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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
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
Robots fish for success at Virginia Western
“Fishing Bots” was the theme for Virginia Western Community College’s 16th annual Autonomous Robot Competition. Here is more on the event from Virginia Western faculty member George Studtmann: Eli Evans, Ben Escalera and Dominic Thomas, here with Dr. Arnold Yim, were the winning high school… Continue Reading Robots fish for success at Virginia Western
HCA grant for healthcare education presented at Virginia Western
On Monday, Dec. 16, HCA Virginia presented a $50,000 grant to The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to expand access to healthcare careers. The presentation took place at Virginia Western’s Natural Science Center. Officials with HCA Healthcare, Virginia Western Community College and Virginia Foundation… Continue Reading HCA grant for healthcare education presented at Virginia Western
Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at Virginia Western
Autonomous vehicle technology embodies a forward-thinking mindset. Teaching that technology requires buckling a seatbelt to keep up with the rapid rate of change in the emerging field. Virginia Western students now get to come along for the ride, as the College offers a new Career… Continue Reading Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at Virginia Western
Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants
By Allison Taylor As the leaves change and winter approaches, the Community Arboretum continues to grow with the completion of the new Sunny Meadow Native Garden. This latest addition to the two-acre educational garden, located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College, will highlight… Continue Reading Arboretum’s new garden showcases native plants