PVCC Through the Years

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1970s

Female students sitting on a brick wall

1971

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First PVCC President named, Dr. Harold J. McGee.

1972

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First classes offered (held in temporary facilities in Albemarle Co. and at UVA.)

1972-73

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Construction of campus/Main Building.

1974

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First commencement exercises held.

1975

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Second PVCC President Dr. James Walpole begins tenure.

1977

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Third PVCC President Dr. George Vaughn begins tenure.

1979

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PVCC and UVA Hospital sign a cooperative agreement on a Respiratory Therapy program.

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1980s

People standing outside holding a Piedmont Virginia Community College sign with balloons

1981-82

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Construction of Library wing.

1982

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PVCC celebrates its 10th anniversary.

1985-87

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Construction of new Technology Wing.

1989

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Fourth PVCC President Dr. Deborah DiCroce begins tenure.

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1990s

Woman in pink pantsuit addresses crowd at library dedication

1991

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Library wing dedicated and renamed as Betty Sue Jessup Library.

1992

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Exchange program with Escuela Técnica Otto Krause in Buenos Aires, Argentina begins.

1994

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Partnership begins with Old Dominion University to offer remote instruction to students.

1996-97

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Construction of V. Earl Dickinson Building.

1999

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Fifth PVCC President Dr. Frank Friedman begins tenure.

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2000s

Member of the clergy leads memorial service for gathering of people in garden

2000

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PVCC enrolls students in internet-based courses for the first time.

2005

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Woodrow W. Bolick Student Center is dedicated. PVCC implements a WIFI network.

2006

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First graduates of PVCC Viticulture and Enology program.

2006-07

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Major renovations to Main Building, including: the library, café, Admissions office, and student center.

2009

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PVCC acquires the former Monticello Visitors Center.

2008-10

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Construction of Kluge-Moses Science Building.

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2010s

Pink flowers outside the Keats Science Building

2010

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PVCC rededicates the Monticello Visitors Center as the Stultz Center for Business and Career Development, classes begin to be offered.

2011

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PVCC commencement exercises held at John Paul Johns Arena for the first time.

2012

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PVCC’s Eugene Giuseppe Center opens in Greene County.

2013

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PVCC Jefferson School Center opens, new degree in Culinary Arts offered. PVCC is awarded Military Friendly® status for the first time.

2015

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Kluge-Moses Science Building rededicated as Keats Science Building.

2018

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“Pouncer the Panther” debuts as the PVCC mascot.

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2020s

Five people with large scissors cutting a golden ribbon held by two robotic arms

2020

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Covid-19 pandemic leads to remote learning and staff telework. PVCC hosts its first-ever online commencement and graduate drive-through celebration due to Covid-19 pandemic.

2022

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Groundbreaking for Advanced Technology & Student Success Center.
Sixth PVCC President Dr. Jean Runyon begins tenure.
Construction begins on Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center.

2023

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Beam signing for new Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center (The Bolick Center).
Investiture of Dr. Jean Runyon and installation as PVCC President.

2024

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Grand opening of Woodrow W. Bolick Advanced Technology and Student Success Center.
Tenth Anniversary for Network2Work@PVCC.
 

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Alumni Stories

Ralph Hensley

Alumnus

PVCC holds a special place in my heart and soul! The College picked me when I was transitioning from service. I was taken with the first few folks that I met when I visited PVCC. PVCC set the educational footing that I needed to succeed in not only educational pursuits but also with life in general. Education, service, friendship was found at the College. I held several of those friendships to this day. I am proud to be a PVCC graduate and alum!

Wanda (Brickhead) Farrar

First Admitted Student

We had such a good time that first year. We knew we were special—that we were in the spotlight because this was a new venture. The faculty was great. They were all easily accessible and more than willing to help us. I would not have gone further than high school if not for PVCC.

Balkees Rekik

Alumna

Being a PVCC student and an active member of the PTK chapter, Alpha Epsilon Tau, has brought about a lot of opportunities for me, such as access to scholarships, being involved in leadership and civic events, as well as allowing me the chance to represent PVCC in the best way possible.