The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $152,436 in general scholarships to 142 students attending the fall 2024 semester at Virginia Western Community College. Additionally, in 2023-24, the Educational Foundation established 11 new general scholarships. For a listing of fall 2024 recipients and new scholarships, visit: Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 (Read the full article…)

Do you have a student doing amazing work outside the classroom? Do you want to shout them out for their work in the community, sports, etc? Submit a request via the social media form found here. This Wednesday we will spotlight our first student on socials.For more details or questions please contact Jamie Dillard jdillard@virginiawestern.edu

The Great Expectations student council is organizing a gift drive for the Roanoke Department of Social Services Angel Tree to support teenagers in foster care. There will be tables in the SLC starting this week if you would like to participate. For more details or question please contact JW Taylor jwtaylor@virginiawestern.edu

Are you intrigued by crime scene investigations?  Enjoy watching the television show CSI?  Do you have a passion for science and a knack for problem-solving? If so, get ready for an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of forensic science in Spring 2025! Why Enroll in ADJ 171-Forensic Science I? Hands-On Experience: This course (Read the full article…)

Do you have students interested in teaching biology, chemistry, math, or physics? There is funding available for them to earn their bachelor’s degree at Longwood University. Please invite them to a learning session November 13th at the Natural Science Center from 6:00-7:00pm. Pizza will be provided.