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Rapids Revenge
Roanoke City CCAP and TRiO offices had an idea that turned into a campus wide event. On October 31, 9 AM – 3 PM, there will be a campus-wide scavenger hunt in the spirit of the holiday encouraging students to continue to get to know… Continue Reading Rapids Revenge
Virginia Western chefs assist with ACF Certified Master Chef exam
Virginia Western Community College chefs John Schopp and Ted Polfelt, faculty members in the Al Pollard Culinary Program, recently helped administer the exam as 10 leading chefs from across the United States sought the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Master Chef (CMC) title, the highest… Continue Reading Virginia Western chefs assist with ACF Certified Master Chef exam
Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting September 21
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer at… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host Local Advisory Board meeting September 21
RAMP business accelerator awarded 2nd $40,000 state grant
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a second $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at the RAMP business accelerator in downtown Roanoke. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program is to encourage micro/small business… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded 2nd $40,000 state grant
Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College announces, with great gratitude for her service, that Deborah A. Yancey, Dean of the School of Business, Technology and Trades, has stepped away from the college due to health reasons. Yancey, who has been a fixture at Virginia Western for more… Continue Reading Dean Yancey leaving legacy of leadership at Virginia Western
Message from President Sandel
The start of an academic year is an exciting time – full of hope, promise and opportunity. At Virginia Western, we are looking forward to a wonderful year. However, the recent events in Charlottesville have left many of us, and particularly institutions of higher education,… Continue Reading Message from President Sandel