College/University

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The University of Virginia began as a bold experiment: a public university that could serve a fledgling democracy by advancing human knowledge and educating future leaders. More than two centuries later, UVA remains true its founding mission, challenging convention, breaking barriers, and providing excellent medical care. UVA strives for excellence for the purpose of advancing the common good within the community, commonwealth, and world.

Description

Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. Educating individuals from K12 to adults, PVCC is the community's college.