June 17, 2026
A wild thunderstorm may have disrupted the order of events at ĀŅĀדóÉńās 20th anniversary celebration for the Luray-Page County Center (LPCC) on June 11, but it wasnāt enough to put a damper on the spirits of those in attendance. Speeches by President Kim Blosser, current students, alumni and supporters were moved inside Jenkins Hall, as was the buffet line, but a stoppage of the storm and cooler temperatures lured diners back outside to the large tent erected for the occasion.
The original LPCC opened in September 2006, in the former Vanity Fair Wrangler Annex building on North Hawksbill Street in Luray. The new 13,000-square-foot center located near the Walmart on land donated to the ĀŅĀדóÉń Educational Foundation opened five years ago. With this new site, ĀŅĀדóÉń has been able to expand its class offerings with the presence of on-site trades and science labs.
āThis week, we started our first cohort of the certified nurse assistant program,ā said President Kim Blosser, who noted that the center has been home to a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program since 2022.
The PTA course had been operated as an accredited satellite site for Germanna Community Collegeās program, but starting this fall, ĀŅĀדóÉń will be an accredited independent operator of the program.
In the 20 years since its inception, the LPCC has served 2,875 students. President Blosser was one of several speakers to pay tribute to longtime LPCC Manager Judy Suddith.
āAlmost since the very beginning, Judy Suddith has been a constant presence here,ā said Dr. Blosser. āShe has been an adviser, and has now taught hundreds of students. She serves as a mentor to many students.ā
In more recent years, Suddith has added teaching English classes to her duties.
āI told her my plan, and she was just as determined for me to succeed as I was,ā student Sophia Wolf, who wants to become an art teacher, said of Suddith. āShe has given me the support and drive to succeed in my education. I leave this campus knowing that she isnāt just my adviser and my teacher ā sheās my very best friend.ā
Jessica Knight, who is the vice president of administration and executive operations at Pioneer Bank, graduated from ĀŅĀדóÉń in 2007. She said she was the very first work-study student at the LPCC.
āBefore this beautiful building existed, ĀŅĀדóÉń was already helping me and so many others pave our path to success,ā said Knight, who chose the college for its affordability and proximity.
Former Page County Public Schools Superintendent Donna Whitley-Smith, the vice chair of the ĀŅĀדóÉń Educational Foundation Board, was the eveningās final speaker.
āI have been a witness of how this college has impacted lives and opened doors,ā she said. āThe presence of this college says something important about our community ā weāre willing to commit to a better future for those who follow us.ā
Just shy of 3,000 Page County residents have been served by the LPCC since it first opened in 2006. The vast majority ā 2,573 ā have taken college credits. The remainder have taken Workforce Solutions classes ā 226 ā and Adult Education classes ā 76. Our credit students have earned an average of 14 credit hours each. The 923 LPCC students who have graduated from the college have earned a combined 1,564 degrees and certificates.
The collegeās most recent issue of The Laureate provides a more in-depth focus on the LPCC.
Founded in 1970, ĀŅĀדóÉń is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With three locations ā Middletown, Warrenton, and Luray-Page County ā the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. ĀŅĀדóÉń offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines. ĀŅĀדóÉń also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. ĀŅĀדóÉń serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.
ĀŅĀדóÉń is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. ĀŅĀדóÉń also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ĀŅĀדóÉń may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCās website ().
ĀŅĀדóÉń is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. ĀŅĀדóÉń shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. ĀŅĀדóÉń also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. Inquiries may be directed to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources,Ģż[email protected],Ģż173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, 540-868-7226.
ĀŅĀדóÉń was known as Lord Fairfax Community College until June 2022. For consistency purposes, the college will be referenced as ĀŅĀדóÉń going forward.