Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Chicho Lorenzo is a local painter and muralist. He has murals all over Charlottesville: on empty walls next to roads, in schools, restaurants, and on fences. Lorenzo grew up in Madrid, Spain, but has been living in Charlottesville for more than 15 years. Lorenzo is a self-taught artist. His only advice on how to “learn” […]
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Josh Throneburg, former pastor and 2022 Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, moved from the pastoral to the political stage with a revitalized focus on combating climate change. Growing up in the rural farming town of Buda, Illinois, Throneburg’s journey took him across the globe, from attending college in Indiana to meeting his wife […]
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After a year of turmoil at Charlottesville High School, a new principal has been hired, and it seems like he’s here to stay. Meet Dr. Justin Malone, the new principal of CHS. Malone grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. where he attended a private catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade. Malone remembers his time there […]
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When I had finished high school, I set out to become an automotive service technician at CMA’s Volvo Cars of Charlottesville. After two years of physical labor and long, hard hours, however, I felt like I needed to try something new to keep my own passion for working on cars intact. That brought me to […]
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Growing up, Associate Professor of Art Fenella Belle’s artistic passions were nurtured from the start. With a painter and teacher mother, architect father, and her stepmother a documentary filmmaker, it might not be surprising Belle turned creativity into her career. Belle received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, in fibers, at the University of the […]
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In the Writing Center at PVCC, there is a dimly lit modest office. In this office, sits a hard-working man who is passionate about his job. This man is Dr. Todd Parks of Student Affairs. Parks is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He moved to Fishersville, Virginia, in 2007. He then attended the University of North […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not uncommon for college students to get burnt out during a tough semester. Between homework and other things like work, it can be easy to lose track of when assignments are due. Although college can get to be a lot, PVCC offers a helping hand through the Student Success Office. The Student Success Office, […]
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PVCC’s Vice President for Instruction and Student Affairs, Dr. John Donnelly, will be retiring at the end of June. Donnelly has worked at PVCC for over 14 years, since February of 2010. Prior to coming to PVCC, Donnelly worked at other community colleges. He started at Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, Virginia, where he […]
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In May 2022, Dr. Frank Friedman retired after 23 years of serving as PVCC’s president. Friedman has been praised by many members of the community for his contributions to PVCC, including the creation of several healthcare and technology programs, increasing both student enrollment and graduation rates, and raising over $27 million in funds for the […]
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Some people fascinate others in the first moments of an encounter and some teachers grab their students’ attention at the very first lecture. One such person is Dr. Manon Ehrlich, assistant professor of English at PVCC. Her unique style and friendly French approach to helping students succeed in her class is one which fosters a […]
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