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Virginia Western Community College names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services
Virginia Western Community College is proud to announce Cheryl Hilton as the new director of TRIO Student Support Services. Hilton’s journey with Virginia Western began in May 2006, marking 18 years of dedicated service to the institution. Cheryl Hilton Hilton’s initial role was as the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College names Cheryl Hilton director of TRIO Student Support Services
Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards
Virginia Western’s Dr. David Berry and Dr. Mallory White participated in a Safe Farm Steward training this summer in Tennessee. This program recognizes farms for safe farm practices and helps identify equipment that could pose a future hazard, helping ensure safer agricultural production. Dr. Mallory… Continue Reading Farms invited to become Certified Safe Farm Stewards
Virginia Western expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce the expansion of its educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center, a key facility serving the Botetourt region. Virginia Western Community College is expanding educational offerings at the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Botetourt… Continue Reading Virginia Western expands offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center
Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year
Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, announced Monday that he will retire on June 30, 2025. Sandel has guided the institution through remarkable growth since 2001, leaving a thriving college that has seen seven consecutive semesters of enrollment growth as… Continue Reading Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year
SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review
Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reporting required after a comprehensive decennial review. Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of… Continue Reading SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review
High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps
Virginia Western Community College, in partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), made an intentional effort to introduce rising 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to multiple career pathways through Summer Career Exploration Camps. This four-week effort culminated in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 3, at… Continue Reading High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps