February 13, 2025

DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company that develops open-source large language models (LLMs). The VCCS has stated that DeepSeek AI should not be used for any reason based on several cybersecurity threat assessments warning organizations to block the usage of DeepSeek AI. IET has blocked DeepSeek AI from usage at Virginia Western. If (Read the full article…)

Brown Library and all services, including the Testing Center, will have reduced hours for Spring Break. March 8: open 9am-1pm March 10-14: open 8am-5pm only March 15: closed No tutoring or coaching will occur during the entire break. Normal hours and services resume Monday, March 17. Please adjust any test deadlines that may fall during (Read the full article…)

The “You Make the Difference” program is peer-to-peer recognition program acknowledging one-time or ongoing exemplary actions and/or behaviors such as but not limited to excellent customer service, teamwork, and meeting the challenge.   The You Make the Difference program provides monthly recognition awards and an annual event. Join in on the annual You Make the Difference (Read the full article…)

February 5, 2025

Are your students’ early grades/scores not what you hoped? Tutors are ready to support you! Students can schedule appointments for academic coaching and tutoring online using the Navigate Student app in the MyVWCC portal: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/advising/schedule-an-appointment/  Drop-in help is also available: STEM Tutoring Lab, STEM Center Room ST318Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM – 8 PM; Wednesday – Friday (Read the full article…)

Please encourage students to visit 311 Webber Hall for Scholarship Application Workshops on Thursday, March 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Monday, March 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Success coaches from the College will be on hand to guide students through the Educational Foundation’s fall 2025 scholarship application, which opens March 1 and (Read the full article…)