News Archive

Danville Community College (DCC), in partnership with the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, will host a Workforce Cybersecurity Training Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The event will be held at the Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training (RCATT), Room 132, located at 121 Slayton Avenue, Danville, VA 24541.

Danville Community College (DCC) geology instructor, Dr. Linda Smith, has been selected for the prestigious Virginia Space Grant Master Teacher Program. Linda's acceptance into this program, run by the Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS), highlights her commitment to advancing educational excellence and leadership in STEM.

Danville Community College’s (DCC) innovative literacy project, ‘Ace the Mighty Conquers Knight School’, recently won two prestigious regional awards, recognizing the project’s excellence in creativity, storytelling, and educational impact.

Danville Community College (DCC) has announced a significant milestone in its student enrollment, with a full-time enrollment (FTE) increase of 3.38% compared to the previous year.

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Danville Community College hosted its 3rd Annual 'CyberKnights Showdown' cybersecurity competition. The 3-hour event was held on the DCC campus, followed by an award ceremony to recognize the winners.

Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College (DCC), has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA). This award celebrates emerging leaders within rural community colleges who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to advancing their institutions’ missions.

Danville Community College (DCC) is excited to announce a new partnership with local favorite, Uncle Al's Diner, to provide affordable meal options for students, faculty, and staff. Through this collaboration, those with a valid DCC ID can choose from three exclusive "Mighty Meal Deals" at a reduced cost.

On August 21, 2024, the Danville Community College Educational Foundation (DCCEF) launched a special initiative to support students who go the extra mile—literally—to attend classes at Danville Community College. In celebration of the first day of the fall semester, Dr. Shannon Hair, Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Development and Executive Director of the DCCEF visited every classroom on campus to identify and reward the student in each class who traveled the furthest distance to get to school.

Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce that Lauren Abigail “Abby” Chism, a student enrolled in the Venture Creation and Business Management program, with a secondary focus on Digital Imaging and Photography, has been awarded the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) Virginia Banking Fellowship and will be sponsored by Atlantic Union Bank for the 2024-2025 program.

August has been a busy and productive month for Danville Community College (DCC) as we continue to focus on building partnerships, advancing our educational mission, and supporting the growth and prosperity of our region. I'm honored to share some of the exciting developments and initiatives that have taken place recently, each of which underscores our commitment to excellence and community engagement.