November 10, 2011By

Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays to set college dreams on schedule

Virginia Western Community College announces new options this Spring Semester for students seeking to earn a degree while balancing priorities to their work, families and life in general.  Full-Time Fridays will give those students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science Degree in General… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s Full-Time Fridays to set college dreams on schedule
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November 7, 2011By

Virginia Western to hold Veterans Day event, introduce veterans honor society chapter

Virginia Western Community College invites veterans and their families to attend a Veterans Day ceremony at the college beginning at noon on Friday. Members of the HHC 1-116 Infantry Battalion, based in Lynchburg, will perform a flag-raising ceremony, which will be followed by an informational… Continue Reading Virginia Western to hold Veterans Day event, introduce veterans honor society chapter
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November 2, 2011By

Virginia Western Community College announces $50,000 grant to Community College Access Program for Franklin County

Virginia Western Community College announces the award of $50,000 in project grant funds to continue the Community College Access Program (CCAP) for Franklin County. Through CCAP, local high school graduates have the opportunity to go to college and earn an associate’s degree or career certificate… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College announces $50,000 grant to Community College Access Program for Franklin County
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October 12, 2011By

Met: Live in HD opera series begins Saturday

The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series of broadcasts has returned to Virginia Western Community College for a second season. Read the Roanoke Times article here, and find out about the schedule and tickets here. And don’t forget, students get in free!
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September 14, 2011By

Virginia Western to hold iPad classes for the public this fall

Virginia Western Community College announces an all-in-one iPad class that will teach attendees how to get the most out of their new technology. The latest Apple news, most revolutionary apps and most innovative iCloud features will be explored. The Fall iPad Event will be held… Continue Reading Virginia Western to hold iPad classes for the public this fall
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September 12, 2011By

Virginia Western Local Advisory Board meeting open to public

The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15.  The meeting will be held in the college’s Natural Science Center. The Local Advisory Board is comprised of community members… Continue Reading Virginia Western Local Advisory Board meeting open to public
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September 8, 2011By

Congressman Goodlatte supports Virginia Western Educational Foundation

Congressman Bob Goodlatte visited Virginia Western on Wednesday to make a donation to its Educational Foundation. Watch the WSLS report here: http://tinyurl.com/3jw72ln  
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August 22, 2011By

Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing system

ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College announces a new campus printing system called WEPA (Wireless Everywhere Print Anywhere) that will be available when students begin the Fall Semester on Monday. The new WEPA printing kiosks are being implemented as a way to reduce the college’s… Continue Reading Virginia Western goes green with new campus printing system
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August 17, 2011By

Are you looking for a job? Try truck driving

Virginia Western’s Commercial Driver’s License training program is preparing students quickly for a job market that is thriving.  Watch the WDBJ7 report here. Learn more about Virginia Western’s CDL training program here.
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August 2, 2011By

Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification program

ROANOKE — Virginia Western Community College is now the first college in the state to offer certification as a Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant. Beginning this fall, students will be able to begin the coursework that will teach them efficient operation of complex mechatronic systems… Continue Reading Virginia Western first in state to offer new mechatronic certification program
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