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
Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation Board
Christopher Desimone and Jonathan Hagmaier have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Desimone is President of the law firm Anderson, Desimone & Green, PC, and a member of the Educational Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. Hagmaier is a… Continue Reading Desimone, Hagmaier join Educational Foundation BoardRead More
Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student success
Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation have dedicated a new sign in front of the Student Life Center to honor the generosity of Hall Associates, a Roanoke-based commercial real estate company, and Edwin C. Hall and his late wife,… Continue Reading Virginia Western unveils sign to honor Halls’ dedication to student successRead More
Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 72 scholarships to students attending the Spring Semester 2016 at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application period for Fall Semester 2016 is open until May 20. Current and incoming students can learn about… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for FallRead More
Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, Crawley
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Dr. Mary B. Loritsch and Salem Chief of Police Michael Crawley as recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award. The two will be honored April 6 at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation’s Annual Awards… Continue Reading Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, CrawleyRead More
Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2016 Community College Impact Award to the City of Salem, recognizing its pioneering support of the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The award will be presented April 6 at the Educational Foundation’s Annual… Continue Reading Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of SalemRead More
New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell Brand
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship to honor the late Cabell Brand, a Salem businessman and philanthropist. Brand, who died in 2015 at age 91, was a longtime supporter of higher education through The… Continue Reading New endowed scholarship supports student internships, honors legacy of Cabell BrandRead More
Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational Foundation
Dr. Charles W. Steger, President Emeritus of Virginia Tech, has been named Chairman of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Board of Directors for 2016. Steger joins other local leaders serving as officers of the Educational Foundation: Neil D. Wilkin Jr., Vice Chairman; Dr.… Continue Reading Steger to serve as Chairman of Virginia Western Educational FoundationRead More
Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarships
The Winter 2016 edition of “Impact,” a magazine and annual report published by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, is now available here online. If you would like a print copy or more information, contact Carole Tarrant, Coordinator of Development, at ctarrant@virginiawestern.edu or (540)… Continue Reading Latest edition of ‘Impact’ magazine highlights Virginia Western donors and new scholarshipsRead More
Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western
The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has approved a $210,000 grant to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation to support scholarships for Franklin County students in the 2016-17 academic year. The funds will support students participating in Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP),… Continue Reading Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia WesternRead More
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