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Danville Community College

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School Notes:

• Danville Community College offers a comprehensive number of high quality programs for virtually every student who has the ability to benefit. You may select either programs of study for transfer to a four-year college or university or a full range of occupational-technical degree, diploma, or certificate programs that lead directly to employment upon graduation from DCC. In addition, many students pursue specialized training through the College's premiere workforce services programs.
• Danville Community College, founded in 1966, is one of 23 public community colleges in the Virginia Community College System, and is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges. The College serves the City of Danville and the Counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax (total population 147,511). DCC is a two-year comprehensive community college offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in more than 40 programs of study. The 86-acre campus is located approximately two miles from downtown Danville on South Main Street.
• Danville Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• UW-Green Bay Holds Off USD (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:16:04 am
  SIOUX FALLS — The University of South Dakota opened their second NCAA Division I transition season with a true test — the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix, but fell 53-40 as they work to find an offensive groove.
• Foundation returns millions to Dan River Region (Eden Daily News)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:36:39 am
  If not for the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, the Danville-Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial simply wouldn’t exist, said Lawrence McFall said.
• Three Arrested Following Lockdown at VA Community College (WHSV Harrisonburg)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:45:10 pm
  Police have arrested three juveniles following a lockdown at Danville Community College.
• Firearm Stolen From Student's Vehicle Prompts Lockdown (WXII-TV Winston-Salem)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 08:44:45 pm
  Danville Community College was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after someone spotted three juveniles -- one who was carrying a gun -- running across the campus.
• Three Charged After Danville Lockdown (WRIC 8 News Richmond)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:34:54 pm
  DANVILLE, Va. (AP) - Police have arrested three juveniles following a lockdown at Danville Community College. Police say the school administration initiated the lockdown Wednesday morning after someone

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