Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
PVCC offers a wide variety of counselors and advisers for students to meet with for guidance throughout their time at the college, but one in particular specializes in working with people with disabilities. Susan Hannifan, the disabilities service counselor at PVCC, has her office in M125 and is always happy to set up an appointment […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Dr. Andrew Renshaw, a UVA Graduate and previous dean of business, mathematics and technologies, is now the new dean of student services at PVCC as of June 1. “Renshaw brings a unique skill set to the Student Services office from his previous experiences in student services and an interim academic dean […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor When anyone walks into the south entrance of PVCC they see Addie Smith, the receptionist responding to the many phone calls received there. As a military wife, she has traveled the world, retired, raised four children, and watched each of them walk through PVCC at one point in time. Smith was […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor When anyone walks into the south entrance of PVCC they see Addie Smith, the receptionist responding to the many phone calls received there. As a military wife, she has traveled the world, retired, raised four children, and watched each of them walk through PVCC at one point in time. Smith was […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor Muddy paws sink into the earth, and damp noses press against the dewy grass. Handlers follow their agile companions loyally, trailing alongside them as they continue their ceaseless hunt. Whether it be in the dark hours of a newborn morning or under the hot gaze of the midday sun, the dogs […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer The fluorescent lights act as an artificial heaven and the bright sky reflects warmly off the bed sheets and shining floor. Everything is a clean, cotton color and carries the faint scent of lemons, but despite the welcoming atmosphere of the hospice, most people admitted here do not end up leaving. […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor Most students know that Frank Friedman is the president of PVCC, but they may not know that he has been leading the college for 20 years and juggles many other responsibilities as well. As a result of his hard work and the 42 years he has spent in community colleges, the […]
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Montana Mitchell, staff writer Harry Stillerman is the vice president of institutional advancement and development for PVCC. He manages college fundraising, student scholarships, the PVCC Alumni association, as well as multiple departments on campus. With over 10 years of experience with fundraisers in community colleges, Stillerman brings a knowledgeable and friendly personality to PVCC. Stillerman […]
Continue ReadingShawn Kochhar, staff writer When students want to keep in contact with PVCC after graduating or receive a scholarship, Silvia Dowell is the one to facilitate it. A renaissance woman, Dowell does it all. Dowell is the scholarship and alumni association coordinator at PVCC. She runs the scholarship program for the PVCC Educational Foundation which involves […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor Dr. Leonda Keniston has replaced former Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Cliff Haury, who retired in June 2017 from PVCC after more than 40 years of service. Keniston started her career as a sociology professor at John Tyler Community College (JTCC) before continuing as the chair of humanities […]
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