Phishing Prevention The IET Help Desk would like to share a few reminders to help you recognize and avoid phishing attempts, which are a constant security threat. Cybercriminals often use convincing emails, login prompts, and file-sharing requests, often emphasizing urgency to trick users into giving away access. Taking a moment to pause and review unexpected (Read the full article…)
Virginia Western Expands Mechatronics Program with new NC3 Leadership School Designation
Join Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions for a special event on July 2nd from 9 am – 11 am as we announce our new role with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and highlight the advancements made in our Mechatronics Program to better serve our community and area organizations. Event Agenda9-9:30 am Networking (Read the full article…)
Upcoming Departmental Moves
As we move into the summer, renovations will get underway on Chapman Hall and Fishburn Hall. Departments previously located in these buildings will continue to be relocated throughout July and August. The Marketing department has created a web guide to help faculty and staff stay up to date on these departmental moves located here. New (Read the full article…)
Bring Us Your Bags!
Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church is collecting clean plastic bags to donate a TREX bench to the Community Arboretum. Help us collect 1000 pounds of CLEAN polyethylene film by bringing your grocery bags, sandwich bags, case overwrap, newspaper bags, etc to N102.
Planning for Success or Seeking to Fit Grant Requirements?
How do organizations maximize the opportunities found in grants? What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Planning or grant seeking? Hear my thoughts and feel free to share yours back with me. Grant writing is a team sport, and we are all needed to work toward success! The Grantology blog has a new entry:https://www.virginiawestern.edu/grants/2026/05/are-we-planning-for-success-or-seeking-to-fit-into-grant-requirements/