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.
With the help of the TRIO program, Jeff Savoie thrived in his recreation and outdoor leadership program.
Lisa Carroll has earned her CDL and her heavy-equipment credential since graduating from Central High School in 2021. Grant and scholarship funding has covered 100 percent of her costs.
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.
After working for low pay in a nursing home, Niesha Clark enrolled in Laurel Ridge, earned her LPN and is graduating with her RN degree this spring. She hopes to become a nurse practitioner.
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.
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.
Circumstances beyond her control led Emma Hockman to Laurel Ridge, but the experience has far exceeded her expectations.
A quartet of U.S. Marines served together, and now they study together.
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.
“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.”
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.
