Congratulations to the following employees who are the September 2026 ‘You Make the Difference’ recipients, receiving a set of movie passes: Tristen Kitts – “for all you do for our ESL students. You are awesome!!” Brandie Jenkins – “for all your hard work teaching Human Services courses. Your students appreciate you!” Kristen Francis – ”for (Read the full article…)
Mums and Pansies Available!
The Horticulture Club still has mums, pansies, and ornamental kale available for sale. Stop by N102 T-Th from 8-4 to purchase
VWCC Leadership Learning Series – Leading Effective Meetings – October 26, 2026 – 3pm
Our next Leadership Learning Series session will focus on Leading Effective Meetings and how we can make meetings more purposeful, productive, and engaging for everyone involved. Whether you’re leading the meeting or participating in one, this session will explore practical strategies for: The goal? Fewer meetings that feel like a waste of time, and more (Read the full article…)
Sometimes Student Success Comes Down to Getting Through One Difficult Week.
Students arrive at Virginia Western with goals they are working hard to reach, but life does not always cooperate with the semester schedule. A flat tire, an unexpected bill, a childcare expense, or another financial emergency can suddenly make staying in school much harder. That’s where the Student Emergency Fund can make a real difference. (Read the full article…)
Dr. Laura J. Treanor Pledges to “Create Possibility” as Virginia Western’s Fifth President
Dr. Laura J. Treanor was inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College’s fifth president in an investiture ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. “Virginia Western is in very good hands,” said Dr. Beth A. Quinn, Chair of the Local Advisory Board, who presided. Dr. Treanor has served as (Read the full article…)