Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program exists “to empower students to become ethical, self-directed primary care providers.” Students in the program lived out that mission even before graduation by uniting at a Rally Day in Virginia’s General Assembly to advocate for their profession and patients. “Rally Day was an exceptional educational and professional experience (Read the full article…)
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month, and we’re excited to celebrate in a big way! Throughout April, Virginia Credit Union will be on campus hosting a series of dynamic and engaging financial literacy workshops designed to help students build confidence with their money. Encourage your students to register and take advantage of these valuable sessions! (Read the full article…)
Educational Foundation Universal Scholarship Application is Now Open!
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to apply for the 2026-27 Educational Foundation scholarships today! Students submit one easy online application that matches their answers to many different Foundation scholarships based on criteria for those scholarships. The Foundation now offers more than 130 scholarships for part- and full-time students, new or returning, with a wide range of (Read the full article…)
New Commencement Registration Requirement for Students
Beginning this year, students who apply for graduation in SIS will also be required to complete a second step to participate in the commencement ceremony. After submitting their graduation application, students will receive an email with instructions to register for the ceremony in the Tassel portal. Please help us reinforce this new requirement when speaking (Read the full article…)
Upcoming Career Center Student Events
Thursday, 3/5, 10:30AM-11:30AM: Coffee and Career Conversations Monday, 3/9, 1:00PM-2:00PM: Cash Flow w/ Rita Joyce of Bank of Botetourt Wednesday, 3/11, 1:00PM-3:00PM: Ready, Set, Headshot! -Free Headshots for VWCC Students Thursday, 3/12, 2:00PM-4:00PM: StrengthsFinder Workshop