Educational Foundation Archives - Page 12 of 17

October 15, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

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

October 9, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

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

June 6, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

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

April 5, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

Scholarships available for Entrepreneurial Mindset & Gig Economy course

Virginia Western Community College has announced a second session of their gig-economy course designed to help students get an inside perspective on the future of work. “Entrepreneurial Mindset: Gig Economy Edition” will start on June 12 at the RAMP business accelerator, 709 S. Jefferson St.,… Continue Reading Scholarships available for Entrepreneurial Mindset & Gig Economy course

March 28, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

Congratulations to spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for fall

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $87,340 in scholarships to 86 students during the Spring 2018 semester at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who wish to support Virginia Western students pursuing general academic studies as… Continue Reading Congratulations to spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for fall

March 26, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognizes Elizabeth Testerman (’06), a Human Resources Consultant for American Electric Power/Appalachian Power Company, as recipient of its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. For the past two years, Testerman has volunteered as a mentor and community advocate for Virginia… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni

February 27, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

Delta Dental provides support to RAMP

Delta Dental of Virginia has contributed $30,000 to the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program (RAMP) to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Roanoke and New River valleys. The funding will help pay for expenses and programs at the RAMP’s headquarters at 709 S. Jefferson St.… Continue Reading Delta Dental provides support to RAMP

January 22, 2018ByJaime Shetrone

Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of a longtime member of its Board of Directors. The scholarship was initiated by Roanoke businessman Geoffrey M. Ottaway,… Continue Reading Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student

January 16, 2018ByCarole Tarrant

CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leaders

In Spring 2017, Cassidy Peters graduated from Virginia Western with an associate in science degree, Phi Theta Kappa honors and dreams of becoming a health care administrator in the mold of Lisa Cuddy on Fox TV’s “House, M.D.” What brought you to Virginia Western? I… Continue Reading CCAP: Building tomorrow’s leaders

November 27, 2017ByCarole Tarrant

YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible

MaLora Bush. Yadav Sapkota. Cody Gump. Alexie Jean-Jacques. Recognize the names of these current or former Virginia Western students? Did you help them take a step further in overcoming life obstacles and achieving their academic goals? Each of these students is deeply thankful for the… Continue Reading YOU are helping #MakeCollegePossible

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