi Meder and film director Daniel McCain. The Invisible Epidemic is a powerful documentary that exposes the hidden reality of food insecurity on college campuses.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-231/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-229/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-230/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Lola The Mini Horse - Therapy Horse (StressLESS Weeks!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lola-the-mini-horse-therapy-horse-stressless-weeks/) - Say Hello to Lola as she roams the Wolk and Hazel Halls on 4/28 from 11am-12pm. (Date and Time may change!)
- [Fab 4 - Therapy Dogs!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fab-4-therapy-dogs-2/2026-03-19/) - The Fab 4 will be roaming Cornerstone Hall, SHP, & the SUB most Thursdays this semester. 12pm-1pm.
- [Thunderbolts* Movie Showing! (StressLESS Week!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/thunderbolts-movie-showing-stressless-week/) - Join Student Life and Warren Coalition as we show The Thunderbolts* and have a friendly and informative discussion about the movie's mental health and wellness themes. Monday, 4/27 from 6pm-9:30pm in SHP 145.
- [April Mystery Bus! (StressLESS Weeks!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/april-mystery-bus-stressless-weeks/) - Join Student Life for the Final Mystery Bus of the Semester! Where are we going? Join Us to find out! Leaving MC around 3:30pm and FC around 4:15pm. Mystery Bus Sign Up!
- [That's Hot! 2000's Online Trivia! (StressLESS Weeks!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/thats-hot-2000s-online-trivia-stressless-weeks/) - Join Student Life for an online themed Trivia Session! Players have a chance to win a gift card! Join Here!
- [Pawsitive Wellness Spring Picnics! (StressLESS Weeks!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pawsitive-wellness-spring-picnics-stressless-weeks/2026-04-20/) - Calling all Staff, Employees, and Students! Join Student Life and the Administrators for our Spring Picnic! This year we have a large itinerary of activities for everyone to enjoy! Join us for the picnic lunch, a Community Resource Fair, a Petting Zoo, Lawn Games & Music, and The Arrive Alive Driving Simulator! FC - 4/20
- [2000's Hit Movie Showings! (StressLESS Weeks!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/2000s-hit-movie-showings-stressless-weeks/2026-04-28/) - Student Life is hosting a Mystery Movie showing of a Classic 2000's Hit! Join us for the movie, eat classic snacks, play classic games, paint canvas bags, listen to 90's/00's music, and take photos w/ our themed props! FC - 4/28 in The Barn and MC - 4/29 Cornerstone Hall RM 601 both from 3pm-5:30pm.
- [Throwback Thursday! (StressLESS Week!)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/throwback-thursday-stressless-week/) - Join Student Life for our StressLESS Week party event, Throwback Thursday! Enjoy 90's/00's snacks and music, play themed card and trivia games, paint canvas bags, and snap pics with our themed photobooth props! MC in the SUB Lounge & FC in the Loeb from 3:30pm-5:30pm on Thursday 4/23.
- [Blood Drive 3/24 (Now in The Corron)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/blood-drive-3-24/) - ***UPDATE*** This event is now located in The Corron! Join the Red Cross and Student Life for another Blood Drive this time in the SUB Lounge and SUB Dining Area. 3.24 from 11am - 3:30pm Please register first at redcross.org.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-228/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Humanities Week 2026 ](https://laurelridge.edu/event/humanities-week-2026/) - Celebrating Creativity, Culture & Humanity Middletown Campus (in-person) and Fauquier Campus (virtual) Join us for a week-long celebration showcasing the power of human connection. From conversations with illustrators and writers to hands-on public art, a film screening, and student performances, Humanities Week highlights the culture that shapes our communities. EVENT SCHEDULE POSTPONED - Careers in the Humanities Panel (Hosted by PTK) Monday,
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-227/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-226/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-225/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-224/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bingo-3/2026-04-06/) - Join Student Life for the Final Bingo Sessions of the Semester! What can you win? Join us to find out! 4/6 at FC in The Loeb from 12pm-1pm & 4/7 at MC in The SUB Lounge from 12pm-1pm.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-223/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Student Leadership Series: The Importance of Time Management](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-the-importance-of-time-management/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Monday, 4/13, 2-3 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 602 Zoom Learn effective strategies for managing your time and responsibilities, supported by real‑world examples from a faculty guest speaker. A hands‑on group challenge will reinforce key skills by encouraging teams to prioritize tasks and reflect on their approach. Developed by a
- [Student Leadership Series: Confident, Curious, and Coachable--Leading Yourself into the Professional World](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-confident-curious-and-coachable-leading-yourself-into-the-professional-world/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Thursday, 4/9, 4-5 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Entering the professional world requires more than technical skills—it requires self- awareness, adaptability, and strong communication. This session focuses on how student leaders can translate their campus leadership experience into the workplace while managing imposter syndrome and avoiding the
- [Student Leadership Series: Anxiety in the Workplace](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-anxiety-in-the-workplace/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Wednesday, 4/15, 5-6:30 p.m. *moved from Wednesday, 4/8 Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Professor Addie Jones leads this session focused on understanding anxiety in the workplace and exploring practical strategies for navigating it. Participants will gain insight into common sources of workplace anxiety and tools to manage stress
- [Student Leadership Series: Coloring Your Calm--A Guided Painting Experience for Leaders](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-coloring-your-calm-a-guided-painting-experience-for-leaders/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Tuesday, 4/7, 3-4:30 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Join us for a relaxing guided painting session designed to help student leaders unwind and explore creative expression as a powerful stress‑management tool. As you paint, hosts will share simple techniques for using art to reset, refocus, and support
- [From Campus to Career: Tools and Try-Outs to Help You Shine](https://laurelridge.edu/event/from-campus-to-career-tools-and-try-outs-to-help-you-shine/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS) Wednesday, 4/8, 4-5 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Get career-ready in a practical, approachable way designed specifically for college students. This one-hour session covers how to create a résumé that highlights your strengths and how to enter interviews with confidence instead of stress. You’ll also learn how internships,
- [Student Leadership Series: Lead Your Story (Part 2)--Open Resume Review & Coaching](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-lead-your-story-part-2-open-resume-review-coaching/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS) Monday, 4/6, 1-4 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 202 Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Room 207 In this follow‑up session, students will get a personalized résumé review led by members of the Laurel Ridge Human Resources team. Participants will receive direct, constructive feedback on formatting, content, and how effectively their résumés
- [Student Leadership Series: Lead Your Story (Part 1)--Resumes and Interviews that Speak Volumes](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-lead-your-story-part-1-resumes-and-interviews-that-speak-volumes/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS) Monday, 4/6, noon-1 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 202 Fauquier Campus: Wolk Hall, Room 207 Zoom Participants will explore how to highlight leadership skills, articulate impact, and present themselves with confidence. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, students will leave equipped to tell a clear, powerful story that speaks volumes
- [Student Leadership Series: Leadership Hot Seat](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-leadership-hot-seat/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Wednesday, 4/1, 5-6 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Students will work in small groups and take turns stepping into the “leader” role during short, scenario-based rounds. Each round presents a realistic challenge—such as conflict, miscommunication, workload, or time pressure—and the leader must explain how they would address
- [Student Leadership Series: Leading Your Style--Identifying Your Leadership Philosophy](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-leading-your-style-identifying-your-leadership-philosophy/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Thursday, 4/2, 4-5 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Enrich your understanding of leadership practice through this exploration of leadership styles and foundational leadership theories. Leave with tools to help you identify and develop your own leadership philosophy!
- [D&D One-Shot Fundraiser](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-one-shot-fundraiser/) - The D&D Club is hosting an afternoon of one-shots in the SUB lounge. Baked goods, beverages, and snacks will be on-sale to support the club fundraiser. You don't have to bring anything...just yourself. There will be pre-made characters and other supplies ready for you.
- [Student Leadership Series: Seize Your Future--Write to Influence!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-seize-your-future-write-to-influence/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS) Monday, 3/30, 4:30-6 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Seize your future! Powerful writing correlates directly to success — personal and professional. In this 90-minute workshop, learn techniques to: Ace the college application essay … open academic doors Craft a stellar resume … land that dream job
- [Pizza with the Prez](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pizza-with-the-prez-4/) - Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and discussion--share the good, the feedback, and the kudos!
- [Smash Bros Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/smash-bros-tournament-3/) - Esports is making it's way onto the Fauquier Campus with our first ever Smash Bros Tournament! Play for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.
- [Pizza with the Prez](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pizza-with-the-prez-3/) - Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and discussion--share the good, the feedback, and the kudos!
- [Picnic with the Prez](https://laurelridge.edu/event/picnic-with-the-prez/) - Join Dr. Blosser for a picnic lunch and discussion!
- [Student Leadership Series: Keys to Self-Care](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-keys-to-self-care/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Wednesday, 3/25, 3-4 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom This interactive session explores the importance of self‑care as both a personal practice and a core leadership skill. We will examine how self‑care connects to emotional intelligence, self‑awareness, boundaries, values, relationship building, and supporting others’ well‑being. By understanding how
- [Student Leadership Series: The Sound of Leadership--Aligning Spirit and Purpose](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-the-sound-of-leadership-aligning-spirit-and-purpose/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Wednesday, 3/25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Middletown Campus: Student Union Building, Room 217 Join Dr. Virginia Rae for a sound healing session–come ready to fully immerse in this healing session. Mats provided; bring a blanket or layered clothing.
- [Women in Leadership Virtual Panel](https://laurelridge.edu/event/women-in-leadership-virtual-panel/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS) Wednesday, 3/25, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Zoom Join college and community women leaders for our annual women in leadership panel. This panel features: Colonel Carla Bass, USAS (Ret), Author of award-winning book, “Write to Influence!” Jeanian Clark, Vice President of Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College Amy Fuentes,
- [Safe Space Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/safe-space-training-3/) - Join Student Life as we host Safe Space Training lead by A.R.E. (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES) Join us on Tuesday, 3/24 from 4-6 p.m. in the Cornerstone Hall Room 601 & Zoom. A.R.E. leads this important session on acceptance and empowerment in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. All attendees will receive a Safe
- [Student Leadership Series: Unmasking Student Life](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-unmasking-student-life/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Thursday, 3/19, 4-5 p.m. Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Join the Student Life & Engagement team for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how Student Life truly operates at Laurel Ridge. In the session, participants will explore the processes, decision-making, and campus politics that shape student programming, leadership development,
- [Student Leadership Series: Mindfulness for Student Leaders](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-mindfulness-for-student-leaders-2/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Monday, 3/23, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Middletown Campus: Student Union Building, Room 217 Come in comfortable clothing, ready to breathe and practice skills that will bring you back to the present moment and strengthen your ability to lead others. Guided meditation and gentle movement involved–it will be a calm and relaxed vibe.
