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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September 20, 2017By

Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting September 21

Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, in the college’s Natural Science Center.  The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer at… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting September 21
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August 28, 2017By

RAMP business accelerator awarded 2nd $40,000 state grant

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a second $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at the RAMP business accelerator in downtown Roanoke. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program is to encourage micro/small business… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded 2nd $40,000 state grant
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August 23, 2017By

Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at Virginia Western

Virginia Western Community College announces, with great gratitude for her service, that Deborah A. Yancey, Dean of the School of Business, Technology and Trades, has stepped away from the college due to health reasons. Yancey, who has been a fixture at Virginia Western for more… Continue Reading Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at Virginia Western
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August 21, 2017By

Message from President Sandel

The start of an academic year is an exciting time – full of hope, promise and opportunity. At Virginia Western, we are looking forward to a wonderful year. However, the recent events in Charlottesville have left many of us, and particularly institutions of higher education,… Continue Reading Message from President Sandel
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