The You Make the Difference card is a peer-to-peer recognition program that acknowledges and demonstrates immediate and spontaneous recognition for outstanding contributions and/or achievements of eligible employees that truly makes a difference at Virginia Western. Throughout the year, any employee can recognize a peer for outstanding work by providing the employee with a You Make (Read the full article…)
Nursing Program Marks 100% Success on NCLEX
Virginia Western Community College’s Nursing Program has unlocked an achievement: 100 percent of graduates sitting for the NCLEX-RN exam in 2023 passed on the first attempt. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), a not-for-profit organization, has developed and recently updated the NCLEX to assess nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. Graduates (Read the full article…)
TRIO Open House Invitation
You are invited to join us for the TRIO Student Support Services open house event taking place on the 2nd Floor of the Student Life Center on Thursday, February 29 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the TRIO program, meet our staff and students, and enjoy (Read the full article…)
Welcome Reception for Bernadette Battle on February 19th!
Dr. Sandel and the Executive Team are hosting a Welcome Reception for Bernadette Battle, AVP of Student Affairs! Stop in as you can to say hello and welcome Bern to Western! Welcome Reception for Bernadette Battle Monday, February 19th, 3-5pm First floor lobby of Fishburn Hall
A Lesson in Phishing Vigilance: The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
The Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident in May 2021 illustrates just how cunning cyberattacks can be. It all began when an employee received an email that looked totally legitimate but turned out to be a trap. When they clicked on a link in that email, it secretly installed malicious software on their computer. This software locked (Read the full article…)