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Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21
ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, “I Persist,” where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey,… Continue Reading Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21
Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 15
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in the College’s Natural Science Center, Room N101. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 15
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 2022
Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat on August 31
Virginia Western Community College will host its Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat/Working Session at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in the College’s Fishburn Hall President’s Conference Room, F115. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board Annual Retreat on August 31
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 Science
Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022
Over the next several years, Virginia Western Community College will launch three healthcare programs formerly offered by Radford University Carilion (RUC) to provide continuity for students and continue to feed the talent pipeline for these in-demand fields. When the fall semester starts Aug. 22, the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022