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Biomedical Sciences Academy jumpstarts careers

The Biomedical Sciences Academy is a unique partnership between Laurel Ridge Community College and Shenandoah County Public Schools.

July 25, 2025

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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.

July 1, 2025

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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.

July 1, 2025

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.

July 1, 2025

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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.

July 1, 2025

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Governor’s 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.

July 1, 2025

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.

June 2, 2025

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…

February 27, 2025

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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.

October 11, 2024

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…

July 9, 2024

Christian Green: Tour in Africa couldn't 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…

February 16, 2024

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.

September 9, 2022