Radiography Program alumni and faculty reflect on ‘Decades of Excellence’
Here are some of the members of the Radiography Program’s class of 1974 who came back for the Decades of Excellence event. Back row (from left): Larry Cundiff, Jim Allen, Eddie Haynes, Don Lowe and Roger Haynes. Front row (from left): Joanne Hines and Genia… Continue Reading Radiography Program alumni and faculty reflect on ‘Decades of Excellence’Read More
TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association
Together with the Hall Associates Career Center and the Virginia Western Alumni Association, TRIO Support Services organized a Mix & Mingle Etiquette Dinner designed to prepare first-generation college students for the professional world. The dinner, which took place on May 1 at 419 West restaurant,… Continue Reading TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni AssociationRead More
Virginia Western welcomes 922 new alumni
Virginia Western Community College celebrated Commencement 2024 on May 10. For the 2023-2024 annual year, which runs summer 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024, Virginia Western welcomed 922 people to its growing alumni network. These students earned a total of 1,194 awards. Virginia Sen. Chris… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes 922 new alumniRead More
Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (’94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students… Continue Reading Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
Brown Library staff members expand educational access for alumni by digitizing College catalogs
A sampling of Virginia Western catalog covers. The passage of time can cause a digital divide and an educational barrier, especially for students trying to transfer their pre-2015 credits from Virginia Western Community College on to other institutions. When applying for transfer credit at other… Continue Reading Brown Library staff members expand educational access for alumni by digitizing College catalogsRead More
Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia Western
Three alumni and one faculty member were featured among The Roanoker magazine’s 40 Under 40 cohort for 2024. The Roanoker has featured the series annually since 2019 and honors young professionals working tirelessly to affect positive change across the community. Nominees are evaluated not only… Continue Reading Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia WesternRead More
Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2024 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 2024 Distinguished Alumni AwardRead More
Virginia Western honors student success while marking 15 years of Community College Access Program
CCAP students Paris Hobbs (left) and Hannah Puskar celebrate Virginia Western’s 15th anniversary of the Community College Access Program at the photo booth on Saturday, Sept. 23. Virginia Western Community College had 15 reasons for a campus-wide celebration Saturday, Sept. 23: the 15th anniversary of… Continue Reading Virginia Western honors student success while marking 15 years of Community College Access ProgramRead More
Virginia Western celebrates 2023 Commencement
Students prepare for Virginia Western’s Commencement on Friday, May 12, at the Berglund Center. Virginia Western Community College held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 12, at the Berglund Center. The ceremony honored graduates from the fall 2022 and spring and summer 2023 semesters. There… Continue Reading Virginia Western celebrates 2023 CommencementRead More
Nominations sought for Virginia Western 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2023 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 Nominations sought for Virginia Western 2023 Distinguished Alumni AwardRead More
Recent News
- Radiography Program alumni and faculty reflect on ‘Decades of Excellence’ June 14, 2024
- Surgical Technology Program sees 100% pass rate on board exam for first class of graduates trained entirely at Virginia Western June 10, 2024
- Students break for biotechnology with weeklong cell culturing class June 3, 2024
- Virginia Western Dean Amy White receives American Heart Association award May 31, 2024
- Virginia Western honors faculty and staff emeriti May 31, 2024