May 7, 2024By

State senator is keynote speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s commencement May 10

Virginia Western Community College will hold its graduation ceremony Friday, May 10 at the Berglund Center.   The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2023 and spring and summer 2024 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 425 students expected to attend, with 555… Continue Reading State senator is keynote speaker at Virginia Western Community College’s commencement May 10
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May 6, 2024By

Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert Sandel

Malon Courts (from left), chair of Roanoke College Board of Trustees; Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College; and Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., president of Roanoke College, take part in the honorary degree presentation at Roanoke College’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.… Continue Reading Roanoke College presents honorary degree to Dr. Robert Sandel
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May 2, 2024By

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $231,191 in general scholarships to 152 students attending the spring 2024 semester at Virginia Western. The recipients were honored April 24, 2024, at the Educational Foundation’s annual Scholarship and Awards Reception. The Virginia Western Community College Educational… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
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May 1, 2024By

Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlight

Virginia Western students and staff members gather at the East Entrance of the White House. Virginia Western offers a depth of cultural opportunities for students on and off campus. One such experience that required extra levels of planning served as a highlight of spring semester’s… Continue Reading Trip to Washington, D.C., is a semester highlight
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April 30, 2024By

Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

The Ellett Family of Roanoke has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The Ellett Family received the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy on April 16 in Richmond. From left… Continue Reading Roanoke’s Ellett Family honored with 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
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April 26, 2024By

Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (’94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students… Continue Reading Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
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April 24, 2024By

Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany

Mountain Gateway Community College’s president, Dr. John Rainone, cuts the ribbon for the new Medical Laboratory Technology Program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. From Mountain Gateway Community College, Virginia Western Community College and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany: A ribbon-cutting… Continue Reading Celebration held for new Mountain Gateway Medical Laboratory Technology program, offered in partnership with Virginia Western and LewisGale Hospital Alleghany
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April 11, 2024By

Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors

Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce two awards received by members of the College community at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.   Dr. David Doré and Leslie Watson, who received the George… Continue Reading Virginia Western recipients earn statewide honors
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April 10, 2024By

State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2024, at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
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April 9, 2024By

Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

Families enjoy chemistry activities at STEM Day in 2023. STEM Day returns on Saturday, April 13, at Virginia Western Community College. This free event for elementary and middle school students runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3080 Colonial Ave. in Roanoke.  Virginia Western faculty… Continue Reading Virginia Western invites K-8 students and families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13
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