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 CollegeRead More
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, 2025Read More
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 awardsRead More
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 Read More
Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic training
Dr. Peter Anderson (from left), New River Community College Vice President of Instruction and Student Services; Dr. John Capps, President of Central Virginia Community College; and Dr. Robert Sandel, President of Virginia Western Community College at the celebration to launch a Paramedic Program partnership. Photo… Continue Reading Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic trainingRead More
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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 presidencyRead More
Agripalooza event at Virginia Western uplifts agricultural community
The Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and presenting sponsor Farm Credit of the Virginias, hosted Agripalooza on National Agriculture Day, March 18. Continue Reading Agripalooza event at Virginia Western uplifts agricultural communityRead More
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 studentsRead More
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 RichmondRead More
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 impactRead More
Recent News
- Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College April 17, 2025
- State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 2 from Virginia Western receive statewide New Horizons awards April 4, 2025
- BACE credential helps Virginia Western Biotechnology students show readiness for employment April 2, 2025
- Three community colleges partner to expand paramedic training March 21, 2025