May 23, 2024By

TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association

Together with the Hall Associates Career Center and the Virginia Western Alumni Association, TRIO Support Services organized a Mix & Mingle Etiquette Dinner designed to prepare first-generation college students for the professional world. The dinner, which took place on May 1 at 419 West restaurant,… Continue Reading TRIO students master etiquette with mentorship from the Alumni Association
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May 13, 2024By

Virginia Western educators honored at TechNite

Virginia Western Community College celebrated several honors on Wednesday, May 8, at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024. Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western president, was named to the RBTC Hall of Fame, and faculty members Dr. Heather Lindberg and Dr. Kristylea Ojeda received the STEM-H… Continue Reading Virginia Western educators honored at TechNite
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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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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 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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January 31, 2024By

Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia Western

Three alumni and one faculty member were featured among The Roanoker magazine’s 40 Under 40 cohort for 2024. The Roanoker has featured the series annually since 2019 and honors young professionals working tirelessly to affect positive change across the community. Nominees are evaluated not only… Continue Reading Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia Western
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January 12, 2024By

Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
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November 30, 2023By

Arboretum flourishes with four seasons of delights

By Beth JoJack What’s the best season for visiting the Community Arboretum, the two-acre educational garden located on the Virginia Western Community College campus? “Depends on who you ask,” said Clark BeCraft, Horticulture Program coordinator at Virginia Western Community College. As plants, shrubs and trees… Continue Reading Arboretum flourishes with four seasons of delights
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November 27, 2023By

Great Expectations helps students attain success after foster care

Students enrolled in Great Expectations graduate at three times the national rate for foster youth. By Erica Myatt The name “Great Expectations” might evoke a long-ago reading assignment, Charles Dickens’ novel about an orphan. In Virginia, the title applies to an outreach program for youth… Continue Reading Great Expectations helps students attain success after foster care
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