Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Jake Delaurier, staff writer Few college professors have had a larger impact on their community than Professor Beryl Solla. Solla has been a professor of art at Piedmont Virginia Community College for over a decade and has also taught at James Madison University and Monticello High School. During her time at PVCC, Solla has taught […]
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Like any educational institution, Piedmont Virginia Community College can be difficult for many students, including those who suffer from disabilities. Fortunately, Susan Hannifan, the Disability Services Counselor, is here to help any students who find themselves struggling in class. Located in the Main Buildings Room M125, Hannifan can provide all the help that students need […]
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Steve McNerney admits he has “a heart for the marginalized” that drives much of his life’s work. While he is quick to add that he considers himself far from perfect in his pursuit of the common good, many of his roles personally and professionally demonstrate a desire to provide support and opportunity for others. McNerney […]
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Krystal Green is the driving force behind PVCC’s new Pharmacy Technician program: she is the program’s director and an associate professor who teaches many of its courses. “There are so many different avenues in the Pharmacy Technician field,” Green exclaims. She would know; she has tried many of them herself. After receiving a Bachelor of […]
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Dr. Todd Platts has an unusual claim to fame: he is the first to publish academic research on the sociology of zombies. The “zombie professor,” as some are starting to know him, hopes to inspire students to learn more about sociology and to gain a greater appreciation for what social science does. “Many students think […]
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Dr. Michael Rahilly, Assistant Professor of Psychology, became a faculty member at Piedmont Virginia Community College last fall. After teaching at community colleges, state colleges and universities, Dr. Rahilly has found he prefers teaching at the community college level, where there is a diverse student population. He has “always had a real love of learning […]
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Have you ever thought of earning your bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University but do not relish the thought of living on or near their campus in Norfolk? ODU has had a distance learning center on Piedmont Virginia Community College’s campus since 1994. Jennifer Hudson, Community and Student Success Director for Old Dominion University, will […]
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Bruce Robinson holds the positions of Associate Professor and program coordinator for Information Technology. Currently, he teaches Information Literacy, Advanced Computer Applications and Integration and Office Administration. When he hears “PVCC”, his immediate reaction is, “Hey, I teach there! I’m always excited to talk about PVCC to anybody willing to listen.” With the exception of […]
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Professor of Theater and Music Kay Bethea has taught 15-20 different courses since her first year at Piedmont Virginia Community College in 1982. She currently teaches two acting classes, two fundamentals classes and an online music appreciation class. When asked how she would like to be addressed by her students, she replied, “It really doesn’t […]
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