September 20, 2024By

Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards

Virginia Western’s Dr. David Berry and Dr. Mallory White participated in a Safe Farm Steward training this summer in Tennessee. This program recognizes farms for safe farm practices and helps identify equipment that could pose a future hazard, helping ensure safer agricultural production. Dr. Mallory… Continue Reading Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards
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September 19, 2024By

Virginia Western expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce the expansion of its educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center, a key facility serving the Botetourt region. Virginia Western Community College is expanding educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Botetourt… Continue Reading Virginia Western expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center
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August 19, 2024By

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, announced Monday that he will retire on June 30, 2025. Sandel has guided the institution through remarkable growth since 2001, leaving a thriving college that has seen seven consecutive semesters of enrollment growth as… Continue Reading Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year
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August 15, 2024By

SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review

Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reporting required after a comprehensive decennial review. Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of… Continue Reading SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review
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August 14, 2024By

High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps

Virginia Western Community College, in partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), made an intentional effort to introduce rising 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to multiple career pathways through Summer Career Exploration Camps. This four-week effort culminated in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 3, at… Continue Reading High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
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August 13, 2024By

Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology

Virginia Western Community College has received a $343,209 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s project, “Cross-Pollination Skillsets: Growing Mechatronics and Agricultural Collaborations for Producing Skilled Agricultural Technicians,” which… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
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August 6, 2024By

Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds

Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study.  The report from data analytics firm Lightcast found that Virginia Western added $329.1 million in income to the Roanoke Valley economy in the year studied, fiscal year… Continue Reading Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
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August 2, 2024By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces four new at-large members to its Board of Directors: John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc. Jamal Millner, President, M3: GRAFIX Angela Penn, CEO and President, Total Action for Progress (TAP) Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., Research Professor… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
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July 25, 2024By

Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.

A team of three Virginia Western Community College students landed in the nation’s capital this summer as one of 12 finalist teams that advanced in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation. Attending the… Continue Reading Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
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July 18, 2024By

Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director  

Virginia Western Community College would like to welcome Dr. Kelley Pennell as the College’s new nursing director in the Associate of Applied Science (prelicensure-RN) Nursing Program.  Dr. Kelley Pennell Pennell has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, an advanced practice nurse for 15… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director  
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