Posted on: September 30, 2025
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Richard Bland College is proud to announce that three of its student leaders—Kaya Pope, Victoria Wigfall and Jada Ramirez—have been selected to participate in the prestigious Emerging Leaders Program at the Gloucester Institute in Gloucester, Virginia. Founded by former Virginia Secretary […]
Posted on: September 18, 2025
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu The grand opening of the RBC (Richard Bland College) Workforce and Career Readiness Center in Petersburg welcomed people from all across the Tri-Cities area as attendees. Dignitaries from Richard Bland College, Live! Casino & Hotel, The City of Petersburg, among others […]
Posted on: September 8, 2025
For Immediate Release: September 8, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu The RBC Dealer Institute officially opened its doors today at the Richard Bland College Workforce and Career Readiness Center on Crater Road in Petersburg, VA. With more than 200 aspiring casino dealers enrolled, the opening day of training was marked by a strong turnout. […]
Posted on: August 28, 2025
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 Contact: Sterling Giles, Associate Director of Communications | sgiles@rbc.edu The inaugural Richard Bland College Board of Visitors hosted its first meeting yesterday on the Richard Bland College campus. At the meeting, board bylaws and policies were adopted, the annual calendar of meetings was approved and officers were elected, including […]
Posted on: July 2, 2025
Richard Bland College is pleased to recognize the students who have earned distinction on the President’s and Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Students (exclusively full-time) recognized on the President’s List achieved a GPA of a 3.8 or higher and students on the Dean’s List earned a minimum GPA of 3.25. President’s List […]
Posted on: July 1, 2025
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Governor Youngkin’s office has announced members of the inaugural Richard Bland College Board of Visitors—a step that marks a historical milestone for the College. Like, Christopher Newport University, Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University that were once governed by […]
Posted on: June 6, 2025
For Immediate Release: June 6, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Richard Bland College (RBC), in partnership with the City of Petersburg and Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, is launching the RBC Dealer Institute at the College’s Workforce & Career Readiness Center on Crater Road in Petersburg. The Institute will prepare approximately 200 […]
Posted on: May 29, 2025
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu With its official independence fast approaching on July 1, Richard Bland College (RBC) is wrapping up over 60 years of partnership with William & Mary on a high note. Notably, RBC’s “Take a Giant Step to Richard Bland College” awareness […]
Posted on: May 23, 2025
For Immediate Release: May 23, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Richard Bland College recently celebrated its 2025 graduates at an outdoor ceremony on the lawn of the Academic Innovation Center. With proud family members, faculty and friends cheering them on, hundreds of graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. […]
Posted on: May 20, 2025
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu On August 4, Richard Bland College (RBC), in partnership with Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, will launch the RBC Dealer Institute at the College’s Workforce & Career Readiness Center in Petersburg. The Institute will prepare approximately 200 trainees to conduct table games […]
Posted on: May 13, 2025
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Dr. Debbie Sydow, President of Richard Bland College, recently appointed Dr. Tiffany Birdsong, formerly the RBC Chief Academic Officer, as the College’s new Chief of Staff. The position is effective May 25. “I am honored to join the President’s Office […]
Posted on: April 23, 2025
Recently, more than 60 Richard Bland College students and faculty were recognized at the annual Academic and Scholarship Awards ceremony. Below is the list of recipients: Life Science Award – Carleigh O’Hare Math & Computer Science Award – Yuho Lee Business & Economics Award – Kaya Pope Communication Award – Rachelle Martin History & Government […]
Posted on: April 14, 2025
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Richard Bland College (RBC) invites prospective and dual-enrollment students and their families to an engaging on-site Admissions Fair set for April 19. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a wonderful opportunity to get an […]
Posted on: April 14, 2025
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu The 2025 Richard Bland College (RBC) Commencement will take place on the college grounds on Wednesday, May 14. Belle Wheelan, Ph.D., who currently serves as president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), will be […]
Posted on: April 4, 2025
For Immediate Release: April 4, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu The Richard Bland College campus safety and police department recently earned the heralded FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) Agency Trilogy Award. This recognition is awarded to law enforcement departments whose entire command staff has successfully completed the program’s Trilogy […]
Posted on: April 3, 2025
For Immediate Release: April 3, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly accepted Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendment to have the nine-member Richard Bland College (RBC) board of visitors assume its governance role on July 1, 2025. “After years of planning and preparation, we stand ready to […]
Posted on: March 24, 2025
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer/310-308-8872 Richard Bland College Announces Public Hearing on Budget The William & Mary Board of Visitors, governing body of Richard Bland College (RBC), will host a public hearing April 23, 2025, on the proposed tuition and mandatory fees for continuing and […]
Posted on: March 20, 2025
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu Yesterday, on March 19, the City of Petersburg broke ground on the Live! Casino Resort & Hotel Virginia. Dr. Sydow participated in the groundbreaking ceremony as well. The $1.4 billion, 450,000 square-foot project set to be completed by 2027, is […]
