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Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and programs that will provide you with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as you begin or continue your pursuit of higher education. By attending Richard Bland College and completing the Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.

We have guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities.
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A high quality, affordable college education should be within the reach of every student. Our goal is 100% student success, and that begins with offering the first two years of your undergraduate education at a reasonable cost that can be paid without going into debt. Richard Bland College, Virginia’s only public, residential two year college, is also one of the Commonwealth’s most affordable
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Richard Bland College is the only two-year residential college in Virginia. The residence halls were built in 2008 and offer apartment-style living with state-of-the-art amenities. Students are able to live and eat affordably starting at just $9,840 per year ranging up to $11,640 per year depending on their room assignment.
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Inside RBC Magazine

The official magazine of Richard Bland College

Achieving Independence

Welcome to the Fall edition of Inside RBC Magazine!
In this issue, we explore the remarkable journey that led Richard Bland College to gain its independence, marking a bold new chapter in its history. Innovation takes center stage as the world’s most advanced humanoid robot arrives on campus, ushering in a new era of artificial intelligence at RBC. We’re also taking immersive learning on the road with our cutting-edge mobile Virtual Reality unit, bringing technology directly to the community. Plus, thanks to a transformative $3.9 million Impact Grant from SCHEV, RBC is expanding access to paid internships and work-based learning—opening doors to real-world experience and career readiness like never before. It’s a season of change, progress, and possibility at Richard Bland College.

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RBC Research Review

Message from: President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D.

Welcome to RBC Research Review Magazine, your source for news and information for the Office of Research & Innovation at Richard Bland College. As one of the top 2-year school leaders in research in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we urge you to peruse the magazine to explore the various ways that ORI is touching the lives of our students and working with community partners.

Our commitment to increasing research and innovation is unparalleled. Richard Bland College provides students with a world-class education to prepare them for success in their future endeavors. An unapologetic commitment to inclusion and diversity is fundamental to achieving our mission as we continue to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected.

Please consider a campus visit if you are curious about academic programs at RBC. Faculty and staff enthusiastically help students reach their academic goals. ORI aggresively pursues partnerships that advance engagement, innovation and STEM career success.

Together, we can create a brighter future for every student, for our community, and for the world.

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A Virtual Reality At RBC

Message from: President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D.

As the utilization of technology for teaching and learning continues to expand in higher education, Richard Bland College is on the forefront of both innovation and research among two-year colleges. This past year, our newly formed Research & Innovation unit, led by Kim Boyd, Ph.D., has secured more than $3 million dollars in grants, with another $6 million pending. The College has far surpassed expectations, and we are optimistic about future opportunities for state and federal grants that support STEM, campus safety as it relates to violence prevention, reengagement of COVID Traumatized Students, and the newly formed RBC Global Gateway.

At Richard Bland College, we value research, and we promote innovation. This third edition of Inside RBC Magazine is dedicated to that focus. As you read about newly formed community partnerships and grant program initiatives, also take a moment to learn about the incredible accomplishments of RBC alumni and athletes. The RBC family is incredibly proud of this year’s accomplishments. Drone technology and aviation have become more than a virtual reality at RBC. Research and innovation have literally taken off!

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RBC ON THE RISE

Message from: President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D.

Viewed from any perspective, Richard Bland College is on the rise. This fall, RBC enrollment grew by more than twenty percent (20%), and based on growing interest, we are sanguine about projections for future enrollment. As a new model for higher education in Virginia, RBC offers flexible and personalized study options, work-based learning, and high-value credentials to high school, college and adult students throughout the Commonwealth. RBC’s affordable, one-size-fits one approach is different.

At RBC, we believe in the power of difference, and this second edition of Inside RBC Magazine features stories that highlight our rich diversity of pro- grams, partnerships and people. Whether you read the magazine from cover to cover, select stories of particular interest, or just flip through the pictures, I hope you will be inspired by what you find.

From the arrival of un- manned aircraft at the new DroneUp Flight Academy at RBC, to the increase of research and innovation grants that support student persistence, to the promotion of faculty profiles through our Study With Me campaign, Richard Bland College is on the rise.

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48-HOUR ACCEPTANCE DECISION

Message from: President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D.

Richard Bland College, one of the smallest, and largely untapped, institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth—com- posed of a diverse population of predominantly low-income students— offers a glimpse into what may lie ahead for higher education. Despite its small size and unique status as Virginia’s only junior college, Richard Bland College has proven to be an effective higher education innovator in the realm of talent pathways through bold initiatives like the new Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program that launched in the fall. Not only did the College establish an industry-aligned program, it established the first FAME chapter in Virginia, linking nine regional manufacturing companies with student apprentices who “earn and learn.” This is about internships, but so much more. Students benefit from the integration of the technical core, professional behaviors, and a manufacturing culture. The FAME program is just one example of RBC’s approach to higher education, demonstrating its capacity to be innovative in addressing 21st- century workforce needs by meaningfully linking work and school.

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Four-Year Transfer Partners

Richard Bland College prepares students for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities. RBC has guaranteed transfer agreements with 35-plus institutions throughout Virginia that enables you to seamlessly transfer to earn your bachelors degree.

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