News Archive

2019

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With ‘Wondrous’ Futures Ahead, DCC Students Earn GEDs

Danville Community College recognized its Fall 2019 Middle College GED graduates during a ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, on DCC’s main campus.

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DCC Hosts Amazon, Sumitomo Fiber Optic Fusion Training

Danville Community College hosted 30 trainees during Amazon Web Services’ first fusion splicing training on the east coast this week.

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DCC Hosts, Wins State Manufacturing Trades Competition

The team from Danville Community College won first place in the Virginia Division during the recent Project MFG competition held at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining on the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research’s campus in Danville’s Cyber Park.

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DCC’s New Welding Instructor Talks Power of Trades Education

Danville Community College has hired a new welding instructor.

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Project MFG: America’s Next Great Generation Rises in Danville

When Project MFG, Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge rolls into Danville, pay close attention—You’re not only looking at a contest to put manufacturing skills to the test, but you’re also looking into the future; a much brighter future as Danville comes together to rise and shine.

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DCC President’s Update: The First 120 Days

"For more than 50 years, DCC has been transforming the lives of our students and the communities we serve by providing a high-quality, affordable education. I am grateful and elated to begin this journey as president of this great institution."

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Roach Sweeps Print Advertising for DCC in PR Awards

DCC Acting Director of Public Relations and Marketing Bobby Allen Roach brought home three awards from the NCMPR District 2 Medallion Awards this year.

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DCC Student Named to Davenport Fellowship Program

DCC announced this week the appointment of one of its early childhood education students, Pamela Bucchi, as a 2019-2020 Davenport Fellow.

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Halifax County Engineer Named to DCC Board

DCC welcomed Kevin Shotwell to the college board this semester following his appointment by the Halifax County Board of Supervisors this summer.

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Danville Community College Honors its Tutors

DCC recently celebrated National Tutor Appreciation Week by honoring its 26 peer and professional tutors.

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