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A message from President Sandel
Through a great deal of thoughtful planning and preparation, we have had a successful re-opening of Virginia Western’s campus for Fall Semester. I wish to applaud our faculty and staff for their efforts to support our students whether they are taking classes online or in-person.… Continue Reading A message from President Sandel
Anderson Hall: Building played critical role in growth of Virginia Western
By Tiffany Michelle Stevens As a young mailroom clerk working in Anderson Hall in the late 1990s, Amy Maiolo knew she didn’t have to worry about reaching her car safely after work. Lou Bass, a Virginia Western Community College professor who taught biology in the… Continue Reading Anderson Hall: Building played critical role in growth of Virginia Western
Anderson Hall: Remembering a campus ‘home’ that forged friendships
By Pamela Woody On June 3, 2020, when I received an email from someone on campus who indicated that this was the week that the demolition for Anderson Hall was to occur, I had tears in my eyes. Anderson was my “home” for over 20… Continue Reading Anderson Hall: Remembering a campus ‘home’ that forged friendships
In year of crisis, new ACHIEVE scholarship helps keep Virginia Western students on track
Jagger LaDouceur had a plan and a budget. He was going to attend Virginia Western Community College for two years, then transfer to Virginia Tech to study Computer Science, and then get a job as a software developer. He thought he would be able to… Continue Reading In year of crisis, new ACHIEVE scholarship helps keep Virginia Western students on track
Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia Western
When spring classes at Virginia Western Community College were abruptly moved online last spring, many students found themselves unequipped to continue learning. Many didn’t have personal computers or internet service, and they didn’t have the finances to pay for these new necessities. That was the… Continue Reading Pandemic increases student emergency needs at Virginia Western
In honor of Rachelle Koudelik-Jones (1976-2020)
Virginia Western Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Rachelle Koudelik-Jones passed away peacefully on Saturday following a courageous battle with cancer. To read Rachelle's obituary and find information about the celebration of her life, please visit this post. Continue Reading In honor of Rachelle Koudelik-Jones (1976-2020)