J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Virginia's, newest community college, was founded in 1972 to serve the capital region in and around the City of Richmond. Since then, Reynolds has grown into the third largest college in the Virginia Community College System, enrolling students at three major campuses, at 5 off-campus sites, and "virtually" through distance learning. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College continues to strive to meet the aspirations of its namesake to provide a practical and economic answer to the future educational needs of thousands of ...Virginians.