- [Fauquier Student Writers Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-student-writers-club-meeting/2026-03-23/) - Creative writers welcome! The club meets weekly on Mondays from 1-2 p.m. in Wolk Hall, Room 201.
- [Fauquier Student Writers Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-student-writers-club-interest-meeting/) - Fauquier students are invited to join the newly formed Fauquier Student Writers Club, focused mainly on creative writing and expression. Meetings will take place every Monday at 1 p.m. in Wolk 201.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-222/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-221/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-220/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-219/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-218/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-217/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-216/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-215/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-214/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Spring Follies - Back to the 90's](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spring-follies-back-to-the-90s/2026-04-11/) - The 46th Annual Spring Follies: “Back to the ’90s…” A family friendly showcase of music, comedy, and community talent! Saturday, April 11• 2 p.m. • 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12• 2 p.m. PRESHOW ACTIVITIES Begin 90 minutes before each show Featuring: Games Face painting Free ice cream Food available for purchase from the Cub Scouts Fun for the whole family!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-213/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Trades Job Fair](https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/trades-job-fair/)
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-212/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Middletown Campus General Information Session and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/event/middletown-campus-general-information-session-and-tour/) - Join us for a general information session to learn about our college, programs, and student support resources. You can choose to attend in person or online. In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to take a guided campus tour following the session. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward your future! Discover Your Future
- [Route 11 Yard Crawl](https://laurelridge.edu/event/route-11-yard-crawl/) - Register as a vendor for Route 11 Yard Crawl Spaces at Laurel Ridge Community College! Saturday, August 8, 20267 a.m. – 4 p.m. Vendor Spaces: RESERVE HERE Funds raised will support the Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation. Laurel Ridge Community College Rt. 11 Yard Crawl Map 2025 Rt. 11 Yard Crawl Map Learn more about the
- [Neighbor Week](https://laurelridge.edu/event/neighbor-week/) - Kindness Lives Here Join us in celebrating Neighbor Week in honor of what would have been Fred Rogers’s 98th birthday on March 20. We have events celebrating kindness and neighborliness March 16-20. We think Mr. Rogers would approve of Laurel Ridge’s mission to provide a positive, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success,
- [Mathematics: The Interplay of the Tangible and the Abstract - In-Person and Online](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mathematics-the-interplay-of-the-tangibleand-the-abstract/) - Presentation by Dr. Carla NelsonProfessor of Mathematics, Laurel Ridge Community College Dr. Carla Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science from Muhlenberg College, and both a Master of Science and Ph.D. from Lehigh University. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role at Laurel Ridge Community College, where
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-211/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-210/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-209/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [March UNO @ FC!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/march-uno-fc/) - Join Student Life for some fun and Competitive games of UNO and enjoy snacks as we play! We may even have some wacky versions, join us to find out!
- [March BINGO @ MC!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/march-bingo-mc/) - Join Student Life in the SUB Lounge and Dining Room for Bingo! Win Prizes and Enjoy Snacks!
- [March Mystery Bus!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/march-mystery-bus-2/) - It's time for another Mystery! Only $10, but don't forget food money! Leaving MC around 3:30pm and FC around 4:15pm. Sign Up open now! Mystery Bus Sign Up!
- [Casino Night 2026!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/casino-night-2026/) - Join Student Life and Student Government Association as we host Casino Night 2026! Enjoy Snacks, Play Games, and Win Prizes! Play Casino Games like Poker, BlackJack, and High/Low all with Special Rules to make it easier to WIN! Prize Options include LEGOs, Gift Cards, Movie Tickets, and SO MUCH MORE! The event is FREE and
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-208/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-207/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-206/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-205/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-204/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-203/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-202/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-201/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-200/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-199/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-198/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-197/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Square Dance](https://laurelridge.edu/event/square-dance/) - *Free admittance *You are welcome to bring a snack to share (not required) *All college age individuals welcome! *All Laurel Ridge students, employees and their guests welcome! *NO EXPERIENCE REQ. - Beginner friendly dances Dress code: casual (western flair optional - dress as fancy as you like) (wear stable shoes and clothes you are comfortable
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-196/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-195/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-194/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-193/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-192/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-191/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Thursday Group #2](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-thursday-group-2/2026-02-12/) - The D&D Club meets weekly; there are two Thursday groups. The second Thursday group meets on Thursdays from 3:30-7 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall, Room 406.
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Thursday Group #1](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-thursday-group-1/2026-02-12/) - The D&D Club meets weekly; there are two Thursday groups. The first Thursday group meets on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall, Room 212.
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Wednesday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-wednesday-group/2026-02-11/) - The D&D Club meets weekly. The Wednesday group meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-7 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall, Room 213.
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Tuesday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-tuesday-group/2026-02-10/) - The D&D Club meets weekly. The Tuesday group meets on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall, Room 213.
- [D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club Meeting - Monday Group](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dd-dungeons-dragons-club-meeting-monday-group/2026-02-09/) - The D&D Club meets weekly. The Monday group meets on Mondays from 3-7 p.m. in Cornerstone Hall, Room 304.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-190/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-189/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-188/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Career and Internship Fair](https://laurelridge.edu/event/career-and-internship-fair/) - Join us in the Corron Building for the Career Fair!Open to all students and community members—everyone is welcome. Employers Attending: UVA Community Health Riddleberger Brothers, Inc Zeus GeoTechnic Southern Electrical Service Co, Inc. Virginia Dept of Corrections Bartlett Tree Experts Bank of Clarke Fauquier Co Govt & Public Schools Navy Federal Credit Union National Fruit
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-187/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-186/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-185/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-184/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Hiking, Rock Climbing & Outdoor Adventure Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hiking-rock-climbing-outdoor-adventure-club-meeting/2026-02-02/) - The Hiking, Rock Climbing & Outdoor Adventure Club is hosting two interest/planning meetings the first two Mondays of February from 4-5 p.m. in the SUB lounge.
- [VIBE Council Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/vibe-council-meeting/2026-02-20/) - The VIBE Council (Valuing, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equality/Empathy), formerly the DEI Council, will meet once a month on the 3rd Friday of each month via Zoom. The Zoom link is shared with all students and employees via Leo's Weekly Update the week of the meeting.
- [Art Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/art-club-meeting-2/2026-02-05/) - The Art Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the art studio (Cornerstone 502).
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-183/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-182/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-181/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-180/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [SNA (MC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sna-mc-meeting/2026-02-10/) - The Middletown chapter of the Student Nurses Association (SNA) will meet once monthly on 2/10, 3/3, and 4/14 via Zoom.
- [PTK (Alpha Beta Omega Chapter) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-alpha-beta-omega-chapter-meeting/2026-02-02/) - The Middletown Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Beta Omega) meets weekly alternating between officer only and open membership meetings every Monday at 2 p.m.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-179/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Zuzu African Acrobats](https://laurelridge.edu/event/zuzu-african-acrobats-2/) - Celebrate Black History Month with an annual Laurel Ridge tradition! The Zuzu African Acrobats' performance is a must-see. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues and enjoy!
- [Fauquier Campus Skilled Trades Information Session and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-campus-skilled-trades-information-session-and-tour-2/) - Join us for a Skilled Trades information session to learn about our college, programs, and student support resources. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward your future! Laurel Ridge offers hands-on, high-quality training programs designed to prepare you for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Whether you’re starting a new career, upgrading your skills, or
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-178/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-177/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-176/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Lost and Found: Student and Faculty Exhibition ](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lost-and-found-student-and-faculty-exhibition/) - Hosted by Discover Lost and Found, a powerful student and faculty exhibition featuring artists from Laurel Ridge Community College and Shenandoah University. This show explores the current state of the arts in our cultural landscape – where appreciation and funding are often overlooked. As support for the arts erodes, creative voices risk being lost. Yet, through resilience and discovery, these emerging
- [Mindfulness Meditation](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindfulness-meditation/2026-02-03/) - Back for Spring! Join Janet Heisrath-Evans for more relaxing meditation! Most Tuesdays from 2pm-2:30pm this semester. Stop by Hazel Hall 210 or on Zoom at laurelridge.edu/meditation.
- [February Mystery Bus!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/february-mystery-bus-2/) - Join Student Life for another Fun-Filled Trip in our Favorite Rocket Ship! Where are we going? Join Us and Find Out! This is an outdoor event in the Winter, so please dress accordingly! Feb 5, MC leaving at 3:30pm and FC @2:30pm. Please email engage@laurelridge.edu if you have any questions. Mystery Bus - Sign Up
- [Functional Fitness Class!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class-2/2026-01-27/) - Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty, Staff, and Students in the SUB RM 217.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-175/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-174/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-173/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [FAHASS FREE HIV/HEP C Testing!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fahass-free-hiv-hep-c-testing-3/2026-02-04/) - Stop by and Speak with FAHASS to chat with representatives, receive resources, and get FREE Testing! On Campus from 11am-2pm on 2/4 and 4/1 in the Wolk Hall Lobby.
- [Functional Fitness Class!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/functional-fitness-class/2026-01-26/) - Join Fitness Instructor Chris Scholl for a FUNctional Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45pm-5:35pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30am-12:20pm. Open to All Faculty, Staff, and Students in the SUB RM 217.
- [STAR WARS Trivia!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/star-wars-trivia/) - Calling All Sith & All Jedi, Join Student Life and the Force Master, Kerry, for another exciting Trivia! 4/14 @ 3pm on Zoom! (Register Here – Star Wars Trivia)
- [Oscars Trivia!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/oscars-trivia/) - ...and the Oscar for Top Performer in Laurel Ridge Trivia goes to.... It could be You! Join Student Life and Kerry the Trivia Director, for another Trivia Session. 3/3 @ 3pm on Zoom. (Register Here – Oscars Trivia)
- [SUPER Bowl Trivia w/SNACKS!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/super-bowl-trivia-w-snacks/) - Join us for a Special Trivia session w/ SNACKS! Join Student Life and our Trivia Guru, Kerry, as we host another fun Trivia Session; this time with....SNACKS! Join us at MC in Cornerstone Hall RM 601, at FC in The Paris Room (Inside the Library), or on Zoom! (Register Here – Super Bowl Trivia)
- [UNO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/uno/) - Join us for another exciting game of UNO! 2/3 from 12pm-2pm in the Kummuli Lounge of Cornerstone Hall.
