Grand Opening commemorates new STEM Building
Virginia Western Community College welcomed community members from across the Roanoke Region to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new $37-million STEM Building on Thursday. More than 300 attendees heard from local elected officials, business leaders and students about the impact the new facility will… Continue Reading Grand Opening commemorates new STEM BuildingRead More
Join us for free talk from national STEM speaker Deanne Bell
Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free talk on Wednesday, Oct. 9 by national expert Deanne Bell on science and technology careers that are far from boring. From her work with NASA to travels in Tibet, Bell has had experiences in… Continue Reading Join us for free talk from national STEM speaker Deanne BellRead More
Virginia Western opens new STEM Building
Virginia Western Community College opened its new STEM Building to students on Monday, August 26, at a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the state-of-the-art equipment and contemporary classrooms with a focus on collaboration. The new 72,000-square-foot facility, dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is… Continue Reading Virginia Western opens new STEM BuildingRead More
Local tech company with VWCC connections partners with NASA
When scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) capture future pictures of Earth’s atmosphere, they might end up using technology containing components manufactured by former Virginia Western Community College faculty and students. Based in Fincastle, Va., Micro Harmonics Corporation (MHC) is a technology… Continue Reading Local tech company with VWCC connections partners with NASARead More
VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship program
In a recent survey of incoming Virginia Western Community College students, 92 percent reported they planned to work while pursuing their degree. Nearly a third expected to log at least 20 hours a week, on top of tackling a full-time or near full-time class load.… Continue Reading VWCC Educational Foundation launches innovative Fralin Futures scholarship programRead More
Recent News
- Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year August 19, 2024
- SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review August 15, 2024
- High school students gain skills and ideas through Summer Career Exploration Camps August 14, 2024
- Virginia Western Community College awarded National Science Foundation grant focused on agricultural technology August 13, 2024
- Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds August 6, 2024