Posted on: November 14, 2019

The Richard Bland College Foundation is proud to announce that three distinguished members of the Richard Bland family, Felicity V. Morris (Class of 2008), Jennifer McGrew (Class of 2000), and the Talley family are recipients of the 2019 Awards of Distinction. Morris was presented with the Young Alumni Award, McGrew with the Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Talley family with the Richard Bland Award.

Posted on: November 12, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary has announced, in conjunction with Virginia State University, the TROJAN-ALLIANCE Program, a new partnership that offers an opportunity for students to earn their four-year degree from VSU after completing their associate degree at RBC. The Program will create a seamless transition and guaranteed admission into VSU for those who qualify.

Posted on: November 5, 2019

The annual pecan harvest at Richard Bland College of William & Mary will begin on Wednesday, November 6, and continue through Friday, November 22, from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. During this time, the community is welcome to visit the grove and gather pecans, but safety requires that visitors steer clear of active harvest sites.

Posted on: October 11, 2019

Just in time for the Halloween season, Richard Bland College of William & Mary has transformed its nature trail into a “Trail of Terror.”

Posted on: September 6, 2019

Richard Bland College and Shenandoah University have signed an Articulation Agreement that gives qualified RBC students the opportunity to seamlessly transfer into the Bachelors of Science in Nursing program at Shenandoah.

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary is expecting a 10% increase in the number of incoming freshmen based on projections. More than 600 new students have enrolled for the fall semester. The boost in enrollment includes a record number of honor students, international students and student-athletes.

Posted on: June 21, 2019

Richard Bland College students earning a 3.8 grade point average (GPA) and above is up 15% for the 2019 spring semester. That increase placed eighty-four students on the President’s List. An additional 129 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: June 17, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary 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: May 20, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary and the University of Mary Washington have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that facilitates the transfer of Honors Program students between the two schools.

Posted on: May 11, 2019

The 56th Richard Bland College of William & Mary Commencement Ceremony awarded associate degrees to 278 graduates on Saturday, May 11. The Class of ’19 included the first cohort of Promise Scholars who will continue their education at William & Mary this fall.

Posted on: May 9, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary students Sucheng Shen and Tianyi Zhang traveled 8,208 miles from their native China in 2017 to begin their college journey. Through a partnership […]

Posted on: May 2, 2019

A record 66 students from Richard Bland College of William & Mary were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for academic achievement, joining 34 previous 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.

Posted on: April 3, 2019

Justin G. Reid, a cultural preservationist and civil rights public historian, will deliver the keynote address at Richard Bland College of William & Mary’s 56th Commencement Ceremony on May 11, 2019 at 4:00pm at the Multi-Purpose Center at VSU.  

Posted on: March 12, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary will host a public hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 budget and finances on March 21, 2019, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in SSHE 107 (Ernst Hall). The proposed budget freezes tuition for the coming fiscal year.

Posted on: February 17, 2019

President Debbie L. Sydow has named Dr. Maria Dezenberg as provost at Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Dr. Dezenberg brings extensive higher education experience to the college, most recently serving as the executive director of Navitas, a global student success partner.

Posted on: January 16, 2019

Richard Bland College of William & Mary is pleased to announce an increase in students achieving a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 and above for the 2018 fall semester. The College saw an overall 15% rise in students achieving a 3.25 GPA for the fall semester as compared to the previous semester. President’s List students rose 26% for the same time period, and Dean’s List students improved by 9%.

Posted on: November 26, 2018

Free Speech Notification Richard Bland College of William & Mary has made a revision involving Free Speech Notification to the Student Handbook and to the Policy Manual. The new policy […]

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Richard Bland College is joining other non-profit organizations from around the world by participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual event designed to raise money and awareness for organizations that make a diffidence in the lives of people and the communities they serve.