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“I Persist” panel discussion to inspire and uplift on Sept. 18
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, answer questions… Continue Reading “I Persist” panel discussion to inspire and uplift on Sept. 18
New Student Co-Op opens with support from Kroger, Kraft Heinz
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, in partnership with Kroger and Kraft Heinz, proudly announces the launch of the Virginia Western Student Co-Op fueled by Kroger. This pioneering initiative, the first of its kind at a community college, is aimed at eliminating student food… Continue Reading New Student Co-Op opens with support from Kroger, Kraft Heinz
Upcoming Local Advisory Board and Finance Committee meetings
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its full Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer… Continue Reading Upcoming Local Advisory Board and Finance Committee meetings
Virginia Western opens new STEM Building
Virginia Western Community College opened its new STEM Building to students on Monday, August 26, at a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the state-of-the-art equipment and contemporary classrooms with a focus on collaboration. The new 72,000-square-foot facility, dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is… Continue Reading Virginia Western opens new STEM Building
Free Friday Movie Series returns this fall
Virginia Western Community College announces the return of its Free Friday Movie Series this fall semester with a slate of seven films and two Spanish language films. Students, community members, college employees, friends and family are all invited to attend and catch these movies in… Continue Reading Free Friday Movie Series returns this fall
Community Arboretum launches fundraising campaign to replace gazebo
Organizers at the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western hope to soon replace the gardens’ aging gazebo. While the arboretum celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2018, Virginia Western students constructed the gazebo a couple of years prior to the garden’s official dedication. In the years… Continue Reading Community Arboretum launches fundraising campaign to replace gazebo