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Nationally known Gig Economy expert to give free talk
A nationally recognized expert on the nation’s growing Gig Economy will speak at Virginia Western Community College on Monday evening, March 5th in a free public presentation. Diane Mulcahy is the author of the book “The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work,… Continue Reading Nationally known Gig Economy expert to give free talk
Chef Schopp joins elite company with 4th ACF certification
Virginia Western Community College announces that John Schopp, a faculty member in the Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program, was recently awarded the Certified Culinary Educator (CCE) certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Now in addition to the CCE, Schopp has the rare distinction of… Continue Reading Chef Schopp joins elite company with 4th ACF certification
Biotechnology program earns state-wide honor
Virginia Western Community College’s biotechnology program was honored Tuesday at the State Library of Virginia in Richmond during the Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition’s Programs that Work awards. The Coalition reviews exemplary programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student or… Continue Reading Biotechnology program earns state-wide honor
Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of a longtime member of its Board of Directors. The scholarship was initiated by Roanoke businessman Geoffrey M. Ottaway,… Continue Reading Warner Memorial Scholarship makes difference for nursing student
Virginia Western’s new STEM Facility taking shape
Despite the snow that blanketed the region last week, construction of Virginia Western Community College’s new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Facility is progressing at a rapid pace. In the past two weeks, steel beams were installed, giving passersby an idea of the size… Continue Reading Virginia Western’s new STEM Facility taking shape
Join us for “I Persist” panel discussion on Feb. 5
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 Join us for “I Persist” panel discussion on Feb. 5