February 8, 2018By

Nursing program exceeds state, national standards

Virginia Western Community College announces that its nursing program has exceeded the state and national average for first-time pass rate of the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure exam for the second year in a row. The nursing class of 2017 had a first-time pass rate of… Continue Reading Nursing program exceeds state, national standards
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February 1, 2018By

Nationally known Gig Economy expert to give free talk

A nationally recognized expert on the nation’s growing Gig Economy will speak at Virginia Western Community College on Monday evening, March 5th in a free public presentation. Diane Mulcahy is the author of the book “The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work,… Continue Reading Nationally known Gig Economy expert to give free talk
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January 30, 2018By

Chef Schopp joins elite company with 4th ACF certification

Virginia Western Community College announces that John Schopp, a faculty member in the Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program, was recently awarded the Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Now in addition to the CCE, Schopp has the rare distinction of… Continue Reading Chef Schopp joins elite company with 4th ACF certification
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January 24, 2018By

Biotechnology program earns state-wide honor

Virginia Western Community College’s biotechnology program was honored Tuesday at the State Library of Virginia in Richmond during the Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition’s Programs that Work awards. The Coalition reviews exemplary programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student or… Continue Reading Biotechnology program earns state-wide honor
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January 22, 2018By

Virginia Western’s new STEM Facility taking shape

Despite the snow that blanketed the region last week, construction of Virginia Western Community College’s new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Facility is progressing at a rapid pace. In the past two weeks, steel beams were installed, giving passersby an idea of the size… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s new STEM Facility taking shape
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January 19, 2018By

Join us for “I Persist” panel discussion on Feb. 5

Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, I Persist, where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey, answer questions… Continue Reading Join us for “I Persist” panel discussion on Feb. 5
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November 27, 2017By

YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible

MaLora Bush. Yadav Sapkota. Cody Gump. Alexie Jean-Jacques. Recognize the names of these current or former Virginia Western students? Did you help them take a step further in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their academic goals? Each of these students is deeply thankful for the… Continue Reading YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible
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November 21, 2017By

Saying thank you to our military and veteran students

As we come to the close of November, the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems to be a fitting time to show appreciation and highlight Virginia Western’s military and veteran students and the resources available to them. For service members, returning home can… Continue Reading Saying thank you to our military and veteran students
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October 24, 2017By

Rapids Revenge

Roanoke City CCAP and TRiO offices had an idea that turned into a campus wide event. On October 31, 9 AM – 3 PM, there will be a campus-wide scavenger hunt in the spirit of the holiday encouraging students to continue to get to know… Continue Reading Rapids Revenge
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October 19, 2017By

Virginia Western chefs assist with ACF Certified Master Chef exam

Virginia Western Community College chefs John Schopp and Ted Polfelt, faculty members in the Al Pollard Culinary Program, recently helped administer the exam as 10 leading chefs from across the United States sought the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Master Chef (CMC) title, the highest… Continue Reading Virginia Western chefs assist with ACF Certified Master Chef exam
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