Ex-high school dropout helps others get education at DACC

Of Danville Area Community College's many success stories, Laura Williams stands out in DACC President Alice Jacob's mind.

In 1980, Williams, who had dropped out of high school when she got pregnant, enrolled in DACC's GED program. Earning her GED gave her the confidence to try a couple of college classes, and she went on to earn her associate degree in 1986. While working a number of jobs on campus, Williams earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois and later a master's in higher education administration.

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