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Presidential Search
The Virginia Community College System has announced the presidential search for Virginia Western Community College. Our community college presidents are selected after undergoing a rigorous vetting process that determines not only their leadership potential, but their ability to create a lasting synergy with the communities… Continue Reading Presidential Search
Chamber honors Sandel with Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Nester, RGC Resources, Inc. President and CEO and Past Chair of the Roanoke Regional Chamber (from left), Jane and Dr. Robert Sandel, and Eric Sichau, President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, celebrate Dr. Sandel’s award from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.… Continue Reading Chamber honors Sandel with Lifetime Achievement Award
Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders
Since 2022, Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel has invited leaders of nonprofit groups in Northwest Roanoke to a series of outreach breakfasts where they explore a shared mission of improving lives through education. At the most recent breakfast, held Feb. 8,… Continue Reading Student support focus of Virginia Western’s outreach with Northwest Roanoke community leaders
Virginia Western students take advocacy to halls of General Assembly
Virginia Western Community College visitors met with legislators from the College’s service region in Richmond on Jan. 27. Pictured (from left) are: Student Activities Coordinator Natasha Lee, Chanell Johnson, Uleksis Williams, Senator Chris Head, Joshua Hawks, Yassine Abdelkader, Grace Dillon, Vice President of Student Affairs… Continue Reading Virginia Western students take advocacy to halls of General Assembly
Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Virginia Western honors King’s legacy through service
Virginia Western sponsored its annual Day of Service for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Volunteers from Virginia Western take the morning shift on the Day of Service, directed by Feeding Southwest Virginia staff member James Andrews (front right).… Continue Reading Virginia Western honors King’s legacy through service
Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19
Virginia Western Community College will launch a hydroponics course starting February 19, 2025. This eight-session course, which runs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 9, 2025, will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hydroponic farming, an innovative method of growing… Continue Reading Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19