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Celebrating a half-century of nursing at Virginia Western
By Beth JoJack Nursing education has evolved mightily since Virginia Western Community College launched its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing 50 years ago. That first cohort of nursing students, who began their studies in the fall semester of 1972, christened the College’s… Continue Reading Celebrating a half-century of nursing at Virginia Western
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Sciences Careers helps Virginia Western students make connections
A student panel addresses attendees of the Health Sciences Career Advisory Conference hosted by the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Sciences Careers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institue at VTC on Oct. 20, 2022. Photo courtesy of Clayton Metz, Virginia Tech Students usually are the… Continue Reading Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Sciences Careers helps Virginia Western students make connections
Torc Robotics will bring autonomous-equipped tractor to campus Dec. 3 for Virginia Western students to visit during annual Autonomous Robotics Competition
Saturday, Dec. 3, is the 14th Annual VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition, this year called “The Star Spangled Defender.” Sixteen robot teams from Virginia Western Community College and valley high schools will be shooting Nerf balls at invading British Man-of-War ships to protect Fort McHenry in a… Continue Reading Torc Robotics will bring autonomous-equipped tractor to campus Dec. 3 for Virginia Western students to visit during annual Autonomous Robotics Competition
A holiday message from Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert H. Sandel and his wife, Jane, gathered in their Roanoke home recently to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Their video greeting also features Virginia Western students expressing holiday wishes in a variety of languages. Did you know… Continue Reading A holiday message from Virginia Western
Mobile Dairy Classroom visits Virginia Western Community College
Mobile Dairy Classroom Instructor Morgan Cole and Honey Southland Dairy Farmers brought the Mobile Dairy Classroom to Virginia Western Community College on Thursday, Nov. 10. Mobile Dairy Classroom Instructor Morgan Cole led education sessions and milking demonstrations with Honey, a Jersey cow, which is the… Continue Reading Mobile Dairy Classroom visits Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College culinary professor to compete at Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg
Chef Ted Polfelt Virginia Western Community College Chef Ted Polfelt is preparing to compete at the highest levels of international competition as part of the American Culinary Federation’s Culinary Team USA. This team assembles an elite cadre of chefs who train and compete over the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College culinary professor to compete at Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg