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Ann Simpson wearing a rain jacket and holding a camera, taking photos outdoors with a body of water featured behind her.

Professor Simpson Closes Chapter On Laurel Ridge Career

Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Ann Simpson has retired from her teaching career, but plans to increase the time she spends writing books and guides.

September 15, 2026

Caroline Walls standing outdoors in front of evergreen trees, holding a glass award plaque with both hands. A building and landscaped area are visible in the background.

Academic Advisor Caroline Walls is Laurel Ridge Community College's 2026 Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient

Laurel Ridge Community College Academic advisor Caroline Walls has received this year’s Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient

September 14, 2026

Nicole Munday standing at a podium with a Laurel Ridge Community College sign, speaking into a microphone during an event. A floral arrangement decorates the front of the podium, with audience members visible in the foreground.

Dean Nicole Munday is the 2026 Distinguished Administrator Award recipient

Dr. Nicole Munday, dean of humanities and social sciences at Laurel Ridge Community College, is this year’s Distinguished Administrator Award recipient.

September 10, 2026

Biology Professor Jan McLaughlin is retiring from Laurel Ridge Community College after more than 16 years

Laurel Ridge Community College Biology Professor Jan McLaughlin said she will most miss the students as she embarks upon retirement.

August 25, 2026

Nicole Martine in academic regalia leading a commencement procession with students in blue caps and gowns walking on a campus sidewalk.

Professor Nicole Martin is the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Faculty Award recipient

History and Humanities Professor Nicole Martin, the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Faculty Award recipient says the humanities opens a “new world” up to students.

August 20, 2026

Testing Center Specialist Kris Stafira is the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Part-Time Staff Award recipient

Testing center specialist Kris Stafira is the 2026 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Part-Time Staff Award recipient.

August 6, 2026

From Laurel Ridge Community College dual-enrolled student to faculty award recipient

Rachel Stange started her journey at Laurel Ridge Community College as a dual-enrolled student, and now she is the recipient of a prestigious faculty award.

July 30, 2026

A man in a navy blue cap and gown walks outdoors at a graduation ceremony, wearing glasses, a blue and white checkered collared shirt, a white stole, and a gold medallion on a cord around his neck. His cap has a gold tassel. Blurred greenery fills the background, and other graduates in caps and gowns are visible around him.

EMS Program Director Paul Cissel retiring after 15 years at Laurel Ridge Community College

After 15 years at Laurel Ridge Community College, EMS Program Direcctor Paul Cissel is retiring in September.

July 27, 2026

A man with white hair and a beard, wearing sunglasses, a dark button-up shirt, tie, and gray pants, stands beside a Laurel Ridge Community College Police patrol vehicle in front of the Toxopeus Welcome Center on a sunny autumn day.

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.

April 22, 2026

A graduate receives her diploma from Kim Blosser during a Laurel Ridge Community College commencement ceremony, both smiling and shaking hands while holding the diploma cover together.

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…

March 4, 2026

A uniformed police officer sits at a table indoors, smiling toward the camera with a windowed landscape in the background.

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…

February 10, 2026

Instructor gestures while teaching anatomy to students in a classroom with a skeleton model visible.

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…

February 2, 2026