- [BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bingo/) - Back for the Spring Semester! Join Us for light snacks, Win Prizes and have Some BINGO Fun! 2/2 12pm-2pm in The Loeb.
- [BOND Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bond-club-meeting-3/2026-01-29/) - The BOND Club is open to all students and meets weekly on both campuses and online via Zoom!
- [Drama Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/drama-club-meeting-2/2026-01-27/) - Let's get dramatic - every week on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Cornerstone 406!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-172/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Creative Writing Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/creative-writing-club-meeting-3/2026-02-02/) - The Creative Writing Club meets every other Monday from 5-6 p.m. in Cornerstone, Room 213.
- [Preparing to Transfer Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/preparing-to-transfer-session/) - Thinking about transferring to a 4-year college or university? Whether you’re a current or prospective student, this session is for you! Discover how beginning your bachelor’s degree at Laurel Ridge can save you thousands in tuition while letting you stay close to home for your first two years. You’ll learn about: How to make your degree more affordable
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-171/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Fauquier Campus Skilled Trades Information Session and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-campus-skilled-trades-information-session-and-tour/) - Join us for a Skilled Trades information session to learn about our college, programs, and student support resources. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward your future! Laurel Ridge offers hands-on, high-quality training programs designed to prepare you for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Whether you’re starting a new career, upgrading your skills, or
- [Middletown Campus Skilled Trades Orientation and Tour](https://laurelridge.edu/event/middletown-campus-skilled-trades-orientation-and-tour/2026-01-26/) - Join us for a Skilled Trades information session to learn about our college, programs, and student support resources. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward your future! Laurel Ridge offers hands-on, high-quality training programs designed to prepare you for in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Whether you’re starting a new career, upgrading your skills, or
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-170/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-169/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-168/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-167/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-166/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Winter Stock-Up for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/event/winter-stock-up-for-parent-scholars/) - Need a little extra support this winter? Join us for our Winter Stock-Up Event and pick up free essentials for you and your family! Thanks to generous United Way grant support, we’ll have: Diapers, pull-ups, and wipes Formula Toothpaste and toothbrushes Feminine hygiene products Deodorant, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner Snacks Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4 Time: Noon – 3 p.m. Locations: Middletown Campus: Cub House, Cornerstone Hall,
- [PACE Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pace-club-meeting-2/2026-01-29/) - The PACE Club focuses on Professional Advancement & Career Exploration and will meet weekly at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone 311.
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Fauquier) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/s-t-e-m-club-fauquier-meeting/2026-01-27/) - The Fauquier S.T.E.M. Club meets weekly on Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Hazel Hall, outside Room 121 (Dr. Wilcox's office).
- [S.T.E.M. Club (Middletown) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/s-t-e-m-club-middletown-meeting/2026-02-04/) - The Middletown S.T.E.M. Club meets monthly on the first Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. in the Science & Health Professions Building (SHP), Room 143.
- [Investment Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/investment-club-meeting-2/2026-02-26/) - The Investment Club meets weekly at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone 311.
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cyber-club-meeting-5/2026-02-19/) - The Cyber Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Middletown Campus in Room 306 & virtually via Zoom.
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cyber-club-meeting-4/2026-02-05/) - The Cyber Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Middletown Campus in Room 306 & virtually via Zoom.
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cyber-club-meeting-3/) - The Cyber Club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Middletown Campus in Room 306 & virtually via Zoom.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-165/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-164/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Understanding ACEs -- FREE Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/understanding-aces-free-training/2026-03-26/) - Join in-person or online for this free training on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and learn why ACEs are important, the impact of toxic stress on the brain, and protective factors and coping skills to build resilience. You must sign up to attend (and receive location/Zoom link).
- [REVIVE -- FREE Training for Overdose Emergency Response](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revive-free-training-for-overdose-emergency-response/2026-02-26/) - Join in-person or online for this free opioid overdose and Naloxone education program that will help you recognize the signs of an overdose, provide respiratory support or administer Naloxone, and safe reporting. You must sign up to attend (and receive location/Zoom link).
- [Student Leadership Series: Conflict Resolution for Laurel Ridge Student Leaders](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-conflict-resolution-for-laurel-ridge-student-leaders/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Zoom Learn how to turn conflict into collaboration! This session equips student leaders with practical strategies to manage disagreements, communicate effectively, and strengthen team dynamics.
- [Dining with the Dean](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dining-with-the-dean-4/) - Join Dean of Students Amber Foltz for nuggies, delicious dips, and discussion!
- [Dining with the Dean](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dining-with-the-dean-3/) - Join Dean of Students Amber Foltz for nuggies, delicious dips, and discussion!
- [Student Leadership Series: How I Became an Indie Game Designer](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-how-i-became-an-indie-game-designer/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT & EMPLOYEES) Middletown Campus: Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 Zoom Discover the essentials of game design—from pixel art to 3D, beginner-friendly engines, and publishing on Steam. Featured guest TL Strosnider, President of the Game Design Club, will share current projects and how you can get involved.
- [Student Leadership Series: The Power of Giving Back -- Growing Professionally through Service](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-the-power-of-giving-back-growing-professionally-through-service/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Zoom (this session is now offered virtually only) Discover how serving others can be a catalyst for your personal and professional growth. This session explores the connection between leadership and service, highlighting practical ways to give back while building skills that employers value—such as teamwork, communication, and empathy. Learn how
- [Smash Bros Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/smash-bros-tournament-2/) - Play for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Spots are limited so sign up now!
- [Student Leadership Series: Mindfulness for Student Leaders](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-mindfulness-for-student-leaders/) - (OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Middletown Campus: Student Union Building, Room 217 Come in comfortable clothing, ready to breathe and practice skills that will bring you back to the present moment and strengthen your ability to lead others. There will be a brief talk about mindfulness, followed by time to practice with guided meditation and
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-163/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Student Leadership Series: DISC for Laurel Ridge Student Leaders](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-disc-for-laurel-ridge-student-leaders/) - OPEN — ALL STUDENT LEADERS) Zoom Unlock your leadership potential with DISC! Join us for an interactive session for Laurel Ridge Student Leaders to explore communication styles, strengthen teamwork, and build strategies for leading with confidence. Discover howunderstanding personality dynamics can transform your leadership approach! *For those who plan to attend, please request a DISC
- [*CANCELED* Student Leadership Series: The Art of Delegation](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-the-art-of-delegation/) - This student leadership series session has been canceled.
- [WOW (Week of Welcome)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/wow-week-of-welcome/2026-01-20/) - WOW is all about getting to know the campus and your schedule. We will be in the main lobby at each campus to answer questions, help you navigate your first days, point you in the right direction, fix your schedule, and anything else that may pop up. It’s a great time to meet your SGA, other
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-162/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [A.R.E. Free HIV/STI Testing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing-4/2026-01-29/) - Stop by to speak with an A.R.E. representative and receive Information, Resources, and FREE Testing! Here four times from 1pm-4pm this semester! 1/29 & 3/19 in The SUB Information Desk (Seating Area in front of the Bookstore) and 2/17 & 4/21 in Cornerstone Hall Lobby.
- [Spanish Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-interest-meeting-3/) - The Spanish Club is kicking off 2026 with an interest meeting for anyone interested in joining. Stop by in-person or virtually via Google Meet.
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-meeting-4/2026-02-10/) - The Spanish Club meets weekly, alternating between the Middletown and Fauquier Campuses: Middletown Campus meetings: Tuesdays from 12-12:40 PM - 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, and 4/28 in Cornerstone 213 Fauquier Campus meetings: Tuesdays from 2-3 PM - 2/10, 2/24, 3/24, 4/7, and 4/21 in Wolk 210 All meetings are also held virtually using
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-meeting-3/2026-02-03/) - The Spanish Club meets weekly, alternating between the Middletown and Fauquier Campuses: Middletown Campus meetings: Tuesdays from 12-12:40 PM - 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, and 4/28 in Cornerstone 213 Fauquier Campus meetings: Tuesdays from 2-3 PM - 2/10, 2/24, 3/24, 4/7, and 4/21 in Wolk 210 All meetings are also held virtually using
- [Yoga w/ Professor Hollar](https://laurelridge.edu/event/yoga-w-professor-hollar/2026-01-27/) - ***Yoga will be cancelled April 16th, 2026*** Please Join Professor Hollar for the next session! Join Professor Hollar as he hosts Yoga! Learn different exercises and breathing techniques as well as have fun! Most Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please arrive by 5:20 as class begins promptly at 5:30pm in The SUB RM 217.
- [Surgical Technology Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/surgical-technology-information-session-4/) - Join us for an online Surgical Technology Information Session covering: Your questions Pre-requisite courses Admission Requirements TEAS testing Background, drug testing, immunizations, health insurance Join via zoom: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/8769649744
- [Surgical Technology Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/surgical-technology-information-session-3/) - Join us for an online Surgical Technology Information Session covering: Your questions Pre-requisite courses Admission Requirements TEAS testing Background, drug testing, immunizations, health insurance Join via zoom: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/84939952316
- [Surgical Technology Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/surgical-technology-information-session-2/) - Join us for an online Surgical Technology Information Session covering: Your questions Pre-requisite courses Admission Requirements TEAS testing Background, drug testing, immunizations, health insurance Join via zoom: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/81560612857
- [Blood Drive 1/27](https://laurelridge.edu/event/blood-drive-1-27/) - Join Student Life & The American Red Cross for another Blood Drive. 1/27 11am-3:30pm in the Corron (Thompson Conference Center).
- [Coffee & Donuts w/a Cop!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop-3/2026-01-27/) - Enjoy some Hot Coffee and Tasty Donuts w/ The Campus PD! Stop by the Cornerstone Lobby from 9:30am-10:30am 1/27 or the Wolk Hall Lobby from 9:30am-10:30am 1/28 for the Fun!
- [Fab Four - Therapy Dogs!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fab-four-therapy-dogs/2026-01-22/) - The Fab Four are back for the Spring Semester! Say Hello and Shake Paws as they travel around the Campus. See them in Cornerstone Hall, The SUB, and The SHP! 12pm-1pm Most Thursdays!
- [LEGO Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lego-day/) - Join Student Life for this year's LEGO Day! We will be playing LEGO Games, watching a LEGO Movie, and Enjoying Lunch! Plus Enter to Win LEGOs in our Raffle! Stop by for any of the festivities or Grab a Lunch To-Go! Thursday, 1/22 11am-2:30pm in Jenkins Hall Lobby at Luray-Page center. Free LEGO-themed Keychain for
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-161/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-160/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-159/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Dance Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dance-club-meeting/2026-01-27/) - The Laurel Ridge Dance Club meets weekly for dance practice and fellowship. Special or make-up sessions may be held on Thursdays as needed - members will be informed.
