A two-year engineering program will begin next fall at John Tyler Community College with help from a $400,000 grant from Altria.

Lauren Cartwright experienced a smooth transition from high school to college. Her secret is to always keep the eyes on the prize: graduation.

Being a mother is already a full-time job. But one student at John Tyler Community College is also juggling a part-time job and a full-class load at the same time.

Some students at John Tyler Community College are drawn by the opportunity to start their college careers over – in an environment that lends a hand to everyone.

After the shooting at Virginia Teach, Richmond area colleges and universities have revamped their safety policies and procedures.

The universities and colleges in the Richmond area offer students a variety of choices, including some of the state’s best and largest institutions of higher education.

J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler community college offer training for professionals, to acquire new skills needed on their jobs and enhance their careers.

Thousands of residents across the commonwealth turn to community colleges for training and education. Approximately 240,342 students took at least one credited course during the 2006-07 academic year.