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Dr. Jean Runyon, president of PVCC, has been named one of 23 community college leaders nationwide selected for the prestigious Aspen Presidents Fellowship. The program is designed to equip college leaders with strategies to improve student outcomes, strengthen workforce alignment, and expand social mobility. Supported by JPMorgan Chase, the year-long fellows
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PVCC has been making several changes to its course schedules in recent years. Transitioning from a 16-week semester to a 15-week one, for example, and the expansion of seven-week courses. Many students remain unfamiliar with exactly what seven-week classes, or accelerated terms, entail. Are they just the same as a regular 15-week course, just crammed […
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PVCC’s Volunteer Club had been relatively inactive until the fall semester of last year, when Micah Bigler Joined. Though new to PVCC and the club, he was made president upon joining on Aug. 24 and has been working diligently to fill the club’s agenda since.  Joining Bigler in club leadership are Kritagya Gurung as vice […]
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This fall, students at PVCC will have an exciting opportunity to explore their creative sides through the course ENG 211, Creative Writing. This class offers a dynamic and engaging introduction to the art of storytelling, poetry, and character development. Whether students are seasoned writers or beginners eager to discover their voices, this course aims to
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A new club dedicated to the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) began at PVCC last semester, offering students a fresh opportunity to explore diverse gaming experiences beyond the popular Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). The TTRPG Club, spearheaded by student Lucy Sams, aims to create an inclusive and engaging environment for newcomers and seasoned
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PVCC brought students, faculty, and community members together on March 6 to celebrate Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, with a special dinner honoring the cultural and spiritual significance of the occasion. Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, marks the first revelation of the Qur’an and is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, charity, and
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the nation’s leading honor society for community colleges. They strive to help students by supporting them to achieve academic success and personal development, with a mission rooted in recognizing achievement and creating new opportunities. PTK offers a comprehensive platform that helps students succeed beyond the classroom. M
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In a world often overwhelmed by brokenness and pain, one organization is offering a unique path to healing, through the gentle power of horses and the unending love of Jesus Christ. Beautiful Brokenness Ministries, a Christ-centered nonprofit based in Louisa, has been transforming lives for over 15 years with its innovative approach to spiritual and […
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On April 22, the PVCC community celebrated Earth Day with a host of activities culminating in a butterfly release in the field behind the library. The event marked the third Earth Day celebration Mary-Evelyn Sellars has coordinated in her tenure as coordinator for student life and engagement. Part of what made this year different from […]
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