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Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
Virginia Western Community College has received a $343,209 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year grant will fund the College’s project, “Cross-Pollination Skillsets: Growing Mechatronics and Agricultural Collaborations for Producing Skilled Agricultural Technicians,” which… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology
Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study. The report from data analytics firm Lightcast found that Virginia Western added $329.1 million in income to the Roanoke Valley economy in the year studied, fiscal year… Continue Reading Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces four new at-large members to its Board of Directors: John Lugar, President, Virginia Varsity Transfer Inc. Jamal Millner, President, M3: GRAFIX Angela Penn, CEO and President, Total Action for Progress (TAP) Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., Research Professor… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey joining Board of Directors
Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
A team of three Virginia Western Community College students landed in the nation’s capital this summer as one of 12 finalist teams that advanced in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation. Attending the… Continue Reading Virginia Western team takes part in Innovation Boot Camp in Washington, D.C.
Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director
Virginia Western Community College would like to welcome Dr. Kelley Pennell as the College’s new nursing director in the Associate of Applied Science (prelicensure-RN) Nursing Program. Dr. Kelley Pennell Pennell has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, an advanced practice nurse for 15… Continue Reading Virginia Western welcomes new nursing director
Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision Center
Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce a new opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with the launch of its Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training program at the EnVision Center in Northwest Roanoke. Virginia Western Community College offers an outreach location in… Continue Reading Virginia Western introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant training at the EnVision Center