News Archive

2024

DCC Opens Registration for 2024 Idea Fair

Danville Community College (DCC) is seeking students from Pittsylvania County Schools, Danville Public Schools, Caswell Public Schools, Halifax County Public Schools, area private schools, DCC, and the community to participate in its annual Idea Fair being held in the Temple Building on the DCC campus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Students Named to DCC President’s Honors List for Fall 2023

219 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College President’s Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled for six or more credit hours in the fall semester, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, have a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher, and have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at the college.

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Students Named to DCC Vice President’s Honors List for Fall 2023

222 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College Vice President’s Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled for six or more credit hours in the Fall semester, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, have a semester GPA of 3.0 - 3.74 , and have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at the college.

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DCC Educational Foundation Offers $500,000 in Student Scholarships, Application Open Now

New and current Danville Community College (DCC) students seeking to reduce the cost of their tuition have access to apply for more than 100 named scholarships totaling a half-million dollars. The Danville Community College Educational Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications with a priority deadline of March 31, 2024

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Danville Community College's TARE Office Secures $250,000 Grant to Expand Student Support Services

The Virginia Department of Social Services has awarded Danville Community College's TARE Department a transformative grant of $250,000, signaling a significant increase in funding for the essential support services for qualifying students. The grant, spanning from January 2024 to June 2024, aims to assist students who have children and earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines in obtaining short-term workforce credentials.

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2023

DCC Offers Financial Aid Application Support During ‘FAFSA Simplification Act’ Transition

The Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which traditionally opens in October each year, is experiencing a delay in its release for the 2024-25 academic year. This delay is attributed to the comprehensive overhaul brought about by the FAFSA Simplification Act, impacting the processes and systems used to award financial aid to college students nationwide. Danville Community College (DCC), in anticipation of this change, has planned workshops throughout January 2024 to support students who may need guidance or assistance with their financial aid application.

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Danville Community College Celebrates Completion of First Cybersecurity Training Cohort

Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first 16-week Cybersecurity Training Program cohort. The completion ceremony for the inaugural cohort took place on Monday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Shields Student Center on the DCC campus.

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Danville Community College Educational Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer with 10th Annual ‘Great Poinsettia Drop’

For the last 10 years, through rain, sleet, snow, or dead of night, 150 3-foot tall poinsettia plants miraculously show up on the doorsteps of Danville Community College Educational Foundation (DCCEF) donors, stakeholders, partners, and board members across the college’s service region (City of Danville, Halifax County and Pittsylvania County), just in time for the Holiday Season.

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November Growth, Success, and Gratitude at Danville Community College

As I sit down to reflect on the whirlwind of activities that marked the month of November 2023, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with the Danville community and our greater service region. It has been a month of diverse engagements that underscore the importance of collaboration and the strength of our collective efforts.

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DCC Hosts First Annual ‘Elected Officials Day’

Danville Community College (DCC) proudly welcomed elected officials from Pittsylvania County, the City of Danville, and Halifax County to its inaugural Elected Officials Day on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The event welcomed local leaders to engage with the DCC community, gain insights into the college's initiatives, and explore collaborative opportunities to strengthen educational and workforce development in the region.

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