- [Valley Youth Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/valley-youth-club-meeting/2026-01-28/) - The Valley Youth Club (formerly Bible Study Club) meets weekly on Wednesdays for fellowship, to discuss passages, and more.
- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Delta Phi Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/epsilon-pi-tau-ept-delta-phi-meeting/2026-01-27/) - Our Delta Phi chapter meets monthly from 4-4:30 PM (for members only). Access to the location and Zoom link for each meeting can be found via GreekTrack.
- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-design-club-meeting-2/2026-01-21/) - The Game Design club meets weekly in the Student Union Building, LEO's Esports Arena.
- ["Love Remix" Speech Contest *CANCELED](https://laurelridge.edu/event/love-remix-speech-contest/) - This event has been canceled. February is the month for love, but what is love and what does it mean to you? For this competition, the goal is to define what “love” means to you and portray how you feel about “love.” There is no right or wrong answer or way to feel. Specifications of
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-158/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/physical-therapist-assistant-pta-program-information-session/2026-01-14/) - Register now for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) information session via zoom. Attending an information session in its entirety is a mandatory step in the PTA program application process.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-157/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-156/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-155/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-154/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-153/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-152/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-151/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-150/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-149/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-148/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-147/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-146/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-145/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-144/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-143/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-142/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-141/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-140/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-139/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-138/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-137/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-136/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-135/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-134/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-133/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-132/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-131/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-130/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-129/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-128/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-127/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-126/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-125/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-124/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Financial Aid BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/financial-aid-bingo/) - Join Financial Aid as they Host BINGO! Play the Game, Learn FIN AID Tips, & Win Some PAWSome Stuff! MC - 12/1 SUB Lounge 2pm-3pm
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-123/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-122/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-121/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-120/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [StressLESS Week - Mystery Movie!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stressless-week-mystery-movie/2025-12-01/) - Join Student Life for StressLESS Party! Watch a Fun Movie, Paint Awesome Stuff, and Enjoy some snacks! Enter the Raffle for The Mystery Movie Themed Item! FC - 12/1 11:30am-2:30am in the Barn & MC - 12/2 2pm-4pm in the SUB 119.
- [LEOpardy!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/leopardy/) - Join SGA and Student Life as they Host Jeopardy! Compete with other students to win a Prize! Join us on Zoom! Join Here!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-119/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-118/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-117/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-116/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-115/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-114/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-113/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-112/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-111/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-110/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-109/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-108/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-107/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-106/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-105/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-104/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-103/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-102/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [StressLess Week - Super Smash Bros Tournament!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stressless-week-super-smash-bros-tournament/) - Join Student Life and LEO's Esports Organization as we host a Super Smash Bros Tournament! Play and Compete in the Tourny, Enjoy some snacks (outside the arena), and Enter to Win Prizes with The Raffle. Raffle Tickets are $5 and support The Esports Arena!
- [StressLess Week - DIY Memory Page](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stressless-week-diy-memory-page/) - Join Student Life for a DIY Memory Page hosted by our very own Dean of Students, Amber Foltz! Learn how to make a fun and extravagant scrapbooking memory page and enjoy some FUN in this Stress-Less Activity! FC: 12/3 - Wolk Hall, The Loeb 12pm-1pm & MC: 12/4 - Cornerstone Hall, Kummuli Lounge 12pm-1pm
- [StressLess Week - Awkward, Festive, & Fun Fotos!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stressless-week-awkward-festive-fun-fotos/) - Student Life is hosting a Free Photo Op on Campus! Bring Your Friends and take some Fun and Festive pictures! FC: 12/3 - Wolk Hall, Lobby 11am-2pm & MC: 12/4 - Cornerstone Hall, Kummuli Lounge 12pm-3pm
- [End of the Semester Stressless Week!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/end-of-the-semester-stressless-week/) - Congratz on Completing Another Semester! Join Student Life as We Host multiple events throughout week that help RELAX and DESTRESS before Finals. Join us for a Mystery Movie, A Memory Page Scrapbooking Extravaganza Activity, A Fun and Slightly Competitive Smash Bros Tournament, and A Professional Photo Op with Friends! Visit each event's specific webpage for
- [Wyatt's Lemonades & Dirty Sodas Food Truck](https://laurelridge.edu/event/wyatts-lemonades-dirty-sodas-food-truck/) - Stop by Monday, 11/17 from 8am-11am and check out Wyatt's Lemonade & Dirty Sodas Food Truck! They have a variety of Lemonades, Dirty Sodas, and Energizing Drinks. Join them Monday while they are here on campus with a Special Fall Menu with Fall Flavors!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-101/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-100/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-99/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Week of the Young Child – Art Exhibit](https://laurelridge.edu/event/artist-registration-week-of-the-young-child-art-exhibit/) - Showcase Your Students’ Creativity Laurel Ridge invites Early Childhood Education teachers to participate in our Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit, celebrating the imagination and talent of young learners. Exhibit Dates:April 3 – May 1, 2026Opening Reception: April 8 | 4–6 p.m.Sekel Art Atrium, Cornerstone Hall, Middletown Campus Why Participate? Highlight your students’ creativity
- [Support Our Students This Holiday Season](https://laurelridge.edu/event/support-our-students-this-holiday-season/) - Make a Meaningful Impact This Holiday Season This holiday season, Laurel Ridge invites our employees, students, and community members to come together in support of our students and their families. Whether through donations, gifts, or a sweet raffle treat, your generosity will help brighten lives and bring comfort during the holidays. Ways to Give: 1.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-98/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-97/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-96/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-95/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [UNO Party!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/uno-party-3/) - Join Student Life for a relaxing game of the UNO! We will be playing Classic Uno with some "House Rules" and UNO Flip with some crazy already built in rules! Join us and see if you can be the Next UNO Champion! The Loeb from 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm!
- [BINGO! (MC)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bingo-mc/) - Join Student Life for an exciting game of the Classic Ball Rolling, Number Calling game! We will have popcorn and water for all attendees, but it would not be BINGO without prizes! What Prizes will we have Join us to find out! SUB 118 from 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-94/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-93/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-92/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-91/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-90/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-89/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-88/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-87/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [November Mystery Bus!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/november-mystery-bus/) - Join Student Life for another Mysterious Trip in our Favorite Rocket Ship! Don't forget your gloves or hat on the sill, because this time we are headed to a fun-filled Relaxing Destination with real Cold Chills! Where are we going? Join us to find out! Leaving MC at 3pm and FC at 4pm! Only $5!
- [Day of the Dead Celebration!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/day-of-the-dead-celebration/) - Join Student Life as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos! We will be featuring a movie, having snacks, coloring felt themed pictures, and all attendees have a chance to win a prize! Join us and see what we have in store for the Celebration! Monday, 11/3, 11:30am-2:30pm! MC - SUB 118 & FC - The
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-86/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-85/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-84/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-83/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Military Movie Trivia!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/military-movie-trivia/) - In honor of Veterans Day and the weeklong celebration, we invite you to participate in our Military Movie Trivia session! Show off your military movie knowledge and have a little fun! You might even win a $50 gift card. Use your computer to join us via Zoom on Thursday, November 13 @ 3:00pm while you use your
- [Veterans Memorabilia Display! -CANCELLED!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/veterans-memorabilia-display/) - ***This Event Has Been Cancelled*** Please Check out the Veterans Week main page to see what other events we have to celebrate our Veterans this week! Veterans we would like to ask you to share personal items from your military service including Unit Patches, Dress Uniform Pieces, or Travel Mementos, or any other item you
- [Thank a Veteran!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/thank-a-veteran/) - Calling all Students, Faculty, & Staff! Please stop by each location's lobby and create a Holiday Card and Thank a Veteran! There will be supplies at each campus set up for all to enjoy and create. Middletown - Cornerstone Hall Lobby Table, Fauquier - Wolk Lobby Hall Table, & Luray-Page - Jenkins Hall Welcome Desk!
- [Appreciation Luncheon for Veterans!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/appreciation-luncheon-for-veterans/) - Veterans please join The Office of Military and Veteran Services for a FREE Lunch as a Thank you for your service! Please stop by either location on 11/11 from 12pm-1pm for the Luncheon! Join fellow veterans for a Veteran Appreciation Lunch at Middletown (Cornerstone Hall) and Fauquier (Wolk Hall) Veteran Centers! Please RSVP by November 6th.
- [Faces of Laurel Ridge!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/faces-of-laurel-ridge/) - Veterans Services and Student Life ask Laurel Ridge Veterans and Servicemembers to send us your pictures and a brief overview of your military experience to be featured in our postings! Throughout campuses and our website, we will highlight Laurel Ridge Veterans and Servicemembers displaying and honoring their service and commitments. Please consider sharing a service
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-82/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-81/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-80/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [STEM Club (FC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-club-fc-meeting/) - The Fauquier STEM Club meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in Hazel Hall, Room 121 (outside Dr. Wilcox's office).
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-79/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-78/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Pizza with the Prez](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pizza-with-the-prez-2/) - Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and conversation at the Fauquier Campus in Hazel Hall, the Barkman Conference Center.
- [Pizza with the Prez](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pizza-with-the-prez/) - Join Dr. Blosser for pizza and conversation at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Hall, in the back student lounge.
- [REVIVE! Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/revive-training/2025-11-11/) - FREE Training for Overdose Emergency Response. The opioid overdoes and Naloxone education program will teach you: Recognizing the signs of an oversode Respiration support Administering Naloxone Safe Reporting Monitoring and Follow-up Register for one of these sessions here. Details, including in-person location and Zoom link, will be shared once you have registered.
- [Understanding ACES Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/understanding-aces-training/2025-11-10/) - Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact it has on your body and brain. You will learn more about: The ACEs study Why ACEs are important Impact of toxic stress on the brain Protective factors Coping skills to build resilience Register for one of these sessions here. Details, including in-person location and Zoom
- [Safe Space Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/safe-space-training-2/2025-11-06/) - Join Student Life as we host Safe Space Training lead by A.R.E. (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES) Join us on either date. A.R.E. leads this important session on acceptance and empowerment in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. All attendees will receive a Safe Zone Trained window decal to proudly display in their on-campus offices
- [Goals for Good (SGA Fundraiser)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/goals-for-good-sga-fundraiser/) - The Student Government is hosting a soccer tournament fundraiser! Help them upgrade their events for YOU! Sign up here.
