Current Press Releases:
Freeman appointed to JSRCC College Board for third term
July 23, 2007
Richmond, Va.- The Henrico County Board of Supervisors recently appointed J. Douglas Freeman, Sr. to his third term on the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board. He served previously for eight years on the College Board before his term limit was reached in 2005. Freeman has served for the past three years on the College’s Foundation Board.
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Elite institutions court best and brightest Reynolds students
July 19, 2007
Williamsburg, VA- The College of William and Mary will provide more opportunities for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College students to attend the historic institution. Through a creative agreement signed by the two presidents, at least 15 Reynolds students will be allowed to co-enroll in classes at William and Mary each year.
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Coco-Cola Scholars Foundation awards
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College student $1,000 scholarship
July 18, 2007
(ATLANTA, July 2007)- Matthew Vinson (Montpelier, VA), a student at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA.
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Virginia’s First Lady speaks from the heart—
Shares memories of attending Richmond Public Schools
July 5, 2007
RICHMOND, VA –Virginia’s First Lady, Anne Holton, recently addressed the participants of the Urban Teachers Institute on the campus of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
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Virginia's community colleges partner in the public higher education
radio program, With Good Reason, produced by the Virginia Foundation
for the Humanities. Recent programs featuring community college faculty
include:
The Millenials; Mary Washko (J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College) is part of an innovative program that helps
high school dropouts complete their education. She says that, like the character
played by Will Smith in the hit movie, "Pursuit of Happiness," these
young people face more daily challenges than most of us can imagine.
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Actress to open week-long urban
teacher
training program with one-woman show
June 20, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
–Brooke Haycock, Artist-in-Residence with
the Education Trust, will perform the one-woman
docudrama Dilated Pupils and the Not-So-Soft Bigotry of
a Nation on Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m., at the J. Sargeant
Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus.
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Current and future inner-city teachers to
participate in education training program
June 20, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
–From staggering dropout rates and
high teacher turnover, to recruitment challenges and
difficulties meeting state and national accreditation
standards, urban schools across the nation face
tremendous odds.
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Students chosen as college ambassadors—awarded
scholarships
June 20, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
–J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College recently selected seven new student ambassadors
for the 2007-2008 school year. Students were chosen by a
selection committee which consisted of faculty members
and current student ambassadors.
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National Science
Foundation STEM scholarship/
academic support program
April 26, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College has received a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sub-award with Virginia
Commonwealth University from the National Science Foundation to host a
scholarship/academic support program.
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Dimitri and Maggie
Georgiadis named 2007 Medallion Society Award recipients by Reynolds
Educational Foundation
April 26, 2007
The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Educational Foundation named Dimitri and Maggie Georgiadis the 2007
Medallion Society Award recipients at the President’s Reception hosted
last night by Dr. Gary Rhodes. The Medallion Award is the highest honor
that the Foundation can bestow upon an individual, corporation, or
foundation for their support of the college. Members of the Medallion
Society have provided significant contributions that are inspirational
and transformational at Reynolds.
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Winners of student art awards announced
April 23, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Twenty-one students won awards
Friday night for their accomplishments in the visual arts. The 2007
Student Art Show, sponsored by the School of Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences, was judged by faculty representatives from the renowned
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. The event showcased
the talents of JSRCC students in painting, graphic design, drawing,
color photography, black and white photography, and ceramics.>>Read
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JSRCC 9th Annual
Scholarship Luncheon
April 23, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Nearly 200 guests
recently came out to enjoy the JSRCC Educational Foundation’s 9th Annual
Scholarship Luncheon in Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
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AHSS Faculty share their findings
April 20, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– A
symposium for the faculty of the Department of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences was held recently in the Gallery of Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
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Reynolds students
excel in state-wide business competition
April
6, 2007
The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently won a number of top honors at a
state-wide leadership conference held in Richmond. Competing against
students from Bluefield College, University of Virginia, Virginia
Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Union University,
among others, the Reynolds chapter won first place for its community
service project, as well as several top individual honors.
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JSRCC inducts 133
students into PTK International Honor Society
April
6, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently inducted 133 students into the
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.>>Read the full story
Faces of Reynolds:
Michael Taylor
April 5, 2007
Michael Taylor has an impressive resume.
Prior to his current role as adjunct instructor in the Marketing
Program, he taught at some of the most highly regarded colleges for
fashion design and merchandising, including Parsons School of Design,
Fashion Institute of Technology and Virginia Commonwealth University.
His work has been featured in national magazines including Essence and
Ebony Man.
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Gordon Graham engages
and enlightens—sharing insight into risk management topics and ethical
decision-making principles
April 5, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Southwest
Airlines has the best safety record of any commercial airline in the
United States. According to Gordon Graham, that’s because Southwest
understands the principles of risk management>>Read the full story
Open letter to campus community from President Gary L. Rhodes concerning
Virginia Tech tragedy
April
17, 2007
Statement on the Virginia Tech tragedy
from Dr. Gary L. Rhodes
April 16, 2007
RICHMOND, VA – On behalf of the students, faculty
and staff of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, we extend our
deepest condolences and prayers to the victims and families impacted by
today’s tragic events. We offer our heartfelt support as the Virginia
Tech community deals with this profound loss.
Reynolds awarded grant to establish Urban Teacher Institute
March 23, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– The Center for Teacher Education at J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College has been awarded a $75,000 grant
from the Community Foundation to establish an Urban Teacher Institute.
