The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michelle W. Franklin (’91) as recipient of the College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students who have attained extraordinary distinction in their professional field or life. The award is intended to showcase the diversity of Virginia Western (Read the full article…)
STEM Day puts Learning in K-8 Students’ Hands
STEM Day ignited interest for K-8 students on Saturday, April 11, at Virginia Western Community College. Around 1,250 children and families visited campus for the event, which featured free food, booths and interactive exhibits. Virginia Western faculty members and community partners teamed up to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects accessible and fun. Students (Read the full article…)
Military & Family Resource Fair Coming Soon!
The MSC in partnership with Credits2Careers will be hosting an event for servicemembers, Veterans and their families to learn more about the opportunities available at VWCC and the local area. Speak with staff and learn about the benefits, services and resources you and your loved ones can receive to assist you through your college career (Read the full article…)
Proctor Appreciation Week is April 13-17
Celebrate National Proctor Appreciation Week, April 13-17. Here at VWCC, Testing Center Proctors have administered over 10,500 exams already this academic year. We are grateful for the welcoming and kind vibes they bring to the Testing Center in Brown Library each day. Stop by to say thanks and leave a message of gratitude this week!
Help Promote QEP Spring Fling Networking Challenge
Please help us spread the word and encourage students to participate in the QEP Spring Fling Networking Challenge–a fun, interactive opportunity for students to practice essential professional skills. Students will visit participating tables to: They’ll earn tokens based on their engagement, with more tokens increasing their chances to win prizes like a Lenovo Tablet, Bluetooth (Read the full article…)