Lyceum Speaker Series: The Influence of Community Colleges on Regional Development

Schedule

Fri Nov 14 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

VMRC Detwiler Auditorium, 1501 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, Virginia 22802 | Harrisonburg, VA

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Dr. John Downey currently serves as the fifth president of Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC), a position he has held since 2009. In this Lyceum presentation, President Downey will provide an overview of how community colleges impact regional economic development and improve the socio-economic status of the citizenry served by the college. Dr. Downey will outline the broader impact of community college programs and services for regional economic development and business prosperity.
Refreshments will be provided before the start of his talk. Find more information about the rest of the season’s speakers:
https://www.vmrc.org/blog/experience-a-season-of-enlightenment-and-engagement-at-the-2024-25-lyceum-9hcgs
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