- [Game Design Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-design-club-meeting/2025-10-23/) - The Game Design clubs meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:30-4 PM in the Student Union Building in LEO's Esports Arena.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-77/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-76/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-75/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-74/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-73/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-72/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-71/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Accounting Student Night](https://laurelridge.edu/event/accounting-student-night/) - Speakers ~ Employer Panel ~ Networking ~ Food ~ Door Prizes Register to attend at shenandoahvalley.vscpa.cpa by Oct. 16. This event is FREE and open to high school and college students interested in a career in accounting. Event Location: Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center at Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown Campus.
- [PTK Annual Holiday Village: Craft Fair and Maker's Mart](https://laurelridge.edu/ptk-annual-holiday-village-craft-fair-and-makers-mart/) - All proceeds support student scholarships and activities in the PTK Honor Society.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-70/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Reaching Across the Racial Divide – A Presentation by Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby](https://laurelridge.edu/event/reaching-across-the-racial-divide-a-presentation-by-betty-kilby-baldwin-and-phoebe-kilby/) - Watch Video of the Event Locations: Middletown Campus, Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center and Virtual About the Presentation “The sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As daughters, Betty Kilby Baldwin
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-69/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-68/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-67/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Ambassadors After Hours](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ambassadors-after-hours/2025-10-23/) - Ambassadors After Hours is an evening of leadership team-building activities, creative social experiments, and free dinner—designed to help student leaders connect, grow, and engage!
- [Health Advocacy & Breast Cancer Awareness info table](https://laurelridge.edu/event/health-advocacy-breast-cancer-awareness-info-table/2025-10-16/) - The Student Nurses Association is hosting an info table to help others learn how they can advocate for themselves when it comes to their health as well as provide breast cancer awareness information. 10-11 AM in the Science & Health Professions Building, first floor lounge & 11:30 AM-1:30 PM in the Cornerstone Hall, Lobby.
- [Drama Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/drama-club-meeting/2025-10-14/) - Drama Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm in Cornerstone Hall, Room 406. Any and all students interested in the performing arts and welcome!
- [Luray-Page Domestic Violence Awareness Clothesline Project](https://laurelridge.edu/event/luray-page-domestic-violence-awareness-clothesline-project/) - Check out the DV Awareness Clothesline Project Display in Jenkins Hall from 8am-8pm throughout October! There is a table set up with extra shirts and markers to add to the display. Show your support for Survivors and Victims and Join the Initiative!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-66/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-65/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Paint the Campus Purple: Laurel Ridge Art Exhibit Opening](https://laurelridge.edu/event/paint-the-campus-purple-laurel-ridge-art-exhibit/) - Join us as we Paint The Campus Purple—a powerful community art initiative raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-64/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-63/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-62/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-61/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [The Phoenix Project Domestic Violence Awareness Table](https://laurelridge.edu/event/the-phoenix-project-domestic-violence-awareness-table/) - Stop by the SUB Information Desk (SUB Lounge) or Cornerstone Hall and pick up Information and Resources from The Phoenix Project. Available all day (8am-8pm) at both locations. The Phoenix Project is a community driven organization providing counseling services, support groups, and information, guidance, & education for support of victims and survivors as well as
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-60/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [League of Women Voters Table - FC](https://laurelridge.edu/event/league-of-women-voters-table-fc/2025-10-07/) - Stop by and speak with The League of Women Voters most Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am-11:30am. Learn about the Voting Process, Voting Rights & Responsibilities, and different candidates across all levels of Government. They will be on campus to give unbiased information and helpful resources as well. Extra Special Visit on Wednesday, 10/08, from 10:30am-1:30pm.
- [Horray for Horror Weeks - Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/horray-for-horror-weeks-not-so-mystery-mystery-buses/2025-10-17/) - Join Student Life for another Mystery Bus! No TRICKS here, but for a Special TREAT, we are hosting two Mystery Buses for October! ***Both Mystery Buses are SCARY ATTRACTION themed, so if Scary Halloween is not your thing, please wait and join us in November!*** The First is Friday, 10/17 and is $15 to join
- [Pool (Billiards) Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pool-billiards-tournament/) - Join Student Life and go head-to-head against other Students in a Pool (Billiards) Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! 10/23 from 12:30pm-3pm in the SUB Lounge. First 5 Attendees will receive a FUN Pool-Related FREEBIE! Stop by the Student Life House Office (SUB RM 122) and speak with David for questions or practice sessions!
- [Ping Pong Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ping-pong-tournament-2/) - Join Student Life and battle head-to-head with other Students in a friendly Ping Pong Tournament! Compete for Gift Card Prizes! All Attendees will receive a FUN Ping-Pong Related FREEBIE! Stop by from 12:30pm-3pm in the Loeb on Monday, 10/20. Stop by The Student Life House Office (RM 108) and speak with David for questions or
- [Flu Shot Clinic](https://laurelridge.edu/event/flu-shot-clinic/) - The VDH will be on campus on Monday, October 20th. 2025, to offer Flu Shots! Stop by from 9am-1pm! Bring your Insurance Card & ID or pay directly for $30. Checks only, Sorry no cash!
- [UNO Party!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/uno-party-2/) - Join Student Life for UNO! We will be playing Traditional UNO and UNO Flip! Stob by for a round or 10 in the Kummuli Lounge (Cornerstone Student Lounge) from 12pm-2pm! Open for all Students and Staff! All Students who attend will be entered to WIN a Prize!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-59/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-58/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-57/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-56/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-55/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-54/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Horray for Horror - Mystery Movies!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/horray-for-horror-mystery-movies/2025-10-13/) - Join Student Life as we host a Mystery Movie at each campus for Horray for Horror Weeks! These movies are Horror-Comedies sure to get you passing away... of Laughter!!! Join us at MC 10/13 from 11:30am-2:30pm in the SUB 118 for the movie and Fun Halloween-themed activity! Enjoy Snacks during the movie! Join us 10/21
- [Horray for Horror - Halloween Spooky BINGO!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/horray-for-horror-halloween-spooky-bingo/2025-10-14/) - Join Student Life for a Scary Good Time of BINGO! A Special Holiday-Themed version of BINGO complete with themed prizes, and themed boards! Enjoy some food, fun, and Halloween music! 11:30am-1pm on Tuesday, 10/14 at FC in the Loeb & Wednesday, 10/22 at MC in the SUB Lounge and SUB 118/119. Check out all the
- [Horray for Horror Weeks!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/horray-for-horror-weeks/) - Join Student Life as we host multiple events across Middletown and Fauquier Campuses! All Students and Staff/Faculty are welcome to enjoy the events! We are hosting Spooky Halloween Bingo, Not So Mystery, Mystery Buses that are Spooky Themed, and showing two Horror/Comedy Movies! For Specific Dates and Times, please check out each specific event. Happy
- [Purple Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/purple-day/) - Join Student Life as we host multiple Purple Day events to help show support for Domestic Violence Survivors and Victims and Raise Awareness for DV! Starting at 9:30am, The Laurel Center will be on Campus at the SUB Lounge Information Desk to discuss DV questions and offer Education and Resources. Then from 11am until 12:00pm,
- [Purple Week!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/purple-week/) - Join Student Life for a Week-long event to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence! The Laurel Center will have Information and Resources in the SUB Lounge all day and all week wear Purple to show your support. Stop by the Student Life House Offices (MC - SUB RM 122 & FC - Wolk Hall RM 108)
- [B I N G O! (Round 2)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/b-i-n-g-o-round-2/) - Join Student Life for another round of BINGO! Win Prizes & Enjoy Snacks! Monday, 10/6, 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm in the Loeb!
- [FCDVSAAP Domestic Violence Awareness Table & Clothesline Project Display](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fcdvsaap-domestic-violence-awareness-table-clothesline-project-display/2025-10-06/) - Stop By FCDVSAAP Table in the Wolk Hall Lobby on 10/2 to speak with the FCDVSAAP. They will be on campus to have Survivors and Victims of Domestic Violence add to their Clothesline Project Display. The Display will be hosted on at Fauquier Campus on Monday-Friday, 10/6-10/10, and then shown at various locations throughout the
- [Game Design Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/game-design-club-interest-meeting/) - Interested in game design? We've got a club for you! Stop by Cornerstone Hall, Room 508 on Thursday, October 2 at 2:30 PM to learn more and start the process to get this club off the ground and lay the groundwork for the coming year.
- [Leo's Weekly Game Night!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/leos-weekly-game-night/) - Stop By The SUB, and Join The Leo Lions Gaming Club for the weekly game night! Enjoy Board & Card Games including UNO! Enjoy Video Games including SUPER SMASH BROs! Open 3:30pm - 5:30pm, Every Tuesday this Semester in the SUB Lounge & Esports Arena!
- [National Transfer Student Week: Alumni Transfer Panel](https://laurelridge.edu/event/national-transfer-student-week-alumni-transfer-panel/) - Join the Advising Team and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) as we celebrate National Transfer Student Week with a special Alumni Transfer Panel. Hear directly from Laurel Ridge students who successfully transferred to 4-year colleges and universities. Panelists will share their personal stories and offer practical advice on: Time management Choosing the right school and program
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-53/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-52/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [PACE Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/pace-club-meeting/2025-09-25/) - PACE (Professional Advancement & Career Exploration) meets weekly on Thursday from 4-5 PM in Cornerstone, Room 304.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-51/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-50/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-49/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-48/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-47/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Student Leadership Series: Find Your Fit - Leadership Styles that Match Who You Are](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-find-your-fit-leadership-styles-that-match-who-you-are/) - This interactive session with highlight different leadership styles in connection with emotional intelligence and mental wellness. The goal of this session is to help each student leader discover their own leadership strengths and how to use them in real-life situations. This session will be held virtually over Zoom.
- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Meeting & Encampment](https://laurelridge.edu/event/epsilon-pi-tau-ept-meeting-encampment-2/2025-10-19/) - EPT meets once monthly on the third Sunday of the month. The first hour is only for EPT members and leadership; following will be an open lab.
- [Bot Sketches Fundraiser](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bot-sketches-fundraiser/2025-11-05/) - Come out to get your portrait sketched by one of our bots. Only $2! Plus, ome submit your name suggestions for our four humanoid robots who currently have no name. Voting will occur in November! All proceeds go to support the Epsilon Pi Tau, Delta Phi chapter activities. All Laurel Ridge students and employees are
- [Tech Pop Fundraiser](https://laurelridge.edu/event/tech-pop-fundraiser/2025-10-13/) - The Delta Phi Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau is holding a virtual fundraiser selling delicious Double Good popcorn for 4 days from Oct 13, 7:00am - Oct 17, 7:00am. The Delta Phi Chapter will be donating 25% of the proceeds to the College's student financial emergency fund. You can purchase your delicious popcorn at https://popup.doublegood.com/s/azcy1475 A
- [Student Leadership Series: Leadership Language](https://laurelridge.edu/event/student-leadership-series-leadership-language/) - This session will focus on effective communication, whether it be leading a club or organization meeting, networking at an event, or presenting for your peers or colleagues. Professors Alyson Thompson and Sarah Pangle will present this session. The session is offered in-person at the Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Hall, Room 601 and Zoom.
