September 7, 2022

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) Theme: Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2022 is “Unidos: (Read the full article…)

Apply for Virginia Western Educational Foundation Spring 2023 Scholarships Sept. 5 – Oct. 31, 2022. We have scholarships for financial need, academic merit and/or program of study. Apply online at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/scholarships/. Students use their Virginia Western account log-in credentials to access the application site. As applicants answers questions, they are matched to eligible scholarships. The (Read the full article…)

September 1, 2022

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund is available for students with a crisis need to apply for assistance up to $500.00. Read details and requirements for eligibility to apply, at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/foundation/student-funds/. Click on blue Apply for Assistance button to submit application. Important to note: a student MUST have completed at least (Read the full article…)

August 31, 2022

Come watch The Secret Garden in the garden, on Saturday, September 17. Bring a blanket or chair. Families welcome and free to the public. Fresh popcorn, candy, sodas, and water available for purchase. Movie will start at DUSK.

Virginia Western’s Marketing & Strategic Communications staff has been very busy this summer spiffing up logos and creating branded templates for marketing materials such as fliers and letterhead. Visit Marketing & Strategic Communications – Virginia Western Marketing & Communications to download the templates and logos. (Remember, the “Get There” logo is no longer current.) You (Read the full article…)