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New initiative provides financial assistance for non-credit career and technical programs
Virginia Western Community College announces a new initiative that provides financial assistance for students enrolling in career and technical education (CTE) programs leading to industry credentials or licenses. Financial Assistance for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credentials (FANTIC) is a pilot program through Virginia Western’s Workforce… Continue Reading New initiative provides financial assistance for non-credit career and technical programs
Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary service
Virginia Western Community College announces that Forest G. Jones has been honored with the State Board for Community Colleges’ 2015 Chairman’s Award for College Board Member Exemplary Service. Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, presented the award to Jones at a recent system-wide… Continue Reading Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary service
Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia Western
Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation announces that W. Heywood Fralin, Chairman of Medical Facilities America and co-trustee of the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust, has received a prestigious national Benefactor Award from the Council for Resource Development (CRD). The award was presented in recognition… Continue Reading Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia Western
Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western
The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has approved a $210,000 grant to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation to support scholarships for Franklin County students in the 2016-17 academic year. The funds will support students participating in Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP),… Continue Reading Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approves $210,000 in scholarship assistance to Virginia Western
Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has awarded its first Endowed Teaching Chair to Cristin Barrett, an assistant professor of mathematics at Virginia Western Community College. Barrett is the first recipient of the Donald G. Smith Endowed Teaching Chair, an honor named for… Continue Reading Virginia Western names Barrett first Endowed Teaching Chair
Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibit
Virginia Western Community College invites the public to a free opening reception with refreshments for a unique student art exhibit that will highlight the connection between the sciences and art. LENS: Magnifying Biology Through Art will demonstrate how creativity interplays with scientific discovery. WHAT: LENS:… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibit