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Congratulations to spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for fall
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation awarded $87,340 in scholarships to 86 students during the Spring 2018 semester at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarships are made possible by individuals and organizations who wish to support Virginia Western students pursuing general academic studies as… Continue Reading Congratulations to spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for fall
Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognizes Elizabeth Testerman (’06), a Human Resources Consultant for American Electric Power/Appalachian Power Company, as recipient of its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. For the past two years, Testerman has volunteered as a mentor and community advocate for Virginia… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Elizabeth Testerman distinguished alumni
Virginia Western Educational Foundation Participates in Roanoke Valley Gives
March 14 is Roanoke Valley Gives 2018, a day of giving throughout the community and of friendly competition on Virginia Western’s campus as students raise money for the Virginia Western Educational Foundation. The Armed Forces Student Association, as the GOLD stars, challenges all other student clubs, represented… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation Participates in Roanoke Valley Gives
Information on job training for Mountain Valley project
Virginia’s Community Colleges and the Laborers’ International Union of North America have entered a partnership for recruitment, education and training of employees to work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline project. Virginia Western does not have a job training program for this project in place at this… Continue Reading Information on job training for Mountain Valley project
Delta Dental provides support to RAMP
Delta Dental of Virginia has contributed $30,000 to the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program (RAMP) to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Roanoke and New River valleys. The funding will help pay for expenses and programs at the RAMP’s headquarters at 709 S. Jefferson St.… Continue Reading Delta Dental provides support to RAMP
Virginia Western and Roanoke College sign guaranteed admission agreement
At a signing ceremony Monday, Virginia Western Community College and Roanoke College announced a new guaranteed admission agreement that will provide business administration students with a seamless transition between the two institutions. The transfer agreement took effect at the time of the signing. “We are… Continue Reading Virginia Western and Roanoke College sign guaranteed admission agreement