November 8 was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Higher Education Act (“HEA”) emerged out of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Much like other hallmark legislation of that era, such as the Civil (Read the full article…)

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public (Read the full article…)

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. While (Read the full article…)

Effective November 1, 2021, the cost for Virginia Western official electronic transcripts will increase to $8. This increased fee will be used to grant Virginia Western graduates access to online diploma services through vendor-partner Parchment in the coming months. If you have questions or concerns about this fee increase or the expanded services it will (Read the full article…)

We are excited to host a hybrid open-forum style Town Hall for the college Thursday, October 28 from 2-3pm. If you plan to join us in person, no further action is necessary; simply join us in Whitman Auditorium.   If you prefer to attend via Zoom, please pre-register here: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcOGqpzooH93Lbjvy9GIZVjV_tY9ysfoS.   Once registered, you will receive the direct (Read the full article…)