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Matthew David Scearce, an exceptional student and the salutatorian of Chatham High School’s graduating class, has made a decision that sets him apart from his peers. Rather than following the traditional path of attending a four-year university, Matthew has chosen to enroll at Danville Community College (DCC) in pursuit of a career in precision machining.

As I reflect on the culmination of the 2022-2023 academic year, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for the remarkable journey Danville Community College has embarked upon in my first year.  

On May 22, the DCC Scholarship Committee convened to award more than $100,000 in DCC Educational Foundation scholarships to students attending Danville Community College in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Danville Community College (DCC), has been honored with the Young Professionals PACE Award by the Danville/Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. This recognition celebrates exceptional young professionals in Danville and Pittsylvania County who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and made significant contributions to the community.

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2023, at 9 a.m. on July 20, 2023, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236.

210 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College President’s Honors List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled for six or more credit hours in the spring 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.

179 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College Vice President’s Honors List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled for six or more credit hours in the spring 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.

Danville Community College has announced that McKenzie Snow, Deputy Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia, will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's commencement ceremony. The event will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Grant Center Gymnasium at Averett University’s North Campus.

April has been a busy month as we near the end of a very successful spring 2023 semester at Danville Community College (DCC). We have been working hard to advance the educational opportunities for our students and enhance our partnerships with the community.

191 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College President’s Honors List for the Fall 2022 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.