Posted on: October 26, 2021

Richard Bland College invites all to attend the College’s 5th annual Pecan Festival on Saturday, November 6 from 11 am to 5 pm. Bring your family and friends to the Grove on RBC’s beautiful campus to celebrate the changing of the seasons. There will be a variety of craft beers, cider, and wine.

Posted on: September 21, 2021

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will hold a meeting September 22-24, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business of the Board. On Wednesday, September 22, the Richard Bland College Committee will meet from 2:00 – 4:00p.m. in Ernst Hall on the Richard Bland College campus, located at 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA.

Posted on: September 14, 2021

Victor Branch remembers growing up in Dinwiddie County in the 1960s and 1970s as one of five siblings with a supportive family that provided endless opportunities for him.

Posted on: June 3, 2021

Richard Bland College is pleased to recognize more than 225 students who have earned distinction on the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester. One hundred and seventeen students earned a 3.8 grade point average (GPA) and above for placement on the President’s List. An additional 119 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: May 21, 2021

After more than a year of COVID-19 related restrictions, this fall the Richard Bland College campus will look and feel familiar to employees and students when normal campus operations resume. Students will be able to attend their classes on campus or choose from a wide selection of hybrid and online options.

Posted on: May 11, 2021

Thirty students from Richard Bland College were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for academic achievement, joining 28 RBC students in the organization. Students earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher during the academic year are eligible for membership into the Alpha Beta Omicron Chapter of PTK, which specifically honors Richard Bland students. The College now boasts 148 PTK members.

Posted on: April 14, 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 Monday, April 19 from 10 am – Noon Eastern Time to receive updates and review issues since their last meeting.

Posted on: April 8, 2021

Justice Cleo E. Powell, who has served on the Supreme Court of Virginia since 2011, will deliver the keynote address at Richard Bland College’s 58th Commencement Ceremony on May 20, 2021. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, this year’s ceremony will be held virtually.

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.