September 14, 2022By

Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21

ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College invites the public to attend a free discussion, “I Persist,” where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives. Members of the panel will share their journey,… Continue Reading Join Virginia Western for “I Persist” panel discussion on Sept. 21
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August 24, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business Science

Edwin C. “Ed” Hall of Roanoke, Va., and his family were celebrated August 23, 2022, with a ceremony recognizing their enduring generosity toward Virginia Western Community College. Directors from the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation were on hand as well as other community leaders… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College’s Business Science Building renamed Hall Family Center for Business Science
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August 10, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022

Over the next several years, Virginia Western Community College will launch three healthcare programs formerly offered by Radford University Carilion (RUC) to provide continuity for students and continue to feed the talent pipeline for these in-demand fields. When the fall semester starts Aug. 22, the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College launches in-demand Physical Therapy Assistant program in fall 2022
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August 5, 2022By

Body Pump and lunchtime workouts at the Fitness Center

Looking for a lunchtime workout? Starting this semester, the Fitness Center will offer free lunchtime classes open to students, faculty and staff. Les Mills Body Pump will be offered every Wednesday starting August 24 from noon to 12:45 p.m., taught by Carole Tarrant. Body Pump… Continue Reading Body Pump and lunchtime workouts at the Fitness Center
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August 5, 2022By

Want to represent Virginia Western in the community?

Virginia Western will have outreach tables at two major community events this fall: Olde Salem Days on Saturday, Sept. 10, and the Henry Street Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17. If you’d like to help represent the College at these events, contact Sandy Shelton (sshelton@virginiawestern.edu)… Continue Reading Want to represent Virginia Western in the community?
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July 11, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community Arboretum

Virginia Western Community College will host a series of free family movies nights in its Community Arboretum starting July 23 with a showing of the 2013 animated film, “Epic.” Based on William Joyce’s 1996 children’s book, “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs,” the… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College to host free family movie nights in Community Arboretum
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June 15, 2022By

Virginia Western Community College acquires virtual technology to train future radiation therapists

Virginia Western Community College has purchased a new state-of-the-art virtual technology to prepare students to deliver life-saving cancer treatments. The Virtual Environment Radiation Trainer (VERT), purchased this year using pandemic relief funding, creates a virtual radiation lab environment where students can practice skills and complete… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College acquires virtual technology to train future radiation therapists
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May 27, 2022By

State Board for Community Colleges May Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at July Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it may consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on July 21, 2022, at the Virginia… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges May Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at July Meeting
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May 25, 2022By

2022 Commencement: Nursing pinning ceremony and awards

On May 13, 2022, Virginia Western Community College conducted its AAS Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony at the Berglund Center. At the ceremony, nursing faculty announced awards for four students: Dominique Hardy: Spirit of Nursing Award Kara Gerenser: Spirit of Nursing Award, honorable mention From left:… Continue Reading 2022 Commencement: Nursing pinning ceremony and awards
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May 16, 2022By

2022 Commencement Speaker: Vera Morton

The following is the speech delivered by Virginia Western student Vera Morton during the 2022 Commencement on May 13, 2022, at the Berglund Center: WATCH THE VIDEO: Vera Morton – YouTube Good evening, President Sandel, Virginia Western Faculty, guests, family, friends, and my peers —… Continue Reading 2022 Commencement Speaker: Vera Morton
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