Posted on: April 7, 2021

Richard Bland College has partnered with Purdue University Global to enable graduates achieving a 2.0 GPA or above to receive a 20 percent discount when they take courses at Purdue Global. Richard Bland College employees are also covered to take courses and receive a 14 percent discount.

Posted on: April 5, 2021

President Debbie Sydow has named Dr. Tyler Hart as provost at Richard Bland College. Dr. Hart has served the College in many key administrative capacities over the last decade, most recently as Chief Administrative Officer overseeing Development, Marketing & Communications, Campus Safety and Information Technology.

Posted on: March 24, 2021

The Board of Visitors of the College of William & Mary will host a public hearing April 19, 2021 on the proposed tuition and mandatory fees for continuing and incoming in-state, out-of-state undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year.   

Posted on: February 18, 2021

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Richard Bland College (RBC) Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to receive updates and review issues since the last meeting of the Richard Bland College Committee.

Posted on: January 19, 2021

Richard Bland College is pleased to recognize more than 250 students who have earned distinction on the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester. One hundred and thirty-nine students earned a 3.8 grade point average (GPA) and above for placement on the President’s List. An additional 127 students rated Dean’s List status with a 3.25 to 3.79 GPA. All students are required to carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to earn academic distinction.

Posted on: November 12, 2020

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Richard Bland College (RBC) Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to receive updates and review issues since their last meeting.

Posted on: September 23, 2020

Richard Bland College has been approved for reaffirmation of accreditation through 2029 from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Posted on: September 17, 2020

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Richard Bland College (RBC) Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, September 22 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to receive updates and review issues since the last meeting of the Richard Bland College Committee.

Posted on: September 14, 2020

Richard Bland College President Debbie L. Sydow has announced that Dr. Tiffany Birdsong, Assistant Professor of Psychology and second-year student Sarah Moncure, have been appointed by the William and Mary Board of Visitors as the Faculty Representative and Student Representative for the 2020-21 academic year.

Posted on: August 20, 2020

To safeguard student and employee safety, Richard Bland College will be welcoming fewer students to campus for the start of the fall academic semester that begins Monday, August 24.

Posted on: August 13, 2020

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Richard Bland College (RBC) Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, August 18 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review RBC’s reopening plan. The meeting will be held in accordance with Item 4-0.01.g of the 2020 Appropriation Act, which provides governing boards with the ability to hold meetings electronically without a quorum present while the Commonwealth is under a State of Emergency.

Posted on: July 20, 2020

Richard Bland College is one of only 10 institutions across the country that has been selected to participate in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Learner Success Laboratory (LSL).

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Richard Bland College and the Chesterfield Chamber are partnering to present Leadership Chesterfield, a strategic program designed to educate rising business leaders on how to grow and strengthen business networking and civic engagement.

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Richard Bland College’s mission is to prepare our students for a lifetime of endless potential. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, RBC’s administration, faculty, and staff continue to work hard to uphold this mission.

Posted on: June 8, 2020

The Richard Bland College Foundation has received a COVID-19 Emergency Grant from the Petersburg-based Cameron Foundation to purchase mobile hotspots that will enable students to continue remote learning during, and beyond, the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on: May 19, 2020

Richard Bland College celebrated the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony that awarded associate degrees to 252 graduates. In addition to remarks from W&M Rector John Littel and RBC President Debbie Sydow, RBC and W&M alumnus Victor Branch delivered the keynote address at the 57th annual commencement.

Posted on: May 18, 2020

The William & Mary Board of Visitors has unanimously voted not to increase tuition rates for in-state students enrolling at Richard Bland College. This is the second straight year that the board has voted not to raise tuition, making RBC’s tuition one of the lowest in Virginia for the 2020-21 academic year.

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Richard Bland College recently honored students and faculty in a combined Academic Excellence Awards and Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society virtual ceremony.