News Archive

2019

SVHEC Welcomes New Community College Presidents

It was a day of camaraderie and collaboration as the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center hosted a welcome reception for the region’s new community college presidents.

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DCC Nursing Professor Recertifies

Danville Community College Associate Professor of Nursing Tamra Riddle was recognized this week for recertifying a credential with National Certification Corporation.

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DCC Hires New Facilities Manager

“‘Excited’ is the word that best describes how I feel about this role,” Jay Jennings said. “I don’t take much time to test the waters; I like to jump right in and be a part of the team. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and helping out any way I can. Don’t be surprised if you see me on a roof or a lawnmower.”

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DCC to Host @me Mini Conference for Foster Youth

Danville Community College’s Great Expectations program will hold a mini conference for foster youth in August.

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DCC Alumnus Hired as Research Analyst and Assessment Coordinator

Danville Community College (DCC) announced this week the hiring of Justin Nichols as full-time research analyst and assessment coordinator in the college’s Center for Organizational Excellence & Data Analytics (COEDA) on July 1.

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New Transfer Counselor Hired at DCC

Danville Community College (DCC) welcomed Sahrash Akram back to campus this week as she began her new role as transfer counselor.

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Students Achieve National Recognition for Precision Machining Skills

Precision Machining students from Danville Community College and Pittsylvania County Schools attended the National SkillsUSA Champions at Work conference in Louisville Kentucky June 24-28, 2019 to compete and demonstrate their technical skills and knowledge at the national level.

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Kathryn Roberts Named to DCC Board

Serving as one of three representatives from Halifax County, Kathryn Roberts began her first term with the college in March.

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DCC Middle College Graduates Recognized

DCC recognized its 2018-19 Middle College GED graduates during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, on DCC’s main campus.

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DCC Nursing Program Ranked First in State, One of the Best in Nation

The nursing program at Danville Community College (DCC) has been named number one in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the best nursing schools in the nation by RNCareers.org. This marks the second time this year that the college’s nursing program has been recognized as first in the state.

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