2022
DCC TRIO EOC Leaders Attend VAEOPP 2022
Leaders representing DCC’s TRIO EOC Program attended the Virginia Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (VAEOPP) 2022 Conference in Richmond, VA on October 1-5, 2022.
DCC Professor Creates 'Hats for the Homeless' to Benefit House of Hope
A well-known Japanese proverb says, “One kind word can warm three winter months." Two local individuals, Jude Swanson and Richie Robertson, are giving out more than just one kind word to Danville’s homeless. Both are concerned about the physical warmth of the homeless people in the city.
DCC Financial Aid Workshop, Walk-in Services Set for Nov 16
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, can be challenging at best and a barrier to college attendance at worst. Although the application can be daunting, Danville Community College is making the financial aid process easier than ever with a Walk-in Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, November 16 from 4pm – 6pm in Wyatt 111 on the DCC Campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply for aid for the Spring 23’ and Fall 23’ semesters.
Dr. Jerry Wallace: People, Places, and Partnerships
During this time of beautiful Autumnal transformation in Southside Virginia, I am reminded of the amazing metamorphosis we are experiencing as a city and region. I am grateful to be a part of the incredible growth and change happening in our area every day!
DCC Kicks Off Virginia College Application Week with High School Events, Giveaways
October 24-28 is Virginia College Application Week (VCAW) and Danville Community College (DCC) is celebrating with five events across the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County.
DCC Partners to Offer EMT Training in Danville
Danville Community College (DCC) in partnership with the Danville Area Training Center (DATC), will be offering Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training, beginning this month.
DCC Hosts Cybersecurity Competition, Ribbon Cutting
Danville Community College (DCC) hosted the ‘CyberKnights Showdown’, its first regional cybersecurity competition, on October 7.
DCC’s Seventh President: The First 90 Days
Three months are behind me as president of Danville Community College (DCC) and I am still discovering new places to visit, new people to meet, and new partnerships to form across the region we serve.
DCC Sees Enrollment Growth for Fall
For the first time since 2019, enrollment numbers are on the rise at Danville Community College. While enrollment has plummeted across the country over the last two years, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, DCC is seeing growth for the fall 2022 semester.
DCC Hosts Community ‘Job Resource Fair’ with Area Partners
Danville Community College, in partnership the Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County Community Action, PATHS, BrightView, and Goodwill Industries, Inc., is hosting a community-wide ‘Job Resource Fair’ at the Community Market in Danville on November 1, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.