The Virginia Rural Center Announces the 2026 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Cohort
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2026 Contact: Kristie Proctor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Center, varuralcenter@vt.edu Richmond, VA — The Virginia Rural Center proudly announces the individuals selected for the 2026 cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI), the Commonwealth’s leading leadership development program dedicated to preparing current and emerging leaders from rural communities across Virginia. Now entering its fifth year, VRLI cont
The Virginia Rural Center Announces Graduates of the 2025 Class of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute
In its fourth year, the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute expanded its reach through new community experiences and immersive learning across rural Virginia. October 22, 2025 (Tappahannock, VA) -- The Virginia Rural Center is proud to announce the graduation of the fourth cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI), the Commonwealth’s flagship leadership program focused on developing and empowering existing and emerging rural leaders. Over the past six mon
The Virginia Rural Center Announces the 2025 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Cohort
Twenty-five dynamic leaders representing 24 localities have been selected to join the 2025 VRLI class as the program enters its fourth...
Congratulations 2022 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Graduates
The Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Session 4 & Graduation Day 1 – Coming Together One Last Time On Thursday, November 17th, the 2022...
Session 2 of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Highlights Rural Coastal Communities
The Inaugural Cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI) convened in Tappahannock, VA from July 14th to 16th to participate...
Inaugural Cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Convenes in Danville, VA
The Inaugural Cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI) convened in Danville, VA May 12- 14, 2022 to participate in the...
