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Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary arts
At a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Claude Moore Educational Complex in downtown Roanoke, the Al Pollard Memorial Foundation presented the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation with a $100,000 donation to support Virginia Western’s culinary arts program and student scholarships. The gift was announced… Continue Reading Pollard Foundation donates $100,000 to culinary arts
Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2017 Board of Directors. The board members, who offer guidance and expertise on campaigns such as the Community College Access Program (CCAP), include leaders from a wide array… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces 2017 Board of Directors
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