The Urban Teacher Institute will develop a pre-collegiate program for
City of Richmond high school students interested in urban teaching
careers >>Read
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Faculty member pledges more than $1 million to Educational Foundation
February 20, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Dimitri Georgiadis leads by example. He recently pledged more than $1 million to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College to fund scholarships for at-risk youth in the Richmond area, providing access to higher education for those who need it most.
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Reynolds program head appointed to state-wide campus crime committee
February 16, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Virginia’s Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Office of Campus Policing and Security (OCPS) has appointed Sarah Jessie to its Policies and Procedures Committee. Jessie currently serves as program head for the Administration of Justice department at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. >>Read
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Reynolds students discuss access, tuition costs with lawmakers
February 15, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Mea Molnar told Delegate John O’Bannon (R-Henrico) that although she will graduate in May, she plans to attend Reynolds another year simply because she cannot afford to transfer to a four-year college or university in the fall.
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Reynolds Culinary Arts program receives American Culinary Federation accreditation
February 14, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Culinary Arts program has received accreditation from the American Culinary Federation, the largest professional chefs organization in North America. The American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFFAC), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, provides regulatory oversight of post-secondary institutions.
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Reynolds’ Opticianry Students Team up with VA Hospital Center to Make Eyeglasses for Honduras Mission
February 7, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
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First year Opticianry students attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this semester will fabricate over 500 pair of eyeglasses for Honduras residents. The Virginia Hospital Center will deliver the eyeglasses during its annual medical missionary trip in November of 2007.
“This is an amazing real-life opportunity for our first year students, as they will be making eyewear for real patients. Most students don’t start making patient eyewear until their second year in the opticianry degree program,” said Opticianry Program Director Kristi Ostrom.
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Reynolds’ Dental Laboratory Program Receives Grant
February 5, 2007
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Dental Laboratory Technology Program was recently awarded a $30,000 Chancellor’s E-learning Enhancement & Development (CEED) grant by the Virginia Community College System to increase the accessibility of the program through distance learning and various multi-media delivery technologies.
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JSRCC's School of Business and Longwood University's College of Business & Economics Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement
January 30, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College School of Business Dean Dr. Erica Meredith and Longwood University's College of Business & Economics Dean Dr. James Cross signed an agreement today that provides guaranteed admission to Longwood for Reynolds students. >>Read
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JSRCC Student Receives First Statewide Nursing Scholarship Awarded by Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education
January 25, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Congratulations to JSRCC student Angela D. Starnes as she was named the first recipient of the VHHA Nursing Scholarship sponsored by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. Ms. Starnes, a nursing student at Reynolds will receive $5,000 to complete here associate’s degree in nursing in a Registered Nursing (RN) program.
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JSRCC hosts nursing completion ceremony
January 25, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
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Nearly 100 nursing graduates participated in the biannual Nursing Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2007. The program recognizes students recently completing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing.
The ceremony opened with a welcome by JSRCC President Gary Rhodes, followed by an inspirational keynote address from retired JSRCC
Professor Jean Moseley, RN, MS.
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JSRCC retirees honored at annual retirement
celebration
January 25, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
–
J.
Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently honored faculty and staff
who retired over the past year at a reception on the Downtown Campus.
Among the honorees were three faculty members who earned the distinction
of Professor Emeriti, the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member
of the college.
President Gary L. Rhodes presented the
Professor Emeriti resolutions and medallions to
M. L. Grayson Foy, School of Mathematics
& Science; Frances B. Stanley,
of Nursing & Allied Health;
and Dr. Susan S. Wood,
School of Mathematics & Science.
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Students rally around community college
transfer grant proposal
January 25, 2007
RICHMOND, VA
– Community college students from around the Commonwealth joined Virginia21 and Senate Majority Leader Walter A. Stosch (R-Henrico) recently at the
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus for a rally designed to educate and garner support for the proposed Virginia Community College Transfer Grant program. Designed to address the dual challenges of accessibility and affordability currently confronting Virginia’s institutions of higher learning, the legislation was introduced to the 2007 session of the General Assembly by Stosch and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Vincent F. Callahan, Jr. (R-Fairfax).
Current estimates indicate that enrollment levels at four-year and two-year institutions in Virginia will increase between 21 percent and 25 percent by Fiscal Year 2012. Senator Stosch and Delegate Callahan co-chaired a joint subcommittee that examined issues related to enrollment growth and increased costs of higher education.
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Reynolds Medical Lab
Program Receives
$100,000 Equipment Grant From Abbott Diagnostics
January 19, 2007
RICHMOND, VA – The J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College Medical Laboratory Technology program has been chosen
as one of only 16 programs in the country to receive an AxSYM analyzer
through the Labs Are Vital ™ program sponsored by Abbott Diagnostics.
Valued in excess of $100,000, the machine measures various chemicals and
the differential qualities of blood and other biological samples in the
diagnosis of disease.
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JSRCC English Professors to Hold Book Discussion
on Pulitzer Prize Winner The Known World
January 17, 2007
RICHMOND, VA – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
will hold its third session of the 2006-2007 Around The World Through Books
discussion series on Thursday, February 22. JSRCC English professors Dr.
Ghazala Hashmi and Maria Ramos will lead the discussion on Edward P. Jones’
Pulitzer Prize winner, The Known World. The program will start at 7 p.m.
in the North Run Corporate Center auditorium located at 1630 East Parham Road.
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