2019
State Board Committee Certifies Three Finalists for Danville Community College Presidency
The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Danville Community College. The finalists were among 80 applicants from across the nation.
DCC Launches One-Door Initiative with Hiring of Enrollment Navigators
Under the one-door model, Enrollment Navigator Jazzmine Williams and Assistant Enrollment Navigator Casey Moore will be the first faces many prospective students see when they arrive on campus. Together, Williams and Moore will, as their titles imply, assist new students with navigating the application and enrollment process in a single location: The college’s Wyatt Building Admissions Office front desk.
DCC Staff Uncovers “Lost Archive” of Photos Spanning 1960-1985
Hidden beneath the campus of Danville Community College was a veritable trove of college history just waiting to be uncovered. That is exactly what happened earlier this semester with the discovery of a collection of slides—film positives—which reveal a powerful visual history spanning more than two decades of instruction and camaraderie at DCC from 1960 to 1985.
“It’s Not Just Buildings; It’s a Time Machine”
DCC’s Ability to Evolve based on Community Needs Highlighted during Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DCC Brings Home Thrive! Challenge Awards
DCC was recognized for participating in the 2018 Thrive! Challenge by The Health Collaborative during the 2018 Health Summit on Thursday, October 25, with special recognition for the college’s initiative on improving health policy on campus.
2018
Veteran Community College Leader Named Interim President of Danville Community College
Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, announced today that he is naming Dr. Betty Jo Foster as the interim president of Danville Community College (DCC), effective at the beginning of 2019.
Danville Community College’s Commencement Filled with Surprises, Scholarship, and Celebration
DANVILLE, VA - Danville Community College (DCC) celebrated its 2025 commencement ceremony with pride, inspiration, and unforgettable moments that honored both students and faculty. The event, held on May 17 at Averett University’s North Campus, marked a significant milestone for graduates, families, and the entire DCC community. More than 600 graduates earned nearly 1000 credentials, including career studies certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
DCC Op-Ed with Dr. Jerry Wallace | The Power of Partnerships at Danville Community College
September has been a month filled with developing partnerships, and invaluable conversations for Danville Community College (DCC). Each of these interactions serves to remind me how deeply interconnected our college is with the broader community, from local initiatives to national recognition.
DCC Opens Registration for 2022 ‘Idea Fair’
Danville Community College (DCC), in partnership with Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem, Longwood Small Business Development Center, River District Association, Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, and The Launch Place, is seeking students from Pittsylvania County Schools, Danville Public Schools, Caswell Public Schools, area private schools, DCC, and the community to participate in its annual ‘Idea Fair’ being held in-person in the Temple Building on the DCC campus on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
DCC Student Spotlight: Brooke Nuckols, Precision Machining Technology
Brooke Nuckols, a dedicated Danville Community College student in the Precision Machining Technology (PMT) program, exemplifies passion, determination, and a commitment to excellence in her craft.
Brooke, a Lynchburg, Virginia native, commutes an hour each way, three days a week, to attend classes at DCC. Her dedication to her education is evident as she works toward earning her diploma in Precision Machining, with an expected graduation date of May 2025.