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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
Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school students
Samuel Smith, a senior at William Fleming High School, works with a simulated patient at Virginia Western’s Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28. Virginia Western Community College hosted a one-day Health Professions Summit on Friday, February 28, 2025, welcoming 90 high school students from… Continue Reading Health Professions Summit at Virginia Western inspires local high school students
Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
Virginia Western student Nick Flurnoy was the featured student speaker at the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s Legislative Reception on Jan. 21 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Continue Reading Virginia Western student addresses Legislative Reception in Richmond
Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impact
Virginia Western’s Human Services Program paused this semester to reflect on more than a half-century of serving the community. A reception brought together alumni, community partners, students, and College faculty and staff for “Honoring Our History, Shaping Our Future” on Jan. 30 at the College’s… Continue Reading Human Services Program celebrates more than half a century of regional impact
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