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 yearRead More
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 reviewRead More
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 CampsRead More
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 technologyRead More
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 findsRead More
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 DirectorsRead More
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.Read More
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 Read More
Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision Center
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce a new opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with the launch of its Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training program at the EnVision Center in Northwest Roanoke. Virginia Western Community College offers an outreach location in… Continue Reading Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision CenterRead More
Mini vehicle helps Campus Police officers serve community
Have you spotted the mini police vehicle on campus? Wondered what it does and why it’s here? The MotoEV Electro Bubble Buddy LSV 4 Passenger Police Hard Door The MotoEV Electro Bubble Buddy LSV 4 Passenger Police Hard Door arrived on campus in the spring… Continue Reading Mini vehicle helps Campus Police officers serve communityRead More
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