April 7, 2017By

VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit

Virginia Western Community College art professor Sue Steele Thomas, whose automotive paintings have garnered national acclaim, will have a homecoming of sorts with a solo exhibit titled “Automotive Elegance: Works by Sue Steele Thomas” from May 23-Aug. 26 at the O. Winston Link Museum and… Continue Reading VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit
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April 5, 2017By

Virginia Western uses 3D printing for hands-on learning

Do you ever wonder how technology like 3D printers can impact education? Virginia Western’s Jason Garnett, who has been named an Ultimaker Education Fellow for his innovative educational solutions, can give you new ideas for this new technology! Read more: https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/38950-tailor-made-engineering-custom-projects-for-instructors
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April 4, 2017By

Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive

Virginia Western Community College will host a student-led “Be the Match” donor drive on April 19. Through the drive, potential donors will learn if they could provide life-saving bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplants. At the drive, an individual who has battled… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive
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March 24, 2017By

Join us April 6 for Values^2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace

Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a special presentation by national academic coaching expert Dr. Jennifer Groh titled Values2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace. The talk, which will have a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus, will… Continue Reading Join us April 6 for Values^2 – Personal Values and Adding Value in the Workplace
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March 21, 2017By

Educational Foundation awards spring scholarships; apply now for fall

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $66,125 in scholarships to 63 students during the Spring 2017 semester at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who wish to support Virginia Western students pursuing general academic studies as… Continue Reading Educational Foundation awards spring scholarships; apply now for fall
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February 17, 2017By

PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program

The student-led Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society at Virginia Western Community College is holding a fundraiser during the month of February to support Commonwealth Catholic Charities and the organization’s work with refugee resettlement. The “Share the Love” fundraiser began with the on-campus sale of… Continue Reading PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program
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December 14, 2016By

Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions

Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions will host a pair of free open houses in January to provide information on how our training programs can lead to a new career in the new year. Workforce Solutions coordinators will be on hand to discuss specific short-term… Continue Reading Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions
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December 5, 2016By

A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition

Virginia Western Community College hosted its 10th annual VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition on Saturday with a record 58 teams and 188 participants from middle school to corporate competing for the top prize. Team Xerxes, comprised of two community college students and a high school student… Continue Reading A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition
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November 16, 2016By

RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grant

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at RAMP, a new technology business accelerator planned for downtown Roanoke in spring 2017. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grant
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November 2, 2016By

Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forum

Virginia Western Community College students will hold a Presidential and Vice Presidential mock forum in the college’s Natural Science Center from 4:15-5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. Students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to attend this free event and learn more about… Continue Reading Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forum
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