- [Mental Health & Community Resource Fair](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mental-health-community-resource-fair-2/) - This month, we are promoting mental health and health advocacy to our students and employees. This fair will feature Laurel Ridge student support services, community resources, some nifty stress-relieving giveaways, and a petting zoo! Plus, starting at noon, we will have a sound healing session in The Barn. Make sure you sign up ahead of
- [Mental Health & Community Resource Fair](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mental-health-community-resource-fair/) - This month, we are promoting mental health and health advocacy to our students and employees. This fair will feature Laurel Ridge student support services, community resources, some nifty stress-relieving giveaways, and a petting zoo! Plus, starting at noon, we will have a sound healing session in the Student Union Building, Room 217. Make sure you
- [Dining with the Dean](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dining-with-the-dean-2/) - Dean of Students Amber Foltz meets each semester with all students to chat about things that are going well, things the college can improve on, and to hear kudos about faculty and staff that you've worked with this semester. Nuggies and delicious dips will be served!
- [Dining with the Dean](https://laurelridge.edu/event/dining-with-the-dean/) - Dean of Students Amber Foltz meets each semester with all students to chat about things that are going well, things the college can improve on, and to hear kudos about faculty and staff that you've worked with this semester. Nuggies and delicious dips will be served!
- [Spanish Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-interest-meeting-2/) - The Spanish Club will be meeting with potential club members in Wolk Hall, Room 210 or join via Google Meet. Meet with Valeria and Professor Nesselrodt if you're interested in joining the club!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-2/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Marketing & Communications Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-communications-club-interest-meeting/) - The Marketing and Communications Club is looking for participants! Participants will gain real-world experience, skill development, resume building opportunities, working on the college's Communication & Planning projects, networking opportunities, and a chance to meet industry professionals. Check out the club and meet the sponsors on October 6 and 7 from 4-5 PM in Cornerstone 213
- [A.R.E. - Free HIV/STI Testing - RESCHEDULED from 11/11.](https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing-3/) - The Aids Response Effort (A.R.E.) will be at the Middletown Campus once monthly to offer free, discrete HIV and STI testing in the SUB Lounge!
- [A.R.E. - Free HIV/STI Testing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-r-e-free-hiv-sti-testing-2/2025-09-25/) - The Aids Response Effort (A.R.E.) will be at the Middletown Campus once monthly to offer free, discrete HIV and STI testing.
- [Investment Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/investment-club-meeting/2025-09-25/) - The Investment Club will meet weekly on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 in Cornerstone Hall, Room 304, and is open to all students!
- [Marketing and Communications Club Interest Meetings](https://laurelridge.edu/event/marketing-and-communications-club-interest-meetings/2025-10-06/) - The Marketing and Communications Club is looking for participants! Participants will gain real-world experience, skill development, resume building opportunities, working on the college's Communication & Planning projects, networking opportunities, and a chance to meet industry professionals. Check out the club and meet the sponsors on October 6 and 7 from 4-5 PM in Cornerstone 213
- [Cyber Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/cyber-club-meeting/2025-10-02/) - The Cyber Clubs meets twice monthly on the first and third Thursday from 2:30-4 in Cornerstone 306 & on Zoom: First Thursday Zoom Link Third Thursday Zoom Link The primary focus will be on Cybersecurity related topics, but will cover other topics such as Generative AI, networking, programming/scripting, and more. No experience or prior knowledge
- [Bible Study Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bible-study-club-meeting/2025-10-01/) - The Bible Study Club is open to all students to participate and will meet every Wednesday at 5 PM in the Student Union Building, Room 119.
- [STEM Club (MC) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/stem-club-mc-meeting/2025-09-24/) - The Middletown STEM Club will meet monthly on the last Wednesday from 2-3 in the Science & Health Professions Building, Room 143.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-46/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Drama Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/drama-club-interest-meeting/) - The Drama Club is inviting anyone interested in a drama club to come out on Thursday, September 24 from 3:30-4:30 in Cornerstone 213.
- [Math Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/math-club-meeting-2/2025-09-22/) - The Math Club will meet weekly on Mondays from 3-4:30 in Cornerstone Hall, Room 406. All interested students are welcome to attend!
- [PTK Leadership Series: Scholarship Materials Workshop](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-leadership-series-scholarship-materials-workshop/) - Bring your scholarship materials and have them workshopped. Get one-on-one feedback and help to polish your application. This session will be offered in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Wolk Hall, Room 207.
- [PTK Leadership Series: Application Materials - Resumes & Personal Essays](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-leadership-series-application-materials-resumes-personal-essays/) - Come learn about how to craft a compelling scholarship resume and personal essay and how to get letters of recommendation that stand out from the crowd. We'll be focusing on the "Significant Endeavor" essay required for PTK, but we'll also talk about other personal essays needed for transfer and applications. This session will meet in-person
- [PTK Leadership Series: Scholarship Opportunities](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-leadership-series-scholarship-opportunities/) - What scholarships are available? How to find additional opportunities? What materials and strategies do you need for success? This session meets in-person at the Fauquier Campus in Wolk Hall, Room 207 and online via Zoom.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-45/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-44/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-43/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-42/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-41/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-40/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-39/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Art Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/art-club-meeting/2025-09-18/) - The Art Club meets weekly at the Middletown Campus in the Art Room in Cornerstone Hall (Room 502).
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-meeting-2/2025-10-13/) - The Spanish Club meets every other week on Mondays from 11 AM-12 PM in Wolk Hall, Room 210 and Google Meet.
- [Spanish Club Interest Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-interest-meeting/) - The Spanish Club will be meeting with potential club members in Cornerstone 213 or join via Google Meet. Meet with Valeria and Professor Nesselrodt if you're interested in joining the club!
- [Spanish Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/spanish-club-meeting/2025-09-25/) - The Spanish Club meets every other week on Thursdays from 11 AM-12 PM in Cornerstone Hall, Room 213 and Google Meet.
- [College Transfer Visit to James Madison University](https://laurelridge.edu/event/college-transfer-visit-to-james-madison-university/) - Join Laurel Ridge for another exciting Transfer Visit! This time we are planning to visit JMU! Learn about the campus and its degree programs, attend a Transfer Info Session, and tour the campus all for FREE! Meet at Middletown Campus in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby 12:15pm-12:30pm. Leaving MC @12:30pm and returning @4:30pm-5:00pm. Check out our
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-38/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Fauquier County College Night](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-county-college-night/) - Meet representatives from over 60 colleges and universities across the United States.
- [Creative Writing Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/creative-writing-club-meeting/2025-09-15/) - The Creative Writing Club will meet every Monday at 5:00 PM in Cornerstone 210 for the fall 2025 semester.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-37/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [SEMINAR AND A SLICE!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/seminar-and-a-slice/) - Topic: Early Insights: Identifying Sensory Challenges in Motor Skills, Play, and Emotional Regulation Come connect, learn, and enjoy at the Apple Valley Chapter of the Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children’s Seminar and A Slice event! Presented by SkyClimb Sensory Development CenterTerin Fetty, OTD; April Willingham, MS, OTR/L;and Erinn Throckmorton, MS, OTR/L Pizza
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-36/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-35/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-34/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Visit to Christopher Newport University](https://laurelridge.edu/event/visit-to-christopher-newport-university/) - ***This Event Has Been CANCELLED*** Stay Tuned for New Transfer Visits to Other Colleges and Universities! Join The Laurel Ridge Academic Team on a FREE Visit to Christopher Newport University (CNU)! The visit will include a Tour of the Campus, visiting The Freeman Center, The David Student Union Building, as well as The Library, The
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-33/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-32/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [FAHASS FREE HIV/Hep C Testing](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fahass-free-hiv-hep-c-testing/) - Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services (FAHASS) will be on Campus offering information and resources about their Free Services. They will also be on campus and available for FREE HIV/HEP C Testing. They will be located in the Wolk Hall Lobby from 11am-2pm Wednesday, 9/3 & Wednesday, 11/5.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-31/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-30/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-29/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-28/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-27/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-26/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [PTK Alpha Beta Omega (Middletown Chapter) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-alpha-beta-omega-meeting/2025-09-08/) - The Middletown chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Omega, meets weekly on Mondays from 2-3:30 PM in Cornerstone Hall, Room 216 and on Zoom. Officers only meetings: 9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 10/28 General membership/open meetings: 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1
- [BOND Club Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/bond-club-meeting/2025-09-04/) - The BOND Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in Cornerstone Hall, Room 508 (Middletown), Wolk Hall, Paris Room (Fauquier Campus) & Zoom. These meetings are open to everyone!
- [SGA Officers Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sga-officers-meeting-2/2025-09-08/) - CLOSED Meeting!!! First Meeting is September 8th! After the first meeting, the meetings will continue every two weeks. Officers, Please Join Us Every Other Monday throughout the Semester! Student Government Association is the Organization built to help fix College issues inside and outside the School that affect the Student Body! Speak with an SGA Officer
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-25/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-24/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Coffee & Donuts w/ a Cop!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/coffee-donuts-w-a-cop-2/2025-09-23/) - Stop by the Cornerstone Hall Lobby at MC on Tuesday, 9/23 from 9:30am-10:30am or Wolk Lobby at FC on Tuesday, 9/30 from 9:30am-10:30am to chat with the Campus PD and enjoy some Free Hot Coffee and Delicious Donuts! Check out our Flyers posted around Campus!
- [Constitution Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/constitution-day/) - Visit the Lobbies across all campuses (Cornerstone Hall, Wolk Hall, & Jenkins Hall) to grab a FREE Constitution! All Day from 8am-8pm on Wednesday, 9/17! From 12pm-1pm, MC & FC students stop by the table and grab a Cookie and Take our Fun Citizenship Test based on REAL Questions from the United States Citizenship Test.
- [League of Women Voters Table](https://laurelridge.edu/event/league-of-women-voters-table/) - The League of Women Voters will be on campus to answer questions about elections and how to vote as well as give unbiased information about different candidates. Stop by and chat! Wednesday, September 16th from 10am-2pm in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby! Check out our Flyers posted around campus!
