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 serviceRead More
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. 19Read More
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 WesternRead More
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 WesternRead More
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 WesternRead More
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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 SearchRead More
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 plantsRead More
Launching pad for careers: Fralin Futures helps scholar begin cancer research while a student
By Karenna Glover Since she was a little girl, Hannah Puskar wanted to study science and work in the medical field. When she was in seventh grade, her cellular biology class turned her toward the field of oncology. But when COVID hit her sophomore year,… Continue Reading Launching pad for careers: Fralin Futures helps scholar begin cancer research while a studentRead More
Workshops help prepare scholars for navigating future employment
By Karenna Glover Imagine you’re at work, hunger strikes and you decide to pop some popcorn in the breakroom microwave. While you’re there, a coworker leans over and says, “You know making popcorn here is against work policy.” You’re wondering if the coworker’s warning was… Continue Reading Workshops help prepare scholars for navigating future employmentRead More
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 nicheRead More
Recent News
- Virginia Western honors King’s legacy through service January 20, 2025
- Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19 January 15, 2025
- Robots fish for success at Virginia Western December 18, 2024
- HCA grant for healthcare education presented at Virginia Western December 17, 2024
- Autonomous vehicle course lays groundwork for new program at Virginia Western December 9, 2024