February 21, 2020By

Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9 benefits Student Food Co-Op

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE: Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off Monday, March 9, 2020 Noon to 2 p.m. (Judging from 11:30 to noon) In the Richfield Living Multipurpose Room (HP208/210) of the Horace G. and Ann H. Fralin Center for Science and Health Professions… Continue Reading Virginia Western Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Bake-Off March 9 benefits Student Food Co-Op
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February 19, 2020By

VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s

Virginia Western Community College and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture will host a historical talk by the Honorable Nelson Harris as part of the Artists and Musicians Lecture Series on Thursday, March 12. Harris, the former mayor of Roanoke City and an adjunct… Continue Reading VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s
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February 12, 2020By

CCT celebrates graduation for new Precision Machining Credential Program

Virginia Western Community College’s School of Corporate and Career Training (CCT) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in a newly designed Precision Machining Credential program recently. Eight students finished the five-course program, earning industry-recognized credentials to begin or advance in their careers. The program… Continue Reading CCT celebrates graduation for new Precision Machining Credential Program
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January 29, 2020By

New grant will help expand registered apprenticeship program

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has awarded Virginia Western Community College a $140,000 grant to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship opportunities to help students gain a quality education in addition to on-the-job training in a rewarding career.  Virginia Western is one of… Continue Reading New grant will help expand registered apprenticeship program
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January 24, 2020By

Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primary

The 2020 Virginia Democratic Primary takes place March 3 as one of 14 presidential primary contests scheduled on Super Tuesday. The Virginia Primary is an open primary, wherein any registered voter can vote, regardless of party registration. You can register to vote on campus Tuesday,… Continue Reading Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primary
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January 6, 2020By

VWCC announces Local Advisory Board meetings for January

Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its full Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer… Continue Reading VWCC announces Local Advisory Board meetings for January
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December 6, 2019By

VWCC to host autonomous robot competition on Saturday

Virginia Western Community College’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) along with its Engineering and Engineering Technology programs will host the 13th annual autonomous robot competition from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday in the college’s Humanities Building gym. More than 20 teams comprised of… Continue Reading VWCC to host autonomous robot competition on Saturday
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November 25, 2019By

Virginia Western Singers announce Christmas Concert Series

The Virginia Western Singers, an auditioned student group that displays the best vocal talent from Virginia Western Community College, announces their Christmas Concert Series of performances around the Roanoke Region. The series will kick off with a public concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec.… Continue Reading Virginia Western Singers announce Christmas Concert Series
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November 25, 2019By

Fralin Futures scholarship recipients tour Fralin Biomedical Research Institute

Virginia Western Community College students who received the first-ever Fralin Futures STEM-H Scholarship were invited to tour the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Nov. 22, 2019. Executive Director Dr. Michael J. Friedlander met with the students and described the Research Institute’s target areas… Continue Reading Fralin Futures scholarship recipients tour Fralin Biomedical Research Institute
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November 25, 2019By

Student spotlight: Showing the courage to step off the edge

(Published in the Winter 2020 Edition of IMPACT magazine, a publication of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation.) As a 10th-grade English teacher at Cave Spring High School, Colleen Morrison enjoys every chance to encourage and inspire her students. However, she’s noticed that some… Continue Reading Student spotlight: Showing the courage to step off the edge
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