VWCC student team ties for 2nd place in national STEM Challenge
A panel of expert judges awarded a student-led team from Virginia Western Community College a tie for second place in the 2016 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) last week in Washington. The team’s project proposed an innovative way to collect waste apples for production as… Continue Reading VWCC student team ties for 2nd place in national STEM ChallengeRead More
Virginia Western pilot training classes take off this summer
Virginia Western Community College announces an exciting new partnership with Star Flight Training to offer pilot training beginning this summer. The first class offered will be a 12-week ground school program that starts on July 26. The course cost is $379 and by the end,… Continue Reading Virginia Western pilot training classes take off this summerRead More
OCC honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
Optical Cable Corporation of Roanoke has earned the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy for its support of Virginia’s Community Colleges. The company and its President and CEO, Neil Wilkin Jr., were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The award was… Continue Reading OCC honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyRead More
Students raise awareness of veterans suicide epidemic through hike
A group of military-connected Virginia Western Community College students designed and completed a 22 kilometer hike, carrying 22 pounds of gear on Friday (4/22/16) to support a nation-wide initiative to end the 22 suicides committed by U.S. veterans daily due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The… Continue Reading Students raise awareness of veterans suicide epidemic through hikeRead More
Virginia Western students to host Roanoke City Council candidates forum on 4/21
Virginia Western Community College students will host Roanoke Mayoral candidate Sherman Lea along with the six candidates for Roanoke City Council at a special forum on Thursday from 4-5:15 p.m. in the College’s Natural Science Center. The event is open to the public and to… Continue Reading Virginia Western students to host Roanoke City Council candidates forum on 4/21Read More
Franklin County high school students get ahead with dual enrollment
Virginia Western Community College announces that four Franklin County High School students will walk at graduation in May and complete a Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate through the College’s dual enrollment program this summer. Emily Ayles, Leah Clingenpeel, Siera Robertson and Carolanne Sink will be… Continue Reading Franklin County high school students get ahead with dual enrollmentRead More
Virginia Western team one of 10 national finalists for STEM challenge
Virginia Western Community College is one of 10 national finalists for the second annual Community College Innovation Challenge, an initiative of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) calls on students… Continue Reading Virginia Western team one of 10 national finalists for STEM challengeRead More
Virginia Western Media Geeks honored for video design
Virginia Western Community College’s Media Geeks received an Honorable Mention in Visix’s 2016 Expression Awards, a national contest that highlights the most creative and well-designed digital signage content from customers using the company’s AxisTV digital signage software. The Expression Awards recognize excellence by AxisTV users responsible for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Media Geeks honored for video designRead More
VWCC to host author of Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, at Home and at War on Feb. 22
Virginia Western Community College and Dr. Annette Chamberlin, Assistant Dean and Associate History Professor, will host author Linda Hervieux for a discussion of “Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, at Home and at War” on February 22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Natural Science Center… Continue Reading VWCC to host author of Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, at Home and at War on Feb. 22Read More
Virginia Western to host event offering financial aid application assistance
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host the Great FAFSA Fill Out on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor of Webber Hall on the Virginia Western Campus. Students applying for financial aid to attend college beginning… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host event offering financial aid application assistanceRead More
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