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Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to announce the first recipient of a new scholarship that supports students completing academic internships. Megan Perdue of Glade Hill is the first student to receive the Cabell Brand Center Gap Scholarship, which is named for… Continue Reading Student receives first Cabell Brand Center scholarship
Virginia Western recognized as a top digital community college
Virginia Western Community College was honored with second place in the Digital Community Colleges Survey, which recognizes the top community colleges in utilizing technology to engage students and improve learning. The college has placed in the top three for five straight years since winning first… Continue Reading Virginia Western recognized as a top digital community college
Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC
The Honorable J. Granger and Mrs. Anne Macfarlane of Roanoke, have received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The Macfarlanes were nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club… Continue Reading Macfarlanes honored for support of VWCC
VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit
Virginia Western Community College art professor Sue Steele Thomas, whose automotive paintings have garnered national acclaim, will have a homecoming of sorts with a solo exhibit titled “Automotive Elegance: Works by Sue Steele Thomas” from May 23-Aug. 26 at the O. Winston Link Museum and… Continue Reading VWCC art professor to have solo exhibit
Virginia Western uses 3D printing for hands-on learning
Do you ever wonder how technology like 3D printers can impact education? Virginia Western’s Jason Garnett, who has been named an Ultimaker Education Fellow for his innovative educational solutions, can give you new ideas for this new technology! Read more: https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/38950-tailor-made-engineering-custom-projects-for-instructors
Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive
Virginia Western Community College will host a student-led “Be the Match” donor drive on April 19. Through the drive, potential donors will learn if they could provide life-saving bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplants. At the drive, an individual who has battled… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host student-led “Be the Match” donor drive