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Virginia Western receives national recognition for its use of technology
The Center for Digital Education (CDE) announced that Virginia Western Community College placed second in the mid-sized colleges category of its 2015-16 Digital Community Colleges Survey. Now in its eleventh year, the Digital Community Colleges Survey analyzes how community colleges across the country use a… Continue Reading Virginia Western receives national recognition for its use of technology
Franklin County high school students get ahead with dual enrollment
Virginia Western Community College announces that four Franklin County High School students will walk at graduation in May and complete a Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate through the College’s dual enrollment program this summer. Emily Ayles, Leah Clingenpeel, Siera Robertson and Carolanne Sink will be… Continue Reading Franklin County high school students get ahead with dual enrollment
Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announces that it awarded 72 scholarships to students attending the Spring Semester 2016 at Virginia Western Community College. The scholarship application period for Fall Semester 2016 is open until May 20. Current and incoming students can learn about… Continue Reading Educational Foundation announces spring scholarship recipients; Apply now for Fall
Virginia Western team one of 10 national finalists for STEM challenge
Virginia Western Community College is one of 10 national finalists for the second annual Community College Innovation Challenge, an initiative of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) calls on students… Continue Reading Virginia Western team one of 10 national finalists for STEM challenge
Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, Crawley
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Dr. Mary B. Loritsch and Salem Chief of Police Michael Crawley as recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award. The two will be honored April 6 at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation’s Annual Awards… Continue Reading Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented to Loritsch, Crawley
Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2016 Community College Impact Award to the City of Salem, recognizing its pioneering support of the Community College Access Program (CCAP). The award will be presented April 6 at the Educational Foundation’s Annual… Continue Reading Community College Impact Award to be presented to the City of Salem