- [B I N G O!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/b-i-n-g-o/) - Join Student Life for BINGO! Enjoy Snacks and the Fun Relaxing Game of Number Calling! Snacks and Candy provided to all players! Open to Students and Staff/Faculty! Prizes Change around each time, so stop by and see what we have this time! Gift Cards and Movie Tickets are one of the many possibilities (Only Students
- [UNO! Party!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/uno-party/) - Join Student Life for some Fun & Competitive (RELAXing) games of UNO! Stop by for the fun, and Enjoy some snacks and drinks while you play! The Winning Students will receive a Gift Card! Receive a Fun Surprise Just for Attending! Monday, 9/15 from 12pm-1pm & 1pm-2pm in Cornerstone Hall's Kummuli Lounge! Check out Our
- [Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Meeting & Encampment](https://laurelridge.edu/event/epsilon-pi-tau-ept-meeting-encampment/) - Join EPT for their first official meeting on Sunday, September 9/21, from 1pm-3pm.
- [Epsilon Pi Tau: Ice Cream w/ROBOTS!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/epsilon-pi-tau-ice-cream-w-robots/) - Join Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) for Ice Cream with ROBOTS! EPT will on Campus at Dr's Cheryl's Patio (Back Door outside the Cornerstone Kummuli Lounge) to host a fundraiser! Stop By for some tasty treats and a learn about the National Honor Society for Technology! Wednesday, September 10th, from 11am-1pm
- [PTK Alpha Psi Iota (Fauquier Chapter) General Membership Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-alpha-psi-iota-fauquier-chapter-general-membership-meeting/) - Fauquier PTK Students meet in the Paris Room (inside the Sowder Library) for the General Membership meeting. Chat with other members and officers and learn about the PTK, and how you can help out and find ways they can help you! Join them Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 9am-10am.
- [PTK Alpha Psi Iota (Fauquier Chapter) Meeting](https://laurelridge.edu/event/ptk-alpha-psi-iota-fauquier-chapter-meeting/) - Fauquier PTK Students join the meeting on zoom from 7pm-8pm on Tuesday, 9/2.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-23/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Preparing to Transfer Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/preparing-to-transfer-sessions-2/) - Thinking about transferring to a 4-year college or university? Whether you’re a current or prospective student, this session is for you! Discover how beginning your bachelor’s degree at Laurel Ridge can save you thousands in tuition while letting you stay close to home for your first two years. You’ll learn about: Transfer pathways and partner
- [Fauquier Fall Picnic](https://laurelridge.edu/event/fauquier-fall-picnic/) - Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Administration as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out Hazel Hall, and Join Us on the Quad on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 11:30am-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We
- [Safe Space Training](https://laurelridge.edu/event/safe-space-training/) - Join Student Life as we host Safe Space Training lead by A.R.E. (OPEN — ALL STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES) Join us on Tuesday, 9/23 2pm-4pm in the Cornerstone Hall Room 601 & Zoom: Join Here! A.R.E. leads this important session on acceptance and empowerment in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. All attendees will receive a Safe
- [Lola, The Mini Therapy Horse!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/lola-the-mini-therapy-horse-2/) - Lola is back at Fauquier Campus! Lola will be traversing the Campus halls (Wolk and Hazel Halls)! 12pm-1pm on August 25th, 2025 (Weather Date, August 27th, 2025). Come stop by and Say Hello!
- [Blood Drive 10/6](https://laurelridge.edu/event/blood-drive-10-6/) - Join Laurel Ridge Community College and The Amercian Red Cross as we host another Blood Drive! Registration is open, and to ensure your chance to Donate, Please Register! Show your Support and Save Lives! October 6th, 2025, in the Thompson Conference Center in the Corron! Open 11am-3:30pm! Register Here!
- [Juju's Indian Cuisine & Sweets Food Truck](https://laurelridge.edu/event/jujus-indian-cuisine-sweets-food-truck/2025-08-27/) - Juju's Food Truck will be back on Campus for the Fall Semester! Stop by the Hazel Hall Visitor's Parking Lot to grab a tasty treat or delicious Indian delicacy! Open Wednesdays 11am-2pm August 27th-November 19th!
- [Mystery Bus: September 11th](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mystery-bus-september-11th/) - September Mystery Bus (1)Join Student Life for a FUN-filled Diversion to an Exciting and Thrilling Excursion! What is a Mystery Bus? You pay a small fee, and Student Life takes you to a hidden location! It could be to see a Blockbuster Movie, to visit a Haunted House, to Ride Snow Tubes down a Snowy
- [Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/happy-family-ranch-food-truck-2/2025-09-02/) - Come Out to the Visitor's Parking Lot at the Fauquier Campus Tuesdays from 11am-2pm to Enjoy some tasty food from Happy Family Ranch!
- [Duncan, The Therapy Dog!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/duncan-the-therapy-dog/2025-08-26/) - Duncan's Back for Fall Semester! Say Hi to Duncan, the Therapy Dog, as he travels throughout the Hazel and Wolk Halls from 12-1pm! He will be on Campus Tuesdays, August 26th, September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 2nd. Duncan will also be on campus Monday, November 3rd!
- [Mindfulness Meditation](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindful-meditation-2/2025-08-26/) - Join Janet for Mindfulness Meditation for a weekly time to relax and recharge. Most Tuesdays, 2pm-2:30pm! Join in-person or on Zoom! Join Here!
- [SGA Meet & Greet](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sga-meet-greet/2025-08-25/) - Visit the Student Life Office at MC in the SUB or the Student Life House at FC in Wolk Hall to meet the SGA Officers! Learn about the Organization, and how they can HELP YOU! Stop by and chat with officers about the different projects they are working on this year and ENJOY SOME FREE
- [New Student Welcome Day!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-welcome-day/2025-08-21/) - Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Community College Faculty & Staff for a FUN & Informative Day of Welcome for Students. Learn about the College and all that is has to offer. Take a tour of the Campus and Complete a Scavenger Hunt for a chance to WIN a $50 Gift Card (Multiple Winners)! At
- [Week of Welcome (WOW)!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/week-of-welcome-wow/2025-08-25/) - Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Staff & Faculty as we Welcome New and Returning Students to Laurel Ridge Community College for The Fall Semester! Stop by the Welcome Table in the Cornerstone Hall Lobby @ Middletown, the Wolk Hall Lobby @ Fauquier, or the Jenkins Hall Lobby @ Luray-Page to grab some Fun FREE
- [Leadership Series: Marketing Your Mission — Everything from Event Planning to Budgeting Basics to Community Engagement](https://laurelridge.edu/event/leadership-series-marketing-your-mission-everything-from-event-planning-to-budgeting-basics-to-community-engagement/) - Join Student Life for another session in The Leadership Series! This session is all about creating and hosting events! (OPEN — STUDENT LEADERS) Join us 9/24 5pm-6pm on Zoom: Join Here! The Student Life & Engagement team shares insights into effective event planning, budgeting assistance and standards, and how to engage the Laurel Ridge community.
- [Leadership Series: Lead the Way — Club & Org Kickoff Seminar (2 Options)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/leadership-series-lead-the-way-club-org-kickoff-seminar-2-options/2025-09-04/) - Join Student Life as we host The Leadership Series starting with Lead the Way - Club and Org Kickoff! (OPEN TO: STUDENT LEADERS, CLUB/ORG SPONSORS & POTENTIAL STUDENT LEADERS) There are two date/time options. Option 1: Thursday 9/4 3pm-4pm Option 1: Join Here! Option 2: 9/8 9am-10am Option 2: Join Here! All current student leaders
- [Leadership Series: Be in the Know — Connecting Students with free resources](https://laurelridge.edu/event/leadership-series-be-in-the-know-connecting-students-with-free-resources/) - Join Student Life as we host The Leadership Series. This is part two in the series! (OPEN TO: STUDENT LEADERS) Join us at Middletown Campus in Cornerstone Room 601 & Zoom - Join Here! Laurel Ridge has so many student support resources. Attend this session as a student leader, learn about those resources, and empower yourselves
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-22/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-21/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-20/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [The Laurel Center WOW! Table](https://laurelridge.edu/event/the-laurel-center-wow-table/2025-08-25/) - Visit The Laurel Center WOW! Table in the Student Union Building. Their table will be the SUB Information Desk, and they will have materials and resources out all week. The table is open Monday-Thursday, 8/25-8/28, from 11am-1pm! Join them Monday, 8/25, from 9am-11am, to meet advocates and discuss different topics! The Laurel Center is a
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-19/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-18/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindfulness-training-for-parent-scholars/2025-09-03/) - Are you a parenting student interested in learning strategies to help you cope with stress? Sign up for mindfulness training, with the option of being part of study happening right here at Laurel Ridge! These classes are part of an academic research project. The first 10 individuals to sign up and complete all requirements will receive
- [Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindfulness-training-for-parent-scholars-2/2025-09-03/) - Are you a parenting student interested in learning strategies to help you cope with stress? Sign up for mindfulness training, with the option of being part of study happening right here at Laurel Ridge! These classes are part of an academic research project. The first 10 individuals to sign up and complete all requirements will receive
- [Mindfulness Training for Parent Scholars](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mindfulness-training-for-parent-scholars-3/2025-09-03/) - Are you a parenting student interested in learning strategies to help you cope with stress? Sign up for mindfulness training, with the option of being part of study happening right here at Laurel Ridge! These classes are part of an academic research project. The first 10 individuals to sign up and complete all requirements will receive
- [Middletown Fall Picnic](https://laurelridge.edu/event/middletown-fall-picnic/) - Join Student Life and Laurel Ridge Admin Faculty as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out the SUB on Monday, September 8th, 2025, from 11:30am-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We will also be having lawn
- [Luray-Page Fall Picnic](https://laurelridge.edu/event/luray-page-fall-picnic/) - Join Student Life as we start off another AWESOME year with a FUN Party! Come out Jenkins Hall, and Join Us on the Patio on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, from 12:15pm-1pm for Fun and Food! Laurel Cafe will be providing All Students & Faculty/Staff some delicious food and tasty treats! We will also be having
- [SAILS: Student Ambassadors Innovative Leadership Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/sails-student-ambassadors-innovative-leadership-session/) - Student Ambassadors - Join Student Life as we host a Leadership Series designed to help educate and support rising leaders! What will you learn? What will you do? Join Chris and David to Find Out! (CLOSED — STUDENT AMBASSADORS ONLY) Campus Life & Student Activities Specialist David Belyea will lead a 3-hour interactive leadership session;
- [Family Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/family-movie-night-how-to-train-your-dragon-live-action/) - Join Student Life and Northwestern as we host another Family Movie Night! This time we are showing the New "How to Train Your Dragon (Live- Action)" movie! Enjoy the Movie, Check out the Cub House, Play Some Lawn Games, Munch on Some Snacks, Partake in Some Fun Coloring Activities, and Get a Professional Portrait of
- [TimelyCare WOW Info Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/timelycare-wow-info-session/) - Join Student Life as we host a TimelyCare Information Session during WOW (Week of Welcome)! We will be hosting a virtual session to the different resources that TimelyCare has to offer students! Learn about Talk Now, the 24/7 on-demand support, Receive Health Coaching, and Access to Live Counselors. Join Us on Zoom Wednesday, 8/27 @12pm.
