2023
DCC 2023 LPN Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
In an extraordinary achievement, that exemplifies dedication, hard work, and excellence in nursing education, Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce that all five students in the May graduation cohort of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have successfully obtained their licenses and secured employment.
24th Annual DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Set for October 13
The Danville Community College Educational Foundation is excited to announce the 24th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by First Citizens Bank. This highly anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Danville Golf Club on Friday, October 13, 2023.
DCC Welcomes Dr. Carl Smalls as VP, Finance & Administration
Danville Community College (DCC) welcomed Dr. Carl B. Smalls as the new Vice President of Finance & Administration on Monday, September 11, 2023.
First Short-term Cyber Security Training Cohort Kicks Off at DCC
Thanks to an $850,000 grant awarded by the United States Department of Labor, the Danville Community College (DCC) kicked off the DCC Cyber Security Short-term Training Initiative on Monday, August 28th, 2023 with an inaugural cohort of 17 participants.
Op-Ed with Dr. Jerry Wallace: New Beginnings and Continued Momentum
It’s that time of year! Summer is coming to a close and classes have begun in earnest at Danville Community College. It is refreshing to see the campus come alive with new faces and old friends. To all of the students who are beginning their college careers at DCC, welcome! My door is always open and I look forward to getting to know each of you.
DCC Boosts Employee Professional Development with Constructive Dialogue
Danville Community College (DCC) held Constructive Dialogue training during its Fall Convocation on August 16, 2023. The program marked a significant step forward in equipping faculty and staff with enhanced communication and collaboration skills, fostering a more inclusive and productive learning environment.
DCC Educational Foundation Annual Suds Fundraiser Sees Major Success
The Danville Community College Educational Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual 'Suds, Swine, Sippin' & Song' event on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the picturesque Motley's Mill Waterfall Estate in Chatham, Virginia.
Early College Program Numbers More Than Triple at DCC
Danville Community College (DCC) launched its inaugural Early College Program cohort, in partnership with Danville Public Schools (DPS), in August 2022 with 20 students enrolled. Now, a year later, DCC has seen its enrollment in the Early College Program more than triple with 73 high school juniors and seniors who began college classes on campus on August 21.
National Student Clearinghouse Confirms Student Personal Identification Information Was Not Compromised in Cybersecurity Incident
The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) notified the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) that no student personal identification information has been compromised in the nationwide cybersecurity incident. The (VCCS) has been working closely with the NSC regarding the nationwide cyberattack involving a third-party file transfer software tool called MOVEit Transfer. To learn more from NSC visit the National Student Clearinghouse website.
DCC Launches Literacy Project at Chamber Morning Brew Event
On Tuesday, July 25th, Danville Community College (DCC) hosted a Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ‘Morning Brew’ event at Links Coffeehouse to publicly launch a new literacy project that delivers an important message – that obstacles can be overcome with perseverance and grit – in the form of a children’s book, ‘Ace the Mighty Conquers Knight School’.