Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year
The State Board for Virginia’s Community Colleges voted May 21 to set tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) fees for the academic year that begins with the Fall 2026 semester. For in-state students, tuition and mandatory E&G fees will increase $6.70 per credit hour.… Continue Reading Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic yearRead More
Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community College
Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, announced today that he has appointed Dr. Laura Treanor to become the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College. Dr. Treanor’s selection concludes a search that attracted 61 candidates nationwide. Her service as president at… Continue Reading Dr. Laura Treanor selected for president of Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025.… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at Meeting on May 22, 2025Read More
Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has named Yolonda L. Weaver, D.D.S., (’94) as recipient of the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Virginia Western Alumni Association and recognizes Virginia Western Community College alumni and former students… Continue Reading Weaver named 2024 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community CollegeRead More
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2024, at 9 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2024-25 Tuition and Fees at May MeetingRead More
Virginia Western Community College and Radford University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology students
Virginia Western Community College and Radford University officials signed the articulation agreement on Monday, May 1. Seated from left are: Dr. Heather Lindberg, Virginia Western associate professor of biology; Virginia Western Dean of STEM Amy White; Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western president; Dr. Bret Danilowicz,… Continue Reading Virginia Western Community College and Radford University announce articulation agreement for biotechnology studentsRead More
State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2023, at 9 a.m. on May 18, 2023, at the Virginia Community… Continue Reading State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at May MeetingRead More
Congratulations to our 2022 Commencement Honorees
The following people are being honored during Virginia Western’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony. 2022 Emeritus Honorees Administrative/Professional Faculty Emeritus: Dr. James Sargent Dr. Sargent began as a full-time Associate Professor of History/Government in September 1977 and was promoted to the rank of Professor in June 1982.… Continue Reading Congratulations to our 2022 Commencement HonoreesRead More
Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award
ROANOKE – The Virginia Western Community College Alumni Association is calling for nominations for its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed on the… Continue Reading Virginia Western seeks nominations for 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardRead More
Community partnership propels success of CCAP
Nearly 500 students are attending Virginia Western tuition-free this fall thanks to the private-public community partnership that funds the Community College Access Program (CCAP). Since 2008, public localities and private donors have united in support of CCAP, which is the largest “free college” program at… Continue Reading Community partnership propels success of CCAPRead More
Recent News
- Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year May 29, 2026
- Virginia Western adds 1,041 new alumni May 18, 2026
- Virginia Western will celebrate Commencement on May 15 May 12, 2026
- Virginia Western celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status May 8, 2026
- Virginia Western joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs May 7, 2026

