March 4, 2019By

VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship program

In a recent survey of incoming Virginia Western Community College students, 92 percent reported they planned to work while pursuing their degree. Nearly a third expected to log at least 20 hours a week, on top of tackling a full-time or near full-time class load.… Continue Reading VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship program
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February 22, 2019By

American Electric Power Foundation awards $100,000 grant to CCAP

The American Electric Power Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to support Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP), a nationally recognized effort that provides up to three years of tuition to qualified Roanoke Valley high school graduates. Brad N. Hall, vice president of external… Continue Reading American Electric Power Foundation awards $100,000 grant to CCAP
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January 24, 2019By

Educational Foundation announces two new board members

Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces two new members join Board of Directors Joseph M. Hoff and Mark R. Pace have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Hoff is President and Chief Executive Officer of Friendship Health & Living… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces two new board members
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January 11, 2019By

Virginia Western dedicates Maury and Sheila Strauss Family Student Life Center

ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College dedicated the Maury and Sheila Strauss Family Student Life Center on Friday in recognition of the philanthropic leadership of the Strauss Family. Maury Strauss, a Roanoke business leader and founder of the Strauss Development Corp., donated $1 million to… Continue Reading Virginia Western dedicates Maury and Sheila Strauss Family Student Life Center
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November 29, 2018By

Celebrating 25 years of the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western

It’s hard today to picture Colonial Avenue without the colorful flowerbeds at the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western lining the road. There was a time, though, when those two-acres were nothing but a grassy knoll. May 2018 marked the 25th anniversary of the arboretum, which… Continue Reading Celebrating 25 years of the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western
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October 23, 2018By

470 Roanoke Valley students earn CCAP for Fall 2018

Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP) is making college possible this fall for 470 recent graduates of Roanoke Valley high schools. The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, a nonprofit affiliated with Virginia Western Community College, raises support for CCAP through a public/private funding… Continue Reading 470 Roanoke Valley students earn CCAP for Fall 2018
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October 19, 2018By

Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 88 scholarships to students attending the Fall Semester 2018 at Virginia Western Community College. Applications for Spring 2019 scholarships are due Oct. 19, 2018. Students may apply online at www.virginiawestern.edu/scholarship. The following is the… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces fall scholarship recipients
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October 15, 2018By

Virginia Western Alumni Spotlight: John Brock

John Brock used to watch his two sons play video games where they ran in and out of buildings “shooting it up.” “I kept thinking, ‘I just want to walk through a house before it’s built,’ ” said Brock, who is well-known in the Roanoke… Continue Reading Virginia Western Alumni Spotlight: John Brock
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October 9, 2018By

Area cooks earn scholarships to Al Pollard Culinary Art Program through cooking competition

When Hotel Roanoke lead cook Michael Whitaker faced off against six other competitors at the 2018 Al Pollard Memorial Gala, he naturally felt a bit nervous. At the end of the night, however, his notable kitchen skills earned him a full scholarship to the Al… Continue Reading Area cooks earn scholarships to Al Pollard Culinary Art Program through cooking competition
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June 6, 2018By

Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger

In response to an outpouring of individual requests, the Educational Foundation has established the Virginia Western Educational Foundation Strategic Fund in honor of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr. The fund pays tribute to Dr. Steger’s inspiring leadership while Chairman of the Educational Foundation’s Board of… Continue Reading Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger
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