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Fralin Futures Scholar finds her niche
By Karenna Glover As a little girl, Briana Wood grew up playing on a family member’s farm. It’s where she learned to drive 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and eventually topless Jeeps and other cars. This exposure helped her develop a love for cars — not just riding… Continue Reading Fralin Futures Scholar finds her niche
Innovation Grant helps lower language barrier in Dental Hygiene Clinic
By Allison Taylor Students, faculty, and staff of Virginia Western’s Dental Hygiene Clinic are all smiles thanks to an Innovation Grant that made it possible for the program to secure a translation service to better serve patients who speak languages other than English. The grant… Continue Reading Innovation Grant helps lower language barrier in Dental Hygiene Clinic
Value-added relationships: A Q&A with Dr. Sandel
Educational Foundation Philanthropy Director Amanda Mansfield sat down with Virginia Western President Robert H. “Bobby” Sandel shortly after he announced last summer that he would retire in 2025 after 24 years of service to the College. Their conversation touched on his philosophy regarding philanthropy, his… Continue Reading Value-added relationships: A Q&A with Dr. Sandel
Virginia Western participates in Radford University’s Tartan Transfer Program
Dr. Robert Sandel (second from right), president of Virginia Western, joins presidents from seven other community colleges and Radford University President Bret Danilowicz (center) in signing documents to launch the Tartan Transfer Program on Nov. 6. Photos courtesy of Radford University. On Wednesday, Nov. 6,… Continue Reading Virginia Western participates in Radford University’s Tartan Transfer Program
Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program
Virginia Western faculty member Kevin Cales has been interviewed for the public radio program “With Good Reason.” As the show describes, “Life’s big changes often leave us grappling for meaning. As a philosophical counselor, Kevin Cales (Virginia Western Community College) works with people to understand… Continue Reading Faculty member Kevin Cales to be featured on public radio program
Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award
The Virginia Community College System honored Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, at the Hire Ed Chancellor’s Awards on Thursday, Oct. 24. The annual awards recognize people and organizations who have gone the extra mile to promote student success and equitable access… Continue Reading Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western, receives VCCS Expanding Opportunities Award