Virginia Western Educational Foundation awards record number of CCAP scholarships in fall 2022
ROANOKE – A record-high 630 students are attending Virginia Western Community College tuition-free this fall, thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP). Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united in support of CCAP, which is the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation awards record number of CCAP scholarships in fall 2022Read More
Meet Frank Tyree, Roanoke City CCAP Success Coach
Frank Tyree is the Success Coach for Roanoke City students participating in Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP). Tyree joined Virginia Western in 2021 and previously worked for Roanoke City Public Schools at Westside and Garden City elementary schools. Prior to RCPS, he was… Continue Reading Meet Frank Tyree, Roanoke City CCAP Success CoachRead More
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2022 scholarship recipients
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded $160,762 in general scholarships to 107 students attending the fall 2022 semester at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application for the spring 2023 semester is open until Oct. 31, 2022, at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/scholarships/. “Follow… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2022 scholarship recipientsRead More
Virginia Western’s first College Affordability Navigator draws on her own educational journey to propel students forward
By Bianca Moorman When Nickole Toler was a student at Virginia Western Community College, she remembers how as an adult learner she was unable to find resources that would help her succeed. Free tutoring, laptop loaners, a food pantry, special advising for first-generation students, crisis… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s first College Affordability Navigator draws on her own educational journey to propel students forwardRead More
Virginia Western Community College to offer career advising, financial aid assistance and job training at Roanoke EnVision Center
In a new outreach initiative, Virginia Western Community College will offer career advising, financial aid assistance and job training starting this fall at the newly renovated Roanoke EnVision Center. The College joins other community resource providers moving into the Roanoke EnVision Center, which is operated… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College to offer career advising, financial aid assistance and job training at Roanoke EnVision CenterRead More
Virginia Western Community College helps Steel Dynamics invest in employees’ development
When Regina Cook, Administrative Officer for Training Solutions for the School of Career and Corporate Training at Virginia Western Community College, met with Steel Dynamics regarding Mechatronics courses, she didn’t realize the educational partnership would balloon into a program that serves as a model for… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College helps Steel Dynamics invest in employees’ developmentRead More
Golf tournament raises more than $20,000 for Virginia Western Community College students affected by addiction
After losing a loved one to addiction, Darla Summers created a scholarship to keep the loved one’s memory alive, while also showing support to those who have been affected by an addiction. “I hope this initiative would make her happy, and I am sure that… Continue Reading Golf tournament raises more than $20,000 for Virginia Western Community College students affected by addictionRead More
Virginia Western Community College forecasts increased enrollment for fall 2022
Virginia Western Community College started its fall 2022 semester with a projected 5.9 percent increase in the key enrollment category of FTEs, or full-time equivalencies. This follows a summer semester that also saw a 6.4 percent increase in overall student enrollment. “The trendlines are looking… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College forecasts increased enrollment for fall 2022Read More
Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business Science
Edwin C. “Ed” Hall of Roanoke, Va., and his family were celebrated August 23, 2022, with a ceremony recognizing their enduring generosity toward Virginia Western Community College. Directors from the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation were on hand as well as other community leaders… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business ScienceRead More
Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community Arboretum
Virginia Western Community College will host a series of free family movies nights in its Community Arboretum starting July 23 with a showing of the 2013 animated film, “Epic.” Based on William Joyce’s 1996 children’s book, “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs,” the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community ArboretumRead More
Recent News
- Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces fall 2024 scholarship recipients November 1, 2024
- Virginia Western’s CCAP accepting applications through Feb. 1 October 29, 2024
- Virginia Western welcomes back AVP of Human Resources Jennifer Pittman October 14, 2024
- Honoring Dr. Dolores Yuille Johns, trailblazer in education October 3, 2024
- Virginia Western Community College names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services September 24, 2024