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Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 gift
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation held a naming ceremony for the Plastics One Student Information Center, in recognition of a $100,000 contribution by Plastics One to support Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program. A check presentation and reception was held onsite May 20 at the… Continue Reading Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 gift
New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on region
A new study shows that Virginia Western Community College creates a significant positive impact on the region’s economy, generating a strong return on investment for students, society and taxpayers. Demonstrating the Economic Value of Virginia Western Community College, which was conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists… Continue Reading New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on region
Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished Alumni
The Virginia Western Educational Foundation is pleased to recognize Deborah A. Yancey, Class of ’97 and ’98, as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni. The award was presented at the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation Annual Awards Ceremony, held March 25. Yancey received the award from… Continue Reading Yancey named Virginia Western 2015 Distinguished Alumni
Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation is proud to present the 2015 Community College Impact Award to Carolyn Warner and Geoffrey M. Ottaway, in recognition of the establishment of the Michael E. Warner Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Michael E. Warner Memorial Annual Golf Tournament. … Continue Reading Warner, Ottaway presented 2015 Impact Awards
Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strong
The Virginia Western Community College racquetball team finishes its first season in the MidAtlantic Collegiate Racquetball Conference in seventh place out of 15 teams. The conference is open to colleges and universities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, West Virginia, east Tennessee and the District of… Continue Reading Virginia Western racquetball team wraps up season strong
Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has established a new scholarship fund, The Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Richard (Rich) Gaynor, a professor of mental health technology from Salem who loyally served the College for 33 years and passed away Feb.… Continue Reading Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor