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Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College. The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College, to succeed Dr. Robert Sandel,… Continue Reading Finalists certified for Virginia Western Community College presidency
Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad of Roanoke, Va., has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured… Continue Reading Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award
Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
A cross-section of Virginia Western staff, faculty and administrators assembled during the College’s Spring Break for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. Continue Reading Coaching program offers CLEAR path to empower students
Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Michael Brennan, Ph.D., as recipient of the College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Michael Brennan, Ph.D., Director of National Hurricane Center The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western… Continue Reading Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025.… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025
2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awards
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on April 2 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Continue Reading 2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awards
BACE credential helps Virginia Western Biotechnology students show readiness for employment
Eleven Biotechnology students took the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam and earned the BACE Credential this semester, the first time the exam has been offered at Virginia Western. Continue Reading BACE credential helps Virginia Western Biotechnology students show readiness for employment