November 19, 2024By

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
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November 19, 2024By

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
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November 7, 2024By

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
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November 7, 2024By

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
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November 6, 2024By

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
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November 1, 2024By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $152,436 in general scholarships to 142 students attending the fall 2024 semester at Virginia Western Community College. In 2023-24, the Educational Foundation established 11 new general scholarships: Bent Mountain Center Annual Scholarship Margaret and… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients
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October 29, 2024By

Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1

Thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP), 489 students are attending Virginia Western Community College tuition-free this fall. Roanoke City CCAP student and Virginia Western student ambassador Yassine Abdelkader. Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1
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October 14, 2024By

Virginia Western welcomes back AVP of Human Resources Jennifer Pittman

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Pittman as Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Pittman brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her new role. Jennifer Pittman Pittman served most recently as Corporate HR Director… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes back AVP of Human Resources Jennifer Pittman
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October 3, 2024By

Honoring Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns, trailblazer in education

In 1970, shortly after the establishment of Virginia Western Community College, Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns became the College’s first African American faculty administrator. Today, Johns is celebrated as a trailblazer, a quiet activist and a pioneering leader in education. Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns was honored… Continue Reading Honoring Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns, trailblazer in education
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September 24, 2024By

Virginia Western Community College names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services

Virginia Western Community College is proud to announce Cheryl Hilton as the new director of TRIO Student Support Services. Hilton’s journey with Virginia Western began in May 2006, marking 18 years of dedicated service to the institution. Cheryl Hilton Hilton’s initial role was as the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services
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