- [Happy Family Ranch (Food Truck)](https://laurelridge.edu/event/happy-family-ranch-food-truck/) - ***Extra Special Visit*** Friday, 8/22 from 6pm-8pm during New Student Welcome Day! Come Out to the Visitor's Parking Lot at the Fauquier Campus Tuesdays from 11am-2pm to Enjoy some tasty food from Happy Family Ranch!
- [The Fab 4: Therapy Dogs](https://laurelridge.edu/event/the-fab-4-therapy-dogs/2025-08-28/) - Returning for the Fall Semester, The Fab 4: Therapy Dogs! The Therapy Dogs will be on campus Specific Thursdays from 12pm-1pm, and they will traverse the Cornerstone, SHP, & SUB Halls! Stop by and shake paws! On campus August 28th, September 11th & 25th, October 9th & 23rd, and November 6th & 20th!
- [Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Trivia](https://laurelridge.edu/event/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-trivia/) - Join Kerry from The Library and Student Life, as they host the First Fall Trivia Session. Do you have what it takes to be a MILLIONAIRE! Join us September 17th, @ 3pm to find out! The Top Student Player will win a $50 Visa Gift Card! Please Register - Register Here!
- [Halloween Trivia](https://laurelridge.edu/event/halloween-trivia/) - Come for a SPOOKY Good Fright October 29th and test your skills in a Terrifying Trivia Tribunal! Kerry the Horror Enthusiast Librarian hosts this thrilling session! See what scary stories she's has cooking! Will the Questions be about Haunted Locales, Slasher Movies, or Creepy Places! Join us to find out! Be the TOP Student and
- [Jeopardy! Trivia Session](https://laurelridge.edu/event/jeopardy-trivia-session/) - The Fun, Fast-Paced, & Competitive Trivia games played Virtually throughout Kahoot & Zoom hosted by the Triva Master Guru, Kerry Kilpatrick? What is Monthly Trivia Sessions w/ Student Life, Alex! Join Student Life and Kerry for another Awesome Trivia Session based on the Iconic and Legendary Trivia Game Show! What will the Categories be? What
- [Flu Shot Clinic w/Wegmans](https://laurelridge.edu/event/flu-shot-clinic-w-wegmans/) - Student Life is hosting a Flu Shot Clinic with Wegmans Pharmacy! Wegmans Pharmacists will be at the Fauquier Campus in Hazel Hall on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, from 12pm-2pm to give Vaccines. Sign up for an appointment and bring your ID & Insurance Card to the Clinic (if applicable). Sign Up Here!
- [HOKIE!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hokie/2025-05-22/) - ***Due to an Emergency Change, Hokie's Final Visit will be 8/21/2025**** Hokie, the Therapy Dog will be back on campus to roam the halls this Summer! Come say Hi! Middletown Campus Most Thursdays from 3pm-4pm!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-17/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-16/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-15/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-14/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-3/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-13/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-12/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-11/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-10/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-9/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-8/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-7/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-6/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Peer Tutoring w/ Ryan Resulaj](https://laurelridge.edu/event/peer-tutoring-w-ryan-resulaj-2/2025-08-26/) - Do You Need Additional Help with Some of the More Difficult Social Science Courses like Psychology or Sociology that we offer at Laurel Ridge Community College? Do You Need a Refresher on Peer Support? Do You Need Assistance with topics and classes that deal with Human Services? Schedule a Visit with Ryan, The Peer Tutor.
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-5/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [HOKIE!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/hokie-2/) - ***Due to an Emergency Change, Hokie's Final Visit will be 8/21/2025**** Hokie, the Therapy Dog will be back on campus to roam the halls this Summer! Come say Hi! Middletown Campus Most Thursdays from 3pm-4pm!
- [Food Truck: Good News Coffee Company](https://laurelridge.edu/event/food-truck-good-news-coffee-company-4/) - Good News Coffee Company will setup outside Cornerstone Hall most Tuesdays from 8am-11am. Be sure to stop by for your morning coffee...and other goodies!
- [Blood Drive 8/11](https://laurelridge.edu/event/blood-drive-8-11/) - Join Student Life and The American Red Cross for another Blood Drive at Middletown Campus. Come out to The Thompson Conference Center within The Corron and Donate Blood! Open from 9:30am-2:30pm on August 11th! To ensure a spot for your donation, Please Register! Register Here!
- [Summer Tournament - Four Square Volleyball Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/summer-tournamnet-four-square-volleyball-tournament/) - Join Student Life for a classic game of Volleyball with a fun twist. Play Head-to-Head-to-Head-to-Head in a Four-Way Battle for the Championship! All is Welcome to Join in for the Fun! All participants can enjoy a FREE Lunch provided by The Laurel Cafe and Student Life as well as a Keepsake to remember the Championship!
- [All College Day](https://laurelridge.edu/event/all-college-day/) - Laurel Ridge Community College All College Day is an important day of collective visioning, professional development, and planning for the college. All College Day 2025 will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Attendance is required for full-time faculty and staff unless you’re teaching or keeping an office/location
- [Not So Mystery, MYSTERY BUS](https://laurelridge.edu/event/not-so-mystery-mystery-bus-2/) - Come with Student Life for a Frightening Good Mystery Bus! This trip will take Students to the Alamo Drafthouse for a Thrilling Movie Experience. Which movie are we going to see? Join Us to find out! Movie Time: Around 5pm, Leaving FC @ 3:15pm and MC @ 4:15pm (Departure Time may vary, Student Life will email
- [Laurel Ridge Community College Night at the Winchester Royals](https://laurelridge.edu/event/laurel-ridge-community-college-night-at-the-winchester-royals/) - Join Us for Laurel Ridge Community College Night at the Winchester Royals! Winchester Royals vs Purcellville Cannons Valley League Baseball Date: July 19, 2025 Time: Opening Pitch 7 PM Location: Kevin Anderson Field at Bridgeforth Stadium – Jim Barnett Park 1001 E Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601 Sponsored by: The President's Office and CHASE Committee Highlights of the
- [Grow With Us: Virtual Info Session at Laurel Ridge Community College](https://laurelridge.edu/event/grow-with-us-virtual-info-session-at-laurel-ridge-community-college-3/) - Join us for a virtual information session and discover how Laurel Ridge Community College can help you launch your future—whether you're planning to transfer to a four-year university, gain career-ready skills, or explore new interests. Learn about our affordable tuition, flexible programs, guaranteed transfer agreements, and extensive student support services. College Coach Catherine Robbins will
- [Summer Tournament Series - Kickball Tournament](https://laurelridge.edu/event/summer-tournament-series-kickball-tournament/) - Join Student Life for a Classic Game of Kickball! Students will face off against Faculty and Staff. Top Two Student Players with the most homeruns will receive a Prize! Monday, July 28th, 2025, on the Cornerstone Lawn directly after the final New Student Summer Series - Empowering Your Path through Student Leadership, Engagement, & Food!!!
- [Information Session for Homeschooled Students and Parents](https://laurelridge.edu/event/information-session-for-homeschooled-students-and-parents-2/) - Come visit us for a Homeschooled Students and Parents Information Session at Laurel Ridge Community College. Presentation Topics: A homeschooled student’s experience at Laurel Ridge Instructions on how to apply to the College and enroll in courses Information about certificate and degree programs Answers to questions about financial aid, transferring to a four-year institution and
- [Information Session for Homeschooled Students and Parents](https://laurelridge.edu/event/information-session-for-homeschooled-students-and-parents/) - Come visit us for a Homeschooled Students and Parents Information Session at Laurel Ridge Community College. Presentation Topics: A homeschooled student’s experience at Laurel Ridge Instructions on how to apply to the College and enroll in courses Information about certificate and degree programs Answers to questions about financial aid, transferring to a four-year institution and
- [Summer Reading Trivia](https://laurelridge.edu/event/summer-reading-trivia/) - Join The Library and Student Life as we host the Final Trivia Session of the Summer Semester! The Top Student Wins a $50 Gift Card! Who Will Be the Lucky Winner? What Trivia Questions Will Be Asked? Join Us Thursday, 7/17 @2pm - 2:45pm to find out! Sign Up Here!
- [Mascot Auditions!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/mascot-auditions/2025-07-09/) - Do You Like to Dress Up? Do You Have School Pride? Do You Like to Attend School Activites? Do You Love to Dance or Wave or Hype Up Events? Do You LOVE LAUREL RIDGE? If You Answered YES to any of these questions, then Student Life wants you to Audition for the College's Mascot, Leo
- [New Student Summer Series - Tech2Go: Canvas Confidence](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-summer-series-tech2go-canvas-confidence/) - Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction: Attending These Sessions! Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card! Sign Up Now for Part 3 - Tech2Go. Learn how to
- [New Student Summer Series - Back to School, Back to Basics](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-summer-series-back-to-school-back-to-basics/) - Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction: Attending These Sessions! Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card! Sign Up Now for the Part 5 – Back to School,
- [New Student Summer Series - Empower Your Mind: Effective Methods for Anxiety Reduction](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-summer-series-empower-your-mind-effective-methods-for-anxiety-reduction/) - Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction: Attending These Sessions! Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card! Sign Up Now for the Part 1 - Empower Your Mind:
- [New Student Summer Series - Empowering Your Path through Student Leadership, Engagement, & Food!!!](https://laurelridge.edu/event/new-student-summer-series-empowering-your-path-through-student-leadership-engagement-food/) - Join Student Life as we host a 6-Part Series to help give students the keys to success in life and class starting with the first step in the right direction: Attending These Sessions! Attend the Session for a Chance to Win a Gift Card! Sign Up Now for the Part 6 – Empowering Your Path

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- [Program Pathways Interest Statement](https://laurelridge.edu/text-blocks/program-pathways-interest-statement/) - This form is for those who would like to pursue this program at Laurel Ridge or need details on how to get started. If you have general questions, please visit our Contact Us page. A member of our staff will respond as soon as possible.